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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch

2050 CORONADO AVE, SAN DIEGO

The Teofilo Mendoza Boys & Girls Club provides after-school and summer programs focusing on academic success,

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County website loads successfully. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its 'About Us' section and overall mission. They offer summer programs, as evidenced by the 'Summer Programs' link under the 'Programs' menu, which details activities like sports, arts, and STEM. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety, found on their 'Safety' page. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the focus on safety and structured programs suggests a supervised environment. The organization maintains an active presence on Instagram (@bgcscounty) and Facebook (BGCSCounty), showcasing their activities and community engagement. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing numbers on the website, which is common for community-based after-school and summer programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 2050 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
  • Phone: 619-424-8444

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in San Diego?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Teofilo Mendoza Branch is one of 10 community/rec center camps in San Diego that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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