Open Houses at Local Boys & Girls Clubs: Supported by Health Net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VISALIA, CA, September 8th, 2022 -- This September, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias (BGCS) will be hosting Open Houses at their Exeter, Visalia, Strathmore, and Tulare Clubs. All families are invited to attend and experience their local Boys & Girls Club. Open House details go as follows: 

Visalia Gindick-Club Open House: 

● Date/Time: September 16th; 5:30PM – 7:00PM 

● Theme: The Ultimate Challenge: Kids vs Parents 

● Highlighted Programs: Pride Club, 101 Lyricism, Work Based Learning, and All Star

● Activities: Tours, Trivia, Bounce House/Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Dancing, Raffle 

● Food: Free Panda Express Meals and more to enjoy! 

Exeter Club Open House: 

● Date/Time: September 22nd, 5:30PM – 7:00PM 

● Theme: 80's 

● Highlighted Programs: Garden Club, Film Club, Dino Club, Baking with Teens and Jr. Achievements 

● Activities: Photo Booth, Dance Contest, Face Painting, Extra Large Board Games, Shirt Making Demo, Raffle Prize and more! 

● Food: Teens will be making desserts to enjoy! 

Strathmore Club Open House: 

● Date/Time: September 27th; 5:00PM – 6:30PM 

● Theme: Welcome Back 

● Highlighted Programs: Culture Club, Journalist Club & Money Matters 

● Activities: Making small pinatas for Maya Culture, Bounce House, Raffle

● Food: Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Snow Cones, Popcorns 

Tulare Club Open House: 

● Date/Time: September 30th; 5:00PM – 6:30PM 

● Theme: Welcome Back 

● Highlighted Programs: Self-Care, Passport to Manhood & Media Making ● Activities: Three raffles supporting three programs, Bounce House 

● Food: Pizza from Local Parlors & Baked Goodies from our Teens

These events aim to familiarize parents with the academic enhancement programs and exciting activities at their local Clubs. Club staff will exhibit programs, give Club tours, and put on family-friendly games, showing the Boys & Girls Club culture of combining education and fun to help young people grow their desire to learn. 

These events are supported by Health Net. Throughout the year, Health Net collaborates with community-based organizations, local providers, and government agencies across California to provide health care solutions in underserved communities — all as part of their mission to transform the health of the community, one person at a time. Health Net’s donation will help provide refreshments, entertainment, and school supplies for all kids in attendance. 

"Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias is an outstanding resource and advocate for the wellbeing of kids and families in Tulare County. Health Net is invested in helping give every person the chance to reach their full health potential and proudly supports BGCS so that they may continue their impactful work in the community,” said Brian Ternan, President and CEO of Health Net. 

If you would like to register your child for a Club membership, please visit bgcsequoias.org/registration. Memberships cost $15 per year and have an age requirement of 6-18. Clubs are located in Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Porterville, Farmersville, Ivanhoe, Strathmore, and Woodlake. Questions? Give your local Club a call by visiting our directory at bgcsequoias.org/ourclubs. 

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias is focused on helping all young people, especially those who need us most, become responsible, caring and productive members of society. Boys & Girls Clubs were established in Tulare County in the 1990’s when Exeter and Visalia community leaders responded to the need for a positive place for local youth to spend free time after school. Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias provides services at 15 Clubs throughout Tulare County. Clubs provide a wide span of activities for local youth, varying from STEM to sports. www.bgcsequoias.org 

For More Information

Please contact: Lynn Ratá | (559) 592-4074 | lynn.rata@bgcsequoias.org