Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco and beyond. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Our Formula for Impact says that if we take the young people who need us most and provide them with the best possible Outcomes-Driven Club Experience, they will achieve positive outcomes in four priority areas:
Academic Success
2,015
youth participated in literacy enrichment programming
769
youth received tutoring support through the Club and its partner programs
100%
(68/68) of seniors who participated in College Prep are college bound
84%
of members reported doing better in school and feeling more confident in school because of BGCSF academic programs
Good Character and Community Engagement
595
youth participated in Torch Club (a leadership club for middle schoolers)
347
youth participated in Keystone Club (a leadership club for high schoolers)
OVER 90%
reported increases in socioemotional skills (empathy, teamwork, community involvement) due to participating in Torch Club
OVER
85%
reported increases in socioemotional skills (openminded, creating atmosphere of acceptance, knowing how to handle mistakes) due to participating in Keystone
Job Readiness with Earning Potential
341
teens were connected to work-based learning opportunities through the Clubs and Camp Mendocino
179
teens became Leaders-inTraining (LITs) at the Clubs and Camp Mendocino
688
youth participated in career exploration programming
454
youth participated in financial literacy programming
99% of members reported that participating in the program helped prepare them for their next job or internship
1,050
hours of no-cost professional therapy were provided to youth by our Behavioral Health Services staff throughout — 65% increase from last year
2,719
youth participated in wellness activities — including meditation and relaxation practices, art, gardening, and yoga
3,621
youth participated in sports or physical activities
1,143
youth participated in aquatics programming, and 132 youth participated in the Club’s competitive swim team
737
youth participated in league play (soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball)
Camp Mendocino Participation
1,323
youth participated at Camp Mendocino over the full year
106
teens (15 to 17 years old) participated in leadership training programs
516
additional youth participated at Camp in other ways, including school groups, with experiences focused on traditional camp activities, leadership programs, the college experience, community building, and environmental education
91%
of campers would recommend Camp to a friend
After being at Camp, campers better understand the importance of…
• Caring for the environment (93%)
• Helping their community and giving back (89%)