Alameda Boys and Girls Club

Get ready for some creative fun in our Makerspace! 🌟 Crafting with sticks isn’t just about making art, it’s about experiencing the moment when the sticks spring up and come to life! 💖 As we bend and weave, it’s incredible to see each project become its own unique masterpiece. Every twist and turn adds a new dimension to our creations! Whether you're a seasoned artist or trying something new, this activity is all about exploration and joy. Join us on this artistic journey and let your imagination run wild! 🌈✨ #Weaving #Makerspace #CreativeCommunity #AlamedaBGC #Alameda #ImaginationBloomsHere #CraftStickArt

Meet 👋 Murad, 10, an energetic kid who loves sports and learning new games in the Gym! Wallball, dodgeball, and kickball are so much fun! 🏐⚽️ Murad dreams of becoming a doctor one day to help people who are sick and make a difference in their lives. He knows that the teamwork and determination he learns on the field will help him achieve that goal. With passion and perseverance, anything is possible! Let’s chase our dreams and have fun while doing it! 💪🎉 #MotivationMonday #FutureDoctor #MemberSpotlight #AlamedaBGC #Alameda #ImaginationBloomsHere

How do you sustain your beautiful oasis? Our Teens are here to help! Maintaining your water-wise yard transformation does not have to be challenging or time-consuming and our teens are sharing some of the most effective measures you can take that are quick and easy: ▪️Consider adding compost and mulch. This will help the soil retain moisture and control weed development. ▪️Watch the weather. There is no need to water plants during the rainy season. ▪️Go with a rain barrel. Rain barrels gather rainwater so that you can repurpose it for your plants and yard. ▪️Check how much water you’re using. ▪️Watch where your water goes when you use it. ▪️Only prune when it’s required to shape a plant or get rid of unhealthy or dead areas. See how easy it is to sustain your water-wise yard? Give these methods a try and see how much water and time you may save. For more information on water-saving techniques, visit SaveOurWater.com. . . #AlamedaBGC #GreatFuturesStartHere #SaveOurWater

Meet Ravyn, our incredible Makerspace Coordinator, who’s inspired by all things nature! 🌿🦋 With a passion for creativity, she engages our youth through vibrant art lessons and fun STEM projects. Each day comes with teaching children that mistakes are an essential part of the creative process. Ravyn has created countless memories at the Club, but one of her favorites was taking a trip to the Museum of Craft and Design. There, our members explored various art mediums and gained inspiration for future STEAM endeavors. Her energy for creativity and exploration makes her a treasured part of our team, and we’re so lucky to have her with us! 🎨✨ #ArtWithNature #CreativeJourney #InspirationEveryday #AlamedaBGC #Alameda #ImaginationBloomsHere

Thank you to everyone who joined The Donut Fun Run 🏃♀️🍩 We had an amazing time at the sweetest race of the year! A special thanks to their incredible sponsors and to our dedicated members and staff for making this event a special day together. We loved seeing the smiles on our kids’ faces! We are very grateful for The Donut Fun Run’s support and partnering with us in celebration of our 75th Anniversary. 🎉❤️ #DonutFunRun #ThankYou #CommunityLove #SweetMemories #Grateful #Fundraiser #Alameda #AlamedaBGC

Its #ThrowbackThursday ✨ again so let's look back to 2022 when our teens had an absolute blast at the UC Berkeley vs. UC Davis Aggies game! 🏈🎉 It was an amazing opportunity for our members to dive into campus life, connect with college students, and witness the power of teamwork in action. Nothing beats the excitement of game day! Go Bears! 🐻 #AlamedaBGC #Berkeley #UCBerkeley #UCDavis #CampusLife #GameDay #GreatFuturesStartHere

The Club’s Technology Lab is a center where youth and teens to participate in 21st century activities including keyboarding lessons, introductory coding, and digital literacy. As we celebrate our 75th Anniversary and look toward the next 75, we would like to enhance our program opportunities for our youth by introducing digital design software into our curriculum including Blender Studio and SketchUp. Through their participation in these programs, our youth will learn about animation, modeling, and problem-solving in fun and engaging ways. Our youth are very excited to begin learning how to create animated characters and 3D designs; however, the Club’s current laptop and desktop computers need to be upgraded to operate these programs. With your help, we can upgrade our Technology Lab’s equipment so we can continue to expose our youth to future forward career paths including engineering, coding, graphic design, architecture, video game creation, and more. Please consider helping us with a donation to upgrade our Technology Lab. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to purchase 20 new desktops, 20 new laptops and 20 new ergonomical computer chairs. #ImaginationBloomsHere #75thAnniverary #Alameda #BoysandGirlsClub #YouthinSTEM #YouthTechnology #YouthCreators #GreatFuturesStartHere Donate today at https://shorturl.at/DFhiu

Foosball fun at the Teen Center! 🎉⚽️ Who's ready to show off their skills and claim the title of champion? 🏆🔥 Watching everyone get into the game and celebrate each other’s victories is what it’s all about. Let the games begin! 🙌 #FoosballFun #TeenCenter #GameOn #Alameda #ImaginationBloomsHere #AlamedaBGC

🌟 Member Spotlight: Meet Phillipp, Age 8!🌟 . Phillipp loves spending time in our Technology Center, where you can often find him playing his favorite games like Minecraft and Roblox! 🎮 He especially enjoys Minecraft because it helps him be creative. He loves building houses, exploring survival mode, and staying far away from zombies! 🧟♂️ . Phillipp dreams of becoming a professional Minecraft player one day, and with his skills, he's definitely on the right path! 🏆 Keep building your dreams, Phillipp! . . #MemberSpotlight #Minecraft #Alameda #ImaginationBloomsHere #AlamedaBGC #TechnologyCenter

Its #ThrowbackThursday again so let's bounce back to 2019! 🌟 We want to give a huge 👏 thank you to Saildrone here in Alameda for hosting an amazing BBQ & interactive play day for our members. Our youth had a fantastic time learning about 🌊 ocean drones while enjoying fun activities with their friends. Here’s to great memories and inspiring futures! ✨ #TBT #GreatFuturesStartHERE #AlamedaBGC #Alameda