Our Programs...

After-school programs

Sports programs

Lunchtime Program at Cunha

Half Moon Bay Robotics

Break Camps

Summer Camps

Leaders in Training

BGCC scholarships

Become a BGCC Club Member

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that is not answered here or need additional information, please feel free to contact BGCC at info@bgccoastside.org or (650) 712-9710.

How do I sign up for BGCC?

  • Any Coastside youth in grades 3–12 can sign up to be a member of BGCC, no matter which school or district they attend
  • A complete BGCC membership form signed by a parent or guardian is required
  • Membership is only $50.00 per school year 
  • Click here to sign up!

Where is Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside located?

  • The BGCC Clubhouse is located on the Cunha Intermediate School campus in downtown Half Moon Bay. The BGCC Clubhouse is the row of portable classrooms facing the Cunha Soccer Complex. 
  • 600 Church St., Half Moon Bay

When is BGCC open?

  • Monday through Friday. BGCC is open to Club Members and Cunha Intermediate School students during school lunchtime. BGCC is open after school until 6:00 PM for all kids who live on the Coastside who have an active BGCC membership. 
  • You can contact BGCC staff between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at (650) 712-9710

Please check bulletin boards and read flyers regarding any change in operating hours. BGCC Club hours can be affected by school holidays or other CUSD schedule changes.

Who can participate in Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside?

  • BGCC hosts camps, sports, and special events for Coastside youth and BGCC Club Members of various ages
  • Any Club Member may participate in BGCC programs. Break Camps and Summer Camp programs are available for 1st and 2nd graders as well. 
  • The Teen Center is open to any student in high school who is a Club Member

How can Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside provide such wonderful programs with such low fees?

  • The goal of Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside is to serve all children regardless of their economic level
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside is a nonprofit agency responsible for raising all of the money needed to run our local programs and pay staff
  • The staff, Board of Directors, and people of the Coastside community work together each year to raise funds to continue the BGCC programs 
  • Annual BGCC Club membership fees pay only a small portion of our actual operating costs. Certain programs, including the Intermediate After-School Program, have additional fees.
  • Financial aid is always available. No child is ever turned away.

How does Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside raise funds?

  • Funds are raised in several different ways:
    • Grants —  BGCC staff applies for grants available for specific programs. Grant money is restricted, meaning it can only be used for what is explicitly written in the grant.
    • Special events — Events such as auctions and dinners are sponsored and organized by local individuals and businesses to raise funds for the Club’s general fund
    • Corporate gifts — Corporations and local businesses donate to support the Club’s overall mission and our individual programs
    • Individual giving — Many individuals from the community give generously to support the Club

What can I do to help?

  • There are many ways you can help support BGCC.
    • Financial support — Sponsor a child, attend a special event, or make a one-time or ongoing donation
    • Donate your time — Volunteer to tutor members, assist the staff, coach sports teams, etc. There are endless opportunities to share your knowledge and energy with Club Members.
    • Encourage the program staff — Spend time getting to know them. Thank the staff for planning quality programs and giving Coastside youth their time and attention.

Español »