Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos offers afterschool programs, before school programs, a Teen Center, a Teen Tech Center, a Middle School Camp, and day camp. The program serves youth ages 6 to 18, with before school programs for students at Richland Elementary and San Marcos Elementary, middle school youth in Middle School Camp, and high school-aged youth in the Teen Center and Teen Tech Center. Day camp is offered for kids and teens, including grades 1-12, during holidays, school breaks, and summer day camp weeks.

Programs

• Afterschool Programs — Students from listed schools; ages not stated · Mon-Fri, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Before School Programs — Students at Richland Elementary and San Marcos Elementary; ages not stated · Mon-Fri, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
• Teen Center — High school-aged youth · Mon-Fri, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Teen Tech Center — High school-aged youth · Mon-Fri, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Middle School Camp — Middle school youth · Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Day Camp — Kids and teens; camps for Grades 1-12 · Holidays and school breaks; summer day camp weekly during San Marcos Unified School District summer recess

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: The Club serves youth ages 6 (and enrolled in the first grade) to 18. Programs focus on Academic Success, Civic Engagement, and Healthy Lifestyles. The Club offers Boys & Girls Club of America national programs plus locally developed activities at most site locations.
• Facility hours: Jennifer Loscher Branch: Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Administrative Office & Membership Desk: Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Summer hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

About the provider

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos opened in 1979, and the Teen Center opened in 2005. More than 2,500 youth are served through programs and services in the Club setting and at community events and functions. The Club’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Free for eligible families. Current hours vary by site location and may fluctuate in accordance with the current SMUSD calendar.

Last updated September 15, 2026.