Summer is quickly approaching and the BSAC family is ready to go! On Saturday April 19th, thirty-five team members participated in an educational training program for this year’s Passport to Adventure! New and veteran employees alike worked together through challenging team activities to learn more about each other. Shelby Johnson, Senior Director of Educational Programming, [...]
BSAC would like to congratulate Justin Stone and Rolland Miller for being chosen as May’s Team Leaders of the Month! We are impressed not only by their phenomenal work performance, but also by the joy they bring into the lives of others on a regular basis. Team members are chosen for this award based on [...]
After serving on BSAC’s Board of Directors the past five years, Dave Brown has finished his term and is leaving the organization in a much better position than when he began. A longtime Brandon resident and current President of the Rotary Club of Brandon, Dave has seen BSAC emerge as a thriving leader amongst the [...]
Ed Kirk was a mentor and coach at BSAC for many years, impacting young lives through the joy of swimming. He was passionate about the sport his entire life and always went out of his way to share that passion with others. Coach Ed had a fulfilling career which all began with being the DuSable [...]
Many students at BSAC are involved in multiple programs, but Jon Jon strives to do it all. After being referred by a friend on the BSAC Blue Wave Swim Team, John John began participating in four separate sports programs. He makes the long commute from Treasure Island almost every day of the week to catch [...]
Students in the BSAC After School Experience (B.A.S.E) program performed for family and friends on Tuesday, April 24th, during the first annual Kingswood Elementary Showcase! Each of the five clubs displayed activities and skills learned throughout the 2017-2018 school year. This was an excellent opportunity for parents to meet counselors and catch a glimpse of [...]
Spring has just sprung, but BSAC is ready for Summer Camp 2018! It all kicks off this Saturday, April 7th at our Summer Camp Open House event! We are inviting all families to come enjoy a day of snacks, face painting, and games as we open registration for Passport to Adventure. It will be a [...]
Your BSAC Leadership Team was hard at work this past week with a major team-building service project at BSAC. Working with the TRIDENT (Training and Recreation for the Intellectually Disabled to Enhance their Natural Talents) group, all BSAC’s program and administrative directors came together to paint, paint and paint some more. The front building overhaul [...]
BSAC’s Senior Director of Sports Programming, Theresa Hickie, has been awarded Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers (NAHW). This award annually recognizes someone that is not a social worker but carries out the philosophy NAHW believes in. Sports and recreational programming is a vital part of a healthy community. [...]
What an unbelievable night! BSAC’s 10th Anniversary Casino Night struck gold for families in need this past Friday night by amassing a whopping $50,000 in sponsorships, silent auction winning bids and ticket sales. Over 300-plus people showed up to support the event and were treated to games, music, great food options and an incredible selection [...]
