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Cirque du Soleil KOOZA – Under the Big Top, At Santa Monica Pier

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We're partnering with Cirque du Soleil KOOZA to offer a friends and family discount on tickets for upcoming shows! When: Shows run from October 19 – January 5 Where: Under…

September 2024 CEO Update: Safety at the Club

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By: Brynja Seagren As we welcome kids back into our Clubs this fall, I’m reflecting on the trust our families have in us. It’s trust we’ve earned and trust we…

Butterfly Club

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Every Friday, at the Jack and Cindy Jones Youth Center at Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club, a group of eager members descend on the vibrant Butterfly Garden wearing…

Remembering Robert (Bob) Sullivan

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Robert (Bob) Sullivan was a Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Board Member and an important member of our community for over 50 years. He will be deeply missed.…

August Women of the Board Lunch

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Board Member Cindy Jones hosted the women of Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica's Board of Governors and organization leadership for a special lunch at the Huntley Hotel! The…

Get tickets for the LA Galaxy to support Club kids!

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Attend an upcoming LA Galaxy game and support our mission! Our partners at the LA Galaxy are generously donating $5 from every ticket sold to Boys & Girls Clubs of…

Financial Literacy at Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207   LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS LEARN FOUNDATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE CONCEPTS STARTING…

Water Safety for Santa Monica Kids

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By: Brynja Seagren, CEO  When I think of my childhood, I remember summers spent at the pool and my many years on the swim team. To this day, those memories…

An Early Start to Financial Literacy: Equipping Youth to Build Their Futures 

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Business Club at JAMS Branch Financial literacy is a critically important skill—for people of all ages. Recent statistics shine a spotlight on the effects of gaps in financial literacy, especially…

Celebrating 2024 College Bound Graduates!

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The College Bound program provides structure, mentorship, and application support to high school seniors as they plan for life after high school. Our 2024 cohort dedicated themselves to the application…

Celebrating 80 Years at our Annual Gala 

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Over 300 friends and supporters gathered on Friday, May 17 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica to celebrate Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica’s 80th Anniversary. We…

Boys & Girls Clubs Kindness Carnival

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207    3rd ANNUAL KINDNESS-THEMED CARNIVAL PROMOTES ANTI-BULLYING TO THOUSANDS OF LA YOUTH AHEAD OF…

Jayson Advances in the Youth of the Year Competition

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207   LOCAL TEEN REACHES FINAL ROUND OF STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND EXCELLENCE COMPETITION,…

Haley: Youth of the Year

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Our Clubs are filled with young people who have big dreams for building a better future—for themselves, their communities, and the whole world. Youth of the Year is an annual…

2024 Youth of the Year

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We're thrilled to announce our newest Youth of the Year, Jayson!   Jayson has been a leader and role model at his Club for many years. He has big dreams for…

Charles is College Bound!

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When we asked Charles H., one of our high school Club members for one word to describe Santa Monica Boys & Girls Clubs, he said family.   It’s a word countless…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Announces Plans for a New Headquarters that Will Allow it to Better Serve Children and Staff

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207   Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Announces Plans for a New…

2017 Annual Report

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The 2017 Annual Report for Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica reflects our commitment to our supporters, the community of Santa Monica and beyond, and most importantly the youth…

Kendra Moore – January Employee of the Month!

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It was yet another competitive debate for the Employee of the Month honors. There were seven worthy nominees, but January's honor goes to Ms. Kendra Moore! Kendra has been part of the…

Torch Club: We R3

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Torch Club's We R3: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse The Main Branch Torch Club have been working on their clubhouse service project "We R3" Recycle, Reduce, Reuse; to promote a more sustainable,…

JAMS is in the Top Six of the National Blue Door Decorating Contest!

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Our John Adams Middle School Branch made it to the top six finalists of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Blue Door Decorating Contest! Vote for JAMS here! At JAMS…

2016 Youth of the Year!

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From left to right: Gloria, Yale, Mylan and Ola’Nike. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is thrilled to announce our 48th Annual Youth of the Year Candidates! Youth of…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Teen Wins National Award

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Mar Vista Gardens Branch teen’s film selected as art & technology winner by Boys & Girls Clubs of America SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently…

Our New Mural!

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Check out the Club's new mural! Thank you Nick Walker, Branded Arts, Warren Brand and his team, and everyone involved! Our kids had a bunch of fun at the mural…

Our Great Futures Breakfast!

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  Our 1st Annual Great Futures Breakfast was such an inspirational success. Check out photos from the event at the Riviera Country Club below, including our Master of Ceremonies, Deb…

Our 2014 Annual Report!

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Our 2014 Annual Report is out! Click below to take a look! Our 2014 Annual Report is a snapshot of the year's activities. Inside you'll find information on what we…

Check out our MVG Steppers!

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Our Mar Vista Gardens Steppers submitted this video to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to be considered to perform at the National Conference in Chicago. We are so proud…

Great Job Quincy!

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Our very own Quincy made it as one of the top 20 contestants on MasterChef Junior this Season! Thousands of young hopefuls audition but only a fraction make the show.…

2015 Youth of the Year Candidates!

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From left to right: Erik, Gloria, Julissa and Colbie, our Youth of the Year! Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is thrilled to announce our 47th Annual Youth of…

Valentine’s Day at the VA

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Our awesome L.I.T. members from our Saint Anne School & Main Branches volunteered at the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles for their annual Valentine’s Day party and dance. However…

Our History in Photographs

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica have been creating great futures since 1944! To commemorate 70 years, we've put together a collection of photos to showcase our history.  …

Canyon Capital Holiday Party

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On December 11th, Canyon Capital came out and brought a winter wonderland with them -complete with an In-N-Out truck and a dance contest! Our kids got to participate in fun…

UCLA vs San Diego Game!

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On Sunday, December 7, 2014 some of our Club kids got the opportunity to attend the UCLA vs San Diego, Men's NCAA basketball game. Members from Saint Anne School, Mar…