After-School Tutoring Is Underway!

Autumn is officially underway, and the school year is off to a great start at BCCA!

Today marked the first day of our After-School Tutoring Program for our school-age students,

and we could not think of a better way to welcome them back than with a special celebration.

To kick off the new school year, our students were surprised with pizza and cupcakes!

After a summer of fun, it was wonderful to see everyone back together and ready

for another year of learning, friendship, and growth.

Throughout the school year, BCCA’s After-School Tutoring Program provides our students

with a supportive place to complete their homework, strengthen their academic skills,

and receive individualized assistance with their schoolwork.

Our students consistently work hard and achieve high marks and top awards in their schools,

and we are so proud to support them along the way.

As our students settle into their new school year, we look forward to

seeing all they will learn, accomplish, and discover in the months ahead.

Here’s to a wonderful start to another year of After-School Tutoring at BCCA,

and a season filled with learning, friendship, and plenty of fall fun!

Oh, what a record-breaking night!

On behalf of all of us at BCCA, thank you to

our loyal donors and incredible community

of supporters whose unwavering generosity made

2026 Racing for the Children Dinner and Auction

an unforgettable, record-breaking success!

We are so grateful to the SOLD-OUT crowd

who joined us for an incredible evening as we celebrated

2026 Honoree

Glen Kozak,

NYRA Executive Vice President, Operations and Capital Projects

AND

2026 Humanitarian Award Recipient

Anna Seitz Ciannello,

Fasig-Tipton Director of Client Relations,

A special thank you to

Celebrity Emcee

Andy Serling

Celebrity Auctioneer

Maggie Wolfendale Morley

Auctiontainer

Letitia Frye

On behalf of the children at

Anna House and Faith's House

we would like to say thank you

for making our dreams come true!

A Dino-mite Discovery at Anna House

The children at Anna House took a journey millions of years into the past

as they became paleontologists for the day!

Our little explorers learned about incredible prehistoric creatures and discovered

how paleontologists study fossils to learn more about life long ago.

Using special “digging clay,” the children carefully made impressions of their favorite dinosaurs,

creating their very own fossils to take home.

Through this engaging activity, the children had the opportunity to learn about dinosaurs

while developing their observation, creativity, and fine motor skills.

Working with the clay allowed them to experience the process of making fossil impressions firsthand, turning learning into an adventure and encouraging them

to ask questions, get curious, and learn through doing.

A Day of Discovery at

the Long Island Children’s Museum

Our students recently enjoyed a day of hands-on

learning and exploration at the Long Island Children’s Museum!

The visit began with a special opportunity to step inside the News 12 newsroom set,

where the children got a closer look at the world of television news.

From there, they spent the day exploring the museum’s many interactive exhibits,

with something new to discover around every corner.

The children paddled a dugout canoe, built their own wooden structures,

and explored a cozy log cabin.

They also experimented with retro telephone switchboards, worked through puzzles on a light table,

and tested out air tubes to see how moving air could carry objects from one place to another.

One of the highlights was posing alongside the museum’s black bear exhibit!

Throughout the visit, the children had opportunities to

ask questions, experiment, solve problems, and work together.

Each activity offered a different way to learn through play,

encouraging curiosity and creativity while making lasting memories with their classmates.

BCCA is grateful to the Long Island Children’s Museum for welcoming our children

and providing such a memorable day of discovery.

Experiences like these bring learning beyond the classroom and give our children

new ways to explore the world around them.

A Sweet Lesson in Business at Anna House!

Our Anna House students turned the classroom into their very own bakery and business!

As part of the Anna House Business School, our school-age students

develop real-world problem-solving skills by creating and managing their own entrepreneurial ventures.

For this special project, our students baked delicious cupcakes and then put

their business skills to work by running a bake sale, learning how to make change

and interact with customers along the way.

Through this hands-on experience, students had the opportunity to

build confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills

while putting their entrepreneurial spirit into action.

We are so proud of their hard work and creativity!

A big thank you to our community for supporting our young entrepreneurs.

Anna House Garden:

From Garden to Table

All summer long, the children at Anna House have been getting their hands dirty in the garden!

From planting seeds and caring for growing plants to exploring the soil

and watching their garden change from week to week,

our little gardeners have been involved every step of the way.

The garden gives our children the opportunity to explore nature firsthand.

They use magnifying glasses and binoculars to take a closer look at plants and insects,

while shovels, mud buckets, and plenty of curious hands help them dig into the soil.

Through these hands-on activities, the garden becomes an outdoor classroom

where children can learn how plants grow, care for the earth,

and discover the natural world around them.

After weeks of planting, watering, tending, and watching their plants grow,

the children finally got to enjoy the reward of their hard work:

tomatoes they picked themselves!

They were excited to harvest the tomatoes and,

best of all, sit down and enjoy the fresh food they had helped grow.

The experience is at the heart of Anna House’s gardening curriculum,

which encourages children to connect with where their food comes from

while developing an appreciation for nature and healthy, fresh foods.

This year, Anna House’s innovative gardening curriculum also received international recognition

at the World Forum on Early Care and Education in Kuala Lumpur!

Anna House’s program was the only one of its kind presented at the conference,

highlighting the unique hands-on learning experiences our garden provides for young children.

Bright Horizons Client Relations Director Jennifer Yarbrough at the World Forum on Early Care and Education in Kuala Lumpur, where she presented Anna House’s Garden.

From the first planting of the summer to the first tomato picked,

our little gardeners have spent the season learning, exploring, and growing together.

And now they can enjoy the fruits, or in this case, vegetables, of their labor!

World Cup at Anna House!

The World Cup may be over, but the excitement is still

going strong at Anna House!

Our Anna House students brought the excitement of the World Cup right to their own backyard!

Students were divided into four teams, representing the tournament’s final four:

Spain, Argentina, France, and England

After plenty of teamwork and friendly competition,

Spain emerged victorious over England in the final!

Beyond the fun and exercise, soccer gives our children an opportunity to connect with their friends,

build camaraderie, practice teamwork, and

develop a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

Through the game, our students explored different countries and cultures

while celebrating what brings us all together.

A Sweet Time at Hildebrandt’s!

Our kids recently stopped by Hildebrandt’s, and it was an absolute blast!

The afternoon was filled with sweet scoops, classic diner favorites,

and the timeless nostalgia of a traditional soda fountain.

We are so grateful to the Sarf family for opening their doors

and giving us such a generous, warm welcome.

It was a visit filled with great food, wonderful hospitality, and the sweetest memories!

BCCA presents the

Anna House Class of 2026!

BCCA Founder and Chairman, Michael Dubb

and BCCA Immediate Past President, Libby Imperio,

presented diplomas to all of our graduates in front of their families.

We are so proud of all of our graduates and

we look forward to following them on their paths to future success!

Congratulations Milagro!

Congratulations Ares!

Congratulations Kylie!

Congratulations Brandon!

Congratulations Ramon!

Congratulations Camila!

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We were thrilled to award seven BCCA College Scholarships this year!

Three of our incredible Anna House alumni were recognized

in-person during our ceremony, and we celebrated them and

all of our seven scholars as they each embark on their next chapters.

Three of our recipients, Frank, Kimberly, and Andres with Immediate Past President, Libby Imperio, BCCA Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chair, Maggie Wolfendale Morley, and BCCA Chairman and Founder, Micahel Dubb.

Thank you to the Young People’s Leadership Foundation

for sponsoring two scholarships, making the dream

of higher education a reality for our students.

"Change the first five years of a child's life and you change everything!"

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Thank you to our invited guests

David O'Rourke, NYRA President and CEO

Glen Kozak, NYRA Executive Vice President, Operations and Capital Projects

Joseph Ramirez, Nassau County Representative for NYS Governor Kathy Hochul

Hawa Bassett, Chief of Staff, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages

Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Comptroller

for celebrating with us.

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A Special Thank You

This year's graduation ceremony was generously sponsored by

Roy and Gretchen Jackson

We are deeply grateful to them for their continued support of our children and their families.

A Magical and Sold-Out

2026 Spring Fling Hat Luncheon!

On behalf of all of us at BCCA, we send our most heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our

2026 Spring Fling Hat Luncheon a spectacular, sold-out success!

We were deeply honored to recognize our phenomenal 2026 Honorees,

Kelley Hochheiser and Jeannie Trouveroy,

celebrating their outstanding dedication to the children and families we serve.

BCCA 2nd Vice President, Joan Hope MacNaughton, with Spring Fling Honoree, Kelley Hochheiser.

Spring Fling Honoree, Jeannie Trouveroy, with BCCA Advisory Board Member, Susan Munn.

Every smile, every stunning hat, and every generous donation from this year's Spring Fling directly supports early childhood education and care for the children of the backstretch.

We are immensely grateful to our fabulous Spring Fling Committee and our dedicated community of supporters, whose unwavering commitment brings our mission to life.

Thank YOU for supporting Spring Fling 2026!

BCCA is changing lives at the racetrack every day as we continue to expand our programs to better serve our students through innovative learning and by Building a Foundation for a Bright Future.

We invite you to learn about our students' BIG Dreams!

BCCA inspires a love of learning in every child and we are proud to see our students achieve accolades in school. Our school-age students are thriving in their local public schools as they achieve excellent test scores thanks to the education they receive at Anna House during their early years. Many are on the honor roll, identified as leaders in their classrooms, and highlighted for their mutual respect of tolerance and diversity.

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And we ARE

Building Foundations for a Bright Future!

BCCA inspires our children to reach for the stars!

As our students Dream Big, and after 24 years of operation, BCCA can now track the long-term effects of providing our students with the foundation for educational success from an early age. To ensure our students remain supported, and encouraged in their pursuit of higher education, we established the BCCA College Scholarship.

We are so proud to see our earliest graduates achieve BIG things using the tools that they acquired at Anna House and Faith's House.

Xochilt, a third-year civil engineering major concentrating in Transportation, is on track to graduate in April 2027, and we couldn’t be prouder. She is currently participating in a cooperative education placement at Bowman Consulting in their Boston office, where she works with the Design Team. In addition to excelling professionally, Xochilt is enrolled in an online course while balancing several impressive extracurricular commitments. She serves as co-captain of Northeastern University's Steel Bridge Team, fundraising chair for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Sisterhood Director for her sorority, Phi Sigma Rho, a social STEM sorority.

Andres, a second-year student at SUNY Purchase College majoring in Arts Management, is on track to graduate in 2028, and we are so proud of his achievements. On campus, Andres is actively involved in the Latino/Hispanic student club, Latine Unidos, where he serves as Creative Director. He leads the theming and promotion of the club’s events, including parties and talent shows, and works to create spaces where Latin students feel seen and heard, whether through dance, music, art, or other forms of expression. His creativity, leadership, and dedication make a meaningful difference in his community, and he continues to inspire those around him.

BCCA College Scholarships represent a significant financial commitment, but more importantly they represent belief, stability, and continued opportunity for our students. Your generosity makes this possible, and with your ongoing support, we can open many more doors for the next generation.

BCCA looks forward to assisting many more of our graduates as they pursue their dreams!

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We invite you to join us
and
Think BIG for BCCA! 

Through financial support, in-kind donations, and the dedication of volunteers, BCCA is able to provide programs and experiences which offers our students with opportunities to expand their knowledge as we work together to build strong foundations for a bright future. 

Our one-of-a-kind organization is changing lives at the racetrack every day and Extraordinary Things Really Do Happen at Anna House and Faith's House! Please help us Be Transformative as we Educate to Elevate 365 days/year. BCCA is Building a Foundation for a Bright Future for every student, and we invite you to join us in our mission.

Join the Think BIG for BCCA Campaign Today!

BCCA inspires a love of learning in our students and we are proud to see them achieve accolades in school. Many are on the honor roll, identified as the leaders in their classrooms, and highlighted for their mutual respect of tolerance and diversity.

It takes a Village!

Our community is built on teamwork and shared responsibilities amongst our families and staff to create a safe and supportive environment where our children can learn and thrive. 

One powerful example of building community was our collaborative cardboard village project, which was created by our school-age students. Each child designed and decorated their own piece, and when all the pieces were joined, a whole community came to life before them. 

This project was not just about paint and cardboard, it was about teamwork, responsibility, and the joy of belonging. The village reminded our students that strong communities are built when everyone’s contributions come together. 

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We invite YOU to be part of our village
and
Think BIG for BCCA! 

Through financial support, in-kind donations, and the dedication of volunteers, BCCA is able to provide programs and experiences which offers our students with opportunities to expand their knowledge as we work together to build strong foundations for a bright future. 

Our one-of-a-kind organization is changing lives at the racetrack every day and Extraordinary Things Really Do Happen at Anna House and Faith's House! Please help us Be Transformative as we Educate to Elevate 365 days/year. BCCA is Building a Foundation for a Bright Future for every student, and we invite you to join us in our mission.