San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League offers Teen Leadership Council (TLC) and The Coast Side Teen Leaders, Camp DDDojo- Youth Wellness, Moonridge Reading Stars, After School Sports, Jr. Giants, Horseback Riding, Cops and Cones, Toy and Book Drive, and Shop with a Hero. Activities include leadership skills work, community service projects, educational conferences, physical, social, and emotional wellness activities, personalized reading support, sports, baseball and character development, weekend horseback riding, a summer community event with ice cream for children, annual toy and book collection and delivery, and a shopping spree for youth.

Programs

• Teen Leadership Council (TLC) & The Coast Side Teen Leaders — teens · Teaches teens essential leadership skills through various curricula, community service projects, and educational conferences.
• Camp DDDojo- Youth Wellness — 10-18 · Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 am-2:00 pm · 3-week camp focused on physical, social, and emotional wellness through self-defense, critical decision making, and creative arts.
• Moonridge Reading Stars — 5-12 · Reading support program for children not at the appropriate reading level, with personalized reading assistance.
• After School Sports — Sports-based program for students at several schools across the county to stay active, learn teamwork, and develop good sportsmanship.
• Jr. Giants — Baseball and character development program emphasizing teamwork, leadership, good sportsmanship, and education.
• Horseback Riding — weekends · Weekend opportunities to experience horseback riding through partnerships with the Mounted Patrol Foundation and Chaparral Ranch.
• Cops and Cones — summer months · Community event fostering interaction and relationships between Sheriff’s Deputies and the community, with complimentary ice cream for children.
• Toy and Book Drive — each year · Annual toy and book collection, wrapping, and delivery effort for families.
• Shop with a Hero — Created lasting memories for youth of San Mateo County; nearly 100 underserved youth received a $200 shopping spree at Target in Redwood City.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League was founded in 1997. In 2009, it expanded to 12 locations throughout the county. The mission of the program is to invest in all youth of San Mateo County by offering impactful programs that guide them toward unlocking their full potential. The program builds relationships between deputies, youth, families, and the community, and its activities include mentorship programs, recreational activities, community service projects, educational conferences, Cops and Cones, Toy and Book Drive, and Shop with a Hero.

Programs are held after school hours. SAL also has safe programming space on the coast in Pescadero.

Last updated September 8, 2026.