The Club held its first-ever Science Fair at the Main Clubhouse on March 21. Club members were very excited to present their science projects to Club members, parents, and staff after working diligently for two months, researching, experimenting, and collaborating.

Our third graders learned about how the acid in various fruits can cause a chemical reaction to create an electrical current. Coach Mario helped Club members connect electric wires from a lemon to a light bulb, and they were able to light it up, winning first place in the Science Fair!

Kindergarten and First Grade presented a Volcano Project, where they learned all about volcanoes, how they form, what causes them to erupt, how many active ones  there are around the world, etc. They also created a model volcano from paper mache, vinegar, and baking soda. It was a hands-on learning experience and the kids had tons of fun, winning second place!

The fifth graders presented a project on charging an iPod using lemons and pennies. They worked hard to sand down pennies to zinc compound, which were then connected to lemons to create electricity to charge the device. Students learned a lot about natural substances during this experiment, and they won third place!

Our second graders presented a science project on parachutes. They learned about the importance of weight, wind, and air pressure when making their model parachute from trash bags attached to action figures. The trial and error process for this project was very exciting!

The fourth graders created an edible solar system after researching and learning facts about each planet. They baked cupcakes and decorated each one as a replica of a planet in the solar system. It was a delicious way for Club members to learn about the solar system.

This was a fun-filled and super educational day for all who participated. To see more photos from the Science Fair click here! -View Photos-

For program information, please contact Club Vice President Kelsy Maruyama at 818-610-1054 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley honored the Club’s Youth of the Year winner, sixteen-year-old Jorden Sneed, and all the other Club members who have been named Youth of the Year at each Club site on Saturday, April 14, at an Awards Luncheon at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel. It was a very special and inspirational day for all who attended.

Club Board Members, Sponsors, along with the proud Club Staff, School Principals, and family members of the awardees were among the attendees.

Jorden has been a member of the Club since she was eight years old and has overcome many personal struggles with thanks to the support of Club staff, programs, and members. Jorden was one of four candidates  in the High School Division to be considered for the title of Youth of the Year, along with Canoga Park High School’s Ashley Youngquist, age 17; Ulisez Diaz, age 17; and Thalia Sanchez, age 17. All four nominees are outstanding representatives of the Club, which, according to Club Chairman Gary Thomas, made the final decision extremely difficult for the judges.

The following Club members were named Youth of the Year at our other Club sites:  Main site – Melissa Guardado, age 14; Blythe Elementary – Amanda Farrias 7; Reseda Elementary – Anny Lam, 10; Topeka Elementary – Adam DeCesare, 9; Hale Charter Academy – Malika Steen, age 11; and Tierra Del Sol – Anthony Madrigal,  age 10.

It was very heart-warming and inspiring to hear from the students about what the Club means to them, how it has changed their lives. This event is a powerful reminder of why the Club continues to serve more than 3,100 underprivileged children in the West Valley.

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