Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Programs offer FREE, high-quality comprehensive services that span from kindergarten to and through college and career placement. The programs expand the school day and school year through after-school and summer programs at multiple clubhouses and school sites in under-served neighborhoods of San Mateo County. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula states that factors like hard work and strength of character, not zip code, should determine a child’s outcome in life.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: Programs are described as FREE, high-quality comprehensive services.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula provides programs at 29 different locations in the under-served neighborhoods of San Mateo County. The organization partners with schools to expand the school day and school year through after-school and summer programs and describes the cities around Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula as part of a single community, with an emphasis on strengthening the collective community by sharing opportunities. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula is to empower the youth in the community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive. The leadership team includes site directors and high school success advisors such as Maribel Guzman, Michael Jones, Lena Potts, Romel Parangan, Daniel Kaczanowski, Mike Vista, Yamileth Colocho, Margarett Qaqish, Lorena Alcayaga, Maria “Liz” Deras, Vanessa Olivarez, Arnulfo Prado, Rebecca Avendano, Manny Zarate, Roman Loza, Demetrius Hill, Karen Hernandez, Litzi Reyes, Adrian Estrabos, Aya Prow, Fabiola Kerfoot, David Larios, Karina Contreras, and Ed Zavaleta Reyes.

Last updated June 19, 2026.