About Us Our Programs Community Resources Get Involved Donate MISSION OUR MISSION To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive OUR VISION All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning CORE VALUES Curiosity: We wonder why things are and explore fearlessly Respect: We honor our community and our diversity Ownership: We step up and take responsibility for our learning and actions Ganas: We keep going when it’s tough Unity: We are inclusive and support each other to reach our goals Equity: We elevate the strengths and support the needs of those around us THE OPPORTUNITY GAP It's an incredible time to live in Silicon Valley. Many are enjoying unprecedented levels of growth and wealth. People from all over the world are striving to move here to participate in our culture of optimism and opportunity. At the same time, this prosperity isn't being felt by all, and too many young people are growing up disconnected from what makes our community so dynamic. In the neighborhoods we serve... 25% OF STUDENTS ARE HOMELESS OR IN FOSTER CARE ONLY 7% OF STUDENTS HAVE A PARENT WHO ATTENDED COLLEGE 80% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS These students don't have access to the same opportunities as youth in adjacent neighborhoods, and as a result, they struggle to achieve school success... 70% OF STUDENTS IN BGCP NEIGHBORHOODS ARE NOT READING AT GRADE LEVEL 35% OF STUDENTS DON'T GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL OUR RESULTS We partner with families, schools, and school districts to close the gap and provide our students with expanded learning opportunities through after school, summer, and school day programming. 2,500 students attend our programs 4 days a week. Students receive 740 hours of expanded learning time, a 60% increase over the school day alone. That's the equivalent of 100 extra school days. 85% of our youth avoid summer learning loss by participating in our Summer Learning Academy. 90% of our youth graduate from high school with a post-secondary education plan. OUR STORY BGCP was founded in 1958 to give at-risk young people a safe place where they could build positive peer and adult relationships. Youth joined the Club, connected with adult role models, and participated in activities. After they turned 18 and graduated from high school, most Club kids found entry-level manufacturing jobs that could support a family and lead to a long-term career. Safety and relationships are now as necessary as ever, but they are not enough. Today's Club youth must experience school success, build 21st century skills, and find a pathway to post-secondary education or training so they can participate in and benefit from Silicon Valley opportunities. Students don't need a longer school day; they need a longer learning day and a longer learning year. They need expanded learning time opportunities to fill in gaps, reinforce what they are learning in school, and develop the academic mindsets and habits that lead to success in school and beyond. This is where BGCP makes a difference. We partner with families and schools to provide youth with the opportunities all kids need. SIGN UP TO STAY IN TOUCH! Sign up to get interesting news and updates delivered to your inbox. Email Address First Name Last Name Sign Up By submitting this form, you are granting: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, 401 Pierce Rd., Menlo Park, California, 94025, United States, http://www.bgcp.org permission to email you. You may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email. (See our Email Privacy Policy for details.) Emails are serviced by Constant Contact. ABOUT US Contact Us Privacy Policy Safety Policies Financials Report to Stakeholders