Camp Mendocino
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, 380 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
About
Camp Mendocino is an outdoor education and environmental awareness program owned and operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Over 1000 campers experience Camp Mendocino each summer, with approximately 175 campers in each session. Camp Council is a focus group at Camp Mendocino that brings together campers, Leaders-in-Training (LITs), and staff to brainstorm and plan activities, programs, and improvements.
• Ages: 8–17 years old
Traditionally, campers are ages 8–14, and teens who are 15 have the option to participate as campers if they choose not to enroll in the Leadership Program. Youth ages 15–17 are eligible to apply for the Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program, and after completing LIT, teens ages 16–17 may apply to become Counselors-in-Training (CIT). Camp Mendocino is an Accredited Camp through the American Camp Association (ACA). Approximately 40% of campers are members of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, 60% come from all over the Bay Area, and a few come from different states or countries. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is to enable and inspire all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Camp2College (C2C) is a year-round program for teens who excelled in the LIT Program, preparing them for post-secondary education or a defined plan after high school. Teens in Camp2College attend monthly workshops on topics such as college applications, transcript evaluations, and different careers, and they have access to Camp and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco staff as a support system.
A parent described their child’s experience this way: “He was so happy when he got back! I was a little nervous dropping him off as this was his first overnight camp, and he was anxious about making friends. When he got back, he spent an hour straight talking and telling me about everything he did and all of the people he met. He loved it!! And, he came back with a great sleep schedule, and I swear an air of more maturity.”
Last updated June 15, 2026.
• Ages: 8–17 years old
Traditionally, campers are ages 8–14, and teens who are 15 have the option to participate as campers if they choose not to enroll in the Leadership Program. Youth ages 15–17 are eligible to apply for the Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program, and after completing LIT, teens ages 16–17 may apply to become Counselors-in-Training (CIT). Camp Mendocino is an Accredited Camp through the American Camp Association (ACA). Approximately 40% of campers are members of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, 60% come from all over the Bay Area, and a few come from different states or countries. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is to enable and inspire all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Camp2College (C2C) is a year-round program for teens who excelled in the LIT Program, preparing them for post-secondary education or a defined plan after high school. Teens in Camp2College attend monthly workshops on topics such as college applications, transcript evaluations, and different careers, and they have access to Camp and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco staff as a support system.
A parent described their child’s experience this way: “He was so happy when he got back! I was a little nervous dropping him off as this was his first overnight camp, and he was anxious about making friends. When he got back, he spent an hour straight talking and telling me about everything he did and all of the people he met. He loved it!! And, he came back with a great sleep schedule, and I swear an air of more maturity.”
Last updated June 15, 2026.
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