Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–13
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–13

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse

1512 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco

Provides after-school and summer programs for middle school students with a focus on academic, social, and emotional

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgcsf.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. While 'Gateway Middle School' is mentioned as a location, the primary entity is BGCSF. The organization is a nonprofit focused on youth development. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, with themes often highlighting positive impact on children and community involvement. The program type is day camp, offering various activities throughout the summer. Social media handles found on the website are @bgcsf for Instagram and BGCSF for Facebook. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation on their website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco' or 'Gateway Middle School'.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse 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: 11–13
  • Address: 1512 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
  • Phone: (415) 440-4000

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse is open to children ages 11–13. 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 San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse 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 San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse 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 San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in San Francisco?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - Gateway Middle School Clubhouse is one of 13 community/rec center camps in San Francisco 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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