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August News & Updates |
August is here and our Texas Hold Em Tournament is rapidly coming up on Saturday, August 27th . This is year will be at a new location, the Vistonian, with a new program and dealers. Beginners are welcome to play and it’s a fun event supporting our music programs, which are offered 5 days a week at no additional costs to kids. If you are unable to attend you can also donate to support our Music Maniacs via the link below.This summer has been packed full of fun and we are only two weeks away from the start of a new school year. Please check out some of our program highlights below as well as additional fundraising opportunities that support the Club. Tickets
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Program Spotlight Moonlight Theatre Camp!Boys & Girls Club of Vista partnered with the Moonlight Cultural Foundation this summer to offer a week of theatre camp to our Club members. 16 of our members enjoyed a variety of activities including acting, singing, dancing and drama games all lead by local theatre professionals. All their hard work lead up to a special performance that showcased what they had learned at camp. We are super proud of our members and thankful for such a great partnership in the community.
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Volunteer Spotlight Four superstar high school volunteers have completed a summer filled with activities, games, and lots of service. Isabella has completed a total of 244 volunteer hours supporting the Kinder and 1st grade STEM programs. Faith ensures our Club members have the help they need in the Art Room and has completed 117.5 volunteer hours. Anthony has also supported the Art Room this summer with 76 volunteer hours. Michael wanted a positive way to spend his summer and has completed 80.75 volunteer hours assisting Mr. Danny in the gym. If you know of another highschooler looking to learn new skills while giving back to their community, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sierra Loredo.
![]() Mr. Anthony reading to Club member after lunch in the art room. |
Panda Cares Day We are grateful to the Panda Cares Foundation for a gift of $10,000 in support of our Academic Success programs like Power Hour and Career Launch. In celebration of their foundation’s anniversary (8/8) Panda Cares Day, Panda Express restaurants will host a virtual fundraiser in support of BGC and other charitable partners. Boys & Girls Clubs will receive 14% of net sales from online orders made on Monday, August 8, 2022 via the Panda Express website and the Panda Express app when using the code “PCD2022” at checkout.
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![]() Our Club teens visited our local Ross to help employees cheer for donations made at the register. |
Upcoming Special Events |
Ross Fundraising Campaign Ross Stores invests in brighter futures by supporting programs that unlock the full potential of the next generation, and partners with local nonprofits that build academic achievement and life skills in underserved youth. Every year, Ross customers are invited to donate to support BGCA at check out. Now through August 21st, Ross will match this donation, up to a total of $400,000. Last year’s fundraiser raised over $3.3 million in stores, with 80 percent of every dollar going to each store’s nearest Boys & Girls Club.

Save the Date 22-23 School Year Registration is open! Register HERE.
August 19- Vista Twillight Market – Use Code BGCvista and a % of your ticket price is donated to the Club. Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball – Middle School Sports Registration and Information August 8th – 12th on school campuses please contact patrick@bgcvista.com for more information.
Help raise money for our Music Maniac’s while having a fun night out.
Rock & Roll Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, Saturday, August 27