Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Youth Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Youth Programs includes Learn-to-Swim Classes for ages 6 to 18, Water Smart Classes for youth with limited swimming experience, a competitive swim team called BGCSF Aquatics Club, Recreational Swim, San Francisco Rebels Basketball, SF All-Star Sports Camps and Clinics, Junior Giants Baseball, and leagues and competitive sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and pickleball. The Learn-to-Swim program fee is $80 for the six-week class, and Water Smart is a 30-minute class.

Programs

• Learn-to-Swim Classes — 6 to 18 · $80
• Water Smart Classes — Youth with limited swimming experience · 30-minute class · Teaches youth how to be safe around any body of water; embedded into Learn-to-Swim programming.
• Competitive Swim Team (BGCSF Aquatics Club) — Year-round · Trains year-round and participates in swim meets across the Bay Area.
• Recreational Swim — Youth can have fun and practice new skills in the pool while supervised by Red Cross-certified lifeguards.
• San Francisco Rebels Basketball — Year-round · Year-round AAU basketball program.
• SF All-Star Sports Camps and Clinics — Sports clinics and camps focus on building core skills and game knowledge; offerings include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more.
• Junior Giants Baseball — Every summer · Major League Baseball brings the Junior Giants program to the Greater Visitacion Valley and Willie Mays Clubhouses.
• Leagues and Competitive Sports — Access to multiple leagues across Clubs including volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, pickleball, and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $80
• General schedule: Six-week Learn-to-Swim classes; 30-minute Water Smart class; year-round competitive swim team; recreational swim; year-round sports programs; every summer Junior Giants Baseball.

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. Its mission is to inspire and enable their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. It is a USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn to Swim Grant Recipient.

No refunds or exchanges on swim programs. Fees for the six-week Learn-to-Swim program are offered on a sliding scale. Scholarships are available. Open to Club members and members of the community; no membership is required to sign up.

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 14, 2026.