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everyday kids, extraordinary people.

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Where dreams thriveSolid self-esteem. Strong values.

Sound life skills.

Imagine what our youth could do if those words replaced drugs, alcohol and teen pregnancy.

It’s already begun.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme offers a positive place for kids to dream—and to make their dreams come true.

That’s the Club: where everyday kids become extraordinary people.

Where dreams thriveOur vision is to empower our children to make wise and educated life choices. By involving parents, volunteers, educators and the business community, the Club engages even the hardest-to-reach youth in a positive environment that encourages lifelong learning through quality programs dedicated to the arts, education, character and leadership development, health and recreation.

everyday kids become extraordinary people.

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Edlin“The Boys & Girls Club means opportunity.” Those powerful words opened Edlin’s speech when she was nominated for the Club’s Youth of the Year Award. Bright and full of energy, Edlin participates in the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship program at the Club, which teaches young people the skills they need to start and operate their own business. She hopes to attend a four-year university next year. Edlin believes her life has been enriched and her opportunities multiplied by belonging to the Club.

Edlin, AgE 17

If I could do anything in the world … “I would give schools more money to further education.”

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Nicknamed “The Cartoonist,” Roman has a remarkable ability to draw any character from memory and to create his own. He does all of his artwork freehand and without adult help. In the midst of an often chaotic home life, Roman uses his art to create his own world. His mom understands, saying their home is also filled with characters. Through the Club’s arts and crafts programs, Roman can develop his art skills in a caring and safe environment.

RomanRomAn, AgE 7

If I could do anything in the world …“I would have all of the people who want war stop fighting. We should like to play with each other, no matter what.”

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Ward loves having a club. Growing up in Syria, he and his friends played in the desert and in the mountains. After moving to America, he and his cousins joined the Club. Ward says he loves everything about the Club, but his favorite activity is helping other people. He is always asking staff members what he can do to help, and can regularly be seen sweeping the kitchen floor. He continues to try new things and performed in the talent show as a comedian and announcer.

WardWARd, AgE 11

If I could do anything in the world … “I would give all the poor people houses and money for food.”

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Daniel makes his impact quietly. He is patient and kind and has begun to influence the other teens at the Club, teaching them not to judge others before getting to know them. His peers are now initiating conversation at the Club, at school and in other public places. He continues to learn positive ways to interact with people, specifically how to not let his peers and adults influence him into making wrong decisions. Daniel is and will continue to be a great leader and inspiration.

DanieldAniEl, AgE 13

If I could do anything in the world …“I would start in my community to give back what it has given to me.”

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Corporate Office1900 West Fifth Street

Oxnard, California 93030(805) 815-4959

www.positiveplace4kids.org

Created by Mayerson Marketing & Public Relations/Elena Trevino DesignPhotos by Victoria Borjesson (victoriaphotos.com)