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Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club
To inspire and enable all youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Description:
The Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club (MPBGC) offers after-school programs and full-day summer, winter and spring camps to San Mateo County youth ages 6 to 18. Daily programs include comprehensive curricula provided within the following Core Enrichment Program Areas: 1) Character & Leadership Development; 2) Education & Career Development; 3) Technology & Internet Safety; 4) Multicultural Arts Education; 5) Health & Life Skills; 6) Fitness, Nutrition, Sports & Social recreation; and 8) Elective Classes led by both staff and volunteers.
History:
Since 1953, the MPBGC has provided disadvantaged youth with challenging and interactive activities within a safe, structured environment during after-school hours, school-breaks and intersessions. All educational, social and recreational programs and activities are led by youth development professionals that encourage a positive self-identity while fostering a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence by building self-esteem and self-confidence. Our organization is part of a national affiliation of over 4,000 Boys & Girls Club facilities that began in 1860 and now serves over 4.6 million girls and boys across the country. We operate two clubhouses in San Mateo County: North East San Mateo (San Mateo Clubhouse) and the Bayshore District - Daly City (DeLue Clubhouse).
Contact people:
Main office number: (650) 347-9891Office fax number: (650) 347-9896
Address:
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200 North Quebec Street San Mateo, CA 94401 (See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.midpenbgc.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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Hindi, Spanish, Hebrew
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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16 and up
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on February 20, 2010 |
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