Great Futures Campaign advocates for kids during out-of-school time

FALLBROOK – On July 31, at 3 p.m. the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County will be teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide to launch the new “Bell Heard ‘Round the Web” campaign. Clubs look to bring awareness to pressing issues facing youth once the school bell rings and out-of-school hours begin.

To kick off the movement on July 31, ABC’s Good Morning America will be featuring a segment on the Boys & Girls Clubs campaign, and at 3 p.m. clubs and supporters around the country will flood the Internet and social media to help spread the word that when school gets out, no child should go unsafe or unguided.

“When the nation prepares to go back to school this fall, our club wants to ensure out-of-school is part of the conversation. We’re taking a leadership role with the Great Futures Campaign to elevate the impact of out-of-school time, a critical, yet often overlooked, part of their day,” said Allison Barclay, CPO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.

“We are advocating on behalf of kids and convening public, private and nonprofit partners around our goal of ensuring all kids have access to a safe, engaging and productive place to go between school and home,” Barclay added.

The way children spend their time after school and during the summer can significantly impact them and their future success.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North County look to add awareness to these issues by joining with the nine other Boys & Girls Clubs (BGC) throughout San Diego County for the first ever BGC Van Tour. Starting at 6 a.m., two teams will be touring the county throughout the day and engaging the public with various activities that are traditionally found in Boys & Girls Clubs.

At 9 a.m., the tour will bring the fun to Fallbrook Library with games, prizes and giveaways. BGC’s Van Tour will finish at Embarcadero Park North at 3 p.m., where everyone is invited to join a celebratory rally with Jammin’ Z90 who will be providing music and special giveaways.

For more information on the BGC Van Tour or how to contribute to the new Great Futures Campaign, visit

http://www.bgcnorthcounty.org or call (760) 728-5871.