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)Homework Assistance and Tutoring; 2)Education; 3)Technology; 4)Multi-Cultural Arts; 5)Health and Life Skills; 6)Physical Fitness and Sports; 7)Social Recreation and Team-building; 8)Elective Classes and Special Events/Activities which include guest speakers, field trips, birthday and holiday celebrations; as well as elective classes led by 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 3,900 Boys & Girls Club facilities that began in 1860 and now serves over 4.6 million girls and boys across the country. We operate three clubhouses through-out San Mateo County: North East San Mateo (San Mateo Clubhouse), North Central San Mateo (College Park Clubhouse) and the Bayshore District - Daly City (DeLue Clubhouse).

Contact people:

Daniel Dadoun, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Rexford Nickerson, Assistant Executive Director, (phone), (email) Kathy Perez, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

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?
	Spanish, Hebrew
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16 and up
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes