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A PlA ce to

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Welcome to the 2019

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his is one of the Reno News & Review’s most important and unique projects, for it touches many people in the community while helping to create better awareness and understanding of one of the Reno area’s most valued organizations: The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

The “Kids N&R” has received 1st Place honors in its category for 7 years as “Best Special Section” in the Nevada Press Association’s Better Newspaper Awards – a statewide competition judged each year by an out-of-state panel.

Most of the stories and ads were created by kids from various locations of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, so what you’ll see and read on the following pages is truly “through the eyes of children

ABout thE Boys & GiRls CluB HisTORY Nevada HumaNe Society 2825 Longley Ln B, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 856-2000

Maddox, Age 12

This is our 41st year of “Proudly Serving Kids in Northern Nevada.”

1976 marked the beginning of operations for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. The Club was formed and financed by local business men and women and many concerned citizens. In late 1981, the Club’s main facility opened at its current location on E. 9th St. in Reno – the Club now has a total of 22 locations throughout Reno, Sparks and Fernley.

The Club is open to any youth age 6-18.

Membership to the Club is an affordable $20 annually. Additional site fees do apply for before & after school programming and for the full-day school break programs including WCSD summer, fall, winter and spring break. Please click here for membership information or contact the membership office at (775) 331-KIDS (5437).

The Club provides transportation from select Washoe County schools, and nutritious meals are served daily at various sites.

No child is ever turned away due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available.

MissiON

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

PROGRAMs

The Boys & Girls Club offers nearly 130 different programs, events and activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of their members. Core programming areas include: Character & leadership Development Education & Career Development health & life skills the Arts sports, Fitness & Recreation

iNTeResTed iN BeCOMiNG A MeMBeR?

Visit our “Join” page on our website – www. bgtcm.org - for membership information or contact a the membership office: (775) 331 – KiDs (5437)

wAYs TO Give

From humble beginnings in 1976, the Boys & Girls Club has grown into the premier agency serving youth in the Truckee Meadows, with more than 14,000 Club members benefiting from before and after-school programming at 22 sites throughout the Truckee Meadows.

Like so many non-profit agencies, it takes the generosity of a caring community to continue to provide high-level programming – especially at a time when our services are more in demand than ever before.

Corporate and individual donations can be made online securely, on our website – www.bgtcm.org - or by calling us at (775) 331-KIDS (5437).

Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and enjoy the 2019 Kids News & Review. Please tell our advertisers that you saw their ad in the Kids N&R!

2019 Kids News & Review Kids and Staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Photos: Kids and Staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows CoordinAtion: Ta-Tiana Marie, Teen Services Director LAyout/design: N&R Design team Ad CoordinAtion: & sALes RN&R Sales Team PubLished by: Chico Community Publishing, Inc., dba The Reno News & Review Content:

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The content and opinions expressed in this issue do not necessarily reflect those of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows or Chico Community Publishing, Inc.

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I don’t know. My religion doesn’t really believe in aliens, witchcraft, or anything like that.

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-Omar, age 10

Yes, I saw them once when I was five years old.

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No, because if aliens were real there would be an invasion.

They’d want to take over our world.

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This is a 10 week program in which children, ages 6-17, and their parents attend classes focusing on topics that help create happier, more successful families.

The Strengthening Families Program is completely free, including a meal and childcare for children under the age of six. Children whose families participate must become members of Boys & Girls Club and will receive a scholarship.

modules include topics such as: • Communicating with Love and Understanding • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use • Setting Consequences and Limits • Choosing Good Friends and Monitoring Activities

For more information and to reserve your family’s space, please contact : Each class is two hours in length and allows for parents and their children to eat a meal together, separate for class, and engage in a family activity and discussion around each week’s module.

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Classes are available both in English and Spanish and there are weekly incentives for families who attend.

anne Studebaker Family PLUS Director (775)360-2401 astudebaker@bgctm.org.

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any nonprofits rely upon the generosity of donors, private foundations and other sources of support to add to their budget necessary funds required to operate or add new programs. We are so fortunate to have a robust STEM program (Science Technology Engineering & Math) here at BGCTM. Understanding that science is a nuts and bolts area of education for upcoming generations of American youth, the club is always interested in recruiting volunteers to assist with the implementation of STEM programming.

One such volunteer resource that we have been fortunate to find is our volunteer, Allan Yan. He joined the

club in September of 2018 and has been an integral part of the Robotics team led by Marvin Smith since that time. Allan was voted STEM volunteer of the year for 2018/2019 for his leadership.

Allen and Marvin Smith have both travelled with a team, of middle school aged kids to Las Vegas to complete with Lego Robotics conferences.

Allen has given up many hours of his valuable off work time to invest in the nurturing of the technical interest of our members. Financially, both Allen and Marvin had directly brought into the club more than 10 thousand dollars for STEM programming through

their separate employers as well as the work that they have done contributing to awarded grant money.

As Allen Yan is relocating out of state and leaving BGCTM for a career opportunity. We wish him all the best in his new adventure and let him know his time with the club was very impactful in both influence and in financial provision for the continuance of opportunities for STEM! Good luck to you Allen and thank you for everything you have done for our kids!

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Lyricism 101

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yricism 101 is a new program that intentionally includes proven youth development practices and creative activities that build and expand the literary skills of our teens, while exposing them to the art of hip hop, particularly cipher culture. It is broken down into nine 90-minute sessions, each of which can be delivered as a complete workshop or standalone lesson. This program has been growing at the Boys & Girls Club over the past year which was spring boarded by a generous Best Buy grant. We have been getting great participation from our teens and have been fortunate to partner with local musicians and song writers from our community to help pioneer this program. Lyricism runs two days a week out of our Bill Burney recording studio located in our Donald W. Reynolds facility and at our recording studio located in our William N. Pennington facility.

Here at the Boys & Girls Club we strive to offer our members a multitude of opportunities to explore their passions and discover new ones.

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yricism is a music program that the Boys & Girls Club offers to help teach how to write music lyrics as well as how to properly use the equipment in the recording studio located at Donald W. Reynolds facility.

The Lyricism program means a lot to me because it has helped keep my passion for making music alive. While working in the studio here, I have learned some new skills.

For example, I learned how to master my own songs and

learned how to create my own beats using the Serato DJ station. Lyricism has made it possible for me to make new friends and meet other members that have the same passion for music I do. I’ve been able to learn how to collaborate with other friends on original songs and build stronger relationships.

Lyricism has allowed me to branch out and make music out of my comfort zone and it’s also a way for me to express my feelings and emotions in a way that is comfortable to me.

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eystone Club is a club at the Boys and Girls Club teen centers that provides the opportunity to give back to our community and furthers the progress of becoming prominent citizens for all students involved.

Keystone Club helps strengthen leadership and social skills through the many service projects we do, like volunteering at the food bank, cleaning up our community, as well as helping at short-handed events or other local service events.

We offer the chance for students who want to be involved in their community to learn more about themselves through every unique project we complete. Every individual in this club is nothing short of unique and provides ideas with astounding results. We host recruitment activities each month that help expose what we have to offer to teens who want to be a part of a positive experience. We always want to be sure that what we do in our local area benefits the public.

There is nothing more rewarding than knowing our work means something to the people whose daily lives are affected by it. We want it to be known that we are willing to help.

This club gives members opportunities to excel in their futures by offering scholarships to those who plan on going to college. In addition, College are Career fairs are put on by Keystone Clubs every year. Keystone also offers a yearly trip to Marge’s Camp in Graeagle, California for the annual BGCTM Keystone Club Summit. This two-night camp-

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We offer the chance for students who want to be involved in their community to learn more about themselves through every unique project we complete.

ing trip is a gathering of many of the teen centers in the Reno/Sparks area. Each site is represented by members of the sites’ Keystone Clubs. There are teambuilding competitions that are rewarded with trophies and the one who wins the most contests wins the annual Keystone Club award.

Our Keystone Club members will do whatever it takes to show that we can and will succeed regardless of the challenges ahead. We are a team. Keystone is a future that we choose to be a part of. It’s something that is within us. It’s a home that helps others in need.

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t the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, we serve hundreds of meals a day during our before and after school programs at many of our locations including the Wiegand Early Learning Centers. This year we are on our way to serving over 400,000 meals by the end of the year.

We are sponsored by the CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program) during the school year, and the SFSP (Summer Food Services Program) during the summer. We have specific meal patterns we follow, but we strive to make our meals healthy and tasty while changing our menu daily which offers a variety to our members. Our healthy meal pattern

means each meal must include a Protein, Fruit, Vegetable, Milk and a Whole Grain.

Our members can become involved with the kitchen by volunteering each day to work and assist with different tasks. They help serve the meals and perform other duties required in a kitchen which is aimed to help teach our members responsibility and commitment, just like at a job. We have fun and teach our members the importance of customer service and how to work well with others in a professional setting.

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he first day Jaylon came to the Boys & girls club at age ten, he never wanted to leave. “As a sports lover, the Boys & girls club was heaven,” he shared. “they had huge gyms, outdoor basketball courts and a big grass field. I spent the whole summer playing basketball, football, any kind of sport I could find.” these summers at the Boys & girls club of truckee Meadows became something Jaylon looked forward to all year. While his summers were spent with his grandparents in Reno, he spent the rest of the year with his mom in oakland, and life there was difficult. His mom worked long hours and was often away from the house, and as a result, Jaylon became the primary caretaker for his younger brother and sister.

“Without that consistent adult presence, I stepped up as the man of the house and made sure my siblings were taken care of. I helped them get ready for school, helped them with their homework, and tried to

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move back to Reno for good. “I will never forget the day we moved back. We pulled into my grandpa’s driveway, and I remember feeling like I was finally home.”

But his grandparents’ house wasn’t the only place that felt like home in Reno.

Jaylon couldn’t wait to get back to his second home at the Boys & girls club. “I was so excited the night before my first day back at the club that I could hardly sleep. I couldn’t wait to see my friends. And now that I was a teenager, I could attend the teen center and get a whole new club experience.”

Since returning to Reno full-time two years ago, Jaylon has attended his Boys & girls club nearly every day. In fact, his accomplishments and incredible story of perseverance and resiliency earned him the title of BgctM’s 2019 Male Youth of the Year. He’s now a sophomore at Spanish Springs High School and has found the club to be a great place to work on assignments and keep his grades up. He’s connected

“Without that consistent adult presence, I stepped up as the man of the house ... I didn’t think much of it at the time, I stepped up because that’s what needed to be done.”

make sure we went to bed on time each night. I didn’t think much of it at the time, I stepped up because that’s what needed to be done.”

With those responsibilities awaiting him at home, summers with his grandparents and the Boys & girls club became his respite. those few months were his favorite part of the year, not only because school was out, but because they gave Jaylon a glimpse of a different life. A life where he didn’t have to take on adult responsibilities. A life where he could simply enjoy being a kid.

A few years later, Jaylon’s mom was arrested and sent to prison for car theft. After a short stay in foster care, Jaylon and his siblings got to

with many different staff mentors who continue to provide guidance and encouragement.

He also loves giving back to his Boys & girls club and rarely misses an opportunity to do so, whether it’s preparing food in the club kitchen, refereeing a youth basketball game or donning a bunny costume at the club’s Breakfast with the easter Bunny. “I take pride in contributing to my community in these ways, because it is my hope that I am creating a home for someone else who may have struggles like mine.

Maybe I can help someone live in the moment, forget their troubles and feel like a kid for a little while. I think all children deserve that.”

A Place to Belong and Become For the past 43 years, the Boys & girls club of truckee Meadows has provided young people just like Jaylon a place to meet friends and caring mentors, build character and leadership skills, and simply be a kid. In 2019, BgctM will serve more than 14,000 youth at 24 locations spanning four northern nevada counties (Washoe, lyon, Humboldt and White Pine).

Across all sites, the mission remains the same: “to inspire and enable youth, especially those who need us most, to become responsible, productive and caring citizens.”

BgctM accomplishes this mission

by offering a blend of programs that build knowledge and skills in a fun and interactive environment with an emphasis on five core areas: • Education & carEEr dEvElopmEnt: Academically, the goal at the Boys & Girls Club is to see every member progress to the next grade on time, ultimately leading to high school graduation. To this end, the Club offers daily afterschool homework help and tutoring through Power Hour. They also offer money management classes, college and career preparation, computer classes, science and technology camps, literacy programs and much more.

• charactEr & lEadErship Development: Fostering growth into a well-rounded child means not only reaching tangibles

like education and health, but also addressing the intangibles of character and leadership skills.

Through programs like Peanut Patrol, Torch Club and Keystone Club, members participate in Club and community service projects that build integrity and a positive work ethic while teaching the importance of becoming responsible, engaged and caring citizens.

• hEalth & lifE skills: The Club plays an important role in helping members make smart decisions now and establish healthy habits that will carry over to adulthood. Through programs like Positive Action, Passport to Manhood and SMART Girls, members of all ages learn to build self-esteem, develop positive social and self-management skills, deal with peer pressure and avoid

dangerous behavior like drug and alcohol use.

• thE arts: Programs that promote artistic creativity have been proven to help youth improve academically, build self-confidence and grow into well-rounded adults. The Club offers a wide range of art programs that are as broad as their members’ interests, including music, fine arts, digital media, photography, drama and dance.

• sports, fitnEss & rEcrEation: As today’s youth lead an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, the Club encourages members toward less screen time and more physical activity. This includes leagues and camps for football, basketball, baseball and indoor soccer; instruction and informal play in sports like karate,

skiing, lacrosse and skateboarding; plus, plenty of time for cooperative games and play to get kids of all sizes and abilities up and moving every day.

This blend of programming, implemented by well-trained staff, allows the Boys & Girls Club meets each child where they’re at and become the best possible version of themselves. “I truly believe the Club has saved my life,” Jaylon said. “I’ve faced seemingly impossible obstacles that could have led me down so many wrong paths. Thankfully, the Club was right there when I need it the most. I am the person I am today because of my Boys & Girls Club.”

To support their mission and make a year-end gift to the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, visit www.bgctm.org or call (775) 3602450.

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at the club BOYS & GIrLS CLuB OF TruCkEE MEAdOWS CONSTruCTS Mater Academy’s new building on east 9th street C

harter schools are quickly gaining more popularity in northern Nevada, particularly as a growing number of parents are seeking alternative learning environments for their children. For many families, charter schools are the best option as they offer more flexibility, smaller class and school sizes, and unique experiences that can make a significant difference in a student’s academic success. For the Boys & Girls Club, Mater Academy offers a distinctive partnership and a revenue generating opportunity.

With a significant lead gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation, we are excited to announce a grand opening in February 2020 of our 20,000 square foot, three story state of the art school. The Boys & Girls Club will own the facility and BGCTM has entered into a long term lease agreement with Mater Academy for the space. Mater is part of a well-established charter school network, Academica, which provides a range of supportive services to more than 100 charter schools across six states from coast to coast. Initial plans for the school put the capacity of the new facility at 500 students, providing Mater with the space to expand to sev-

enth and eighth grade and still have room to grow.

The East 9th Street neighborhood is one of the most challenging areas in our region, with high levels of poverty and crime and low rates of educational attainment among adults. BGCTM has proudly served the 9th Street neighborhood since we first moved to this facility in 1981. Our location has proven an ideal spot for Mater Academy as their model specifically target youth from low-income and disadvantage backgrounds.

Mater’s goal is to provide academic services to these students in order to propel them toward success as they enter high school, college and the workforce.

If you wish to be a part of this terrific project, there are a limited number of classroom naming sponsorships available for businesses and/or families. Your name will be proudly displayed in the school lobby, outside your sponsored classroom and you will receive special recognition on the Club website and in grand open-

ing eblasts and press releases.

The new building will house three STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) classrooms which are available for naming rights at $50,000 each. In addi-

tion, there are 12 classrooms (out of 17) that are still available with naming rights at $25,000. Please contact Lisa Anderson at landerson@bgctm.or or 775-360-2455.

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It reminded me of the first Jumanji when the kids rolled the dice and random things start happening. This would be one of my favorites because it reminded me of the original film.

I liked it! It showed that people that aren’t accepted sometimes still help people that don’t accept them. Never judge a book by its cover. It teaches the moral of acceptance.

The Revenge Galaxy Maze https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mMDVV0GMAx4 It seemed a little weird at first with the mysterious person in the bush, but then it all made sense when they get set off on their adventure and have to rescue Sir Lancelot. This one truly demonstrates a Sci Fi feel.

Trick or Treat Trip to Mount Everest https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_aNw-5ahRYs I did not expect that at all. I was shocked at who dies. This is a story of greed. When someone has to make the choice between the life of a friend and saving a girl’s life.

These characters are totally relatable. A true mystery of what will happen next.

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=-Z917_B-pYE There was no trick or treating involved in this real horror film. This had Bloody Mary, Annabelle, and Pennywise in this total thriller. This really demonstrates the wisdom of not going into houses that you don’t know. The best evil characters acted in this film.

Land of Stories

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This Bloody Mary story takes you on a journey. Friends must make life or death choices and work together as a team to stop her. You won’t believe who survives.

These actors look so familiar. This was one of the most frightening horrors imagining being poisoned by someone I was close to.

Great choice for film locations. There are new costumes in almost every scene. There are so many fairy tale references. It really reminded me of the Neverending Story.

The special FX really took me into the story. I love books and I wish I could live this story. I was drawn into this story.

The Nun

Spider Panther https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=zdycajtwMsY A superhero flick that blends Spiderman and Black Panther stories together in a unique way. I can relate to the environments portrayed in this film. I saw the locations and felt like I had been there.

The fight scenes really show the powerful dynamic of these powerful characters.

Jack Sparrow vs Davy Jones WAR

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Well…that was creepy. The evil nun twitches just like me. This is a story based off the movie the Nun. All I know was there some demon possession and a rescuer needed rescuing.

Two pirates face off as one pirate decides to capture the other one’s friend. I was at the edge of my seat with anticipation to see how this would end. This film carries the best story and most classic story.

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ealth and wellness are an important focus for the members and staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

Childhood obesity rates in America, has more than tripled since the 1970s. Data has shown that 1 in 5 school age children and young people (6-19 years) in the United States has obesity. We make sure that this epidemic is addressed everyday through our Triple Play program.

Triple Play is a dynamic wellness initiative that demonstrates how eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to healthy lifestyles. Triple Play includes a suite of three programs:

Healthy Habits, Daily Challenges and Social Recreation. Each program includes a complete curriculum so that Clubs can help youth learn to sustain the health of the mind, the body and the soul. The three programs were intentionally written so that, together, they build skills, attitudes, knowledge and behaviors that contribute to an overall healthy lifestyle.

The “Body” component of Triple Play is our Daily Challenges. It promotes becoming more physically active through a variety of games, cooperative activities, and sports that develop a young person’s ability, confidence, and moti-

vation to be physically fit.

Healthy Habits is the “Mind” component of the Triple Play program. The Healthy Habits curricula focuses on making choices that support a healthy eating pattern and physical wellness. This targeted program is made up of interactive practical activities that develop a young person’s ability, confidence and motivation to eat healthy for life.

The “Soul” component of the Triple Play program encompasses the social recreation activities that are critical to positive youth development. This new, targeted program builds the skills a young per-

son needs to make healthy choices through cooperative, group-based activities that develop a young person’s confidence in themselves and connection to others.

Triple Play, a comprehensive health and wellness initiative, strives to improve the overall health of members, ages 6-18, by increasing their daily physical activity, teaching them good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships. Since the Triple Play initiative was introduced in 2005, more than one million Club members in the United States have participated in fun fitness activities.

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hat do you love about the Boys & Girls Club? How does the Boys & Girls Club impact the community?What is your favorite program at the Club, why is it your favorite, and what have you learned in the program?

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Asked at the Donald W. Reynolds Facility: Youth & Teen Members.

I like robotics because I have been doing it here for like four years. I have amazing coaches and teammates. I get to oversee the team and be involved in planning and administration. I learn really cool STEM. I am learning so many new skills that open up doors for future careers. Here at the Club many kids from the community can find a safe place to do their homework.

- Paul Spencer, 14

All the staff at the Boys & Girls Club are really friendly. There are a lot of interesting people and I learn a lot about different cultures. It’s a good place to study. I see a lot of parents that benefit from their kids getting to attend the Club. I love to come use the computers in the teen center here at 9th Street and play a lot of Minecraft.

- Shane Noel, 16

I like to do activities like making sculptures in art. We pick up trash for Earth Day. I enjoy the Education program because it teaches about new things and what to be aware about.

- Emma Moore, 8

My favorite thing about the Boys & Girls Club is that it shows you how to make friends and be social. They tell you to get off your phone so you can learn how to be friends. The Boys & Girls Club teaches us to pick up our trash so that nothing ends up in the ocean. I like the arts program because we learn how to mix colors and draw stuff.

- Miranda Vega, 8

I like going in the gym and being able to play with friends. I like Tag, Sharks & Minnows and other games like that. The Boys & Girls Club helps parent by allowing their kids to have things to do while they are at work. I love the computer lab in the Middle School center because I get to play Roblox.

-Christopher Spencer, 12

I like going to the Boys & Girls Club because I get to experience being part of a robotics team. On the team, I get to go to cool competitions, serve the community, and learn cool things. I have learned how to be a part of a team. I learn how to analyze problems to find solutions and test ideas. At the Club, I love that I have access to the internet. The Boys & Girls Club empowers otherwise disenfranchised kids and assists parents with the daunting task of raising children.

- Nicholas Murray, 17

I like that you get to do more fun things and get to learn cool stuff. When you get done with your work, you get to do free time. I love to get to do fun math and projects. Sometimes you might get in trouble, but you get a chance to work it out. The Boys & Girls Club helps people out by teaching them. My favorite program is 21st century because I get to use vocabulary and I am learning subtraction in math.

-Anthony Valdez, 8

I would say that I love the help you can get with homework. There are a lot of scholarship programs. The Boys & Girls Club has a lot of volunteer opportunities. I actually got to unload a bunch of boxes for a community Christmas event. I love the FIRST Tech Challenge team because I have new ways to think about things and freely create/incorporate ideas into the robot. I have learned a lot about coding and the whole robotics thing in general.

- Aurora Peterson, 15

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Leader in Training

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he Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows provides opportunities to our teenage members to enhance their leadership abilities and learn valuable workforce development skills. These programs include Youth of the Year (Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members), Keystone Club (a program that provides teens an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience), and the Leaders in Training program (a club service-based program geared toward members 14-17 years of age).

The goal of the Leaders in Training program is to help our young members develop interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic and a sense of community engagement while experiencing on-the-job Club work. Our Leaders in Training are required to contribute 200 Club service hours, complete a financial literacy course, and complete a career preparation course, all while maintaining passing grades in school. Once these requirements are met, these Leaders in Training are eligible to apply for a paid position as a “Junior Staff.” Jasmine Lobos is currently a Junior Staff at our Donald L. Carano Facility, and offers a great insight into the daily life of our teenage members involved in the programs listed above.

Jasmine Lobos: what got you into BGCtM’s leadership programs?

“My coordinator Marquise always told me I had leadership skills because I was always helping out around the Club. After he told me about these programs he convinced me to try it out.”

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what leaders inspire you to be a better leader?

“Martin Luther King Junior. He got out of his comfort zone, risking himself, to help everyone else.” how has the Boys & Girls Club of truckee Meadows helped you become a leader?

“The Boys & Girls Club has helped me become a leader because it’s helped me be a role model to other kids and it makes me want to do well myself so others follow.” what is one important lesson you have learned as a Leader in training?

“The most important lesson I’ve learned as a leader has been realizing that everything is not just about you, but it’s about your team.

For example, as a leader at the Club you have to focus more on the kids here than yourself.” annabelle swenson a special advertising supplement to Reno News & Review DECEMBER 19, 2019

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