We love our volunteers! Without their time, talent, and passion, our work would not be possible. We got a chance to chat with long time Club volunteer Nelida Casas to learn more about her time as a volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of...
“I didn’t know what the point of math was until I came to the Club. Mr. Alfredo helps me with cool projects.” -Jimena, 7th grade Club member and future chemist. Jimena is a second year STEM Academy member who is passionate about her education. At her school, most...
Jerome Jordan, Youth Development Professional, Bonita Elementary School As a certified personal trainer and future sports medicine practitioner, Jerome is using his passion for healthy lifestyles to positively impact kids at Bonita Elementary School. We sat down with Jerome to discover what inspires him to work with kids...
For Harriett Switzer, Volunteer and STEP UP Scholarship Sponsor, a desire to serve turned into a passion for youth development. We asked Harriett to sit down and give us a glance into her time as a volunteer with the Club! What is one accomplishment that makes...
“Learning about science is important; I believe it makes me a better person when I understand the world better.” -Danyella, 6th grade Club member and future doctor " Danyella is a newcomer to the Andeavor STEM Academy with a passion for discovery. She lives in a tough neighborhood where...
What an inspiring day! On May 19th, we celebrated the achievements of our STEM Academy youth at our annual Andeavor STEM Day. Club members participated in a variety STEM activities including chemistry, robotics, virtual reality, physics, water conservation, circuitry, and more! At the beginning of the...
Marcos T. This week, hundreds of Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson teens will graduate high school. Today, we’re catching up with alumnus Marcos T., just a few years after he walked across the stage at Carson High! Growing up in South Los Angeles, Marcos lived in...
Taproot Foundation The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson is proud to showcase a new website, made possible through a pro bono service grant from the Taproot Foundation. The Taproot Foundation’s mission is to drive social change by leading, mobilizing, and engaging professionals in pro bono service. As...
Maria Valdovinos For Maria Valdovinos, Main Street Clubhouse Director, youth development has always been her calling. She couldn’t imagine working in any other field. Before joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson (BGCC), Maria obtained a BA in Liberal Arts from Soka University of America....