Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos Afterschool & Summer Programs

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos Afterschool & Summer Programs offers before-school, afterschool, and summer programs during the school year and summer months. The programs operate at multiple Club and school-based sites and include a Middle School Camp and a High School Drop In option during the summer at the Teen Center & Teen Tech Center.

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: School-year morning and afterschool options on weekdays, plus full-day summer programs Monday–Friday
• Price: FREE FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES

The Club is committed to serving the needs of youth, ages 6 (and enrolled in the 1st grade) to 18, during the hours when they are out of school and away from parental supervision. The organization states that it strives to offer children and teens a safe environment, adult role models who respect and listen to them, and educational and recreational activities that channel youthful energy into challenging and productive pursuits. Programs focus on three outcome areas: Academic Success, Civic Engagement & Healthy Lifestyles.

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos opened its doors in 1979 at Woodland Park. In 1995, the 16,000-square-foot main branch, called the Jennifer Loscher Building, opened with a million dollar operating budget and nearly 1,000 youth members. In 2005, the 6,500-square-foot Teen Center opened to serve high school-aged youth. The Club’s growth includes a 16,000-square-foot main branch, a 6,500-square-foot Teen Center, a second standalone Clubhouse, and 11 extension sites throughout San Marcos on school campuses and affordable housing communities. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos reports that it has 12 locations throughout the community and serves more than 2,500 young people through programs and services in the Club setting and at community events and functions.

The organization’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is part of a nationwide movement of community-based, autonomous organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Programs are available for students from multiple local elementary, middle, and high schools, including schools in the San Marcos Unified School District and nearby areas. Knob Hill Elementary School and Richland Elementary School programs are available for eligible families in partnership with SMUSD Extended Student Services, and the San Elijo Elementary School site serves students from Carrillo Elementary School, San Elijo Elementary School, and La Costa Meadows Elementary School.

Last updated March 15, 2026.