Our Programs...

After-School Programs

BGCC is the place to be after school. Our after-school programs are for all students with an active BGCC membership in grades 3-12.

We provide a healthy snack and fun social time, and our focus is on helping students thrive in school. Club Kids have an opportunity to complete their homework as well as prepare for upcoming tests and major projects. After that, the kids spend the afternoon participating in a variety of engaging enrichment activities of their choice.

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Contact us for more information at (650) 712-9710 or info@bgccoastside.org

Elementary After-School Program

Our Elementary After-School Program is for kids in grades 3–5 who have an active BGCC membership. We provide tutoring acutely focused on strengthening literacy and math skills. All coastside 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are welcome to join the Club and participate!

Students check in immediately after school lets out, and they’re greeted by our welcoming staff with a nutritious snack and a little break from their school day. Students then engage in activities from our Academic Success Program, followed by enrichment activities.

BGCC staff pick up Hatch Elementary students at the school and walk them safely to BGCC.

All students in grades 3–5 who live on the Coastside are welcome at BGCC, regardless of the school they attend.

Academic Success Program

The BGCC Academic Success Program is designed to ensure that each student learns how to thrive in school. The program provides:

Focus on literacy and mathematics, with the specific goal of helping our students get to grade level or beyond
Project supplies at no cost
Consistent, trained, bilingual counselors
Adult volunteers who are experienced educators

Enrichment activities

BGCC’s rewarding and challenging enrichment activities include:

Recreational sports, cooking, arts & crafts
Robotics, puzzles, and thinking games
Makerspace STEM/STEAM lab

Middle School After-School Program

Every day after school, intermediate school students in grades 6–8 who have an active BGCC membership are welcome to come to the BGCC Clubhouse for fun, confidence-building activities.

Students check in immediately after school lets out, and they’re greeted by our welcoming staff with a nutritious snack and little break from their school day. Students then engage in activities from our Academic Success Program, followed by enrichment activities.

Academic Success Program

The BGCC Academic Success Program is designed to ensure that each student learns how to thrive in school. The program provides:

Daily homework time, study skills, and grade checks
Grade-level cohorts
Project supplies at no cost
Consistent, trained, bilingual counselors
Adult volunteers who are experienced educators
Internet access, Chromebooks, and printers are available

Enrichment activities

BGCC’s rewarding and challenging enrichment activities include:

Recreational sports, cooking, arts & crafts
Robotics, puzzles, and thinking games
Makerspace STEM/STEAM lab
Visits to local businesses and galleries
Guest speakers and workshops

High School Program (Teen Center)

Our Teen Center for high school students offers a safe place for teens with an active BGCC membership to experience connection and benefit from support and resources wherever their path may lead after graduation.

College prep

For Club Kids interested in college, we offer:

Tutoring to improve grades and support for major projects
Assistance with course selection to ensure college enrollment requirements are met
Workshops to demystify the college application process
College essay and financial aid workshops
Tours of local colleges and universities

Workforce readiness

For Club Kids interested in the trades, we offer:

Exploratory trips to the CSM Fire Academy, cadaver lab, and planetarium
Career workshops for résumé writing and LinkedIn profiles
Opportunities for job training and experience
Bob Senz Vocational Scholarship

“I am grateful to BGCC for giving me a safe space as a kid and helping me grow personally and professionally.”
~ Carmen R., Program Staff Counselor, former Club Member

Leaders in Training (LIT)

As part of the BGCC Leaders in Training program, high school students volunteer to mentor younger kids and gain valuable training and work experience.

“We came to camp when we were younger, and we loved it so much. So, we decided to volunteer to help with the littler kids.”
~ Jessica S. and Stephany S., LIT