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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Tenderloin Clubhouse

115 Jones St, San Francisco · ★ 4.5 (59 reviews)

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Tenderloin Clubhouse offers after-school and summer programs for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Tenderloin Clubhouse is one of several locations operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF), a non-profit organization. The website, bgcsf.org, loads successfully and details programs for youth aged 6-18, including after-school and summer camps. The organization explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in youth development and safety. While specific Google reviews for the Tenderloin Clubhouse were not readily available as a standalone entity, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from 163 reviews on Google for their main organization. The programs are free for participants, emphasizing accessibility. The website lists social media handles as @bgcsf for Instagram and BGCSF for Facebook. The organization's history dates back to 1891, indicating a long-standing commitment to youth services.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Tenderloin 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: 6–18
  • Address: 115 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Phone: (415) 345-4020

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tenderloin Clubhouse

What ages does Tenderloin Clubhouse accept?
Tenderloin Clubhouse is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Tenderloin Clubhouse?
Tenderloin 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 Tenderloin Clubhouse provide lunch?
Tenderloin 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 Tenderloin Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in San Francisco?
Tenderloin 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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