In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley offers that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is a proud member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which serves more than 4 million young people at over 4,300 club locations in the United States and abroad.
OUR MISSION
To inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens by providing stimulating and challenging programs through interaction with dedicated, caring people.
WE PROVIDE
A safe place to learn and grow
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
Hope and opportunity
KEY FACTS
80% Membership Free or Reduced Lunch
32,002 Meals Provided
Number of Youth who attended from January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
San Juan Capistrano: 614
Aliso Viejo: 215
Rancho Santa Margarita: 347
Total: 1176
Facilities in Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Juan Capistrano serving youth from the following communities: Aliso Viejo, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano & Trabuco Canyon.
Annual membership fee $125.00
35 trained Club professionals and over 250 volunteers
OUR MEMBERS
Hispanic / Latino 59%
White / Caucasian 30%
Asian 3%
Other 4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%
Multiracial 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%
Black / African American 1%
Middle Eastern / North African 1%
What Sets Us Apart
Four key characteristics define the essence of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. All are critical in exerting positive impact on the life of a child:
Dedicated Youth Facilities in Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Juan Capistrano
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is a place – an actual neighborhood-based building – designed solely for youth programs and activities.Open Daily
The Clubs are open every day, after school, when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets.Professional Staff
The Club has full-time, trained youth development professionals, providing positive role models and mentors. Volunteers provide key supplementary support.Available/Affordable to All Youth
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley reaches out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to, other community programs. Annual membership dues are $100.00 per year.
ADMINISTRATION
Executive Team
Nicole Watson
Chief Executive Officer
nwatson@bgccapo.com
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Gabriella Littlejohn
Area Director
glittlejohn@bgccapo.com
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Patricia Volzke
Director of Business Operations
pvolzke@bgccapo.com
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Sara Stickler
Marketing Coordinator
sstickler@bgccapo.com
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Janelle Takahama
Resource Development Associate
jtakahama@bgccapo.com
Ella Friess
Administrative Associate
efriess@bgccapo.com
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Club Directors
Kristin McGowan
Branch Director, Via Positiva
Daniela Burgos Angulo
Branch Director, Aliso Viejo
Jessica White
Branch Director, Rancho Santa Margarita
Natalie Chinchilla
Social Recreation Director, Aliso Viejo
Joshua Littlejohn
Teen Director, Via Positiva
Juan Vargas
Athletic & Wellness Director, Via Positiva
Curtis Hoier
STEAM Director, Via Positiva
Summer Mejia
Social Recreation Director, Rancho Santa Margarita
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Board of Directors
President
Michelle Williams
Vice President of Planning
Mike Helton
Vice President of Financial Development/Treasurer
Chris Walsh
Secretary
Courtney Cummings Cefali
Area Council Chair
Rob Redwitz
Board of Regents Chair
Bill Cvengros
Advisory Board Chair
Michael Chambers
Aliso Viejo Strategic Planning Co-Chair
Matthew Brabeck
Endowment/Planned Giving Chair
William Ryan
Board Development Chair
Jacqueline London-Barnett
Audit Chair
Marcos Reyes
Human Resources/Risk Management Chair
Tom Tillotson
Safety Chair
Mohammed Baghdadi
Gala Co-Chairs
Cyril Ffolkes & Courtney Cummings Cefali
Legal Chair
K. Erik “Rick” Friess
Marketing Chair
Steve Sandborg
D.E.I.B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) Chair
Jan Meyer and Jacqueline London-Barnett
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS
Ricardo Beas
Michael Finelt
Debbie Glenny
Janice Frechette-Artinger
Christian Hernandez
Lee Kovel
Moronya Moultlrie
Robyn Sajdak-Innocenti