Dear Boys & Girls Club Families,
We are thrilled to share an exciting update with you about the future of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito (BGCSDTO) that will enhance the programs and support your child. In June 2024, our Board of Directors voted to finalize a merger with Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside to become Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County (BGCNWSD). We are eagerly looking forward to what the future holds and want also to reassure you that current programs and operations will remain unchanged. There is no need for you to take any action or make any changes.
After tremendous due diligence, we determined that both Clubs, which have incredibly strong foundations, would be GREATER TOGETHER! By merging into one organization with a shared vision, we aim to become the recognized leader in out-of-school time programming and services in San Diego County. This will ensure that Club kids have the skills and resilience to successfully navigate childhood and prepare for adulthood.
What does this mean for you and your family?
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You do not need to do or change anything! Programs and operations will continue to support your child as they always have and will continue without interruption.
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Our locations will not change. The name of the organization is the only change that you will notice immediately.
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The newly merged Club is called Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County (BGCNWSD).
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More programs, support, and funding opportunities will be available. As we widen our reach, we can offer your family even more exciting programs and opportunities.
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Leadership structure. We are pleased to announce that you will continue to see the same quality staff on site, including Marineke Vandervort as CEO of BGCNWSDC and Jodi Diamond from BGCO, who will now serve as President of the BGCNWSDC Foundation, ensuring continuity and strength in our mission.
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Service area includes Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Carmel Valley.
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Eight Clubhouses and many specialty programs, including: Aquatics/Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team, Athletics/BIG 8 Sports, Bulldogs Basketball, Carmel Valley Montessori School, Culinary Arts, R.O.A.D.’s (Real Options for Adults with Disabilities), Summer Adventure Camps and Youth Arts Academy.
We are always here for you and your family. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback. In our new organization, you will work with the same individuals as before.
We’re so happy to serve your family, and we’re proud to have become even GREATER TOGETHER! For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County, please visit www.bgcgreatertogether.org
Our headquarters are still at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075, and our phone number remains (858) 755-9371. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
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