Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is the largest year-round youth engagement organization in Santa Cruz County, serving 2,500 members.

Not every young person finds confidence in the same way.For some kids, it happens on a field, during a game, or while le...
08/23/2026

Not every young person finds confidence in the same way.

For some kids, it happens on a field, during a game, or while learning a new skill alongside supportive coaches and peers. Creating opportunities for youth to explore their interests, challenge themselves, and feel encouraged along the way is an important part of what we do at our Clubs.

There’s nothing better than seeing happy kids at the Club 💙 At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, we work to c...
08/19/2026

There’s nothing better than seeing happy kids at the Club 💙 At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, we work to create spaces where young people feel welcomed, supported, and excited to spend time after school. Our goal is always to provide an environment where they can feel safe being themselves.

Our Clubs aren’t just for the little ones 💙 We’re proud to create spaces where tweens and teens can spend time with frie...
08/15/2026

Our Clubs aren’t just for the little ones 💙 We’re proud to create spaces where tweens and teens can spend time with friends, stay connected after school, and enjoy activities they genuinely look forward to. Whether that’s a game of pool, time outside, creative programs, or simply having a place to hang out in a safe and supportive environment.

We love seeing strong and confident kids at our Clubs 💙 From the way young people grow academically and creatively to th...
08/12/2026

We love seeing strong and confident kids at our Clubs 💙 From the way young people grow academically and creatively to the confidence they build in themselves, our goal is always to create spaces where kids feel encouraged to be proud of who they are and what they’re capable of.

Sometimes connection starts in simple ways like sitting beside each other, sharing space, and getting interested in the ...
08/06/2026

Sometimes connection starts in simple ways like sitting beside each other, sharing space, and getting interested in the same story 💙📚

At our Clubs, reading becomes more than just an academic activity. It creates opportunities for kids to connect with one another, share interests, and build friendships through the things they’re excited about learning.

Food insecurity is a reality for many families, and no child should have to spend their afternoon worried about whether ...
08/02/2026

Food insecurity is a reality for many families, and no child should have to spend their afternoon worried about whether they’ll have something to eat.

At our Clubs, providing healthy meals and snacks is one of the many ways we support local youth and create a stable, caring environment after school. We want kids to be able to focus on learning, building friendships, and enjoying their time at the Club knowing they’re fed, supported, and cared for. 💙

Sports and recreational activities are about so much more than just the game 💙 At our Clubs, kids have the chance to sta...
07/29/2026

Sports and recreational activities are about so much more than just the game 💙 At our Clubs, kids have the chance to stay active, build confidence, encourage one another, and grow alongside supportive mentors and teammates. We love creating spaces where young people can try new things, develop skills, and feel proud of themselves in the process.

Sometimes the best sign that kids feel safe and supported is how excited they are to walk through the doors each day 💙At...
07/24/2026

Sometimes the best sign that kids feel safe and supported is how excited they are to walk through the doors each day 💙

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, caring staff and mentors help create an environment where kids feel welcomed, encouraged, and valued from the moment they arrive. We’re proud to be a place young people can count on after school and during the summer.

One of the best parts of our Clubs is seeing younger kids and teens share the same spaces, and grow up within the same c...
07/19/2026

One of the best parts of our Clubs is seeing younger kids and teens share the same spaces, and grow up within the same community over the years 💙

As kids get older, their interests change, but having a place where they continue to feel welcomed and connected after school still matters just as much.

There’s nothing quiet about a drum set in the middle of an afterschool program, and honestly, we wouldn’t want it any ot...
07/15/2026

There’s nothing quiet about a drum set in the middle of an afterschool program, and honestly, we wouldn’t want it any other way! 🥁

Our Clubs are places where kids can be creative, energetic, expressive, and fully themselves while exploring new interests and building confidence along the way.

Address

543 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm

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