Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast – Atascadero Club

Atascadero Club, 6100 Olmeda Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

mapAtascadero Club, 6100 Olmeda Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

About

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast – Atascadero Club offers afterschool child development programming that includes STEAM programs and help with homework. The program also provides healthy daily snacks and access to adults who mentor and tutor members.

• Ages: 6–18 years old

Since the first doors opened in 1966, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has provided programs for local youth. The organization serves members in the communities of Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Creston, and Shandon. It expanded programming in 2023 to include service to children enrolled in TK and Kindergarten programs and benefits an additional 4,000 local children each year through outreach, including sponsored arts and sports programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast oversees a budget of over $4 million raised from individual and corporate contributions, foundation and government grants, special events, and program service fees.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast states that its mission and core values fuel its commitment to promoting safe, positive, and inclusive environments for all, and that it supports all youth and teens of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion in reaching their full potential. The organization reports that 85% of its members are Hispanic with Spanish as the predominant language spoken in the home, 70% qualify for English Learner support in school, approximately 33% come from single parent homes, and approximately 90% qualify for free or reduced meal programs during the school year based on state and federal guidelines. It also reports that 55% of members are male and 45% are female, 17% are teenagers and 83% are ages 6–12, and that agriculture and hospitality are the dominant employer groups in a large part of the region, with many members coming from homes where one or more family members work in those industries.

According to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, 57% of alumni say the Club saved their life, and 86% of all Club members report that they can stand up for what they think is right, even if their friends disagree.

Last updated April 1, 2026.

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