The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley honored its top youth at the 12th annual Superstars of the Year Celebration on March 22 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
The event recognized the youth members and volunteers who have made a significant contribution to the club.
Club members performed music and dance numbers and were joined by celebrity hosts Alyson Stoner and Dexter Darden.
Aaron Chapman of Newbury Park was named Youth of the Year winner in the 14- to 18-year-old category. The 17-year-old Aaron is eligible to participate in area coastal, state and regional competitions with an opportunity to win $50,000 in scholarships awarded by the U.S. president.
Newbury Park resident Gigi Fierro is Youth of the Year winner in the 13 and under category.
Both Aaron and Gigi attend Sequoia Boys & Girls Club in Thousand Oaks.
During the celebration, members of the six clubs from Calabasas to Thousand Oaks performed.
The clubs partnered with Cabrillo Music Theater this year, and Cabrillo’s “Mary Poppins” ensemble went on stage to sing a selection of songs. The play will run April 17 to 26 at the T.O. Civic Arts Plaza.
For more information about the clubs, visit www.bgcconejo.org.
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