Boys & Girls Club

Ridge Boys & Girls Club, committed to changing kid’s lives

By Alex Beehner

Marketing & Community Engagement Director Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley (BGCNV) offers tested, proven, evidencebased and nationally recognized programs within five core areas: Character & Leadership, Academic & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts; andSports, Fitness &Recreation. The Ridge has three clubs in Paradise and Magalia. BGCNV offers wrap-around services to members and their families, fosters positive friendships and adult relationships, and provides a safe place for children to go every day after school and throughout the summer. As more local children and families return to in-person learning and services on the Ridge, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley (BGCNV) has stepped up to focus on building meaningful relationships to reconnect youth with positive activities. Programs are designed to help young people flourish and address the trauma resulting from COVID-19. High-quality out-of-school programs and wraparound services will change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Above: Boys and Girls Club members were celebrating at Paradise Ridge Elementary. BGCNV made the holidays brighter by giving each member gift cards to Joy Lyn’s and Ross. Left: Boys and Girls Club members from Paradise Intermediate School (PINT) are cleaning up Paradise Aquatic Center Pond and the creek next to it for Earth Day. Pictured is member Jenelle V. and staff, Rhiannon P.

Every day, club kids find friendship, help with homework and participate in many fun activities. To get involved, learn more about joining the club or summer camps, please reach out to Rashell Brobst at rbrobst@bgcnv.org

Boys and Girls Clubs on the Ridge Pine Ridge Elementary, Magalia, Paradise Ridge Elementary, Paradise Intermediate School

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Club offers two summer camps

With the challenges our children have experienced over the past three years, their mental health and well-being is addressed through opportunities to positively impact kids, families, and the schools in creative and innovative ways. In order to serve youth and families where we are needed most, BGCNV is expanding our leadership on the Ridge, providing two summer camps and continuing case management services. BGCNV works collaboratively within the county and school district to support community initiatives around mental health, suicide prevention and social emotional learning. Three BGCNV staff have become Community Resiliency Model (CRM) teachers to train staff and students in skills to help them improve their ability to cope, overcome and rise above. This year we are expanding our program to implement CRM skills to our youth, parents, guardians, and community. In addition, we are providing music therapy, professionally led art programs, bringing back our field trips, increasing food services, direct support sponsorship and whatever else is needed to connect families with resources so that children and families can become stable and thrive. We still have so much more to do for our youth. Our supporters and partners are committed to our mission to empower youth and families to reach their full potential.

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