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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Alivia Garcia, Youth of the Year Nominee

The Boys and Girls Club helped me develop my leadership skills by giving me opportunities to be proactive around the club. My mother and father have a...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Julia Castellanos, Youth of the Year Nominee

Growing up, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego was never simply an after-school program to me. It was the foundation of my childhood, a sec...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Lina Bittar, Youth of the Year Nominee

The Boys and Girls Club gave me a place to grow in so many ways, whether it was setting small goals in sports, learning how to advocate and be a leade...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Quinn Cannon, Youth of the Year Nominee

I realize none of this would have been possible had I not stepped on to the pool deck that hot summer day in June at the Boys and Girls Club eleven ye...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Sienna Steele, Youth of the Year Nominee

To me, the Boys & Girls Club is a place where kids can truly be themselves. It is a safe and welcoming environment where friendships are built, confid...
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Leadership & Culture

From Dial-Up to the Cloud: Celebrating Three Decades of IT Leadership

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Leadership & Culture

From Dial-Up to the Cloud: Celebrating Three Decades of IT Leadership

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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...
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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...
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Leadership & Culture

2024 Note From Our CEO

A Note From our CEO Marineke Vandervort
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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 ...
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Leadership & Culture

Staff of the Year 2020

Congratulations to our   2020 Staff of the Year!   [wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=””...
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Awards & Milestones

Chris Ann Sarver Awarded 2026 Peacemaker Award by Encinitas Rotary Club

From Club kid to community changemaker, Chris Ann Sarver’s journey is a powerful example of what it means to lead with heart. Recently named the 2026 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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corporate matching
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.
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Alivia Garcia, Youth of the Year Nominee

The Boys and Girls Club helped me develop my leadership skills by giving me opportunities to be proactive around the club. My mother and father have a...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Julia Castellanos, Youth of the Year Nominee

Growing up, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego was never simply an after-school program to me. It was the foundation of my childhood, a sec...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Lina Bittar, Youth of the Year Nominee

The Boys and Girls Club gave me a place to grow in so many ways, whether it was setting small goals in sports, learning how to advocate and be a leade...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Quinn Cannon, Youth of the Year Nominee

I realize none of this would have been possible had I not stepped on to the pool deck that hot summer day in June at the Boys and Girls Club eleven ye...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Sienna Steele, Youth of the Year Nominee

To me, the Boys & Girls Club is a place where kids can truly be themselves. It is a safe and welcoming environment where friendships are built, confid...
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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...
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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.
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Programs In Action

Summer Adventure Camp Recap 2024

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Alivia Garcia, Youth of the Year Nominee

The Boys and Girls Club helped me develop my leadership skills by giving me opportunities to be proactive around the club. My mother and father have a...
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Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Julia Castellanos, Youth of the Year Nominee

Growing up, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego was never simply an after-school program to me. It was the foundation of my childhood, a sec...
Read More
Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Lina Bittar, Youth of the Year Nominee

The Boys and Girls Club gave me a place to grow in so many ways, whether it was setting small goals in sports, learning how to advocate and be a leade...
Read More
quinn boys & girls club
Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Quinn Cannon, Youth of the Year Nominee

I realize none of this would have been possible had I not stepped on to the pool deck that hot summer day in June at the Boys and Girls Club eleven ye...
Read More
Events & Experiences, Youth Stories & Impact

Sienna Steele, Youth of the Year Nominee

To me, the Boys & Girls Club is a place where kids can truly be themselves. It is a safe and welcoming environment where friendships are built, confid...
Read More
san diego county youth of the year
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...
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