BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF KERN COUNTY
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What we aim to solve
America's Youth in Crisis - 11.3 million kids (1 out of 5) leave school every day with no place to go. They risk being unsupervised, unguided, and unsafe. Kids and teens need Clubs. * Juvenile violent crime escalates between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on school days * 1 out of 6 students fails to graduate from high school on time * 1 out of 5 young people lives in poverty * 43 million kids lack access to summer learning programs, putting them at a significant disadvantage at the start of each school year. Boys & Girls Clubs are making a difference. Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with a safe place to go after school and during the summer as well as a positive outlet for their energy. Out-of-school hours serve as the essential link between school and home, offering the greatest opportunity to influence the future of our kids, our communities, and our country.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
After-School Enrichment and Education
We offer after-school enrichment and education programming five days per week to about 10,000 school-age youth (4 years to 18 years) at our 3 Club sites and 67 school-based Club sites. The after-school programming includes daily classes in computer education, tutoring/homework help, fine art, leadership, community participation, dance, and fitness for these youth at all after-school programs. Our staff is trained in a proven youth development strategy that promotes protective factors and builds social bonding.
We operate 66 (of the 67) school-based Club sites with After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program funding of about $10.7 Million in partnership with 10 (of 11) school districts.
Triple Play-Healthy Habits
"Triple Play-Healthy Habits is part of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America's Health and Life Skills core program area. The "Triple Play portion promotes health and wellness for Boys and Girls Club members ages 4-18. "Triple Play boosts the Boys and Girls Club's traditional physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness activities for all youth -- boys and girls, athletically gifted, and those talented in other areas, children and teens alike. Triple Play supports Club members in making positive decisions about their well-being by emphasizing primary prevention and addressing the underlying causes of health problems. Participants build skills related to fitness and positive lifestyle changes. "Healthy Habits helps youth develop sound habits, such as proper nutrition, hygiene, and the ability to make healthy choices, which is critical to reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity and associated adulthood diseases.
Keystone - Teen Programming
Keystone Club (13 to 18 years) incorporates a mentoring component as mentors work with small groups to accomplish their keystone projects in the areas of academic success, career preparation, and community service, as well as the group marketing plan and the national service project. Our goal is for our Keystone Club members to act as cross-age mentors, help with homework, and offer encouragement to do well in school. By exposing our Keystoners to the college experience and the world of work, we're building their hopes and dreams and showing them the opportunities that await them after school.
Through the small group format of the Keystone Club, participating teens develop a peer support system where it becomes "cool” to pursue educational goals. The format focuses the teen’s attention on goal setting, including academic goals for success, translating goal-setting success to other areas of their lives, and developing a personal commitment to learning.
My.Future/STEM
After-school and summer learning environments provide unique opportunities to advance STEM knowledge and increase interest in STEM-related careers. Utilizing a cross-disciplinary approach that channels young people’s natural curiosity into the design process inherent in the arts, BGCA’s STEM programs empower youth to create new solutions to real-world challenges. This project-based approach develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and other 21st-century skills critical to success in the STEM workforce and beyond.
MyFuture helps Club members gain a solid grounding in digital literacy. Members learn and apply foundational Internet, media, and information literacy skills to succeed in school, life, and programming.
Summer Learning Recovery Camps/Summer Day Camps
To address the COVID slide, summer learning loss, and maximize student recovery, the Summer Learning Recovery Camps focus on learning recovery and social-emotional support for children and teens. The children attend three traditional Club sites in Bakersfield and Lamont with an extended day from Monday to Friday/7 am to 6 pm serving children and teens (4 to 18 years of age) from at-risk and disadvantaged circumstances. This summer, we had several Summer Learning Recovery Camps in conjunction with local school districts on school campuses.
To address learning recovery and social-emotional support, the children and youth will participate in small-group academic, evidence-based interventions and enrichment activities, including reading, performing and visual arts, physical fitness, STEM, Summer Brain Gain, and MyFuture under the direction and mentoring of Youth Development Professionals.
Integrated and Inclusive Social and Recreational Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County's project supports the vision and goals of the Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents in that children and adolescents (ages 4 to 18) with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) will develop friendships from opportunities provided by integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs at two Boys & Girls Clubs: E.L. Jack and Monica Armstrong Youth Center in East Bakersfield and Stockdale Club in Southwest Bakersfield. I/DD participants in this program are referred by and are clients of the Kern Regional Center.
Where we work
Awards
Awarded 2016 Beautiful Bakersfield Award -Renovation/Tenant Improvement 2017
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Awarded - Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Non-Profit of the Year 2016
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2011 Beautiful Bakersfield Award - Commerical Remodel 2012
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director of the Year for the Pacific Region 2012
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
National Executive Director of the Year 2013
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Nominated for 2012 Beautiful Bakersfield Award -- Arts Group 2013
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Gateway to Impact Award - Silver Level 2011
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Gateway to Impact Award - Silver Level 2012
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Awarded 2014 Beautiful Bakersfield Award - Performing Arts 2015
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Barry Hill named Boys & Girls Clubs of America Professional of the Year for the Pacific Region 2016
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Gateway to Impact Award - Gold Level 2015
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
2018 Non-Profit of the Year 2018
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2019 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards - Renovation/Tenant Improvement 2019
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2019 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards – Arts & Culture 2019
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2019 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards – “A Better Bakersfield” 2019
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2020 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards – “A Better Bakersfield” 2020
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2020 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards – Arts & Culture 2020
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for 2020 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards - Renovation/Tenant Improvement 2020
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Awarded 2020 Neighborhood Champion Award 2020
Bank of America
Awarded 2019 Club Advocacy Champions 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Awarded 2020 Club Advocacy Champions 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Awarded 2020 Beautiful Bakersfield Award – Non-Profit of the Year 2021
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated 2020 Beautiful Bakersfield Award – Arts & Culture 2021
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated 2020 Beautiful Bakersfield Award - Renovation/Tenant Improvement 2021
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated 2023 Beautiful Bakersfield Award - A Better Bakersfield 2023
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Nominated 2023 Beautiful Bakersfield Award - Arts & Culture 2023
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Affiliations & memberships
Boys and Girls Clubs of America 1966
Chamber of Commerce 2000
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Hours of mentoring
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
After-School Enrichment and Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The Club provides weekly small group mentoring as part of the OJJDP Small Group Mentoring, Sea Research STEM Mentoring, and Teen Programming (Keystone).
Number of students receiving homework help
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
After-School Enrichment and Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
After school, 69 Club sites (66 school-based and 3 traditional) have at least one hour of homework help each day. (The estimated number is provided as we are currently working on our Annual Report.)
Number of youth who plan to attend post-secondary education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Related Program
Keystone - Teen Programming
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) member survey data was collected at a few Club sites. This question is only posed to teen survey takers. In 2022, 74% plan to attend post-secondary education
Number of youth who volunteer/participate in community service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Keystone - Teen Programming
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) member survey data (Club Based Service: Helped out at the Boys & Girls Club/Teen Volunteering: Volunteered in school, neighborhood, or community? (Teen Only).
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed/maintained healthy eating habits
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Triple Play-Healthy Habits
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Triple Play/Healthy Habits Program/Healthy Lifestyles Programming: self-reported outcomes from our Club members and staff at our three traditional Clubs. National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI).
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed skills and attitudes to make physical activity a habit
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Triple Play-Healthy Habits
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Triple Play/Healthy Habits Program/Healthy Lifestyles Programming: self-reported outcomes from our Club members and staff at our three traditional Clubs. National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI).
Number of youth who demonstrate that they avoid using illegal substances
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Related Program
Keystone - Teen Programming
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) member survey data was posed to teen survey takers.
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed social skills (e.g., interpersonal communication, conflict resolution)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
After-School Enrichment and Education
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) member survey data was collected at a few of our Club sites (not all registered members completed the survey).
Number of children who are on grade level for their age.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
After-School Enrichment and Education
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
National Youth Outcomes Initiative (NYOI) member survey data was collected at a few of our Club sites (not all registered members completed the survey). (5th to 12th Grade Only)
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Goals for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2024
- Successfully operate one of the country's largest Boys & Girls Club organizations providing out-of-school-time programming in the United States.
- Serve an additional 200 youth through the addition of a school-based Club site in early 2024.
- Partner with 11 school districts in Kern County to provide out-of-school-time programming at 67 school-based Club sites to 10,000 children and youth.
Expand the Nutrition Program by adding three new community serving sites to better address food insecurity in our communities.
- Expand Summer Learning Recovery Camps/Summer Day Camps capacity by adding at least four new sites.
- Expand Intercessions/Fall, Winter, and Spring Day Camps capacity by adding at least three new sites in partnership with local school districts.
- Develop the Workforce Development Center building plans and fundraising goals.
- Expand Workforce Readiness programming, including the Summer Jobs Program (teen intern program), in Bakersfield by offering programming on at least one high school campus.
- Continue to provide the Integrated and Inclusive Social and Recreational Program at two traditional Club sites in Bakersfield in collaboration with the Kern Regional Center for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Continue to increase public awareness of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County program outcomes with the support of the local media.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. The Vision of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County is that we will generate and sustain adequate support to operate enough youth centers to reach every child who need us and eliminate boundaries to service. Programs will be focused on realistic, measurable outcomes with a meaningful impact on the quality of life for every school-age participant. The Club will have the most qualified and talented youth development professionals administering and delivering programs. The Club will be recognized as the premier youth service provider in the County. A focus in 2024 is to continue to increase our branding at the local level and increase social media with Club-related themes each quarter. We have working relationships with KGET-TV, Telemundo, Eye Street Productions, Kern County Family Magazine, American General Media, Bakersfield Life Magazine, and KUZZ.
2. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County's 2024 Resource Development Plan outlines the need to work to establish and maintain a process for ongoing and increased annual support through a variety of methods. The Plan outlines various fundraising goals and the support systems necessary to meet these goals, including building and committing to a strategic resource development calendar. Things for the Calendar (1) fundraising events (Youth of the Year/Legacy Gala on February 8, 2024, and Artfest on October 11, 2024), (2) newsletter mailing dates, (3) donor appeal dates, and (4) major club events (i.e., summer camp) to better coordinate the facilitation of the Plan utilizing our social media platforms.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Boys Club of Bakersfield began in 1966, serving 25 boys in East Bakersfield. Today as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, we operate a standalone Club in East Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, and Lamont, along with 67 school-based sites in Arvin, Bakersfield, Frazier Park, Gorman, Lamont, Kernville, McFarland, Lake Isabella, Lebec, and Tehachapi serving about 10,000 youth annually. The school-based sites are a collaboration with 11 school districts. Furthermore, over 700 Youth Development Professionals are trained in a proven youth development strategy that promotes protective factors and builds social bonding.
Zane Smith has been the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County for the last 28 years. The Club is the largest youth service agency in Kern County. Through the support of a volunteer Board of Directors and a dynamic and committed team, Zane is responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of the agency's operations, including resource development, program development, board development, and community impact. During his time in Bakersfield, the Club has grown from a single site serving 25 youth daily to countywide services with 8,000 youth attending after-school programs daily.
Contingency planning is always at the forefront of any Boys & Girls Club proposed program implementation and growth. If something goes wrong with the implementation of services, we complete a financial, personnel, and facilities forecast with alternative scenarios for the issue (s) of concern in the short term (six months), near-term (one year), and long-term (two years).
Those involved with the financial forecast are key management staff, key program staff, and the Board of Directors, specifically the Treasurer, President, and members of the Finance Committee. Our contingency plan with any funding stream is to look for a replacement or sustainable funds. If continued funding is not possible, then programs are reviewed for any cost-cutting (staff and hours of operation) that will affect the least number of youth.
Those involved with the personnel forecast are key management staff, key program staff, and the Board of Directors, specifically the President and members of the HR Department. Our contingency plan includes an extensive outreach and recruiting of qualified personnel and continued recruitment of personnel throughout Kern County.
Those involved with the facilities forecast are key management staff, key program staff, and the Board of Directors, specifically the President and facilities staff. Our contingency plan includes contacting community and corporate partners for alternative locations in Kern County where Boys & Girls Club after-school and holiday activities could temporarily relocate.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
As of December 31, 2023, we met the following goals to serve the children in our communities:
- Successfully operated one of the country's largest Boys & Girls Club organizations providing out-of-school programming, including before-school and after-school programs, intercession programs (Fall, Winter, and Spring Day Camps), and Summer Learning Recovery Camps to over 10,000 children and youth.
- Provided those services through 69 Club sites in Arvin, Bakersfield, Frazier Park, Gorman, McFarland, Lamont, Shafter, Lake Isabella, and Kernville, in partnership with 11 school districts in Kern County (with the newest Club site opening in November 2023).
- We expanded after-school programming with the addition of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) funding through our school district partners and served an additional 3,000 youth.
- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County serves as sites and sponsors for the USDA meal and snack programs, providing healthy meals, and snacks to children during out-of-school times, while also supporting educational and enrichment programs that keep children learning, engaged, and safe when school is not in session, which served almost 700,000 meals for children in 2023.
- Expanded the Clubs Nutrition Program to 14 community service sites to address food insecurity in Arvin, Bakersfield, Frazier Park, Gorman, and Lamont.
- Continued to increase public awareness of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County program outcomes with the support of the local media.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF KERN COUNTY
Board of directorsas of 01/30/2024
Mr Rob Duchow
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Term: 2022 - 2024
Larry Koman
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Kristin Monsibais
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Michael George
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Alex Balfour
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Marivic Louey
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Amir Zabrani
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Ben LeBeau
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MacKenzie Boone
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Timothy J. Simmons
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Alan Avery
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Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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