Oceanside CA— Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has received a $10,000 grant from the Qualcomm Foundation to support the STREAMing Ahead program. This grant will help encourage
at risk youth to explore the world of STEM and inspire them to plan for bright futures, even in the midst of the pandemic.
Over the course of this unprecedented year, at risk youth have suffered substantial learning loss and are in dire need of additional educational enrichment. In order to meet this need, the STREAMing ahead program provides exciting opportunities in the areas of STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). This program employs a hands-on project-based approach, proven to academically benefit at risk youth. This past month, through the STREAMing Ahead program, Club members participated in a winter themedscience project, using household chemicals to make artificial snow!
“We are so incredibly grateful for the Qualcomm Foundation’s support. The STREAMing Ahead program is a critical tool in the fight against learning loss in these difficult times. Qualcomm Foundation funding ensures that we can continue to offer our youth exciting opportunities to learn and grow as the pandemic continues,” said Jodi Diamond, CEO.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside please contact Rhonda Guaderrama at rguaderrama@bgcoceanside.org, call (760) 433-8920, and visit our website BGCOceanside.org or Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BGCOside.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receive Qualcomm Foundation Grant for STREAMing Ahead Program
February 7, 2021