The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County is to inspire and enable all youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens by providing stimulating and challenging programs through interaction with dedicated caring people.
Vision Statement:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County will continue to be the premier youth development organization while expanding locations and developing programs that best serve our growing communities.
MOTTO
“Inspiring youth to be all they can be!”
Youths Served:
2006, over 5,000 youth served
2005, over 4,200 youth served
2004, 3,225 youth served
2003, 2,628 youth served
2002, 1,620 youth served
2001, 885 youth served
Leadership:
Linda Bradley, Board Chair/ Southwest Healthcare Sys.
Dayne Wagoner, 1st Vice Chair/EDGE Development
Doug Misemer, 2nd Vice Chair/Temecula Valley Drywall
Jeff Linton, 3rd Vice Chair
Greg Prudhomme, Treasurer/Kuebler, Prudhomme & Co.
Amy Minniear, Secretary/Pechanga Development Corp.
Chris Olsen, Past Chair/Rancho Physical Therapy
Michelle Arellano, President/Chief Professional Officer
Awards & Recognition:
Regional Vision for Unity Award 2006
Bronze Youth for Unity Award 2005/2006
Marketing Silver & Bronze Award 2005
Non-Profit of the Year Award Temecula Chamber 2004
Temecula Clubhouse
28790 Pujol St.
Temecula, CA 92590
Unit Director: Robert Stephens
(951) 699-1526 Murrieta Clubhouse
40550 California Oaks Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92562
Unit Director: Janice Jackson
(951) 698-3838
Pechanga Great Oak Clubhouse
31465 Via Cordoba
Temecula, CA 92592
Unit Director: Melissa Farfan
(951) 695-0181
Margarita Middle School Site
30600 Margarita Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Unit Director: Lisa Cabulagan
(951) 265-7803
Gardner Middle School Site
45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592
Unit Director: Ursula Auger
(951) 757-1029
Recently Opened:
Alberhill Ranch Clubhouse
3711 Nichols Road
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Area Director: Angelia Fox
Program Director: Art Gutierrez
(951) 245-4499
Future Sites:
25,000 Sq. Ft. French Valley Clubhouse
off Skyview Road in Temecula Opening in 2008
Mailing Address:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County
P.O. Box 892349
Temecula, CA 92589-2349
Telephone/FAX:
(951) 699-1526 / (951) 699-4273
E-mail Address:
info@bgcswc.org
Website:
www.bgcswc.org
Programs:
Advisory Club: A way for the older club members to express their desires within the club which stresses leadership skills and decision making.
Art: Allows club members to express themselves artistically while developing skills.
Career Launch: Allows club members to express themselves artistically while developing skills.
Club Techs: A career exploration and mentoring program for teens.
Computer Club: A Junior leaders program that allows club members to help facilitate and provide input on the programs in the computer lab.
Fitness Authority: Teaches kids all about fitness, nutrition, and team work in a fun setting.
Graphic Design: An art program that incorporates technology. Kids recreate computer art that is designed to teach the basics of Graphic Design.
Image Makers: Shows kids the basics of photography and lets them practice it.
Junior Leaders: This program develops leadership skills.
Lil’ Chefs: Teaches children the basics of cooking with the added pleasure of sampling their own work!
Little Critters: Teaches kids the importance of recycling.
Magic School Bus: Kids explore the animal and insect kingdoms with rich multimedia learning.
Microsoft Tech Club: Kids learn to use Microsoft Office and other Microsoft programs.
Mission: Youth Outreach: Targets the families of active military personnel for participation in all that the Club has to offer.
NetSmartz: An Internet safety program that teaches club members how to be safe on the internet.
Paint/Photo Program: Kids learn to use a variety of popular paint and photo manipulation programs to create projects.
Poetry Club: A weekly way for kids to learn to express themselves and their creativity in the form of writing.
Power Hour: Homework help for kids with an added educational component. Earn daily points for a monthly fieldtrip.
Project Learn: Around the World: Celebrates a new country each month with weekly activities and a monthly party.
Smart Girls: Focuses on teaching girls self-esteem and self-worth in a group setting.
Smart Moves: A drug and alcohol educational program that focuses on self-esteem and good decision making.
Snap Theater: Improvisational theater.
Triple Play: A health and wellness program designed to empower young people to make informed decisions about their physical, mental and social well-being.
Typing: Kids learn and practice typing with Mavis Beacon.
Ultimate Journey: An environmental program that shows children the problem with pollution and the importance of our environment.
Web Design: Club members learn web design and are exposed to html.
Youth Unity: Helps educate young people across the country about the importance of tolerance and diversity.
Wise Guys: Engages young men in interactive discussions and activities that reinforce positive behavior.
$1.2 Billion = Total assets of all Clubs and the national organization
