10 May Teen Club Member Spotlight, Andrea
“I want to look at youth in my community and say, ‘I made it and so can you.’ ” My name is Andrea. I am Senior at King Drew High School and I have been a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson for...
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09 May Workforce Development Program Prepares Futures CEO’s
Club Member Greets Volunteer Mock Interviewer The Workforce Development Program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson helps high school students discover their interests and plan for the future. With one-on-one case management, teens are guided through the process of resume creation, job applications, interview preparation...
06 Mar Andeavor STEM Academy Spotlight, Marian and Michelle
“Marian is older. She helps me in my classes and in STEM. I want to be like her and mentor new students when they come next year.” -Marian, 6th grade Club member and future engineer." (Pictured: Michelle and Marian stand proudly next to their bridge holding...
25 Jan Club Dance Team Shapes Culture at John Muir Middle School
(Members of John Muir Middle School Dance Team pose with their coach after a performance at Lula Washington Dance Theatre) “Five-six- seven-eight!” These are the words you hear when you first enter the gym doors at John Muir Middle School followed by the steps of a small...
24 Jan Volunteer Spotlight, Zeta Mu Beta Fraternity Inc.
Zeta Mu Beta Fraternity at California State University, Long Beach, has been one of our shining community groups for the past two years that has provided our Club with endless support for events such as the Blue Door Bash Annual Gala and the Youth of...
03 Jan The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Announce 2019 Youth of the Year Finalists
The Club is proud to announce our 2019 Youth of the Year finalists from Carson, King Drew, and Locke High Schools. Please, join us on January, 17th 2019 at the Carson Community Center as we celebrate the accomplishments of these leaders and crown our 2019 Boys...
20 Dec Volunteer Spotlight, Nelida Casas
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...
14 Nov Andeavor STEM Academy Spotlight, Jimena
“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...
02 Nov Employee Spotlight, Jerome Jordan
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...
05 Sep Volunteer Spotlight, Harriett Switzer
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...