SUMMER ENRICHMENT
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HIGH- QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ALL YOUTH
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.
SUMMER DATES DATES: Wednesday, June 5 – Friday, August 2 HOURS: Hours vary by location. Please contact your specific Clubhouse on page 3 for information. COST: $160 for the full summer program. New this year! Shorter sessions at our Don Fisher and Excelsior Clubhouses! Financial assistance is also available. *Special discounted pricing available at our Sunnydale, Willie Mays at Hunters Point, and Tenderloin Clubs.
REGISTRATION DETAILS Please visit www.kidsclub.org/ register to sign up for summer!
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HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS At the Club, youth are provided all-natural, healthy snacks and lunch. 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 San Francisco Community School Club 125 Excelsior Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 415.236.0735 mvega@kidsclub.org
Mission Clubhouse 901 Alabama Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415.400.8900 kpfaff@kidsclub.org
BGCSF Beacon at Carver Elementary School Club 1360 Oakdale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 415.269.4466 kwilson@kidsclub.org
FILLMORE
Sunnydale Clubhouse 1654 Sunnydale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 415.584.5028 sprecil@kidsclub.org
BGCSF Beacon at Malcolm X Academy Club 350 Harbor Road San Francisco, CA 94124 415.498.0391 qmathews@kidsclub.org
TENDERLOIN
EXCELSIOR
MISSION
BAYVIEW/HUNTERS POINT Willie Mays Clubhouse 195 Kiska Road San Francisco, CA 94124 415.655.5160 ljenkins@kidsclub.org
Excelsior Clubhouse 163 London Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.334.2582 mgomez@kidsclub.org
Don Fisher Clubhouse 380 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.221.6100 hlove@kidsclub.org Tenderloin Clubhouse 115 Jones Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.351.3125 mvuong@kidsclub.org
VISITACION VALLEY
Visitacion Valley Clubhouse 251 Leland Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 415.239.2392 aadebiyi@kidsclub.org
Columbia Park Clubhouse 450 Guerrero Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415.983.3901 cvillicana@kidsclub.org
*Our two Gateway School-based Clubs and Mission Preparatory School Club are not open during the summer.
CAMP MENDOCINO
All Club members have the opportunity to attend our 2,000-acre residential summer camp located 3.5 hours north of San Francisco in a beautiful redwood forest. Camp Mendocino provides a creative, fun, and supportive camping experience for youth.
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PROGRAMMING ACROSS ALL CLUBHOUSES Our programming focuses on the whole child and supporting the academic success and socioemotional health and wellness of our members. We are also passionate about youth leadership, job readiness, sports, and the arts.
SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM
SPORTS, FITNESS AND PLAY!
Our comprehensive summer literacy program is led by our team of education professionals who dedicate specific time everyday to keep youth of all ages engaged in learning. Daily lessons, and activities include reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary development.
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.
Sample Literacy Program Daily Themes:
Math Monday True Story Tuesday Word Game Wednesday
Thoughtful Thursday Fun Friday
CREATIVITY & EXPLORATION!
FIELD TRIPS
We build in time during the summer for youth to explore the outdoors and local attractions with joy and freedom. These experiences facilitate and encourage new and important discoveries. 4 | S U M M E R E N R I C H M E N T P R O G R A M 2 0 24
Programming blends daily enrichment across many content areas. Popular activities include STEM, arts and crafts, cooking, community service opportunities, and wellness activities.
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
VISUAL ARTS
SWIM ACADEMY
Classes in acting, musical theater, dance, and performance for youth of all ages.
Through drawing, painting, photography, and more, youth learn to use visual art as a lens into their own lives and a tool to affect positive change.
Our comprehensive swim program offers affordable, high-quality, and safe water smart classes, recreational swim, learnto-swim classes, and competitive swim.
GARDENING
At several locations, members stay busy in our onsite gardens. Youth take turns watering, spreading compost, and maintaining various plants and flowers. They also harvest their own fruit and vegetables!
PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION Community partners are a big part of our Club offerings! Partnerships differ from Club to Club. Sample partnerships include:
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JUNIOR GIANTS BASEBALL
MEWATER FOUNDATION
Club members have access to highquality music studios where they can work with professional music instructors to learn a new instrument and write and record music.
Every summer, Major League Baseball brings the Junior Giants program to Club members giving them the chance to experience the joys of baseball, be active outdoors, build new friendships, and learn good sportsmanship.
Youth participate in surf lessons! In addition to building that specific skill, this also gives them the opportunity to practice mindfulness, empowerment, and exposure to the ocean.
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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.
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OUR CARING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY PREPARING FOR A BRIGHT AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE With guidance from our skilled and caring staff and access to unique opportunities, Clubs help teens map out life goals, gain perspective on problems with which they struggle, and develop their professionalism. Throughout the year, teens also participate in community service and leadership programs. The Club connects teens to opportunities through: • 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
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
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COMMUNITIES WE SERVE 1
Gateway High School Club
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Mission Preparatory School Club
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Gateway Middle School Club
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Excelsior Clubhouse
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Don Fisher Clubhouse
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Tenderloin Clubhouse
San Francisco Community School Club
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Columbia Park Clubhouse
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Mission Clubhouse
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15 Camp Mendocino
11 Visitacion Valley Clubhouse
MARINA DISTRICT
PRESIDIO
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT
SOUTH OF MARKET
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WESTERN ADDITION
RICHMOND DISTRICT
CHINATOWN
NOB HILL
SEACLIFF
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RUSSIAN HILL
PACIFIC HEIGHTS
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NORTH BEACH TELEGRAPH HILL
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GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
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TENDERLOIN
SAN FRANCISCO BAY
GOLDEN GATE PARK
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TWIN PEAKS
SUNSET DISTRICT
CASTRO
MISSION DISTRICT
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NOE VALLEY
POTRERO DISTRICT
PARKSIDE BAYVIEW DIAMOND HEIGHTS
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LAKE MERCED
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HUNTERS POINT VISITACION VALLEY
EXCELSIOR
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco John N. Callander Administrative Office 380 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.kidsclub.org
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Register for summer programs today at www.kidsclub.org/register
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