CAMP MENDOCINO OF SAN FRANCISCO
Camp Mendocino is an outdoor education and environmental awareness program focused on the character and leadership development of kids from disadvantaged circumstances. Since 1931, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco has been providing this creative, fun, and supportive camping experience for youth ages seven to 17. We surround our kids with positive role models 24 hours a day to provide the love and encouragement they need to realize their full potential.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 1,512 youth participated in activities at
57 unduplicated youth participated in
925 duplicated youth attended Camp
19 unduplicated youth participated in our
Camp Mendocino over the full year Mendocino during seven summer sessions
our Leader-in-Training (LIT) program. Career-in-Training (CIT) program.
TEEN SESSION MINI SESSIONS
97 teens participated in the Teen Session
Camp offered two mini-sessions (6 days each), targeting first-time campers in the youngest age group.
All teens were given the opportunity to choose what activities they participated in during each activity block.
TEEN SESSION Camp offered one mini session (5 days) targeting teen campers (13+), including previous LITs and CITs.
STAFF STATISTICS 99 staff (74 worked the full summer)
Average age 25
Teens were given the opportunity to learn new skills related to programming (i.e. youth were taught how to belay on the ropes course). Teens were also given the opportunity to see behind the scenes at Camp (i.e. learn about the water system).
58 New Staff 41 Returning Staff 54 In-state staff (55%) 20 Bay Area staff (20%) 31 international staff (31%)