Boys & Girls Club Seeks Sponsors for its 10th Annual Day for Kids

    OXNARD, CA, July 24, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is looking for sponsors for its 10th Annual "Day for Kids" family event that will be held Sept. 19 at the Martin V. Smith Youth Center, 1900 West 5th Street, Oxnard. The day celebrates children as the future of our society and encourages families to spend quality time together. More than 3,000 kids and their families are expected to attend.

The free event boasts a family-fun atmosphere, with games, prizes, face painting, jolly jumpers, a rock wall, a petting zoo, Gamez on Wheelz and pony rides, along with great food and more. There will be live stage entertainment, including the Voices of Hope Choir and a reptile show put on by the Reptile Family. There will also be information booths where families can get information about services provided within the community, and BGCOP will be providing free new memberships.

"Day for Kids engages the community, local businesses and service agencies as they come together in one location to host booths and provide resources for our youth and their families," said Erin Antrim, BGCOP chief executive officer. "It's so important to spend time with our kids. We appreciate everyone's help in making this event successful as we encourage adults and youth to spend more time together and build a connection that will last a lifetime."
For sponsorship information, contact Antrim at 805-815-4959x203, or [email protected]. For more information about Day for Kids, visit http://www.positiveplace4kids.org.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme exists to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. With three full-service clubs and 18 school program sites, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in California, serving more than 9,200 members annually. It's also the first Boys & Girls Club of its kind to open in the Juvenile Justice Center. Program areas offered to youth include character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, technology and sports/fitness/recreation opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.positiveplace4kids.org.

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