Tag: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley — Celebrating Our Shining Stars

by Community Contributor • April 18, 2023 • Comments Off

Saturday, March 25th saw the return of our annual Superstars of the Year event! After a turbulent three years, we were finally able to celebrate the incredible efforts and talents of the kids in our community. Congratulations to our 13 & Under Youth of the Year, Gisela Alvarez and our 14 & Over Youth of the Year, Alejandro Joya. A massive thank you to everyone who supported this event whether you sponsored, volunteered, attended, or just spread the word. It was heartwarming to see the joy on the faces of the performers and the passion that our Superstars put into the Youth of the Year application process and preparing for the event.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley — Superstars of the Year

by Community Contributor • April 3, 2023 • Comments Off

For those of you who were able to join us last Saturday, thank you for your support. For those of you unable to attend, you were missed. For all of you, enjoy some fabulous highlights on our website.
Superstars of the Year

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley still needs your help

by Community Contributor • December 14, 2022 • Comments Off

There’s still time for you to help make a difference! By supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley this December, you’ll be increasing our ability to impact even more lives in 2023. Your continued generosity this holiday season can bring LEAP programming to any youth who needs it in the New Year.

Please visit our website to give and don’t forget to share our goals and programs on social media!

Striving Towards Great Futures — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announces Greg Kovacs, CEO

by Community Contributor • October 20, 2022 • Comments Off

Greg Kovacs joins the Boys & Girls Club with a lifelong passion for helping children and teens achieve their true personal and academic potential. Throughout his career, Greg has had the great fortune and opportunity to design, develop, and lead educational nonprofit organizations, schools, and camp programs towards great success.

He has dedicated more than two decades of his life, helping our nation’s youth find safe and engaging environments, to provide the opportunities needed to grow and achieve personal success. He has gained experience in both traditional school settings and in less formal outdoor experiential education learning environments.

What’s New at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2022 • Comments Off

We are excited to launch our first quarterly newsletter of 2022!

Thank you to all our supporters who saw us, and our kids, through some difficult times. As we come out of COVID, we are excited for the possibilities. We are almost fully staffed, unmasked, and ready to go!

This year we will be focusing on sharing the word about our great programming, including summer camps, and inviting our kids back! We are repairing and replenishing our Clubs as most of our focus the last couple of years was on keeping the doors open to serve our kids. And we did keep our doors open for those who need us most!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announces New Board Member: Rachelle Wan

by Community Contributor • July 15, 2021 • Comments Off

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is excited to announce its newest board member, Rachelle Wan.

Wan has more than 25 years of experience as a pharmaceutical expert and executive. She is skilled in leading and mentoring diverse teams to their maximum professional potential. Her family moved to Southern California five and a half years ago to begin her career at Amgen. Her many responsibilities and initiatives as an executive director at Amgen include owning pricing and contracting elements for the company’s diverse brands, delivering financial reporting for quarterly earnings reporting, and helping achieve the successful integration of the Otezla acquisition.

Kids are Top Priority at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV)…Six Clubs Remain Open to Serve the Community

by Community Contributor • December 17, 2020 • Comments Off

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) continues to serve the community in a safe environment during the pandemic.

The BGCGCV has kept six clubs open in a safe and secure environment following all the strict guidelines established by the CDC. Youth are kept in stable monthly cohorts to ensure distancing and safety. To date, the BGCGCV has had no cases of Covid transmission in any of the clubs.

Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation Contributes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV)

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV). The donation will be used to help fund the many programs offered by the BGCGCV for local youth.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) offers Traditional Summer Camp

by Community Contributor • June 3, 2020 • Comments Off

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are gearing up to provide a fun-filled and educational Summer Camp for K-8th graders.

Camp is offered at five Clubs including the Anderson Club located on the Los Cerritos Middle School Campus in Thousand Oaks, Johnston Club located on the Colina Middle School Campus in Thousand Oaks, Morton Club located on the Sequoia Middle School Campus in Newbury Park, the Notter Club, located on the Redwood Middle School in Thousand Oaks and the Grossman Club located on Chaparral Elementary School Campus. Camp hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce 2020 Youth of the Year Winners

by Community Contributor • May 19, 2020 • Comments Off

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) are pleased to announce the Youth of the Year winners for 2020.

Liam Hall, a resident of Thousand Oaks won the 13 and under category and Renique (Nicki) McNeil, also of Thousand Oaks was awarded the 14 and up category. In addition, McNeil advanced and won the California Coastal Area Council Youth of the Year.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Postpone 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration Due to the COVID-19 Virus

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2020 • Comments Off

AGOURA — In accordance with local health department recommendations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) have decided to postpone the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration scheduled for Sunday, March 22. The BGCGCV will announce a…

Ross Stores Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2020 • Comments Off

In-store giving campaign to provide funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) THOUSAND OAKS — Every year, nearly four million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To show their continued support in preparing today’s…

Registration is Now Underway for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) 2020 Spring Soccer League

by Community Contributor • January 20, 2020 • Comments Off

AGOURA — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s (BGCGCV) 2020 Spring Soccer League. The Spring Soccer League is open to ages 5-9 from March 29, 2020 to June 7, 2020. The league…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors

by Community Contributor • January 9, 2020 • Comments Off

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Robert Leonard. Leonard is both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant representing individuals and business involving tax…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) offers Winter Break Camp

by Community Contributor • December 5, 2019 • Comments Off

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is offering Winter Camp Break December 23, 26, 27 & 30 and January 2-3, 2020. The camp is open to students in grades K-8. Camp will take place at…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo Valley

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2019 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is taking reservations for reliable after school van transportation to five local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo Valley Unified School District and Las Virgenes Unified School…

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Welcome Kids Back to School – Fall Program Guide Now Available

by Community Contributor • August 15, 2019 • Comments Off

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) welcome local youth back to school providing an excellent and safe place for kids to thrive, while offering quality programs and enrichment classes to help build solid futures. The…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2019 • Comments Off

AGOURA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Sonia Ahuja. Ahuja has over 20 years of experience in driving transformational changes and top-line growth…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is Awarded a Grant from Let Them Play Foundation

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2019 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) was recently awarded $12,500 from Let Them Play Foundation resulting from a fundraising event held by the Women in Corporate Growth (WCG), part of the Association for Corporate…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) Benefit from the Sam Querrey Classic

by Community Contributor • May 9, 2019 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) recently benefitted from the Sam Querrey Classic hosted by the North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The event included live ball sessions with Sam Querrey, ranked 65…

Ross Dress for Less in Thousand Oaks works with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2019 • Comments Off

In-store giving campaign to provide funds Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley THOUSAND OAKS – Every year, nearly four million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Ross Stores, Inc. announced…

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Recognizes Key Community Contributors in 2018

by Community Contributor • December 10, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) recognized several key community contributors in 2018 during their annual “Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction”, the organization’s main fundraising event of the year. Joe Seetoo…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Erick Thorson. Thorson is currently President of Thorson Insurance where he manages two separate brokerages – Thorson…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Extend Hours at Two Clubs to Accommodate School Closures

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley have announced that they will be open for full-length days, from 7 am to 6:30 pm starting Wednesday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 21 at the Johnston Club in Thousand…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Holds Successful ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ – Vital Funds Raised for Local Youth

by Community Contributor • November 12, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) held a successful “Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction”, their major fundraiser of the year, on October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Welcome Visits from the LA Rams

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2018 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley had the opportunity to connect with Michael Brockers and his wife, Faith of the LA Rams during a special two-part visit. A Goal Setting Workshop was held…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Gear up for upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ on Oct. 20 – Volunteers are Sought

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is busy preparing for the upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ set for Saturday, October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Volunteers are needed to…

Youth are Invited to Audition for “Broadway Show Choir” with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2018 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — Local youth in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for an upcoming performance with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, “Broadway Show Choir”. Auditions will be held on Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m. at…

Registration is Now Underway for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley 2018 Basketball League

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 2018 Basketball League. The Basketball League is open to ages 3-12 starting September 16 through November 4, 2018. The league takes place at the…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo & Las Virgenes School Districts

by Community Contributor • August 7, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is taking registrations for reliable after school van transportation to five local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo & Las Virgenes school districts. Parents can choose from…

Long Time Contributor to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Takes the Helm

by Community Contributor • May 1, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — Driven by a need and passion to serve others, long-time contributor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, and local philanthropist, Linda Catlin now assumes the position of Board Chairman for the organization. Catlin’s participation…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Accepting Registrations for the 2018 Spring Sports Leagues

by Community Contributor • April 10, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — The community is invited to register for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Spring 2018 coed Jr. NBA Basketball League. The Sports Leagues are open to ages 3-12. The Jr. NBA Basketball League is held…

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer an Action-Packed Summer Experience…. Registration for Summer Camp has Begun

by Community Contributor • April 10, 2018 • Comments Off

AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are gearing up to provide an action-packed, fun filled summer adventure for youth, ages 5-17 during the 2018 Summer Camp. Camp registration is now underway with early bird rates…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Youth of the Year Winners

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2018 • Comments Off

CONEJO VALLEY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley recently held its annual Superstars of the Year Celebration which recognizes local youth and volunteers who have made a contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs. The Youth of the Year…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Sign Contract to Begin Construction of their Newest Club

by Community Contributor • February 26, 2018 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley have taken the first step to begin construction of the John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club in Thousand Oaks. The Boys & Girls Clubs recently signed a…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley to Expand John L. Notter Family Club on Campus of Redwood Middle School. Seeking Donations

by Community Contributor • December 23, 2017 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is seeking the help of the community to raise the very last portion of needed funds for expanding the John L. Notter Family Club located on the Redwood Middle…