Teen Clubhouse members took their voices to the State Capitol to advocate for after-school programs.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro has been named a 2026 Best of San Leandro award winner for Community Enrichment and Support, recognizing its dedication to local youth, families, and the San Leandro community.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro is proud to celebrate the grand opening of the new Ross Dress for Less and recognize the company’s generous support of Power Hour at our Lorenzo Manor Club.

Teen Clubhouse members attended the 24th Annual Black College Expo in Oakland, where they had the chance to connect with college representatives, including historically black colleges and universities, and learn more about admissions requirements and what colleges look for in applicants.

Garfield Club members and their families in came together in January for the Bags of Hope Community Service Project

Since 1963, our Crab Feed has been a gathering point for friends, families, and longtime supporters who share a commitment to creating opportunities for local youth.

From community volunteer events to Teen Clubhouse programs, Keystone Leadership Club teens spent 2025 actively leading, organizing, and engaging their peers through a series of youth-driven initiatives.

The Michael Phelps Foundation teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro and the San Leandro Recreation Department to get kids in the water, build safety skills, and grow confidence for life.

Building on last year’s momentum, the Clubhouse was once again transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space where teens could relax, celebrate, and feel a strong sense of belonging.

Two Clubhouse teens earned international recognition this month for their creative work in digital media. Their projects were selected as winners in the 2025 Clubhouse Network Reach Media Festival, a global showcase celebrating youth storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

We’re proud to announce an expansion of its partnership with New Haven Unified School District, adding two new school-based Clubs at Searles Elementary and Pioneer Elementary in Union City, to help New Haven meet the growing demand for after-school care for their students.

At the Teen Clubhouse, every afternoon is a chance for teens to invest in their future. Our recently expanded academic and career readiness programs give high school students even more ways to explore their goals, gain confidence, and build the skills they need for college, career, and beyond.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro lit up our community during this year’s Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide celebration that shines a spotlight on the power of after-school programs. Across all 24 of our school-based Club sites, the event highlighted the vital role these programs play in the lives of youth, their families, and the community.

In 2023, we partnered with UrbanBloc to install a custom-built container in the outdoor space of our Teen Clubhouse, with a shared dream of transforming it into a teen-run café. Last week, that dream moved one step closer to reality when the brand-new Club Café sign was installed, giving our vision a bold new look and an exciting sense of momentum.

We recently joined our friends and longtime partners at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company for the 23rd Annual Ghirardelli Golf Classic, held in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro. It was a beautiful day on the course as golfers came together to raise critical funds that help us open more doors of opportunity for local youth.

On September 6, 2025, we hosted our fourth annual Rock the Block community festival—and it was our biggest celebration yet! More than 1,700 community members came together for an unforgettable afternoon of connection and joy, supported by over 150 staff and volunteers who made the day possible.

In August, we welcomed nearly 200 donors, partners, volunteers, and alumni to our newly branded Club Champions Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to gratitude and recognition. This special event gave us the chance to honor the people and organizations who make it possible for us to serve more than 5,000 young people across San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, and Union City.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro has launched a new Parent Portal to make enrolling in after-school programs easier than ever. Developed in response to parent feedback, the new platform replaces MyClubHub with a simpler, more intuitive system that guides families through account setup, registration, and digital signatures—all in one place.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro proudly celebrated one of our most inspiring traditions, the Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony. Each spring, this event, shared by Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide, shines a spotlight on the members who stand out for their leadership, character, and commitment to healthy lifestyles.

Rafael Vaca, BGCSL’s Teen Tech Center Coordinator, was honored at the 2025 Best Buy Teen Tech Connection Summits for demonstrating exceptional impact, leadership, and innovation.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California organized a panel discussion focused on teens. Among the four teen panelists was Brihanna Best, a 17-year-old San Leandro High School junior and member of BGCSL’s Teen Clubhouse.

Members celebrated Arbor by partnering with the City of San Leandro to plant a tree at Floresta Park.

Students in Mr. Raytis’s Advanced Woodshop Class at San Leandro High School have partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro to build KinderClub Carts, helping kindergarteners transport their belongings between classrooms.

Games were officiated by Ref-ology, a teen training program run at the BGCSL Teen Clubhouse, which referees elementary and middle school games.

This month, a group of staff and teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro and 70 other clubs from across California participated in the annual Days of Advocacy event held in Sacramento.

On a night filled with purpose and possibility, the San Leandro community came together for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro’s third annual Night of Exploration gala, presented by the San Leandro Boys & Girls Club Foundation. 

A big thank you to our amazing community, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic youth helpers, as well as our generous partners of the 62nd Annual Crab Feed: Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 3, Pulte Homes, State Roofing Systems, Inc., Community Realty & Investments, the Kiwanis Club of San Leandro, and Fremont Bank!

KTVU highlighted Malachi “Malye” Ray, an 18-year-old from the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro Teen Clubhouse. The hip hop artist blends hard-hitting drums with rock and emo.

This honor reflects the collective efforts of our staff, donors, partners, and volunteers.

Throughout this holiday season, some of our school-site teams engaged in initiatives to uplift our community. They collaborated with their school’s PTAs and local non-profit organizations to identify families who needed extra support during this festive time.

BGCSL proudly received the prestigious League of E.A.G.L.E.S. Gold award at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Pacific Regional Conference, held in Phoenix, Ariz. The award recognizes outstanding board engagement, with recipient organizations achieving at least 95 percent board participation in key activities, including board meetings, fundraising efforts, and committee involvement. 

Washington Elementary—one of our longest-running San Leandro school-based Club sites—hit a major milestone in September. The Club now serves over 50 percent of its student body in the after-school program. 

On October 24th, staff, members, and their families celebrated Lights On Afterschool at our 25 Club sites. This nationwide event recognizes the vital role after-school programs play in the lives of youth, their families, and their communities.

We’re excited to announce that Daryl Lee Thomas, a seven-year board member, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Expanded Learning After-School program to the New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD) in Union City and South Hayward. This exciting partnership will bring high-impact youth enrichment programs during critical non-school hours to Emanuele and Hillview Crest elementary schools, marking the beginning of BGCSL’s involvement in the NHUSD community. 

Kim Pace, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro, and newly appointed Board President Daryl Lee Thomas appeared on KTVU to share recent milestones of the 77-year-old Club, plans for the future and how the Bay Area community can pitch in.

BGCSL hosted a special visit from the Panda Cares Foundation this week at our Teen Clubhouse. The event featured delicious food from Panda Express as we celebrated our ongoing partnership to promote academic support.

Members at our Madison Elementary School Club Site joined forces with Building Futures, a non-profit organization committed to constructing secure and supportive communities for underserved families facing homelessness or domestic violence.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Advocacy Engagement Recognition Program recognizes the advocacy work Clubs do daily, emphasizing impact, creativity, and innovation.

Ross Dress For Less to Help Local Kids Thrive in San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Surrounding Communities  10th Annual In-store fundraiser to provide support to  Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this festive evening of crab, friendship, and a shared commitment to supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro. The celebration begins at 5 p.m., Jan. 27th, with dinner at 6 p.m. We’re expecting more than 400 guests, so please plan accordingly.  Bring your crab kits (we’ll supply the bibs!) Drinks and desserts will be available for an additional charge.

Over 200 kids from San Leandro and San Lorenzo particpated in STEM activities at the Clubhouse.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro is excited to announce the return of its annual Crab Feed. This year, the much-loved community event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 27th at the Clubhouse.

Golfers gathered for the 21st Annual Ghirardelli Golf Classic, raising a record-breaking $345,000 for vital teen programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro. 

Adrian will oversee operations at the Teen Center, known as The Club, including team management, strategic partnerships, program delivery, and more.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro is pleased to announce a series of free parent wellness workshops. There’s still time to register!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) is pleased to announce its been selected as the recipient of a $30,000 Panda Cares Foundation grant to support health and education for youth.

Registration dates will be announced by school site Program Directors.