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Fall & Winter 

SEPTEMBER – FEBRUARY 

2013–2014 SCHEDULE

Message from Tim Blaylock CPO 

Youth inspire us. We work to inspire them. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to help young 

people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and 

caring citizens 

We do this by providing: 

• a safe haven filled with hope and opportunity 

• ongoing relationships with caring adults 

• life-enhancing programs 

We serve approximately 9,000 children and teens, ages 6 to 18, in our Clubs, and through our programs 

and partnerships Our approach focuses on six core initiatives: Arts; Education; Leadership; Life Skills; 

Sports, Fitness and Recreation; and Technology 

Invest in a child. Inspire a future. 

We continue to renew our commitment to the youth and families we serve and express our gratitude to our 

many friends who make our work possible If you have already shown your support for our work, thank 

you very much If you are just getting to know us, we hope you will be inspired by what you read on this 

web site - See more at: wwwbgcoporg 

But an online visit can only show part of what the Club is all about I invite you to come by and tour our 

facility, meet our staff, and see for yourself how engaged our young members really are The proof that we 

are doing the right things and offering the right programs lives in the youth that are members of the 

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Please come see us We welcome your visit 

Respectfully, 

Tim Blaylock 

2 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER OXNARD AND PORT HUENEME fall–winter 2013

Table of Contents 

Simple Step-by-Step Boys & Girls Clubs 

How-to-Guide for Parents 4 

Program Schedule by Club Locations 5-6 

Martin V. Smith Youth Center (MVS) Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 

Port Hueneme (PH) Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 

The Club Teen Center 

Harriet H. Samuelsson Branch (HHS) Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 

After-School Programs at all Locations 6 

Technology Programs at all Locations 6 

Club and School Site Addresses 7 

Volunteer Opportunities/Schedule 14-15 

Contact Information Back cover 

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Graduation Rate 

National: 80% 

California: 75% 

Oxnard/Port Hueneme: 70% 

BGCOP youth: 96% 

Savings to the community: 

$2,500,000 annually 

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Membership & Registration 

Core Programs 

Character and 

Leadership 

Development 

Education and 

Career Development 

Sports, Fitness 

and Recreation 

Health and 

Life Skills 

The Arts 

Annual Membership Fee 

• Annual fee: $20 (valid for one year). 

• Membership is required for all Club programs. 

• All Armed Forces and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnership 

offers an opportunity for all kids of active duty and reserve 

personnel to attend The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard 

and Port Hueneme free of charge! 

PROGRAMS OFFERED 

Traditional Boys & Girls Club Program 

An after-school/holiday program at Club locations. 

Hours: 

Members ages 6–12: 2–6 p.m. 

Members ages 13–18: 3–8 p.m. 

The Martin V. Smith Youth Center Day Camp Program 

The program’s goal is to influence youth by providing school-age 

programs that instill a sense of confidence, usefulness and belonging. 

Hours: Opens at 7 a.m. 

Days: Seasonal (Summer and some holidays. See Day Camp 

schedule for specific dates )* 

Ages: 6–12 

Fee: $85 per week (payment is due first day of camp.) 

$25 non-refundable deposit required to reserve spot 

for week long daycamp. 

* Day camp is unavailable when the Club is closed. 

The Boys & Girls Club does not allow children to sign themselves in or out of 

day camp programs. When anyone other than the routine person is picking 

up a child, they will be required to be on the list provided by the parent or 

guardian and to show photo ID to Club staff before leaving with the child. 

Refunds 

• Refunds are not given for annual membership fees. 

• Refunds for program fees: Available if time given allows the Club 

to invite a member to fill the space in that specific program. Please 

speak to the program director about refunds (may take up to two 

weeks for processing). 

• No refunds will be given for daycamp deposits 

Sign-In and Sign-Out Procedures 

• All are welcome to our Clubs, however, all youth must sign up 

for membership and must sign in, in order to participate in club 

activities. 

• Parent/guardian’s (or members’ signatures) are not required for 

members to leave the site. 

• Staff members, under normal circumstances, are not allowed to 

prohibit a member from leaving the facility. 

• Members should not be dropped off prior to the opening of any 

facility. The Club cannot be held responsible for the supervision 

of the youth during those times. 

Please note: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme 

is not a licensed child care facility. It is the responsibility of the member 

and the parent or guardian to determine, understand and enforce arrival 

and departure methods. 

Registration Methods 

Online 

Go to www.positiveplace4kids.org. 

Click “Register” at the top of the screen. 

Walk-in 

Please feel free to use the Club’s 

computers to register online. 

Methods of Payment Accepted 

• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, 

American Express 

• Cash 

• Check ($21 fee for returned checks) 


Program Schedule 

by Club Location 

For your convenience, all programs (Day Camps, After-School, Sports, 

Technology, Teen Programs, and Special Events) are listed by site. Please note, 

days, dates and times may vary by location. All programs are free with membership 

unless otherwise noted. Payment is due on or before first day of camp. 

Drop-in Programs 

Drop-in programs consist of organized, structured and supervised activities 

in the areas of technology, education and athletics in addition to creative opportunities 

in our arts room. Drop-in programs are open to all Club members, 

no early registration is required. Members simply notify staff in order 

to participate. 

MVS BRANCH 

Ages 6–12 

Year-round 

Monday–Friday 2–6 p.m. 

Port Hueneme (PH) Branch 

Ages 6–18 

Year-round 

Monday–Friday 2–6 p.m. (ages 6–12) 

Monday–Friday 2–6 p.m. (ages 13–18) 

Wednesday 12–6 p.m. 

Harriet H. Samuelsson (HHS) 

“The Club” Teen Center 

Ages 13–18 

Year-round 

Monday–Friday 3–8 p.m. 

Start date 

$ Fee for program 

BE Determined 

MISSION STATEMENT 

To inspire and enable all young people, 

especially those who need us most, to 

realize their full potential as productive, 

responsible and caring citizens. 



Clubhouses Programs 

Power Hour, ages 6–12 

Come participate in our after-school homework 

assistance program. Begin to develop good 

homework habits, finish assignments with assistance, 

and be rewarded for your hard work. 

Year round, Monday–Thursday, 

2–3:30 p.m. & 4–5 p.m. 

Torch Club, ages 10–12 

torch Club is a small group of club members 

who have a primary focus on the development 

of character and leadership skills. through participation 

in the torch Club program, members 

can become caring, competent leaders who 

embody the values that are basic to the american 

heritage. 

Year round, Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. 

Kids Farmers Market, ages 6-12 

the Kid’s farmers Marker Program is a handson 

approach to improving the long-term diets 

of our members. Providing nutrition education, 

and sending fresh produce home so the members 

can practice what they learn – fOODShare 

Collaboration. 

Once a Month per Site 3-5:30pm 

MVS – First Wednesday of each Month 

HHS – Second Wednesday of each Month 

PH – Third Wednesday of each Month 

Garden Club, ages 6–12 

the Garden Club from each clubhouse will 

meet Once a week at the garden to care for the 

plants, observe, document, and interpret Phenology 

patterns. Our garden is environmentally-friendly 

and will educate and inspire our 

youth to be good stewards. 

Year round, Trips are seasonal 

Hardy Brain, ages 8–12 

Hardy Brain Camp uses metronome training 

to permanently train your child’s brain to think 

faster and process information more easily for 

greater success in school. 

Year round, Monday-Thursday, 3-6pm 

Goals for Graduation, ages 6–12 

Sponsored by the JCPenney afterschool fund, 

this program introduces club members to the 

concept of academic goal-setting. in one-onone 

sessions with club professionals, members 

set achievable “Know-i-Can” goals and 

yearly “Believe-i-Can” goals, and then create 

action plans. the program provides recognition 

for members’ achievements at every step of 

the journey. 

September and October: 

Mondays & Wednesdays,4 -5 p.m. 

Cavity Free Zone , ages 6-12 

this program will teach members excellent 

Dental hygiene s a part of their daily lives, 

with a solid understanding of the connection 

between good life habits (such as diet) and 

strong, healthy teeth. they will also learn to take 

pride in the beauty and health of their smiles. 

September-October: 

Tuesdays 4–5 p.m. 

TeCHnOLOGY PrOGrAMS 

Skills Tutor, ages 6-12 

Skills tutor program assesses members from 

their knowledge in subject areas of math, reading 

and writing. Members will complete lessons 

and be tested daily. working with a staff 

your member will improve on spelling, division, 

addition, comprehension quizzes and more at 

school. 

Year round, Monday-Friday, 2:30-3:30pm 

Core Tech, ages 6-18 

Core tech prepares our members for high 

school and future jobs, which will require knowledge 

of Microsoft Office programs. Children at 

our club use the internet everyday; we have a 

rigorous internet safety program (netSmartz), 

where we teach our children everything they 

need to know for safe-responsible internet use. 

Year round, Mon.-Thu., 3:30 – 6:00pm 

Typing Test, ages 6-18 

improve your typing speed. a great program 

for children of all ages to help with their typing 

skills. Using software that incorporates 

precision along with fun, it is software that has 

proved to be efficient time after time. even if it 

to learn how to not look at the keyboard while 

you are typing, or boost the words you type per 

minute by 10 words, it can help in many different 

ways! 


Skill Tech, ages 6-12 

Phase I 

through three levels of animated online lessons 

in either english or Spanish and instructor-led 

group activities, members learn skills in various 

Microsoft software programs, including word, 

excel, PowerPoint, access, Publisher and Digital 

image Pro. 

Phase II 

Participants learn about hardware identification 

and installation, networking and technologyrelated 

careers. 


Digital Arts Festivals, ages 6-18 

Movie tech, Music tech, Photo tech, web tech 

and Design tech 

Photo Tech 

Members take digital photos, explore the effects 

of distance and angle, and learn about photo 

composition. They are trained in digital photo 

manipulation, from basic editing like cropping 

and adjusting color and light, to advanced projects 

that call for image filters and layering, as in 

creating CD cover art or photographic hoaxes. 

Music Tech 

Members explore a variety of digital music software 

applications and basic music theory. They 

learn to write sheet music, mix musical loops, 

and compose and record original songs. 

Movie Tech 

Lights….Camera…Action! Be the director and 

editor of your own movie! You will be able to 

edit the movie on the computer, then have a 

chance to win a national contest! Let’s see if you 

are Hollywood material! 

Web Tech 

Web Tech introduces members to the principles 

and practice of Web design and development. 

Members begin by creating simple, onepage 

sites with text and images, and advance 

to building more robust sites with page links, 

graphics, text and sound. Along the way, they 

learn important design lessons about page layout, 

color choice and graphic weight. 

Design Tech 

Members learn to create large editing object 

like magazine covers and posters. Using the 

tools on the computer they can enhance projects, 

add photo objects and other design. 

Robo Tech 

Using Lego Mindstorms ® – a self-contained kit 

that provides an introduction to robotics – members, 

working in groups, use the kits and tutorials 

to build and program a robot that interacts 

with its environment in numerous ways. 

Game Tech 

Working both digitally and non-digitally, members 

learn to animate a character and begin the 

process to design their own video game. 

September - March, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 

4:00-5:30pm 

Music Video Programming, ages 6-12 

ever wanted to make a music video like Justin 

Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and One Direction? now 

is your chance to learn how to make a music 

video and even be in the video! Members can 

take part in video production and editing in 

this program. 


Speech 101, ages 6-12 

learn how CeOs and executives run their meetings. 

this program will help kids with public 

speaking and a great way to build confidence 

and self- esteem. the kids will learn to make 

a PowerPoint slide presentation on the topics 

given and they will present that to an audience. 


Creative Writing, ages 6-12 

this program will cover basic writing skills on 

the computer. Members participating will have 

a chance to type out their thoughts creatively 

and maybe someday want to publish their 

dreams. learn to write the next Hunger Games 

or Harry Potter Series here! 


Math Skills Practice, ages 6-12 

the technology world is full of logical practice 

and mathematics is one of the foundations of 

logical sense. therefore math and technology 

go logically together. this program will help 

kids on their math skills in the computer lab. 

there will be computer software that will help 

them learn and grow logically. 



Youth for Unity, ages 6–12 

Designed for youth ages 6 to 12, interactive 

activities enhance each child’s self-worth 

and encourage understanding and respect 

across cultures. 

November and December: Mondays & 

Wednesdays, 4–5 p.m. 

SMART Kids, ages 6–9 

SMart Moves is a primary prevention program 

for youth ages 6 to 9. it is designed to 

help youth identify and resist peer, social and 

media pressures that promote high-risk behaviors. 

the SMart Kids program teaches members 

that their bodies are irreplaceable “million 

dollar machines” that allow them to accomplish 

their dreams. 

January only: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 

4–5 p.m. 

SMART Moves – Start SMART, 

ages 9–12 

a resistance skills program for members ages 9 

to 12 that focuses on ways to identify and resist 

peer, social and media pressures to use alcohol, 

tobacco and other drugs or become sexually 

involved. it includes age-appropriate discussions 

of puberty and friendships. 

February only: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 

4–5 p.m. 

Dragon Fly Quest, ages 6–12 

the objectives of this program are to involve 

members in the creative process of science, and 

to help members see how science relates 

to their lives. 

March only: Mondays & Wednesdays, 

4–5 p.m. 

National Fine Arts, ages 6-12 

Members will examine the many types of art 

expression available to them and prepare for 

the national exhibit. Participants will receive 

recognition by having their art work professionally 

displayed. they will receive additional recognition 

if their work is selected for judging. 

Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. 

September 

October 

November 

December 

January 

Monochromatic 

Multi-colored drawing 

Pastel 

In-house Exhibit 

Watercolor 

Be GREAT,Graduate ages 6-12 

this is a special initiative that targets young 

People most vulnerable of dropping out of 

school. Club staff and volunteer mentors are 

trained to use strength-based strategies and 

problem solving techniques through strong 

relationships to support young people at risk 

for future school failure. 

Good Grief Club ages 6-12 

Offered by the Camarillo hospice, this group 

helps youth dealing with the loss of a loved one. 

Manners “ R” essential 

in this fun and exciting class, we will work on 

manners and etiquette. You will learn skills such 

as place settings, table manners , social graces, 

and defining your self image. 

after-School Sites 

For questions about after-school sites please contact: 

Omar Zapata, Director of School Based Programs 

805-815-4959, ext. 206 or ozapata@bgcop.org. 

RIO SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Rio del Norte Elementary School 

2500 Lobelia Drive 

Oxnard, CA 93036 

Rio del Valle Middle School 

3100 Rose Avenue 


Rio Lindo Elementary School 

2131 Snow Avenue 


Rio Plaza Elementary School 

600 Simon Way 


Rio Real Elementary School 

1140 Kenney Street 


OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Ocean View Junior High School 

4300 Olds Road 


Laguna Vista School 

5084 Etting Road 


Rio Rosales Elementary School 

2001 Jacinto Drive 


Rio del Mar Elementary School 

3150 Thames River Drive 


Rio Vista Junior High School 

3050 Thames River Drive 


Nyeland Acres Community Center 

3334 Santa Clara Street 


Mar Vista School 

2382 Etting Road 


Tierra Vista Elementary School 

2001 Sanford Street 


SQUIRES HOUSING UNIT 

5123 Squires Drive 


805-385-7985 

JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY 

4333 East Vineyard Avenue 


Club locations 

Martin V. Smith Youth Center (MVS) 

1900 W Fifth Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 – 805-815-4999 

The Club Teen Center 

Harriet H. Samuelsson Branch (HHS) 

126 E Seventh Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 – 805-483-1118 

Port Hueneme Branch (PH) 

590 E Pleasant Valley Road, Port Hueneme, 

CA 93041 – 805-271-9773 


DAY CAMPS 

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 

lions and tigers and Bears OH MY! Members 

will explore a magical journey with us. we will 

take a trip down the yellow brick road and will 

go somewhere over the rainbow where skies 

are blue, and dreams you dare to dream really 

do come true…… 

Monday, October 7 

Mama Mia! It’s a Pizza! 

where did pizza come from? Members will 

learn where pizza came from and learn the art 

of creative pizza construction. Members will 

learn basic cooking skills and make their own 

pizzas. 

Monday, Nov 11 

Planet Hollywood 

Academy Awards 

let’s enter a neon world where magic comes 

to life and pop music is on the sound track. 

we will explore authentic costumes, props, 

creatures, from aliens to King Kong, and of 

course from our favorite Disney Characters. 

November 25-27 (Closed 28-29) 

WInTer BreAK 

Cool Clay Camp 

Come join us in a ooey, gooey, week of making 

wet clay creations. Members will make 

handmade holiday clay sculptures to give to 

someone special. 

Thursday-Friday, December 19-20 

Pajama Days 

now is the time to relax and smell the roses. 

Did you ever want to just roll out of bed and 

come to Camp, well now is your chance!! Join 

us in your PJ’s and slippers for Pajama Days. 

Member will design there own pillows and 

snuggle up with their own teddy bears. 

Thursday-Friday, December 23 

Mon. 27 Fri. (closed Dec.24-26) 

Super bowl XLVII 

are you ready for some foooootball? Come 

get your game on at our Super Bowl 2014. 

this is your all access pass to take the ultimate 

Madden Sports Challenge. Member will 

compete against each other for some really 

cool prizes. are you game for a Super Bowl 

of a time. 

Monday-Thursday-Friday 

January 30, 2, 3, (Closed Dec. 31-Jan.1) 

Digital Learning Day 

let’s step into the future and discover the 

wonderful world of technology. Members will 

learn about robots, computers, cell phones, 

engineering and all kinds of interesting technology 

topics. Member will also learn about 

Club tech our national Boys & Girls Club 

technology Programs. 

Monday, January 6 

Let’s Celebrate President 

lincoln’s Birthday “freedom: Yesterday and 

today” Members will take a journey through 

the life of abraham lincoln. President lincoln 

considered the emancipation Proclamation 

the crowning achievement of his presidency. 

Our members will explore the characteristics 

and courage it takes to be a President of 

United States of america. Member will design 

a freedom quilt and walk through the white 

House and will learn all about our Presidents 

families and there favorite pets. 

Monday, February 10 

BFF Friendship Day 

Members will learn what characteristic to look 

for when choosing a friend. friends are forever 

and best friends are the ones who brings 

out the best in us. to have good friends you 

must be a good friend. Member will also 

make friendship bracelets, Bff 

Friday, February 14 

Winter Olympics Day 

let the games begin! During competition 

members will showcase their skills they’ve 

learned. Sports awards will be given to an 

athlete who demonstrates and competes with 

the attitude that, “nothing is impossible if i 

try” 

Monday, February 17 


BGCOP Music 

Drums/Percussion, ages 6-12 

• Drum Stick technique 

rhythm instruction 

• Dynamics 

• Percussion exploration..Hand Drums (Djembe), 

Shakers, 

• tamborines, Drum Pads, Bucket Drums, Snare 

Drums, and 

• instruction on a (trap) drum set 

• Drum rudiments and Drum exploration 

Year round, Monday and Wednesday, 4–5: p.m. 

Guitars, ages 6-12 

• Basic fundamentals and instruction On the acoustic 

Guitar 

• String names e,a,D,G,B,e / e,a,D,G 

• tuning the Guitar/Bass 

• Basic Open Position Chords and Chord transition 

• Single note techniques 

• Guitar/Bass theory 

• Picking and fingering techniques 

• Open exploration of the Guitar/Bass (improvisation) 

• Song writing techniques 

Year round: Monday and Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. 

Piano/Keyboards, ages 6-12 

• introduction to the Piano Keyboard 

• finger placement and position on the piano 

keyboard 

• Basic Music theory 

• notes and chords on the keyboard 

Year round: Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6 p.m. 

Trumpets and Flutes, ages 6-12 

Basic fundamentals of brass an 

wind instruments 

Year round: Friday, 4 -5p.m. 

Music Exploration, ages 6-12 

learn about the history of music, composition and variety 

of instruments 

Year round: Friday, 5-6 p.m. 

Chorale Group, ages 6–9 

is it in your heart to sing? Join our clubhouse 

chorale group and prepare for the end of the year concert. 

Year round: Tuesday - Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. 

Teen Music, ages 13 - 18 

Variety of genres and instruments 

recording Studio, Karaoke 

Year round; Monday -Thursdays, 6 -7p/m. 

Teen CenTer– 

YOUTH eMPOWerMenT PrOGrAMS 

Job Ready- In-School 

would you like to earn up to 10 credits towards graduation, $500, and job 

skills? if you join the Job ready program you will create a resume, learn how 

to fill out job applications, interviewing skills, and will have the opportunity 

to take fi eld trips. the Youth empowerment Program runs at Oxnard, 

Pacifica, Hueneme, and Channel islands High Schools. Must be a senior in 

high school or attend rOP; certain eligibility requirements exist. 

September 30th - April 2014, Monday & Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. 

Location: Pacifica, Hueneme, and Oxnard High Schools, 805-483-1118 

Job Ready Accelerated-Out of School 

are you 17-21 years old? Do you need help getting back in to school, getting 

your GeD or getting a Job? Join the Job ready accelerated 

program. in this program, you will learn job skills that will help you get a job. 

the program may also provide vocational training if needed. You can earn 

up to $500 for taking part in this program. Certain eligibility requirements exist. 

Monthly workshops available from July–November; 

Monday thru Friday 10:00–2:00 

Location: Harriet H Samuelsson Branch, 805-483-1118 

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) 

Do you want to be your own boss, empowered to create your own successful 

career? Have you ever thought about starting your own business? if so, this 

is the program for you! while in nfte, you will learn what it takes to start 

and operate a business. You will create a business plan and present it to 

a panel of judges, competing for cash prizes. You can earn up to $500 for 

taking part in this program. Certain eligibility requirements exist. 

Location: Harriet H Samuelsson Branch, 805-483-1118 

YOUTH eMPOWerMenT 

PrOGrAM eVenTS 

Job Ready In-School 

august 17th: Campus tour CSU Dominguez Hills, 8:00-4:00pm 

february 10th: teen Dating issues, 10:00-1:00 

february 17th: Spread the word, 9:00-4:00 

NFTE 

wholesale trip: august 1st 7:00-4:00 

Competition: august 20rd 4:00-7:00 

wholesale: november 11th 7:00-4:00 

Competition: november 21st 4:00-7:00 

Job Ready Accelerated-Out of School 

July 31st: Cet Open House tour 

august 16th: GeD Practice test @Charter College 

august 23rd: PCtS facility tour 

September 27th: MCS facility tour 

november 15th: enroll into College workshop 

Saint John’s Hospital Career Fair every quarter 

Date and time tBD 

College and Career Center 

Job Search workshops 

every 1st and 3rd friday starting august 2nd 

from 10:00am- 12:00pm 

for more details on any of the events please contact the Youth empowment 

Staff at( 805)483-1118 


MVS Sports Programs 

Flag Football Co-Ed, grades 3–8 

You will develop passing, catching and running 

skills with all basic rules and formations of flag 

football. COaCHeS neeDeD! 

Registration begins: Monday, August 12 

Registration ends: Friday, August 30 

Practices: September 3 (practice days 

vary depending on coach). 

No more than two practices per week. 

Games: September 14–October 19, 

Saturdays 

Site: Southwest Park, 1900 West Fifth St. 

$ $30 plus membership 

Mighty Mites Basketball League, 

grades 1-2 

introductory to basketball fundamentals of 

dribbling, shooting and passing for beginners. 

Registration begins: Monday, August 19, 

closes Friday, September 13 

Practice begins: Monday, September 

16 Games begin Wednesday, September 

18-October 16 

Site: MVS Gym 


Winter Developmental Basketball 

League Co-Ed, grades 1–8 

You will develop passing, shooting, and 

dribbling skills, with all basic rules and 

offensive and defensive formations. this 

developmental league will focus on good 

sportsmanship and teamwork. COaCHeS 

neeDeD! 

Registration begins: Monday, 

November 18 

Registration ends: Friday, December 13 

Practices: January 2 (practice days vary 

depending on coach). No more than two 

practices per week. 

Games: January 11 – March 8, Saturdays 

Site: Club gym 


Indoor Volleyball League, 

grades 3-8 

learn the basic techniques of volleyball, sets, 

digs and smashes. COaCHeS neeDeD! 

Registration begins Tuesday, October 1, 

closes Friday, October 25 

Practice begins week of Monday, 

October 28, Games begin week of 

November 6-December 12 

Site: MVS Gym 


Harriet H. Samuelsson Sports Programs 



skills with all basic rules and formations 

of flag football. COaCHeS neeDeD! 







Saturdays 



Indoor Volleyball League, grades 7-8 



Registration begins Monday, October 1, 

``` closes Friday, October 25 




Site: MVS Gym 




You will develop passing, shooting, and dribbling 

skills, with all basic rules and offensive 

and defensive formations. this developmental 

league will focus on good sportsmanship 

and teamwork. COaCHeS neeDeD! 

Registration begins: 

Monday, November 18 








USA Boxing, ages 8–18 

amateur boxing classes are available with 

Club membership. learn the fundamentals of 

boxing while working on your academics. 

Year-round, Monday–Friday, 4–6 p.m. 


Port Hueneme (PH) Sports Programs 



skills with all basic rules and formations 

of flag football. COaCHeS neeDeD! 







Saturdays 



Indoor Volleyball League, 

grades 3-8 



Registration begins Tuesday, October 1, 

closes Friday, October 25 




Site: MVS Gym 




You will develop passing, shooting, and dribbling 

skills, with all basic rules and offensive 

and defensive formations. this developmental 

league will focus on good sportsmanship 

and teamwork. COaCHeS neeDeD! 

Registration begins: Monday, 

November 18 








Mighty Mites Basketball League, 

grades 1-2 

introductory to basketball fundamentals of 

dribbling, shooting and passing for beginners. 

Registration begins: Monday, August 19, 

closes Friday, September 13 

Practice begins: Monday, September 

16 Games begin Wednesday, September 

18-October 16 

Site: MVS Gym 




Teen Center 

Education & 

Career Development 

Teen Power Hour (Homework assistance), 

ages 13-18 

Could you use a little help with Algebra, English, 

or another subject? Bring your homework 

to the teen center and we’ll have staff on hand 

to answer questions and guide you through 

your assignments. Access to the technology 

room will also be available exclusively for 

research, homework, and much more. 

Year Round, M-Th 3-4 

Skills Tutor, ages 13-18 

Do you need help studying for your high 

school exit exam, or just an opportunity to 

practice? Stop in and work with our staff to 

get an upper edge on the exam. 

Sept. - Feb, M-Th 3-4 

Music Sessions, ages 13-18 

Singing, playing guitar, piano and drums, private 

and group sessions are available. Let’s 

rock out or sing solo. 

Year-round, M-F 6-7 

Site: HHS 

College Bound, ages 13-18 

College Bound is a program designed to 

guide students through the process of reaching 

high school graduation and exploring 

options for attending college. Weekly workshops 

and mentoring keep you on track for 

getting your diploma and help you prepare 

for your ideal college experience! Campus 

tours, college fairs, guest speakers and an 

introductory boot camp prepare you for the 

adventure of furthering your education! 

Year-round, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 

Site: HHS 

Career Launch, ages 13-18 

This programs basis surrounds career planning 

and management. How do kids get to 

where they want to go in life? Career launch 

will help them get there. 

Sept-Nov., Mondays, 4:00-5:00 

Site: HHS, Port Hueneme 

Diplomas to Degrees, ages 13-18 

This new program helps teens not only focus 

on graduating high school but also what college 

they will attend and how to get there. 

Sept.-Nov, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 


Health & Life Skills 

Money Matters ages 13-18 

Do you want to know more about how to 

make money work for you? Come join us in 

the technology lab and learn how to balance 

a check book, start a savings account, work 

the stock market and much more. 

Dec-Feb, Mondays, 4:30-5:30 


Passport to Manhood ages 13-18 

For young men only! Come and learn what 

you can do to improve your future, learn to 

deal with peer pressure and earn your passport 

to manhood. 

Dec-Feb, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 

Site: HHS 

Yoga and Meditation 

With the world spinning ever so quickly, people 

need time to just relax unwind and focus 

on the important things. Yoga and meditation 

is offered to help with just that. Being offered 

as an alternating class, yoga and Meditation 

is taught by expert in their fields. 

Sept.-Mar, Wednesdays, 4-5 pm 

Site: HHS 

Character & Leadership 

Keystone Club, ages 14-18 

Building leadership though academic success, 

community service and career preparation 

is the focus of this club! The Keystone 

Club provides opportunities for you to get 

involved, strengthen your leadership skills, 

help plan Teen Center events and fundraisers, 

and help the community through service 

learning projects. If you want to challenge 

yourself while having fun, come join us in 

making our community better! 

Year-round, Site HHS M, 6-8 

PHTC W 6-8 

Community Meetings, ages 13-18 

Our community meetings are a time for staff 

and teens communicate about how their 

week has been. During our meetings we 

bring in speakers, update teens on upcoming 

events and programs, and address comments, 

questions, and concerns. 

Year-round 

Site: HHS T 4:45 

Sports, Fitness 

& Recreation 

Boxing, ages 13-18 

Come and check out our fully-equipped 

Boxing gym, solely available to our teens. 

Either work out individually, with a group 

of friends, or start a new hobby! 

Year Round, Site: HHS M-F 4-8 

Outdoor Adventure, Ages 13-18 

This club is geared to get youth out and 

about enjoying the great outdoors, from 

camping trips, to kayaking; Outdoor 

Adventures gets kids to unplug and to 

unwind in nature. See field trips in “Field 

Trip” section for more details. In order to 

participate in the outdoor events members 

must partake in the classes which 

instruct them in survival skills, how to tie 

different knots and many other life skills. 

Year-Round, Thursdays, 4-5 pm 

Site: Open 

Boys Basketball, ages 13-18 

Young men’s basketball goes over techniques, 

plays and sportsmanship; practices 

are 3 times per week and play against 

other teen center in the area. 

Year-round, T-Th 6-7 pm 

Site: HHS 


arts 

Image Makers, ages 13-18 

Beginning, intermediate or advanced: what 

level of photography are you? regardless of 

level, learn to take digital, 35mm color and 

black and white and see if you are the next 

ansell adams! 

Recording Studio, Ages 13-18 

Our recording studio is fully equipped with the 

latest in recording software, a sound proof studio, 

and all the bells and whistles that go along 

with making the band. Signups as well as an 

orientation is required to use the recording 

studio. for more information contact Cody or 

roderick at 805.815.4959x215 

Year Round, Appointment Only 

Site: MVS 

National Fine Arts, Ages 13-18 

this year-round program encourages artistic 

expression among Club members ages 

6-1through drawing, painting, printmaking, 

collage, mixed media and sculpture while providing 

opportunities for members to create 

artwork for display in a local exhibit. 

Year-Round, Wednesday, 4-5 

Karate, Ages 13-18 

Karate is an ancient form of martial arts deriving 

from Japan. in this class students will learn 

basic techniques as well as self -defense. 

September –November, 

M &W, 4:30-5:30pm 

Site: HHS 

Kung Fu, Ages 13-18 

China has offered many things to this world 

and Kung fu is one of them. Students will learn 

not just the basic techniques of Kung fu but 

Kung fu as an art as well. 

June-September, T & Th, 6-7 pm 

Site: HHS 

field trips 

Bowling 

On October 14th we will be bowling at Buena 

lanes in Ventura, no equipment needed. 

October 14th, 2013, 2:00 pm 

$ Cost: $13 

Sky High Sports 

Sky High Sports is a unique trampoline fun 

center. this facility has been designed and 

created for one purpose: to have fUn! Come 

and improvise! whether you flip forward or flip 

backward or dodge ball, you will definitely flip 

out for Sky High Sports! 

November 11th, 2013, 2:00 pm 

$ Cost: $12 

Nature Hike 

the Club strives for healthy living as well as 

academics not only in the classroom but in 

nature as well. this is our second hike in a series 

called “tap into the wild”. 

December 27, 2013 , 7-10 am 

$ Cost: $0 

LA Science Center 

the l.a.S.C. is the west coast’s largest handson 

science center; it consists of the iMaX theater, 

the Sketch foundation Gallery - air and 

Space exhibits and many more exhibits. 

January 3, 2014, 1:00 pm 

$ Cost: $0 

The Getty Center 

this branch of the museum specializes in 

“pre-20th-century european paintings, drawings, 

illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and 

decorative arts; and 19th- and 20th-century 

american and european photographs. 

February 17, 2014, 12:00 pm 

$ Cost: $0 

events 

Teen Speak Out 

the teen Speak Out is a panel of teens that discuss 

topics that affect teens across the country 

in attempts to solve their problems. this year’s 

theme is teen suicide and self-harm. . 

September 27, 2013, 6-9 pm at HHS 

$ Cost: $0 

Silent Library 

Silent library is a game in which teams need 

to complete a task at hand in the quietest way 

possible. the quietest team to complete these 

crazy tasks wins. 

October 25, 2013, 6-9 pm at HHS 

$ Cost: $0 

Turkey Bowl 

we are all going to chip in a make/bring a 

thanksgiving feast. let’s break bread together 

and be thankful and enjoy a night of fun competitive 

games. 

November 26, 2013, 6-9 pm at HHS 

$ Cost: bring a thanksgiving dish 

Mic Battle 

this is a new event that involves rapping, hip 

hop, spoken word and many other styles of 

singing and poetry, winners get to record a free 

album at our recording studio. 

December 20, 2013, 6-9 pm at HHS 

$ Cost: $3 

All Nighter 

the first all nighter that the new teen center has 

ever seen is going to be packed with events, 

performers, games and surprises. Come join 

this nocturnal fiesta! 

January 10, 20146-9 pm at HHS 

$ Cost: $0 

Camping 

Our annual camping trip is back in action and 

ready for a quick recharge in between school 

semesters. relax in the good old outdoors 

before 2nd semester begins. 

February 8-10, 2014, 6-9 pm at 

Leo Carrillo, Malibu 

$ Cost: $5 

Vista real Charter High School is a free accredited independent 

study high school diploma program located at the HHS teen 

Center Club. we provide free year-round programs for 14-19 

year olds Monday through friday from 8 am – 2 pm. we also offer 

free CaHSee Prep and Summer School! Please call (805) 754-2136 

for more information! 


The Boys & Girls Clubs Volunteer Opportunities 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard & Port Hueneme areas offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities. Whether you have one hour to give 

or one year to dedicate, we would love to have you make a difference in our members’ lives. For further information regarding our Volunteer Program 

or to register as a volunteer, please contact Anya Tobin , Director of Volunteer Services at (805) 483-1118 ext. 301 or via e-mail at atobin@bgcop.org. 

Coaches and Officials 

Sports and recreational activities are proven to keep kids in good 

physical shape, help social interaction, boost energy, keep them out 

of trouble, and encourage discipline and sportsmanship. You can 

help make sure that every child in our community has a chance to 

participate in these great activities. We need coaches and officials 

for cheerleading, dance, flag football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, 

boxing, weight training, soccer and track. Practices are held weeknights 

and game days are held on Saturdays. 

Guest Speakers 

We always welcome guest speakers who can address issues of interest 

and importance to our members, especially in subjects such as college 

preparation, drug prevention, resume writing, job professions, etc. 

If you have an area of expertise that you are eager to impart to our 

membership, we’d love to hear from you! 

Homework Tutor 

Every afternoon, when the kids start pouring into the Club after 

school, we have “Power Hour.” This is the time, in which members 

can get their homework done before they engage in our enrichment 

programs. We need volunteers to assist our members with homework 

as well as additional educational skills. Tutors are needed at all three 

club sites, as well as, at our after school programs in El Rio and Ocean 

View year round. We ask tutors to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour 

between 2 and 6 p.m. weekdays. 

Workshop Leader 

Do you have a special skill? Scrap booking, perhaps? Art? Music? 

Dance? We welcome the opportunity to broaden our Club members’ 

horizons in a broad spectrum of areas. Please feel free to contact our 

director of volunteer services! 

Leadership Advisors 

The Boys & Girls Club promotes citizenship within the many arenas 

we expose our members to. Youth who understand citizenship will 

take part in their communities throughout their lives. We need 

volunteers to advise members in our Torch or Keystone leadership 

clubs that expose youth to good citizenship through teaching the 

skills of democracy, planning events, team work, and the value of 

community service. Volunteers must be over 24 years old and make a 

one-year commitment to the group they facilitate. Time commitment 

is 4-10 hours per month. 

Sailing Program 

The club is seeking ASA or US sailing certified instructors to help lead 

our new youth sailing program. The ideal candidates will share a love 

for water and a passion for working with children. We are also looking 

for program aides to assist in monitoring children during instruction. 

Children range from ages 10–18 years old. 

Fundraising 

Volunteers in this arena work on special events and fundraising for 

the club. Time is flexible and is usually evenings and weekends. There 

are monthly meetings to coordinate efforts and you control how much 

time you spend by what you sign up for. Options include: annual 

auction, community events, golf tournament, special events, and 

grant writing. 

Internships 

BGCOP offers undergraduate and graduate-level internships at our 

three main clubhouses. Interns will be eligible for academic credit, 

however internships are unpaid. Interns are expected to complete a 

minimum of 60 hours during their tenure. Opportunities are available 

in our various departments including: Education, Marketing, 

Resource Development, Technology, Athletics, and Programming. 

Applicants must provide a Resume and undergo equal guidelines as 

volunteers. Placements are made on a rolling basis throughout the year 

subject to availability and need. 

Maintenance 

Our clubs are used by over 200 to 300 youth DAILY and our 

equipment and facilities get extreme use by active kids. If you have 

a skill or an interest in this area, we would greatly appreciate help 

with construction, painting, grounds keeping, landscaping, and van 

repair. Volunteering your time reduces our cost and allows us to utilize 

funding for youth programs and activities. 

Specialized Programs Volunteers 

RAMP (Re-Entry Aftercare Mentoring Program) 

The club is seeking volunteer mentors for our RAMP program. This is 

a Targeted Re-entry Aftercare Mentoring Program which will provide 

mentoring to incarcerated teens in the Juvenile Justice Facility. The 

purpose is to provide them with the necessary resources and tools 

to prepare them to re-enter the community and avoid committing 

further crimes. The 20 hour mentor training is tentatively scheduled 

for March. Desirable candidates would have an interest in working 

with young offenders and a desire to make a positive difference in the 

lives of young people. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older, able 

to make a 1 year commitment of at least 2 hours a week, and complete 

a criminal background check. Mentors will work with youth inside the 

facility as well as in the community once they are released. 

Be Great: Graduate Mentors 

BE GREAT: Graduate is an initiative that targets young people most 

vulnerable for dropping out of school. Mentors are asked to work with 

Youth, ages 6-18, who show signs that they could be at risk for dropping 

out of school. With a goal of A long-term mentoring relationship that 

is built on trust and open communication, with the goal of building the 

member’s belief that “they can, they want to and they belong.” Mentors 

must be at least 21 years of age with the willingness to mentor a youth 

in Oxnard or Port Hueneme with a minimum of 3 year commitment. 

Counselor in Training (CIT) 

This new and exciting summer volunteer leadership program is for 

teens ages 14-18 years old interested in learning skills to become a camp 

counselor, youth development professional, and a number of other 

child care related jobs. CIT’s must complete a program application, 

interview for the position, attend a CIT training, partake in weekly 

evaluation, and agree to a 3 week summer commitment. Recruitment 

process begins yearly in May. 


Volunteer Schedule 

September 2013 

9/21 Day For Kids–Volunteers Needed! Join us in our biggest kids event of the year! We 

need your help to provide a safe and positive Day For Kids for our young Community. We 

are looking for volunteers to engage with the youth, assist with games, stage set up, face 

painting and much more! 

October 2013 

10/11 Year of the Volunteer; Recognition Party–In appreciation of our hardworking 

volunteers we will have a party to celebrate the wonderful people who have volunteered with 

us and continue to do so. 

10/26 National Make A Difference Day of Service–Each October millions of volunteers 

around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others. Make A 

Difference Day is a day to celebrate the power of people to use their time, talent, voice and 

money to create change. Teens from our Teen Center will volunteer with the Rotary Club of 

Santa Paula and the University of California Hansen Agricultural Center at Falkner Farm. 

November 2013 

11/5 Be of Service–Our Teen Volunteer Group will be of service to the local Rescue 

Mission Alliance that brings assistance to thousands of people a day. 

11/23 Family Volunteer Day–Family Volunteer Day is a day of service that demonstrates 

and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, 

and communities and the world. The Teens from our Teen Center will be accompanied by 

their family on our venture to help clean up a state park in collaboration with The Friends of 

California State Parks in Ventura County. 

New Volunteer Training Dates: 

Please register with Anya Tobin at 

atobin@bgcop.org or call 805-483-1118 

ext.302 in order to attend training. 

September 

4-5:30pm on 9/11 & 9/25/13 

October 

4-5:30pm on 10/9 & 10/23/13 

November 

4-5:30pm on 11/6 & 11/20/13 

January 

4-5:30pm on 1/15 & 1/29/14 

February 

4-5:30pm on 2/12 & 2/26/14 

December 2013 

12/8 Santa to the Sea–Join the Teen volunteers as we pass out beverages and cheer on the 

runners in this half marathon fundraiser from Santa to the Sea! 

12/?? Holiday Cheer–In the peak of the Holiday Season some are overlooked. Teen 

volunteers will be spreading Secret Holiday Cheer 

January 2014 

1/11 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service–On the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of 

Service millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. King by contributing their time, 

voice and money to improve their communities. In Honor of MLK day which falls on 1/20 

the Teen Volunteers will volunteer at FOOD Share of Ventura County that feeds over 

74,500 people per month in Ventura County. 

February 2014 

1/8 Take Flight and Volunteer–Our Teen volunteer group will take a trip to the Ojai 

Raptor Center to meet the all-volunteer staff, assist in painting Owl houses, and clean cages. 

The volunteers will also learn about the Ojai Raptor Centers’ clientele; injured or orphaned 

birds from all over Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties and how they assess 

them for injuries and illnesses, rehabilitate them, and release them back into nature. 

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Contact information 

employee name Title e-mail Address 805-815-4959 ext. 

tim Blaylock Chief Professional Officer tblaylock@bgcop.org 203 

Jaime Zendejas Director of Operations jzendejas@bgcop.org 214 

Kelly Ventimiglia Director of Major Gifts & annual Giving kventimiglia@bgcop.org 205 

ana Olvera administrative assistant aolvera@bgcop.org 214 

Mayra rincon 

administrative assistant/ 

event Coordinator mrincon@bgcop.org 207 

ana Saucedo administrative assistant asaucedo@bgcop.org 200 

Kahoku Henson financial administrative assistant khenson@bgcop.org 204 

Stephanie Bybee finance assistant sbybee@bgcop.org 202 

Corporate Office 

1900 W Fifth Street 


Phone: 805-815-4959 

Fax: 805-815-4709 

wwwpositiveplace4kidsorg 

PositivePlace@bgcop.org 

Office Hours: 

Monday–Friday 

8 am–5 pm 

Omar Zapata Director of School Based Programs ozapata@bgcop.org 206 

roderick rosario technology Director rrosario@bgcop.org 213 

tom Barber athletic Director tbarber@bgcop.org 217 

employee name Title e-mail Address 805-483-1118 ext. 

erin antrim Director of Program Services eantrim@bgcop.org 305 

anya tobin Director of Volunteer Services atobin@bgcop.org 302 

Mariana Cazares Program Coordinator mcazares@bgcop.org 312 

Michelle Morgan academic & Career advisor mmorgan@bgcop.org 309 

Diana tapia academic & Career advisor dtapia@bgcop.org 302 

Stephanie Corbett academic & Career advisor scorbett@bgcop.org 385-7577 

evelina Ochoa nfte Coordinator eochoa@bgcop.org 307 

Kenny Plummer Unit Director, HHS erC Case Manager kplummer@bgcop.org 301 

Mario Quintana raMP Case Mentor mquintana@bgcop.org 464-9372 

Sherry leal raMP Case Mentor sleal@bgcop.org 464-9371 

Cody Bowen teen Director, HHS cbowen@bgcop.org 314 

laCresha McManus College Bound/Keystone advisor lmcmanus@bgcop.org 315 

1900 w. fifth Street, Oxnard, Ca 93030 

www.positiveplaceforkids.com 

www.twitter.com/BGCOP 

www.facebook.com/bgcop 

Executive Board Members: 

Sean Leonard – President 

Michele Pettes – Vice President 

Sean Copeland – Secretary 

Michael Orman – Treasurer 

Don Facciano – Executive Board Member 

Richard Duarte – Executive Board Member 

Nancy Mayerson – Executive Board Member 

Tony Volante – Executive Board Member 

Steve Kinney – Executive Board Member 

Board of Directors: 

Kathleen Booth, Danielle Everson, Catherine Chien, 

Lisa Cortes, Kim Wilson, Bill Hagelis, Dean 

Maulhardt, Robert Sills, Bill Tucker, Pete Wallace, 

David Wellick, Carmen Ramos-Soriano, Ronald 

Rowen, Peter Zierhut 

Liaison to the Board: 

Master Chief Percy Trent 

Honorary Board: 

Dr. Dennis Dwire, Russ Goodman, 

Dr. Thomas Holden, Dr. Manuel Lopez, 

Patrick McCarthy, Mike Montoya, Steve 

Naber, David Newsome, Chris Wood, 

Travis Mack, John Crombach

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