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?

Spreading Petals Of Joy!

After having a shortened visit due to the rain, the Shandon Members returned to the school campus’ garden to have fun and learn with Ms.

May 21, 2025 No Comments

Kids Helping Kids Is A Reality at Our Clubs

We’re thrilled to share that the must! Charities Youth Board—an inspiring group of high school students dedicated to giving back—has raised an incredible $9,340 to support

May 14, 2025 No Comments

Don’t Be a Bully–Take the Pledge

Anti Bullying Pledge I pledge to speak up when I see bullying, reach out to others who are bullied, and be a friend whenever I

May 2, 2025 No Comments

Spring Is Here At Our Clubs!

The weather has been getting nicer this Spring and we’ve done so many cool outdoor activities such as kickball, soccer, dodgeball and duck duck goose.

May 2, 2025 No Comments

Egg-citing Adventures In Shandon!

The month of April has been filled with a handful of egg-citing eggs-periences for our Shandon Members! At the beginning of the month, our talented

April 29, 2025 No Comments

Unlocking Career Potential At The Shandon Club

Recently, the Shandon Club received two special visitors who led career presentations. Representatives from the local Fire Department team as well as the Paso Robles

April 28, 2025 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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