After School Program

When school’s out, Clubs are in!
Our seven Clubhouses offer before, after, and out-of-school programs for young people in grades K-12 throughout north coastal San Diego.

 

Our 7 Clubhouse Locations

Allred Clubhouse

Carmel Valley
Serving Grades K-3
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Del Mar Clubhouse

Del Mar
Serving Grades K-6
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Griset Clubhouse

Encinitas
Serving Grades K-10
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Harper Teen Center

Solana Beach
Serving Grades 7-12
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La Colonia Clubhouse

Solana Beach
Serving Grades K-6
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Ocean Knoll Clubhouse

Encinitas
Serving Grades K-6
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Polster Clubhouse

Carmel Valley
Serving Grades K-8
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Our Impact

of every dollar raised goes directly to services & programs for kids

teens registered in our After School Teen Program

hours of homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities completed through our Power Hour Academic Success Program

youth safely transported each day from school to our Clubhouses

What does it mean to be part of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito?

 

It means being surrounded by friends and mentors. Sharpening skills and discovering new pursuits. Feeling heard and supported in every way, and knowing that there’s a team of caring professionals in your court. We are not one of these things—we are all of these things, providing a safe space where kids and teens can spend time between school and home. In fact, this is something we’ve been excelling at for over 53 years; opening doors of opportunity and preparing young people for a great future.

Our Priority Outcome Areas

Academic Success

Developing Globally Competitive Graduates

Good Character & Citizenship

Developing 21st Century Leaders

Healthy Lifestyles

Helping Young People Make Good Decisions

Core Programs Areas

Our After School Program integrates innovative activities and curriculum spanning a common set of six core program areas designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives.

Sports, Fitness, & Recreation
Creating a Healthier Generation

These Club programs help develop physical fitness, reduce stress and promote a positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills.

Triple Play

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A Game Plan for Mind, Body and Soul. Triple Play is a dynamic wellness program that is designed to help youth create opportunities to take charge of their personal health and wellness. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by demonstrating how eating right, keeping fit, and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy lifestyle. The goal of the Triple Play program is to improve Club members’ knowledge of healthy habits; increase the number of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in positive relationships

Play Ball

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PLAY BALL allows youth to increase their overall fitness while learning the fundamental skills of baseball and softball through fun and enriching activities. PLAY BALL events demonstrate the positive way the game can serve as an outlet for physical activity, fun with friends and learning how to play the sport at its most basic levels.

Education
Developing Globally Competitive Graduates

These programs are designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career.

Power Hour

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Power Hour is an academic support program designed to help members develop academic, behavioral, and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities, and tutoring that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.

STEM & Lego Robotics

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Through local and national partnerships, Club members take part in hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum. Through these programs, youth explore science and technology with the use of legos, robotics, and other exciting mediums. Exposure to science, technology, engineering and math is critical during the tween years, when young people’s natural curiosity drives interest and builds capacity for success in these disciplines. Our current partnership is a San Diego based organization called STEM2Leaf Robotics.

Summer Brain Gain

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Summer Brain Gain is a summer learning loss prevention program developed specifically for Boys & Girls Clubs. The program is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students. Each module takes a project-based learning approach: youth engage in a process of learning through discovery, creative expression, group work and a final project or production. As a result, kids develop higher-order thinking skills through the Summer Brain Gain modules while staying on track for the coming school year.

Ultimate Journey

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Fun, experiential, environmental education activities! Ultimate Journey cultivates an awareness and appreciation of natural wonders. It is a hands-on STEM curriculum, designed for ages 9-13 (4th-8th grade), and totally revamped for the 21st century. Throughout the program, Club Members learn great STEM content, but also practice problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making. Club Members will do deep thought work about their communities and their history, as well as the impact they can have on the future.

The Arts
Unleashing Creativity and Building Confidence

These programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. From drawing to dance, our arts programs have something that will inspire everyone.

National Fine Arts Exhibit

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This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.

Arts & Crafts

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Our After School Program incorporates an array of art projects allowing for individual creativity. Members are able to explore all kinds of creative mediums and build on their existing skills. They can paint, mold, and create various new ways of utilizing their imagination through artistic expression.

Health & Wellness
Helping Young People Make Good Decisions

These programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.

Passport to Manhood

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This year-round program encourages artistic expression among Club members ages 6 to 18 through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media and sculpture displayed at local and regional exhibits.

SMART Moves

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The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resilience Training) prevention and education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. SMART Moves uses a team approach that involves Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives. Young people ages 6 to 15 engage in discussion and role-playing, practicing resilience and refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision-making skills and analyzing media and peer influence. The ultimate goal is to promote abstinence from substance abuse and adolescent sexual involvement through the practice of responsible behavior.

SMART Girls

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SMART Girls helps girls develop toward healthy attitudes. This program is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls in three age groups, spanning ages 8 to 18. Through dynamic sessions, participatory activities, field trips and mentoring opportunities with adult women, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.

Healthy Habits

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Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improved overall well-being. Designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club Experience, Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity and improving overall well-being. The program, for ages 6 to 15, is the Mind component of Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul. Learn more.

Garden Club

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Several of our Clubhouses feature a garden, ranging in size from carts, to a small plot, to a full farm. Members learn about growing organic fruits and vegetables while using ingredients from the garden to create healthy recipes.

Character & Leadership
Developing 21st Century Leaders

These programs help youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills to participate in the democratic process. Program participants also develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making, and contributing to Club and community through acts of community service.

We C.A.R.E. Anti-Bullying Program

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In an effort to combat the ever growing issue of bullying, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito has created a program called “We C.A.R.E.”. This program promotes acceptance and compassion while equipping youth with the tools and resources they need for conflict resolution and social-emotional learning. Our goal is to empower youth and to stop bullying before it starts. We “C.A.R.E.” stands for: Cooperate with everyone, Act safely & responsibly, Respect self, staff, and others, Encourage each other and honor differences.

Keystone Club

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Keystoning is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s ultimate teen program for youth ages 14 to 18. This unique program provides leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the Club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to positively impact teens, their Club and local communities.

Youth of the Year

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Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program for teens aged 14-18. This year-round character and leadership program recognizes Boys & Girls Club members who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, and service to the community. Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected as our overall Youth of the Year and goes on to represent Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito in the local, and possibly state and regional events. Teens are recognized and celebrated based on their embodiment of the values of leadership service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. They exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.

Torch Club

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Torch Club is a small-group leadership and service program for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life. Torch Club members elect officers and work together to implement projects in the four focus areas: service to Club and community; education; health and fitness; and social recreation.
Workforce Readiness
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders, Innovators and Problem-Solvers

CareerLaunch

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CareerLaunch prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through CareerLaunch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work. This program encourages teens assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions and prepare to join our nation’s workforce. Mentoring, job shadowing and training opportunities round out the program.

*All 7 Clubhouses host programs based on our 6 core program areas, however, each Clubhouse varies in programs provided.

The Club Teen Centers

Ages 13-18

Our Teen Centers provide a safe, teen-specific space for our young adults to interact with each other in an age appropriate environment. It offers members ages 13-18 a safe, fun environment where teens can be themselves without feeling the pressure of being judged. They have opportunities to lounge and mingle in the games room, receive homework help during Power Hour, participate in teen centered workshops for college prep, receive ongoing mentoring, workforce preparation, and much more! Not only do the teens build friendships, memories, and have fun, the great staff also builds strong, supportive connections with the teens.

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Financial Assistance

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito never turns a child away. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive, high-quality, and affordable programming for all families. Financial assistance is available to those who may be unable to afford the programs offered at a fee. Assistance is program-specific and on a limited basis. All financial aid paperwork is kept confidential and must be filled out completely and turned in at least 5-7 business days prior to the program start date to allow for processing.