Blog - Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego

Community & Partnerships

Teaming Up with SD Strike Force

Through this collaboration, the Strike Force will utilize the Oceanside Club’s athletic field for team practices throughout the season (March through ...

Community & Partnerships

Double Your Impact Instantly

Millions of dollars in matching gift funds go unclaimed every year. Our new website tool helps make sure we don’t leave that impact on the table.

Awards & Milestones

Recognized as Agency of the Month

We’re proud to share that we've been named Agency of the Month by the San Diego Food Bank. It’s an honor, but more importantly, it’s a reflection of t...

Awards & Milestones, Youth Stories & Impact

Leah Wins San Diego County Youth of the Year

Big news we’re really proud to share… Leah M., our Youth of the Year, was named San Diego County Youth of the Year! Now she’ll represent San Diego Cou...

Programs In Action

Teen Scene: New Year, New Goals

Our teens jumped into January by setting goals together. To kick things off, teens came together to set two group resolutions.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego

Awards & Milestones

Hero For Youth Award

We are proud to share that Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego has been recognized as a 2025 Hero for Youth through the Club Advocacy Recognitio...

Leadership & Culture

Message From Our CEO 2026

This past year tested us in ways both visible and unseen. We navigated uncertainty around government funding, adapted to shifting resources, and conti...

Community & Partnerships

Together, We Met the Match

We did it! Thanks to the generosity of more than 145 donors, our Meet the Match campaign raised $436,000—an incredible show of belief in the kids and ...

Events & Experiences

Big Blue Breakfast 2025

Every champion has a starting line and at this year’s Big Blue Breakfast, over 70 supporters, athletes, coaches, and community members gathered to cel...

Events & Experiences

Cornhole Tournament Event Recap 2025

With more than 60 teams, delicious food, great music, and community support from over 30 businesses, it was a day to remember.

Youth Stories & Impact

2025 Youth of the Year Winner, Leah

Leadership & Culture

2025 Note From Our Leadership

As we enter the New Year, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued partnership and trust in our programs and staff. As you know, in...

Programs In Action

Summer Adventure Camp Recap 2024

Awards & Milestones

Community Partner of the Year

We are deeply honored to receive the “2024 Community Partner of the Year” award from the San Diego County School Board Association. This recognition r...

Leadership & Culture

2024 Note From Our CEO

A Note From our CEO Marineke Vandervort

Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Youth of the Year Candidates 2023

Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

2022 Youth of the Year Winner

Events & Experiences

Commotion Rock Concert 2022

Programs In Action

RSD Swimmers Swim the Catalina Channel & Give Back

RSD Swimmers Swim the Catalina Channel & Give Back Seven of our RSD Swimmers set a goal to complete the Catalina Channel Swim, a 22-mile relay sta...

Youth Stories & Impact

2021 Youth of the Year Nominees

November 2021 Due to the recent spikes in COVID -19 and with consultation from various donors, Board Members and health officials, we have made the de...

Leadership & Culture

2021 Message From The CEO

Dear Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Family, Despite the recent tragic events and deep unrest occurring across the nation, I write this letter ...

Leadership & Culture

Staff of the Year 2020

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Leadership & Culture

2020 Holiday Recaps

Sponsor A Child For The Holidays While the holidays are often thought of as a happy time, the reality for some of our members is quite different, with...

Youth Stories & Impact

2020 Overall Youth of the Year Winner

Announcing Our 2020 Overall Youth of the Year Winner “I nominated Quinn because she has courage, and she’s committed,” – Courtney Clements, Quin...

Youth Stories & Impact

YOY Candidates 2020

YOY Candidates 2020 (Page will be updated monthly as we spotlight the other nominees.) Meet the seven BGC San Dieguito teens (age 14-18) who have been...

Leadership & Culture

Message From the CEO 2019

Thank you for making 2019 yet another remarkable year for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito. As I enter my sixth year as the CEO, I am so pro...

Events & Experiences

Athletic’s 2nd Annual Big Blue Breakfast a Slam Dunk Event

Athletic’s 2nd Annual Big Blue Breakfast a Slam Dunk Event Our second annual Big Blue Breakfast, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of San...

Youth Stories & Impact

2019 YOY Winner

Congrats to Cole Snider 2019 Youth of the Year Athletics Department Sponsored by Stratford Square Growing up I spent so much time at Boys & Girls ...

Community & Partnerships, Programs In Action

Group of Volunteers Turn into CHL Employees

Group of Volunteers Turn into CHL Employees When you donate your time, you often get just as much in return as you give. Volunteers often receive verb...

Events & Experiences

Chip-In-For-Kids 2019 Recap

Chip-In-For-Kids 2019 A BIG thank you to Major Sponsors HP & PETCO, LBA Realty (David Thomas) & the Thomas Family Foundation. Shout out...

Youth Stories & Impact

2018 Youth of the Year

Congrats to Liam Lucewicz 2018 Youth of the Year Athletics Department “Ever since 3rd grade, I have been an active member within the Encinitas C...

Leadership & Culture

Message from the CEO 2018

As I take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished in 2018 and look forward to 2019, I am humbled by the generosity and commitment of our st...

Events & Experiences

Big Blue Breakfast & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2018 Recap

Big Blue Breakfast & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2018 Recap Friday, Nov 9th at Griset Clubhouse Gym Close to 100 guests in attendance Our Athletics de...

Programs In Action

La Colonia Recognition Ceremony 2018

La Colonia Recognition Ceremony 2018 On June 22, 2018, La Colonia held their first recognition ceremony. It was a beautiful night filled with much joy...

Events & Experiences

Chip-In-For-Kids 2018

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Programs In Action

Club Kids Showcase Artwork in National Fine Arts Exhibit

Club Kids Showcase Artwork in National Fine Arts Exhibit Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito hosted its National Fine Arts Exhibit on Januar...

Youth Stories & Impact

Our Youth of the Year, Jose Becerra, Receives a Proclamation

Our Youth of the Year, Jose Becerra, Receives a Proclamation “Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito gave me a lot of my firsts. My first new ...

Events & Experiences

Chip-In-For-Kids Recap

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Programs In Action

San Diego 2017 Summer Long Course Junior Olympic Championships

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Programs In Action

New Anti-Bullying Program

New Anti-Bullying Program In an effort to combat the ever growing issue of bullying, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito has created a new p...

Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde Competes at County Competition

Our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde Competes at County Competition This past March, our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde, competed among 7 ot...

Programs In Action

2017 USA Speedo Sectionals Championships

2017 USA Speedo Sectionals Championships The 2017 USA Speedo Sectionals Championships were held March 2–5 in Carlsbad, California. This high-level mee...

Events & Experiences

RSD’s Bring-It-On-Athon 2017

RSD’s Bring-It-On-Athon 2017 The Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team hosted its annual fundraiser, Bring-It-On-Athon, on Wednesday, March 22nd at our ...

Youth Stories & Impact

Our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde Prepares for County Competition

Our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde Prepares for County Competition “This is the first time I have had fun shopping for myself. I have never felt...

Programs In Action

RSD Wins 2nd Place at Junior Olympics

RSD Wins 2nd Place at Junior Olympics Our RSD Swim Team took 91 athletes to the San Diego Junior Olympic Championships in Poway, February 24-26th. Our...

Community & Partnerships

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change not only yourself but the world? Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive...

Leadership & Culture

2016 Staff of the Year

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Programs In Action

RSD Jr. Nationals 2016

RSD Senior Champ Swimmers Compete at Speedo Winter Junior National Championships Junior Nationals Recap: December 7-10, 2016 RSD Swim Team took 7 athl...

Awards & Milestones, Programs In Action

RSD Wins Club Excellence Title

Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team Claims Sixth Consecutive USA Swimming Club Excellence Title! In its 16th year, the Club Excellence program identifies cl...

Leadership & Culture

Board of Directors Retreat

[wc_row][wc_column size=”two-third” position=”first”] Board of Directors Retreat Wednesday October 19th Members of the ...

Programs In Action

Sony ImageMakers Celebration

August 17, 2016 Sony ImageMakers Celebration with Club Teens Did you know Sony Electronics North American Headquarters is right here in San Diego? 25 ...

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Teaming Up with SD Strike Force

Double Your Impact Instantly

Recognized as Agency of the Month

Leah Wins San Diego County Youth of the Year

Teen Scene: New Year, New Goals

Hero For Youth Award

Message From Our CEO 2026

Together, We Met the Match

Big Blue Breakfast 2025

Cornhole Tournament Event Recap 2025

2025 Youth of the Year Winner, Leah

2025 Note From Our Leadership

Summer Adventure Camp Recap 2024

Community Partner of the Year

2024 Note From Our CEO

Youth of the Year Candidates 2023

2022 Youth of the Year Winner

Commotion Rock Concert 2022

RSD Swimmers Swim the Catalina Channel & Give Back

2021 Youth of the Year Nominees

2021 Message From The CEO

Staff of the Year 2020

2020 Holiday Recaps

2020 Overall Youth of the Year Winner

YOY Candidates 2020

Message From the CEO 2019

Athletic’s 2nd Annual Big Blue Breakfast a Slam Dunk Event

2019 YOY Winner

Group of Volunteers Turn into CHL Employees

Chip-In-For-Kids 2019 Recap

2018 Youth of the Year

Message from the CEO 2018

Big Blue Breakfast & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2018 Recap

La Colonia Recognition Ceremony 2018

Chip-In-For-Kids 2018

Club Kids Showcase Artwork in National Fine Arts Exhibit

Our Youth of the Year, Jose Becerra, Receives a Proclamation

Chip-In-For-Kids Recap

San Diego 2017 Summer Long Course Junior Olympic Championships

New Anti-Bullying Program

Our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde Competes at County Competition

2017 USA Speedo Sectionals Championships

RSD’s Bring-It-On-Athon 2017

Our 2016 Youth of the Year, Yvette Conde Prepares for County Competition

RSD Wins 2nd Place at Junior Olympics

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

2016 Staff of the Year

RSD Jr. Nationals 2016

RSD Wins Club Excellence Title

Board of Directors Retreat

Sony ImageMakers Celebration

Message From Our CEO 2026

2025 Note From Our Leadership

2024 Note From Our CEO

2021 Message From The CEO

Staff of the Year 2020

2020 Holiday Recaps

Message From the CEO 2019

Message from the CEO 2018

2016 Staff of the Year

Board of Directors Retreat

Recognized as Agency of the Month

Leah Wins San Diego County Youth of the Year

Hero For Youth Award