Summer Enrichment 2022

SUMMER ENRICHMENT

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HIGH- QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ALL YOUTH

WHAT TO KNOW

CHILD SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY COVID-19 HEALTH GUIDELINES Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco strictly adheres to City and County COVID-19 health guidelines for youth services. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have continuously provided extra safety precautions to protect the health of our youth, staff, and community, and we will continue to do so. We are constantly adjusting our programming to meet the evolving situation.

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 highfructose corn syrup in any of the food served.

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: Thursday, June 2 - Friday, July 29 (All Clubs will be closed June 20 and July 4) HOURS: Hours vary by location.

Please contact your specific Clubhouse on page 3 for information.

COST: $100 for the full summer program.

Financial assistance is also available.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS Please visit www.kidsclub.org/ register to sign up for summer!

CLUBHOUSE LOCATIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION BAYVIEW/HUNTERS POINT

EXCELSIOR

Willie Mays Clubhouse 195 Kiska Road San Francisco, CA 94124 415.655.5160 jnorman@kidsclub.org

Excelsior Clubhouse 163 London Street San Francisco, CA 94112 415.334.2582 jsnyder@kidsclub.org

BGCSF Beacon at Carver Elementary School Club 1360 Oakdale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 415.949.8524 kwilson@kidsclub.org

San Francisco Community School Club 125 Excelsior Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 415.469.4739 mvega@kidsclub.org

BGCSF Beacon at Malcolm X Academy Club 350 Harbor Road San Francisco, CA 94124 650.984.0671 sreyna@kidsclub.org

FILLMORE Don Fisher Clubhouse 380 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.221.6100 stolliver@kidsclub.org

TENDERLOIN

* Our two Gateway School-based Clubs are not open during the summer.

Tenderloin Clubhouse 115 Jones Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415.351.3125 mvuong@kidsclub.org

MISSION Columbia Park Clubhouse 450 Guerrero Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415.983.3901 shyatt@kidsclub.org Mission Clubhouse 901 Alabama Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415.400.8900 srutkin@kidsclub.org

VISITACION VALLEY Sunnydale Clubhouse 1654 Sunnydale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 415.584.5028 jclark@kidsclub.org Visitacion Valley Clubhouse 251 Leland Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 415.239.2392 dhunter@kidsclub.org

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. As we navigate the challenges of a lingering pandemic, we know that youth will need increased academic and socioemotional support to emerge from the pandemic strong, resilient, and optimistic. 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.

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Programming blends daily enrichment across many content areas. Popular activities include STEAM, 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:

NOTES FOR NOTES

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 A SENSE OF 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 belong and will always be supported.

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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CLUBHOUSE LOCATIONS

MARINA DISTRICT

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JAPANTOWN

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FINANCIAL DISTRICT

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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

MISSION DISTRICT

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CASTRO

POTRERO DISTRICT

NOE VALLEY PARKSIDE

DIAMOND HEIGHTS

BAYVIEW

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HUNTERS POINT

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LAKE MERCED

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VISITACION VALLEY

EXCELSIOR

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COMMUNITIES WE SERVE 1

Gateway High School Club

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San Francisco Community School Club

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Gateway Middle School Club Don Fisher Clubhouse

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Excelsior Clubhouse

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Tenderloin Clubhouse

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Sunnydale Clubhouse

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Columbia Park Clubhouse

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Mission Clubhouse

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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco John N. Callander Administrative Office 380 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.kidsclub.org

13 BGCSF Beacon at Malcolm X Academy

Register for summer programs today at www.kidsclub.org/register