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🌱🌱Huge shoutout to @sprouts @sproutsfnd for their generous donation to the Club! 🌱🌱 Thanks to their support, we can continue growing our nutrition and health programs for the amazing kids in our community. Together we’re empowering the next generation to embrace healthy lifestyles, fueling their futures with knowledge and nutritious choices. 🍎 🥕 🍊 #sproutinghealthycommunitiesday #avbgc #bgca

Every day there’s a new way to be creative! The Boys & Girls Club is buzzing with creativity! Take a look at these kids showcasing their artistic sides! Crayons, markers, paint… It’s inspiring to see their imaginations come to life! 🖍️ 🎨 ⭐️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Setting off paper airplanes to get the school year started! (No children were harmed during these send-off’s.) We are looking forward to a fun year with our Club kids! ✈️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Thank you Smart & Final for distributing backpacks filled with with supplies, water bottles and snacks for our youth! With the help of Smart & Final staff we were able to distribute 500 backpacks to our Club kids! Helping youth towards a successful school year and GREAT FUTURES! We are thankful for these partnerships and enjoy being able to give back to our community. ##avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Who’s ready for the upcoming school year?! With summer break slowly coming to an end, our staff is preparing to welcome Club kids back to school! All week we’ve been training to make sure our youth have a program filled with meaningful enrichment opportunities that support learning and social growth after school. It’s our goal to provide a safe space for youth to go after school and we look forward to helping them towards GREAT FUTURES! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Outdoor foam fun with @galileocamps! Club kids enjoyed some fun in the sun with summer friends! ☀️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Summer2024 #galileocamps

Summer Club kids took a field trip to @medieval_timesca! Our group was enthralled by the majestic creatures and engaging storyline! The Royal Court and knights demonstrated the Code of Chivalry, interweaving historical takeaways throughout the show. We were able to explore the Hall of Arms and enjoy a feast as they would in the Middle Ages! A historical and memorable memory! 👑 🍗 🌽 🥖 🐴 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #MedievalTimesCA #MedievalTimes

The winners of our “Longest Chain Contest!” Can you tell how excited they were to win? Summer Club kids were given a certain amount of time to work as a team and build the longest chain. This taught them teamwork and working towards a goal. 👏🏼 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Summer2024

Club kids took a field trip to see Inside Out 2 at @cinemark Palmdale! 🎥 🍿 a great way to stay cool! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Summer2024

Spirit Day! Showing off their favorite teams! 🏀 ⚽️ ⚾️ 🏒 🏈 Summer has kicked off at the Club! Friendships and memories have started and Club kids are helping each other prevent summer brain drain. 💪🏼 ☀️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Our summer Girl Scouts program is back! This leadership development program offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success by building girls of courage, confidence and character. We are excited for a summer filled with new friendships and lifelong memories! @girlscouts @girlscoutsla #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #GirlScoutsLA

Palmdale School District sent out their mobile Lunch Box to provide brunch for our Club kids! This free meals on wheels is NOURISHING THE FUTURE OF PALMDALE. ☀️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PalmdaleSchoolDistrict

Something’s smelling delicious at the Club! Kicking off the summer learning to make their own tasty treats! @liftenrichment is spending time with our Club kids to provide them with culinary workshops! These workshops are taught without the need of a kitchen, and are healthy, educational and fun! This workshop is a great addition to our summer program, as the Club kids have fun while learning culinary fundamentals! 🧑‍🍳👨‍🍳 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #LiftEnrichment

We extend our gratitude to the @jcflosangeles for generously granting funds to support Project Learn! With this grant, our Club staff will leverage all available spaces and programs to foster enriching learning experiences. These activities encompass various avenues such as writing, engaging discussions with experienced individuals, community service, academic assistance, tutoring, and games designed to enhance the cognitive abilities of our youth. Thank you Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles for continuing to help support our youth! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #JewishCommunityFoundation #JewishFoundation #educationgrants

Club staff is training and getting ready for the summer! We’re excited to have our Club doors open this summer and look forward to helping kids prevent brain drain! ☀️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #ClubGenius #Summer2024

The @officialpandaexpress & Panda Cares team provided our youth with a space full of resources and support students need to developed their academic and life skills to succeed for a brighter future. The Panda Cares Center of Hope brightened our Whitney Mac location and has helped us to support Antelope Valley youth. The local Panda Express team has provided meals for our youth throughout each year. We value their partnership and dedication to giving back to their community. With their help we’re able to provide youth with enrichment programs that foster learning toward character building, academic success and college access and success. Thank you @officialpandaexpress and Panda Cares for making a difference in our community! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PandaCares #PandaCaresCenterOfHope #PandaExpress

We will be at the Empowering YOUth Family Festival tomorrow from 9am to 1pm! Gather your friends and family! Come say Hi 👋🏼 and enjoy all the festival has to offer! Free bike repair, performers, BMX bike show, farmers market, food trucks and more! @westsideunionschools #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #EmpoweringYouthFamilyFestival

Earth Month School Beautification! Club kids are helping keep the earth clean! 🌎 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Marshmallow towers & marble runs. We enjoy seeing the creativity in our Club kids. STEM activities challenge them and teach them the various approaches to a project. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

We’re still cooking at the Club! Take a look at some of our future chefs! Cooking, eating and having fun! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳🥣🍳 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

The Club has cheerleaders! 📣 Staying active, working as a team, and having fun! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Kid’s Charities teamed up with @adoptaatriskveteran to help bring smiles to our Club kids this Easter! We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of generosity and kindness from our community! Thanks to their support we were able to gift baskets filled with goodies and snacks to our Club kids, spreading joy and hope during this special time. Your gift made it possible for countless youth to experience smiles and laughter when gifted their baskets. Thank you for your contributions, not just this year, but years prior. Your compassion and generosity truly make a difference in the lives of our youth. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #KidsCharitiesAV #AdoptAAtRiskVeteran

Thank you @konaice.lancaster.av for helping keep our kids cool this Spring Break! Club kids enjoy your tasty shaved ice! 🍧

Spring Break Science! 🧪 Club kids learned about chemical reactions and were about to see it in action through their own hands-on experimenting. 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #stemeducation

Girl Scouts at the Club. ⛺️ Putting up tents, making smores and learning to work as a team. This program teaches young girls to come together and support each other! @girlscoutsla @girlscouts #avbgc #bgca #BeGreatLA #GreatFutures #WhatevetItTakes #GirlScoutsofAmerica

Sports Day at the Club! 🏈 🏀 ⚽️ ⚾️ 🏒 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club is proud to serve Mojave Unified School District students. Offering a safe space for youth to go after school. If you see us out in the community, stop by and say HI! The Club is growing and we’re doing #WhateverItTakes to help youth succeed. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #BeGreatLA

Thank you Antelope Valley @officialpandaexpress for supporting Boys & Girls Club. Your team is always there to lend a hand and provide meals for our Club kids. We are grateful to have such an amazing partnership! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PandaExpress #PandaCares

Did you know we have Girl Scouts at the Club? They are showing off their STEM skills by making their own slime! Girl Scouts at the Club is a leadership development program that unleashes their potential through a series of engaging, challenging and fun activities. Where the make friends, have fun, find adventure, give back, lead the way and learn new skills! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #GirlScouts @girlscoutsla

Yesterday @cityofpalmdalegov held a ribbon cutting for the brand new playground at Desert Sands Park! Club kids enjoyed playing on all the new obstacles on such a beautiful day. This park helps provide a place where children are free to play and be active. It’s a place where family, friends and neighbors can gather. It also adds to the beauty of our community. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #CityofPalmdale #ParksMakeLifeBetter #AntelopeValley

This past weekend we kicked off our @rossdressforless campaign! Now through March customers can make a monetary contribution at Ross store locations throughout the Antelope Valley during checkout. Donations made will support the Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club’s Power Hour program, which provides kids and teens with the opportunity to do their homework in a safe place with support from AVBGC staff! Visit an Antelope Valley Ross today! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #RossDressForLess

Club kids are cooking! Learning to cook is one of the many specialized programs at the Club. Cooking at the Club educates and empowers students to make nourishing food choices through hands-on learning. Cooking is a life skill and supports math, science, language, social emotional development and fine motor skills. As part of our healthy habits program, it encourages them to eat healthy foods, especially ones they may not be inclined to try outside the Club. Proud of our Club kids and grateful to have such an amazing program at the Club. 🧑‍🍳 🧀 🍳 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #HealthyHabits

Club kids are back from winter break and on their feet! Triple Play is a dynamic wellness program that is designed to help youth create opportunities to take charge of their personal health and wellness. This includes staying active while having fun! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ #avbgc #bgca #Greatfutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #TriplePlay

The Club will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow, January 16th. Today we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of justice, equality, and love. Let’s reflect on his teachings and strive to build a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. #MLKday #JusticeForAll #Avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

This cold weather has us daydreaming of snow. ❄️⛄️ Crafty Club kids made their very own snow globes! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Registration for our main Lancaster and Palmdale locations are open! Register for the 2024 after-school program today!

We are grateful for the generous sponsors this season that helped make our Club families holiday’s brighter. Your donation of gifts, toys and warm wishes put smiles on so many faces! The holiday season can be hard for some, but when a community comes together to support one another, change can be made. We are excited for 2024 and cannot wait to continue to serve our community. 🎁 @oldnavy Palmdale @kiwanis.palmdalewest @friendsla @boeing

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday from The Club! 🎄⭐️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #HappyHolidays

Thank you Dan & Estella Shay for gifting our Whitney Mac Club kids a delicious holiday meal! Every year you help bring the holiday spirit to the Club kids and we cherish this relationship. We are thankful for generous donors like you that continue to give back to your community. 💙💜🧡 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #AntelopeValley #HappyHolidays

Diving into the world of baking at the Club! 🍪 Nothing like a warm treat on a cold afternoon. Not only will this teach them valuable baking skills, they’ll collaborate with their friends, foster teamwork and creativity in the kitchen. Then get to taste their creations at the end! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Today we’re at the West Lancaster Walmart collecting toys for @avta_1 Stuff-A-Bus! Come say hi and donate new toys and/or clothing for our youth this holiday season! 🎁🎄 Thank you AV Towing for coming by with your generous donation of toys! #avbgc #bgca #Greatfutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #AVTA #StuffABus

We’re at the West Palmdale Walmart today to help collect new toys, gifts and clothing for local youth this holiday! DROP BY TO SAY HELLO AND HELP US STUFF-A-BUS FOR ANTELOPE VALLEY YOUTH! We are partnering with @avta_1 to help our community this holiday. Help us make the holidays brighter for local youth. 🎄👕🎁🧸 @avta_1 #stuffabus #avbgc #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #bgca #AVTA

When you’re running for student council, you enlist the help of the Club! Students came together to make posters for fellow Club members running for student council. Teamwork makes the DREAM WORK! Supporting future leaders. 🤝 #avbgc #bgcq #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

We hope you have a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃 🦇 👻 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Halloween2023 #HappyHalloween

Practicing Healthy Habits! Incorporating healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience. Regular physical activities improve overall well-being. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #HealthyHabits #KaiserThrive #KaiserPermanente @kpthrive

Yesterday was the Great Shakeout. This annual opportunity is intended to educate and prepare the campus community to be able to react quickly and practice safe emergency procedures for when a real earthquake occurs. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #TheGreatShakeout #TheGreatShakeout2023

Crafty Club Kids are in the Fall spirit! Over the past few weeks Club kids have shared their fun works of art that represent the Fall season. From leaves to pumpkins, they all show character. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club has been selected by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to receive a grant in order to continue to drive academic success for youth. This funding will be applied to in-person academic programming through Project Learn. Project Learn is based on research showing that students do better in school when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun and academically beneficial activities. To keep Club members safe, supported and learning, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Panda Cares is scaling Project Learn to support academic success, reinforcing and enhancing what youth learn during the school day while creating experiences that invite them to fall in love with learning. This opportunity is made possible through Panda Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express. @bgca_clubs @projectlearn_inc @officialpandaexpress #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PandaCares

A little hands-on Science to end the week! 🌋 This experiment demonstrates the classic chemical reaction between an acid and a carbonate. It’s easy to learn about new things when you’re having fun. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #STEM

WE’RE HIRING! Our staff is out in the community looking for individuals that enjoy working with youth. Are you or someone you know interested in working for one of the finest youth-development organizations in the nation? We are looking for driven individuals interested in an exciting, professional career. Job positions are available in Palmdale, Lancaster & Mojave! To view our available positions and apply visit www.AVBGC.org/working-here #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #werehiring

In Loving Memory of Don Ryan It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of a beloved member of our Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club family, Don Ryan. Don was more than a Board Member; he was a pillar of wisdom, a source of inspiration, and a true champion for our community's youth. His dedication and unwavering commitment to our mission touched the lives of countless children and families in the Antelope Valley As we mourn the loss of Don, let us also celebrate the incredible legacy of service he leaves behind. Don was an active member of many community service groups and had a heart for helping people, especially youth. His impact will continue to ripple through the community he served, reminding us all of the profound difference one person can make. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Don's family during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this loss. We will miss you Don. Your spirit will forever shine bright in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing you.

Looks like we have future scientists at the Club! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬🎈🧪 In this fun experiment, students learned how they can capture gas produced in a chemical reaction. By adding baking soda to vinegar it causes a reaction. That reaction releases a gas called carbon dioxide. Because the balloon forms a seal around the bottle, the gas produced cannot escape, so it fills up the balloon. Fun ways to learn! Doing #WhateverItTakes towards #GreatFutures! #avbgc #bgca #BeGreatLA #STEM

Club kids built and ran their own lemonade stand! With the weather still hot this is a great way for kids to cool down. Club kids are making new memories and working as a team! ☀️🍋 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

As Club kids get settled into the new school year they’re making new friends and memories. This week they teamed up to create the tallest balloon tower! Teaching them to work as a team while having fun! 🎈 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club is so grateful for @officialpandaexpress continued support! This year in honor of the anniversary of their philanthropic foundation, Panda Cares, Panda Express are hosting a virtual fundraiser as part of the celebration. Use Fundraiser Code PCD2023 when you purchase on Pandaexpress.com or Panda Express Mobile App TODAY and 50% of pre-tax event sales will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs and other charitable partners across the country! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PandaExpress #PandaCares

Boeing’s Liftoff For Learning enabled @boeing employees to give back to children in the community. This year's drive proceeds equipped Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club kids with the tools they need to start school ready to learn and aim towards GREAT FUTURES. As a result Boeing was able to stuff backpacks with school supplies and distribute them to our Club kids! Thank you Boeing for your continued partnership and helping kids get back to school with the tools they need to succeed! & thank you @konaice.lancaster.av for helping keep our Club kids cool in the heat with a treat! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #LiftoffForLearning #boeing

Thank you @drytownwaterpark for having our Club kids this summer. With such high temperatures, this was the sure way to keep our kids cool! ☀️💦 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Summer2023 #DryTownWaterPark #PalmdaleCA

Summer Club kids were excited to go on field trips to @cinemark and watch @pixarelemental 🎥🍿☀️💧🔥 a big thank you to Cinemark staff for allowing our Club kids to get out of the sun and cool down with movie! #avbgc #bgca #BeGreatLA #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #Summer2023

Kicking off Summer at the Club by starting a garden! This activity helps kids work as a team and promotes great communication skills. The start to a fun summer making memories! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Summer2023

Club staff came together as a team to prepare for summer fun! We expect a large number of kids in attendance at the Club and know lasting friendships and memories will be made! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Summer2023

Happy Mother’s Day from the Club! ☀️

Every month our Whitney Mac Center BGC entrance wall is decorated in celebration of holidays or seasons. In preparation for Summer, these talented Club kids drew and painted this beautiful work of art! We love seeing our Club kids shine and share their talents 🖼️ 🎨 ✍️ ☀️ 👏🏼 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #ClubGenius

Thank you @westsideunionschools for hosting the Empowering YOUth Family Festival this past weekend and inviting us to take part in it. Meeting WUSD students, their families and even seeing quite a few current BGC members was so much fun! We enjoyed helping them make their own bookmarks and expressing who they are through art. We enjoy supporting our community and youth! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #wusd #WestsideUnionSchoolDistrict

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! Sharing the @starwars spirit at the Club. 💫 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #StarWars #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourth

Thank you @samsclub Palmdale for your Day of Service at the Club! They gave our Desert Sands Park Club a much needed makeover… from building new benches that created more seating for our Club kids, mowing grass, pulling weeds, to putting together planters for gardening! We are so thankful for a community that continues to support local youth. Sam’s Club finds ways to give back to their community. Their contributions help make our community brighter and shows they have a passion for doing good. #SamsDayofService #DoGoodBeGreat #SamsClub #avbgc #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #bgca

The weather is changing and it’s perfect for Club kids to play outside! A fun game of kickball on a sunny day! Staying active and healthy! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #TriplePlay #HealthyHabits

This past weekend the Club took part in @cityoflancasterca Easter Eggstravaganza! Kids were able to make their own mini baskets at our table and we were able to inform the community of our presence to serve youth! We had such a great time with our community and look forward to future events! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFuture #Whateverittakes #BeGreatLA #EasterEggstravaganza #cityofLancaster

Thank you Kids Charities & @vons for gifting the Club Easter baskets filled with toys and treats! Your support of the Club throughout each year doesn’t go unnoticed and we are thankful you make it your focus to give back to the community. You continue to put smiles on our Club kids’ faces and we cherish this partnership of supporting youth! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #KidsCharities #Vons

Crafty Club Kids are at it again! 🐰 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Thank you Chris Douglas (Business Program Manager) for speaking to our teens about the various career paths in the gaming industry and sharing your journey. Our teens were thrilled to know that there are so many ways they can succeed in the gaming industry and how it can prepare them for many other career paths. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #theCLUB #theCLUBav #BGCteens #XboxGameStudiosGameCamp

Club kids learned about how germs form and what to do to prevent the spreading of germs. With their creative minds they crafted what they thought germs looked like! 🦠 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Our very own Program Director, Isaiah Thornton, performed at Yucca Elementary for their Black History Ceremony and we couldn’t be more proud! Watch his amazing performance. 👏🏼 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #BlackHistory

THANK YOU @urban.onyx for your generous donation to the Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club! Your donation will help us lead Antelope Valley youth towards GREAT FUTURES! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

Don’t forget! Join @rossdressforless and support #GreatFutures for Antelope Valley youth! Through March 5th, donate at the register to support Boys & Girls Clubs homework help program when visiting your local Ross Store. #yesforless #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #RossDressForLess #PowerHour

Enjoying the new Panda Cares Center of Hope story time area. 📖📚 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PandaCares #PandaCaresCenterOfHope @bgca_clubs @officialpandaexpress

YOU ARE DINO-MITE! Happy Valentines Day from the Club kids! 🦖 ❤️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #ValentinesDay

Our Panda Cares Center of Hope space is officially open! We are so thankful to our partners @officialpandaexpress for helping us renovate our Power Hour space. A space our youth can use to learn and grow every day! Panda Cares Center of Hope is a newly renovated space within our Club designed to deliver more joy, education, and critical social-emotional development to our community. Project Learn, the platform that United each Center of Shoppe, is a holistic strategy intended to reinforce and enhance what youth learn during the school day, while creating experiences that invite them to fall in love with learning. Rooted in social-emotional development, this program is based on research showing that students do better in school when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun and academically beneficial activities. Our Panda Cares Center of Hope was designed to meet the needs of our Club members and includes spaces for them to learn, engage and grow. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #PandaCares #PandaCaresCenterOfHope #BGCACenterOfHope @bgca_clubs

Today we kick off our @rossdressforless campaign! Now through March 5th customers can make a monetary contribution at Ross store locations throughout the Antelope Valley during checkout. Donations made will support the Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club’s Power Hour program, which provides kids and teens with the opportunity to do their homework in a safe place with support from AVBGC staff. Additionally, Ross will match up to $400,000 raised during the campaign! Visit an Antelope Valley Ross today! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #RossDressForLess

WE ARE STONGER TOGETHER 💜💚🌎🧡💙 February is dedicated to honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. We believe open and transparent conversations with youth about the impact of race and systemic racism will not only create space for healing, but also empower the next generation of leaders to create a world where everyone can thrive. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #BlackHistoryMonth

Each January we celebrate National Mentoring Month. By harnessing our collective voice, MENTOR advocates for mentorship, legislative priorities, and raises awareness for how one conversation, one experience, and one mentor can change a young persons life. Meet an Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club mentor, Tarche! She feels the most exciting thing about being a mentor is connecting with each Club member daily and seeing their progress while attending the Club. Wanting to connect with youth and help them towards GREAT FUTURES is the reason Tarche wanted to become a mentor. Tarche's proud to be a grandmother and her knowledge from raising kids helps her work with Club youth. It takes patience and motivation to guide youth and we are happy to have her at the Club! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #NationalMentoringMonth

We think they have it down! Burning energy indoors with some dancing! 💃🏻🕺🏻 Did you know there are benefits to dancing? Studies show it helps improve cardiovascular function, helps build core strength and flexibility, can boost your memory, and can relieve stress. Everyone should take time out of each day to dance! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #tripleplay

Each January we celebrate National Mentoring Month. By harnessing our collective voice, MENTOR advocates for mentorship, legislative priorities, and raises awareness for how one conversation, one experience, and one mentor can change a young persons life. This month we place a spotlight on a few of the Club’s mentors. Meet Dejah; who believes qualities of a mentor are honesty, steadfastness, compassion and consistency. Dejah believes that troubled youth just need guidance to GREAT FUTURES. Seeing youth excited to see her everyday shows the impact she’s making on their lives. “Through whatever troubles or success they’ve had I am able to bring them an activity or even a simple conversation that highlights their day.” We are proud to have Dejah as a Club mentor and know she will continue to make a difference in lives of youth. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #NationalMentoringMonth

Happy Chinese (Lunar) New Year! 2023 is the year of the RABBIT! 🐰 This year we wish you peace, prosperity and longevity! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #YearOfTheRabbit #2023 #HappyChineseNewYear #HappyLunarNewYear

Today is National Penguin Day! Of course these animals are cute because they look like they’re wearing tuxedos and their waddle… but today we would like to raise awareness on the need to help save them. Many penguin colonies have been lost to climate change and its estimated that half of the population of emperor penguins will vanish by the end of this century. Our Club kids at Del Sur put together this adorable penguin display to raise awareness for these animals! 🐧 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Savethepenguins #delsurelementary

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day all Club sites will be closed today. We dedicate today to a man who inspired so many to break down barriers and make a positive impact on the world. He was an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement and fought for changes. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #MLKDay2023 #MLKDay

TEEN TUESDAY 🎉 On Tuesday’s we celebrate and highlight our Club teens. Taking a look at how our Club teens are spending their time at the Club and accomplishing tasks. Club kids participated in the UPS Road Code program. The program educated teens about safe driving techniques based on training UPS provides its own drivers, who are among the safest drivers worldwide. The program focuses on different safety principles, from basic instruction to the consequences of risky behaviors such as talking on cell phones, texting or drinking while driving. The programs reality driving simulation challenges teens’ safe driving knowledge by using virtual reality headsets. 🚙 🚗 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #bgcteens #ups #upsroadcode

New Year, New Career! WE'RE HIRING! If you or anyone you know is interested in working for one of the finest youth-development organizations in the nation APPLY TODAY at www.avbgc.org/working-here Entry level positions starting at $18 and other experienced positions available! Make a difference in Antelope Valley youth! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #NowHiring #NewYearNewCareer

TEEN TUESDAY 🎉 On Tuesday’s we celebrate and highlight our Club teens. Taking a look at how our Club teens are spending their time at the Club and accomplishing tasks. With the help of @homedepot our Club teens we’re able to create miniature rooms. They challenged themselves by working with small objects and following directions to create a work of art. Their patience and hard work on every detail of each room shines! 👏🏼 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #bgcteens

Thank you Dan & Estella Shay for thinking of the Club during this chilly holiday season! Your donation of hoodies, beanies & gloves is helping keep our Club kids warm! Your support for our Whitney Mac Center holiday party helped provide a fun meal for our Club kids as well! We are thankful for your support each year! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #HappyHolidays

Wishing you and your family a happy holiday! We hope it’s filled with love and we look forward to 2023! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #HappyHolidays

Thank you @boeing for supporting so many of our families this holiday season! In Spirt of the Holiday’s, Boeing employees came together to put presents under the trees of many of our Club families. We are so grateful for their support of our community! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #Boeing #SpiritoftheHolidays

Thank you to @friendsla for giving our Club kids a wonderful Christmas by donating some awesome toys! We appreciate you! #avbgc #givingback

Celebrating the upcoming winter break with fun, endless holiday crafts! Take a look at all these smiles as Club kids are ready to take a break from studies and spend time with the ones they love. ❄️ #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #HappyHolidays

A little cookie decorating in celebration of the holidays. You think the decorating is cute? They tasted even better! 🎄 #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #HappyHolidays

Our Club teens took time out of their weekend to walk in the @cityofpalmdalegov Christmas Over The Decades - Holiday Parade. Sharing the holiday spirit with the community! We are grateful to be part of a community that comes together to celebrate! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #CityofPalmdale #PalmdaleCares #HappyHolidays

⭐️ Meet our Ford Jr Youth of the Month, Savina! ⭐️ Savina was chosen as our Ford Junior Youth of the Month because she is always helpful, especially with the younger members at the Club. She engages in Club activities and she is respectful towards her peers and staff. She enjoys spending time with our staff and lending a hand. We enjoy having her at the Club! @fordfund @diamondfordav #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #FordFund #FordGivesBack #avbgcjunior

We have so much to be thankful for this year and your family is one of them. Have a safe and fun Fall break with your loved ones! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #thankful #FallBreak

Indoor Engineering at the Club. 🧠⚙️ Club kids worked together to build a ball run with paper and tape. They agreed upon a strategy and executed their build as a team. Kinematics is the study of motion. They study distance, time and velocity, all while having fun! #STEM #AVBGC #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA

🌟Meet our September Ford Jr Youth of the Month, Cornell!🌟 Cornell was chosen for Youth of the month because he has shown nothing but a positive attitude towards the program. He takes full advantage of everything BGC has to offer and always stays on top of tasks. Cornell is interactive with his peers and willing to lend a helping hand to staff and students. @fordfund @diamondfordav #fordfund #fordgivesback #avbgcjunior #BeGreatLA #WhateverItTakes #GreatFutures

AVBGC Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Which one is your favorite?! #avbgc #bgca #GreatFutures #WhateverItTakes #BeGreatLA #HappyHalloween