What Programs does the boys & girls clubs of the peninsula offer?
BGCP offers a range of after school activities including
Academics, such as reading programs, tutoring, career coaching, college readiness workshops, and internships
Fun, engaging classes on topics students love such as photography, music, culinary, athletics, art, dance, technology, and science
Mentoring and social and emotional skill building
Students are provided with healthy snacks and meals.
What are the hours of operation?
Please visit our Locations page for specific times pertaining to the location in which your child is enrolled.
How much does it cost to enroll my child?
There are no fees to BGCP programs at this time.
Are there any other fees involved with enrollment?
No.
Who can I contact in case of an emergency?
Please contact the site director at the phone number listed on this page.
Do younger and older club members interact with each other?
While supervised opportunities do exist for mentoring and role-modeling, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is fortunate to have age-specific, developmentally-appropriate programming designed specifically for each age group.
How many children does the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula serve?
Across our 14 sites in East Palo Alto, eastern Menlo Park, and the Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City, the club serves 2,500students in kindergarten through 12th grade and into college throughout the school year and during the summer.
Are clubhouses open during the summer?
Yes! We partner with schools to provide academic and fun, enrichment experiences over the summer. Please contact your local site director for more information about summer programs.
Where does The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula get its funding?
Most of the money to run our programs comes from generous individual donors. Check out our Report to Stakeholders for more details on the sources of our funding.