Youth of the Year Celebration

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Del Mar Racetrack • 21+ EVENT

Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamping, where luxury meets nature under a canopy of twinkling lights! Get ready to celebrate our extraordinary youth at this sophisticated yet fun-filled event that supports the future leaders of tomorrow.

Dress code: Think chic meets campfire! Mix your glitz with a touch of rustic charm—flannel meets glam, sequins meet s’mores!

About the Youth of the Year Honor

Our Youth of the Year Celebration acknowledges teens ages 14-18 for their achievements in leadership, service, and academic excellence. They exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.

Youth of the Year is not only Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, it is also the most esteemed youth leadership awards nationally. The Youth of the Year program acknowledges teens ages 14-18 for their achievements in leadership, service, and academic excellence. Teens are recognized and celebrated based on their embodiment of the values of leadership service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. They exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.

Date

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Location

Outdoor Event:

Chic Meets Campfire: Event Attire

Whether you’re dressing for the theme or simply for the evening, our vibe is chic meets campfire! Blend a bit of glitz with rustic charm—think flannel meets glam, sequins meet s’mores. Have fun with your look and bring your own twist to this cozy, stylish celebration!

Del Mar Racetrack: Stargazing Yurt Experience
Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Lineup

5 – 7pm Check-In, Racing, light appetizers, live entertainment & Silent Auction

6 – 7pm – Buffet Dinner

7 – 8pm Plated Dessert, Program, Raise the paddle, Live Auction, Winner Announced

8 – 9pm Music & Dancing

*Times may vary slightly

Cost

$250 per person
$2,500 for a table of 10

Contact

Events Manager
(858) 720-2188
events@bgcGreaterTogether.org

Tickets & Tables

$250 per person
$2,500 for a table of 10

Please contact our events team directly at events@bgcGreaterTogether.org for more information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your brand with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego’s mission to provide POSITIVE after school activities to our city’s youth while gaining valuable exposure! Our sponsorship packages offer an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to fellow outstanding supporters throughout Southern California. The following information provides suggested benefits associated with real needs of our Clubs for all levels of budgets.

TO BECOME A SPONSOR OR CUSTOMIZE A PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT

Events
Attention: Youth of the Year Celebration
533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 720-2188
events@bgcGreaterTogether.org

Congrats, Allisa Berber!                       

Congratulations to Allisa Berber! We are thrilled to have her as our 2024 San Diego County Regional Youth of the Year. 

Allisa’s accomplishments don’t stop there—she has also been selected as the San Diego County Regional Youth of the Year! She will go on to represent San Diego County at the state level, with the chance to advance to regional and ultimately national Youth of the Year competitions.

The Youth of the Year program honors outstanding teens for their leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. Allisa exemplifies the values and spirit of our organization, and we are incredibly proud to support her on this exciting journey.

“Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego has provided me with so many opportunities that wouldn’t have been offered to me otherwise. I could join sports, leadership programs, Smart Girls, and more. Being an active member of the Club has shaped me into the best person I can be, and at such a young age. The Club has brought me into a new chapter of my life and has set me down a path that I didn’t know existed. My life has changed forever.”

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Make a Difference

In 2024, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito and Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside joined forces as Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego. United, our mission remains steadfast: to provide safe, nurturing environments where children and teens from all backgrounds can grow, learn, and succeed. With eight clubhouses and specialized programs, we now offer expanded services, from after-school support to teen leadership initiatives, with a shared commitment to character-building, academic achievement, and personal growth.

 Now, our Club is the second largest Boys & Girls Club organization in San Diego County. Our Club is defined as a Major Metro Organization by Boys & Girls Clubs of America due to the size of our annual budget and the number of children we serve.

 Today, our organization serves:

– 6,500 registered members in our After School Program

– 16,500+ total number of youth served

– $655,000+ in financial assistance awarded each year

 

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

Bid Card Sponsors

Barbara & Joe
Harper

Youth of the Year Sponsors

Meredith & Craig Garner

Jennifer & Matt Holder

Arlene Inch

Loma Alta

& Summertime Society

Shalon & Greg Nienow

Clare White McDonald & Larry McDonald

Amy & Todd Trusso

Watkins & Associates

Auction Sponsor

Candy & Ed Johnson

Major In-Kind Sponsors