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Our Publications
Inside the Clubhouse
- Meet the 2008 Youth of the Year Finalists
BGCSF's Youths of the Year exemplify the hope and opportunity we continue to bring
to San Francisco's young people. Growing up in our Clubhouses, these talented and
courageous teens work with our staff to develop positive leadership skills and sound
moral character. Click here to check out all of the candidates.
Click here to see who was awarded 2008 Citywide Youth of the Year.
- Learn to Succeed - BGCSF Hosts Education Summit
On January 26, BGCSF hosted an all-day retreat for education directors, Clubhouse leaders and BGCSF executives. The summit focused on how promoting education in the Clubs fits into a national framework of learning outcomes, specifically in youth development after-school programs. More...
- Look Back at the 2007 Youths of the Year
To learn more about the candidates and see who was named 2007 Citywide Youth of
the Year click here.
Upcoming Events
35TH ANNUAL BGCSF GOLF TOURNAMENT
August 11, 2008 at the Olympic Club
We are holding our 35th annual golf tournament to benefit local youth on Monday, August 11. Participants will once again have the opportunity to test their skills at the Olympic Club, which hosted the U.S. Amatuer tournament last August, and will be the site for the 2012 U.S. Open. Both the scenic Ocean Course and the famed Lake course, which was recently ranked 23rd on Golf Digest's top 100 courses in the U.S., will be available to participants. This year's tournament will feature a longest drive competition, putting contest, and dinner. Proceeds will benefit BGCSF programming.
To participate in this year's tournament, click here. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Martha Nichols at mnichols@kidsclub.org or 415-445-5461 .
Recent Events
BOYS NIGHT OUT & GIRLS DAY
April 11 and 12 at the Columbia Park Clubhouse
The Columbia Park Clubhouse played host to our annual signature events, Boys Night Out and Girls Day, on April 11 and 12, respectively. The events paired over 200 boys and girls with a "big buddy" for lighthearted competition, games, food and prizes. Attendees participated in a putting challenge, free throw contest, a pinball contest, pictionary, and much more. Registration is already open for next year's events, so reserve your spot now!
To get involved, please contact Erica Perez at (415) 445-5482 or eperez@kidsclub.org.
Check out photos from the event
BRIGHT FUTURES START WITH STRONG FOUNDATIONS
Wednesday, March 19, at the Columbia Park Clubhouse
 Thank you to all those who joined us at our largest annual fundraising event! Held at our Columbia Park Clubhouse, the event raised $520,000, and attracted a crowd of over 300. The event served as the public launch of the organization’s capital campaign – the largest fundraising effort in BGCSF’s 117-year history. Themed “Bright Futures Start With Strong Foundations,” the evening celebrated the organization’s rich history in San Francisco and the bright futures of its members. It included program showcases and speeches by Citywide Youth of the Year Patrice Bryant and Tenderloin Clubhouse Youth of the Year Yaroslav Malev. The evening also commemorated the 100th anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco in the Mission District.
Special thanks to our event co-chairs Lycia Fried and Ann Ferrell Millham. Their tremendous work made the evening a success!
Check out photos from the event
34TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, September 17, 2007, at The Olympic Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s 34th Annual
Golf Tournament was a tremendous success, raising
just under $200,000 to support our programs and
services. On Monday, September 17, participants
tested their abilities at the prestigious Olympic Club,
which hosted the U.S. Amateur in August and will host
the U.S. Open in 2012. The tournament featured a
longest drive competition, putting contest, dinner and
silent auction. A special thanks to all of our sponsors,
especially Platinum Sponsors Robert and Suzanne
Smith – and to all of volunteers for making the event
a success.
To join next year’s Golf Committee and for information on sponsorship opportunities for 2008, please contact Deb Grant at 415-445-5413 or dgrant@kidsclub.org.
WILLIE MAYS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT HUNTERS POINT
Dedicated July 10, 2007, the Morning of the 78th Annual All-Star Game
 Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s Hunters Point
Clubhouse was renamed after Hall of Famer Willie
Mays during a dedication ceremony on the morning
of the All-Star Game. Joining in the celebration were
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, City Attorney
Dennis Herrera, Major League Baseball
Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Giants President
and Managing General Partner Peter Magowan, Boys
& Girls Clubs of San Francisco board members, youth
and staff, and the Bayview/Hunters Point community.
Mays called his involvement in the project “a homecoming.” The Clubhouse is located in the same community where he established his reputation as one of the best players ever while playing for the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park.
The event also kicked off the Clubhouse’s renovation. It is slated to open in January 2007 as a state-of the-art facility serving 200 children and teens a day. While under construction, the Clubhouse continues to provide local young people with programs six days a week.
To see pictures of the event, click here.
To read more about the project, click here.
OPENING DOORS FOR KIDS:
A Clubhouse event honoring Doris and Don Fisher
Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Columbia Park Clubhouse
Our annual spring event honored Gap, Inc. Founders Doris and Don Fisher for an amazing 43 years of commitment and service to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. The evening included a Clubhouse showcase -- featuring information and displays about the organization's programs -- followed by a formal dinner in the Columbia Park Clubhouse courtyard. The event turned out a crowd of over 300 and raised $700,000 for our organization.
Club members Antwan and Olushade served as emcees for the evening and presented the Fishers with their award. Both teens were recently named 2007 Youth of the Year at their neighborhood Clubhouses. Antwan was also named Citywide Youth of the Year and ultimately reached the State finals with five other Boys & Girls Club members from across the state.
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