Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours. We are open every day during non-school hours, when youth need us the most. For 70 years the Club has worked with Oceanside youth, primarily from low-income families, to engage them in academic enrichment programs and activities.  We serve 2,400 youth annually, providing stimulating and quality Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) activities, and thousands more need these life-changing programs and positive guidance. In addition, we offer a unique program to adults with disabilities, called R.O.A.D.’s. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a local, independent organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The BGCO raises 100% of the funds that support our life-changing programs through individual giving, events and grants. 100% of those funds stay right here in North County to serve youth in our local communities. 

Our Mission

To inspire, develop, and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible, caring members of society.

Our History

Our history of serving Oceanside youth began in 1952.

1. 1952 - The Club began as a small facility that served only male youth.
2. 1970s - The original club was demolished and in the early seventies, it re-opened as the brand new Townsite facility.
3. 1990s - The Club expanded its services to all youth including girls.
4. 1990s - A new Computer Lab, Teen Center, and Recording Studio were constructed.
5. 2007 - Membership reached 300 youths, when BGCO entered into a partnership with Oceanside Unified School District.
6. 2009 - BGCO entered into the Vista Unified School District.
7. 2013 - BGCO underwent a major renovation and re-opened our Townsite Clubhouse.
8. 2013 - BGCO received a Lowe’s Grant for $50,000 to renovate our Indoor Soccer Arena.
9. 2017 - BGCO held our groundbreaking for The Center for Innovation, including a Performing Arts Center, S.T.R.E.A.M. Lab, and Culinary Teaching Kitchen.
10. 2018 - BGCO held our ribbon cutting for The Center for Innovation.
11. 2022 - BGCO celebrated our 70th Year Anniversary!

With Your Support

When you donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, you are supporting the programming and extracurricular components that support Great Futures for our youth. Every dollar that is gifted helps support our youth in Oceanside. Help Be the One to make a difference and change a life!

• $5 provides a home-cooked hot meal to a child

• $50 will support with one month of STREAM activities for 20 children

• $100 will send a child to camp for one week