We believe in the power of high fives and smiles. We believe that the journey of successful adults begins by creating opportunities for kids to experiment in safe and supportive environments. We believe in the power of community!

Great Futures Start Here.

A Place to Become.

Opening Doors to Opportunity.

Create Opportunity For All.

Mentor Tomorrow's Leader.

Safe Places Where Young People Learn and Grow.

Every Kid Has What it Takes.

Making a Difference

Building Pillars in Our Communities

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90% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school

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85% of teenage Club members expect to complete some kind of post-secondary education

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57% of Alumni say the club saved my life

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86% of all Club Members report that they can stand up for what they think is right, even if their friends disagree.

What's up at our Clubs?

Mary Buren Shows Appreciation For Its Staff

At the Mary Buren location, we took time during Teacher Appreciation Week to celebrate the incredible dedication of our staff with a special appreciation lunch.

May 15, 2026 No Comments

Growing Through the Game: Flag Football

Leila has been a standout athlete this season, not just for her performance, but for the way she shows up for her team. She brings

April 24, 2026 No Comments

Spring Is In Full Bloom at Mary Buren

Spring is in full bloom, bringing energy and excitement to the Mary Buren site. The staff has been working extremely hard to create fun and

April 24, 2026 No Comments

BGCMCC Highlights Volunteers During Appreciation Week

Volunteer Appreciation Week is recognized from April 20-24, and BGCMCC celebrated some of our all-stars—our incredible volunteers! All month long, we’ve been highlighting the amazing

April 24, 2026 No Comments

All-Star Soccer Kicks Off in Atascadero

All-Star Soccer is in full stride at the Atascadero Boys and Girls Club! Getting the members out of the classroom and onto the soccer

April 24, 2026 No Comments

Earth Day Means Fun Science Activities at the Creston Club

Earth Day at the Creston Club was celebrated by many of its members. They turned the cafeteria into a laboratory, and the room was filled

April 23, 2026 No Comments

About Us

Opening Doors to Opportunity

Every kid deserves a place. A place to feel safe. A place to feel connected. A place to belong. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast provides such places – where kids can go after school and during the summer to grow beyond the classroom. Since the first doors opened in 1966 Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has a strong reputation for providing safe, educational, and fun programs for local youth between the ages of 6-18. What started as one building—the flagship Railroad site in Santa Maria—has now expanded to two counties and 11 Clubs, with more than 1,500 registered youth members. In 2023 we expanded our programming to include service to children enrolled in TK/Kindergarten programs too! Through outreach, including sponsored arts and sports programs, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast benefits an additional 4,000 local children each year. We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core values of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.

Safety

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, there is nothing more important than the safety of our youth members. We work every day to create a safe, fun environment, so kids can have every opportunity to be successful in life. We offer safe, inclusive spaces and experiences that empower members’ learning and growth. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast continually updates and innovates robust safety policies, programs and training for our Club staff and volunteers that are designed to protect young people from threats that are present in our society.

Join Today

Join us in opening doors of opportunity and creating great future. For more than 55 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast have changed and saved young lives during the out-of-school time. We want every child on the Central Coast to be in a safe, constructive environment when they are not at home or in school. We provide that safe haven for thousands of Central Coast youth every year, but there are thousands more who need it, and we can’t do it alone.

Every day, 11.3 million kids and teens leave school with no place to go.

Your gift today can help change a child's future.

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