For 49 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County (BGCSCC) has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from all economic, social, and family circumstances. An estimated 50,000+ children and teens in Santa Cruz County were at one time – or are currently - “Club Kids” – BGCSCC members.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is the largest provider of youth development services in the region, now serving youth and teens in Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley, and San Lorenzo Valley. With over 2,300 youth served annual, BGCSCCpromotes youth development through educational, vocational, recreational, social and character development of girls and boys ages 6 to 18.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County serves youth in our daily afterschool drop-in programs five days a week. We also offer a summer day camp program five days a week from mid-June through mid-August, and Winter and Spring break day camps. Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County has three Clubhouses- Downtown Clubhouse (Santa Cruz), Live Oak Clubhouse (Live Oak), and the Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse (Scotts Valley).
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. This is done by providing programs in our three core priority outcome areas: Academics, Character & Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles. Guided by mentors, youth gain opportunities to develop crucial skills, learn, explore their talents, have fun, and gain a sense of belonging.
