Parent & Caregiver FAQ

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro offers school-based Expanded Learning After-School Programs, school year day camps and summer camps. We currently offer Expanded Learning Programs at 19 elementary and five middle schools in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, South Hayward and Union City. Enrollment for grant-funded programs may be limited or prioritized for qualifying families. We also offer a teen program for high school students at our Clubhouse; more information on THE CLUB can be found here. 

Program structures vary by site. All programs have common core components, including snack/supper time, physical activity, academic support, enrichment activities, and time to collaborate with peers.

After-school programs are held on the same campus where your child attends school. Click here for a complete list of school sites.

The ratio is 1:10 for TK and kinder members and 1:20 for grades 1^st through 8^th.

Yes. Our TK-K-5, and middle school programs are run separately. Members are also separated by grade within the program. There is occasional overlap at times; however, students are generally placed in groups with peers close to their age.

Yes, your child will have the same Youth Development Professional (YDP).

Yes, snacks are provided every day. If your child has allergic reactions to certain foods, we ask that you please notify the staff of those allergies by indicating them on the membership application in the registration process online. If your child(ren) needs more snacks than the program provides, please provide your child(ren) with additional healthy (no candy or soda) snacks. Every program welcomes donations of healthy snacks.

Our school-based Club programs are free. Funding for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is provided by Senate Bill 129, and Assembly Bill (AB) 130. The purpose of these funds is for school districts to offer expanded learning programs for grades TK-8^th grade during after-school hours. Middle school grade offerings may vary at each school site. Please check with your Program Manager for specific grades offered.

Children can only attend the program at the school where they are enrolled. There are no programs located on-site at high schools. Teen programming occurs at our main Clubhouse at 2200 San Leandro Blvd., in San Leandro. 

Boys & Girls Clubs programming starts after school and ends at 6 p.m. Children must be signed out by a parent or caregiver by 6 p.m. Middle school parents/caregivers can fill out a walk-home waiver. This allows the student to self-sign out of the program and walk home. Program start time will always align with the early release/TK-Kinder schedule per school site. 

Attendance requirements vary by site and funding sources. We encourage all students in our programs to attend Monday- Friday from school dismissal until 6 p.m. If your child needs to be picked up early, please contact the Program Manager for information on the early release process. 

SLUSD & SLZUSD
New Families
If your child is joining our programs for the first time, you’ll first need to create an account on our Parent Portal. After setting your password, you’ll complete a short household profile and add your child/children to your account. Once that’s done, you can start the after-school program enrollment by selecting your child’s school and program. You’ll be asked to sign a program agreement to complete the process digitally. When your application is submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Final placements will be confirmed on a rolling basis and depend on space available at your child’s school site.

Returning Families
To enroll your returning Club member, log into our Parent Portal using the same email and password you’ve used in the past. Review and update your household and child information as needed. Begin a new enrollment for each child at the school they attend and sign the required program agreement. When your application is submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Final placements will be confirmed on a rolling basis and depend on space available at your child’s school site.

NHUSD
New Haven Unified School District Families
Families in the New Haven Unified School District must first sign up through the school district. Once approved, the school district will notify us, and we will reach out with directions to complete a new program enrollment.

Need Help?
If you don’t have access to a computer or need in-person assistance, you can complete your application at our Teen Clubhouse, located at 2200 San Leandro Blvd. in San Leandro or call (510) 483-5581.

For New Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten Students:
Applications for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students are now open for the 2025-2026 school year. Eligible children must be at least 4 years old by September 1, 2025.

For 1st-8th Grade Students:
Registration for the 2025-2026 after-school program will open in March 2025 for students in 1st–8th grades.

For Families in the New Haven Unified School District:
Families in the New Haven Unified School District should complete their Club membership via MyClubHub. Our staff will reach out with additional information about enrollment through ProCare.

Important Note: Enrollment is based on capacity at each school-based Club site, and applying does not guarantee placement. Enrollment confirmations will be provided in late spring.

The school-site Program Manger will contact parents/caregivers if space becomes available. Placement priority will align with the requirements outlined by our funding sources.  

Yes. Parents are required to re-enroll their child in BGCSL’s Expanded Learning after-school program each academic year. A new Club membership will automatically be created during the enrollment process—there is no need to register separately.

Yes, special accommodations may be provided. Please reach out to your school site’s Program Manager for more information.

We offer full-day programming during summer break and some school holidays. Enrollment for these camps varies, if interested, you should contact your school site Program Director.

We follow safety guidelines set by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Click here to read our complete policy.  Safety is our number one priority. Therefore, the BGCSL staff takes the safety of every child very seriously. Please review our safety policies in our expanded learning parent handbook. If you have any additional questions about our safety policies, please contact your site Program Director or visit our website www/bgccsl.org

Program Staff will not dispense any medication to children; however, if your child has a condition that requires medication during the program, please contact the Program Manager to discuss the specific circumstances to best determine how your child’s medication needs may be met. Expanded Learning Program staff MUST be notified and alerted to any medical condition upon enrollment.

If you are concerned about one of our staff or our program, you are encouraged to discuss the situation with the site’s Program Manager or Area Director. Contact information is listed on your school site’s page. You may also follow up with the Director of Expanded Learning, Samantha Jeandebien at Samantha@bgcsl.org or Chief Programs Director Marshall Lott at Marshall.Lott@bgcsl.org

Members must be picked up from camp by 6 p.m. If you know you will be late, please contact your school site’s Program Manager immediately.