About
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco offers academic support, creative arts, and Swim Academy programs for youth ages 6 to 18. Academic support includes homework help, tutoring, STEM enrichment, literacy, academic mentoring, college prep, and transition support. Creative arts includes visual arts, literary arts, music, and performing arts classes, and Swim Academy includes learn-to-swim classes, Water Smart classes, a competitive swim team, and recreational swim.
Programs
- Academic Support — ages six to 18 · Includes homework help, tutoring, STEM enrichment, literacy, academic mentoring, college prep, and transition support.
- Creative Arts — all ages · Includes visual arts, literary arts, music, and performing arts classes.
- Swim Academy — ages 6-18 · Offers learn-to-swim classes, Water Smart classes, competitive swim team, and recreational swim.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- General schedule: After-school programming is available on almost all school days, and full-day programming is offered on select school holidays. Clubs are open all day during the summer.
About the provider
Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. The organization says it has 14 locations serving youth and offers academic support, sports, fitness and play, cooking, the arts, youth leadership opportunities, job readiness, and more. It also owns and operates Camp Mendocino. Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco says it focuses on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. It is a USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn to Swim Grant Recipient.
BGCSF focuses on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. Clubs are open after school, on most school holidays, and all day during the summer. Swim Academy fees for the six-week Learn-to-Swim program are offered on a sliding scale, and scholarships are available.
What families say
“I like coming to the Club because I want to be a strong swimmer.” — Alvin, 2-year member
“The Swim Academy has given my granddaughter more confidence. I see her interacting with other swimmers, and she has brought that outside of the Club into her everyday life.” — Cynthia, Grandmother
“The first time I jumped in, I was scared. Now it's fun and good exercise!” — Natalia
Last updated September 17, 2026.
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