WHAT TO KNOW
CHILD SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
Our organization is committed to the highest standards of safety and integrity and maintains a zero tolerance policy for behavior that harms a child. Our Clubhouses are designed and programmed to be physically and emotionally safe places for our children and teens under the guidance of caring, highly-trained, and trustworthy staff.
SCHOOL YEAR DATES
DATES: Our Clubhouse calendars follow the San Francisco School District Calendar. We are open after school on almost all school days and all day on some school holidays.
HOURS: Hours vary by location. Please contact your specific Clubhouse (Page 3) for information.
COST: $160 for the school year.* Discount membership fees may be available.
SAFE PASSAGE: In many cases, safe passage walks or van transportation between schools and Clubs is provided. Contact your specific Clubhouse (page 3) for more information.
*Special discounted pricing available at our Sunnydale, Willie Mays at Hunters Point, and Tenderloin Clubs.
HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS
At the Club, youth are provided all-natural, healthy snacks and evening meals. All meals are prepared fresh daily with no artificial preservatives, artificial colors, or high-fructose corn syrup in any of the food served.
CLUBHOUSE LOCATIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Gateway High School Club 1430 Scott Street San Francisco, CA 94115 415-749-3600 ext 4040 cjohns@kidsclub.org
Gateway Middle School Club 1512 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94115 415-922-1001 dbaker@kidsclub.org 3 Don Fisher Clubhouse 380 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415-221-6100 cheywood@kidsclub.org
Tenderloin Clubhouse 115 Jones Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415-351-3125 mvuong@kidsclub.org
Columbia Park Clubhouse 450 Guerrero Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415-983-3901 lquintero@kidsclub.org
Mission Clubhouse 901 Alabama Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415-400-8900 kpfaff@kidsclub.org
Excelsior Clubhouse 163 London Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415-334-2582 mgomez@kidsclub.org 8 San Francisco Community School Club 125 Excelsior Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 415-236 -0735 mvega@kidsclub.org
9 Sunnydale Clubhouse 1654 Sunnydale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 415-584-5028 sprecil@kidsclub.org
10 Visitacion Valley Clubhouse 251 Leland Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 415-239-2392 aadebiyi@kidsclub.org
11 BGCSF Beacon at Carver Elementary School 1360 Oakdale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 415-949-8524 kwilson@kidsclub.org
12 BGCSF Beacon at Malcolm X Academy Elementary School 350 Harbor Road San Francisco, CA 94124 415-498-0391 qmathews@kidsclub.org
13 Willie Mays Clubhouse at Hunters Point 195 Kiska Road San Francisco, CA 94124 415-655-5160 ljenkins@kidsclub.org
14 Camp Mendocino 415-445-5476 srichardson@kidsclub.org
PROGRAMMING ACROSS ALL CLUBS
Our programming focuses on the whole child: we are passionate about educational success, but we are also passionate about health and wellness, youth leadership, job readiness, sports, fitness, and play, and the arts.
Programming blends daily enrichment across many content areas. Popular activities include STEM, arts and crafts, cooking, community service opportunities, and wellness activities.
In line with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s commitment to healthy lifestyles, members engage in structured and unstructured play time. Staff are trained to facilitate games, activities, and sports so kids have fun and build a strong appreciation for physical activity. Multiple sports leagues are also offered throughout the year and are included as part of a membership.
CLUBHOUSE-SPECIFIC
SPECIALTIES
Each of our Clubhouses have some programmatic areas that are unique to their location. For more information on specific Clubhouse program highlights visit www.kidsclub.org/Clubs. Club-specific highlights include:
PERFORMING ARTS FINE ARTS
Several of our Clubs offer classes in acting, musical theater, dance, and performance for youth of all ages.
Several of our Clubs also include high-quality music studios through our partnership with Notes For Notes. Members can work with professional music instructors to learn a new instrument and write and record music.
Through drawing, painting, photography, and more, youth learn to use fine art as a lens into their own lives and a tool to affect positive change.
SWIM ACADEMY COOKING
Our comprehensive swim program offers affordable, high-quality, and safe water smart classes, recreational swim, learnto-swim classes, and competitive swim.
All Clubs offer cooking classes where youth learn to make nutritious meals. At several Clubs, three are also onsite gardens where youth harvest their own fruits and vegetables.
OUR INTEGRATED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
We provide strong academic mentorship and enrichment activities that promote skill building, confidence, and a love of learning in a safe, supportive, and innovative environment. Every day at the Club, our skilled and caring staff provide the guidance and encouragement that young people need to progress grades annually and graduate from high school with a plan for the future.
Our signature academic programs include:
• Daily Power Hour (Dedicated homework support.)
• Tutoring (One-on-one and small group sessions.)
• STEM (Hands-on, creative programming that engages youth and sparks an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.)
• College Prep (Scholarship opportunities, financial aid, test prep classes, career exposures, annual college tour for teens, and more!)
SOCIOEMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND WELLNESS
Behavioral Health Services is an essential component of our holistic approach to youth development.
Our team of Behavioral Health Specialists:
• Prioritize wellness activities, regular mental health check-ins, and early interventions
• Share coping strategies
• Lead behavioral health training for all Club staff
• Provide individual and family therapy at no cost to families
A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK
The pandemic made it clear that there is a high degree of connectivity between a young person’s mental health and their ability to excel academically. To address this, we allocated significant resources toward Education and Behavioral Health Services.
This close collaboration allows us to create a comprehensive support system that supports youth in the most effective way possible and will sustain them well into the future.
“Working at the Tenderloin Clubhouse allows me to be part of a close-knit community of Club staff, families, and local schools. I am proud of how we work together to support members individually and provide them with the resources and encouragement to realize their potential.”
— Ryan Mitsuhashi Education Liaison, Tenderloin Clubhouse
CARING STAFF MENTORS AND FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES
HIGHLY-QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED, AND ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF MENTORS
Our skilled and caring staff instill a sense of competency and belonging, while ensuring that every child feels valued, heard, and understood. We invest heavily in recruitment, background checks, and training to ensure that only well-qualified and highly-skilled mentors are supporting youth at all times.
FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES
Our state-of-the-art facilities inspire and motivate youth to reach their full potential. We understand that young people must feel safe and supported in order to thrive. Our Clubs are designed and programmed to be physically and emotionally safe places for kids and staff — all day, every day.
PREPARING FOR A BRIGHT AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
Throughout the year, Club members of all ages participate in community service and leadership programs that build their skills while teaching them that they have the power to positively bring about change in their community.
With guidance from our skilled and caring staff and access to unique and age-appropriate opportunities, BGCSF helps youth map out life goals, gain perspective on problems with which they struggle, and develop their professionalism.
The Club connects teens to opportunities though:
• College prep (assistance with college applications and college tours)
• Career exposures
• Mock interviews
• Advocacy and community spokesperson opportunities
• Connections to job opportunities and internships
• Scholarships and financial assistance
• Financial literacy programming
A SENSE OF INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We create a second home for youth who all have a strong sense that their Club belongs to them. This sense of ownership and pride builds confidence and ensures that all youth know that their Clubhouse is a place where they will always feel included and supported.
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