Salesian Youth Centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Summer Camp Programs

Salesian Youth Centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Summer Camp Programs are part of the Salesian Youth Centers, Salesian Boys and Girls Clubs and Oratories. These programs are connected to the Salesians of Don Bosco ministries, which include youth centers, summer camp programs, and youth retreat centers.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

The mission of these programs is to educate and provide opportunities for young people, especially those who are poorest and most at risk, to help them become upright, contributing members of society and people of good faith and values. All Salesians minister to young people through schools, parishes, youth centers, and wherever young people can be found. It is the mission of the Salesians to be signs and bearers of God's love for the young, and Don Bosco wanted the Salesians to use all of their energy and creativity to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to youth through Salesian Youth Ministry. Across their schools, youth centers, camps, parishes, and leadership programs, they accompany more than 30,000 young people each year in California and Laredo, Texas. The programs hold Praesidium Accreditation.

Last updated June 30, 2026.