At Camp Mendocino, we recognize that sending your camper away for the very first time can be scary. Since 1931, we have been provding high-quality programs for young people and we get excited every single time a new camper gets on the bus.

 

Camp Mendocino is a program of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF), who has been serving youth of San Francisco since 1891. As part of this important organization, not only do we we share a mission and core values, but our staff receive high-quality training and development from some of the best youth development professionals in the area

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OUR MISSION

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco inspires and enables all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

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ABOUT BGCSF

Every day, BGCSF welcomes more than 1,850 youth between the ages of seven and 17 to our Clubhouses and School-Based Clubs. Our Clubs are located in neighborhoods where the greatest need exists. We’re open when kids need us most - after school, on most school holidays and all day during the summer.  Clubs offer safe places where young people can learn, grow, and succeed. 

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OUR WORK IS DRIVEN BY THE CORE VALUES AT BGCSF
 

Youth First
Commitment to Quality
Integrity
Outcomes-Driven
Professionalism

Teamwork
Collaboration

 

We take our jobs seriously, and caring for your children is our most important responsibility. Many campers return to Camp Mendocino year after year - some for 10 years as a camper or LIT, before joining us on staff. We are excited to provide the space for your new camper to learn, grow, and experience the magic of the redwoods!