Boys & Girls Clubs host 'Back a Youth' mentorship events

Community leaders to connect with club members through meals, activities, and icebreakers

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:51am

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A colorful, abstract silkscreen-style illustration featuring a grid of smiling children's faces in bright, neon-like colors, conceptually representing the energy and community spirit of a youth mentorship program event.The vibrant 'Back a Youth' mentorship events will bring together local community leaders and Boys & Girls Clubs members in a celebration of youth empowerment.Guadalupe Today

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast will host its annual 'Back a Youth' mentorship events at three locations this spring and fall, pairing local community leaders with club members for an evening of shared meals, activities, and icebreakers designed to foster connections and mentorship opportunities.

Why it matters

The 'Back a Youth' events aim to provide positive role models and mentorship opportunities for youth in the Mid Central Coast region, helping to support the organization's mission of empowering young people to reach their full potential.

The details

At each 'Back a Youth' event, club members will be paired with local community leaders for an evening focused on mentorship and engagement. Participants will share a meal, take part in club activities, and engage in icebreakers to get to know each other. The events will also include raffles with prizes such as sports equipment, board games, and gift cards.

  • The first 'Back a Youth' event will be held on April 16, 2026 at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles.
  • Additional events are scheduled for May 28, 2026 at the Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe and September 24, 2026 at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria.

The players

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast

A non-profit organization that has served youth from transitional kindergarten through age 18 since its founding in 1966, providing after-school tutoring, mentoring, and access to activities at 10 club sites across Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County.

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The takeaway

The 'Back a Youth' events demonstrate the Boys & Girls Clubs' commitment to connecting young people with positive role models and mentorship opportunities, helping to support the development and success of youth in the Mid Central Coast region.