BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COASTSIDE

What BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COASTSIDE does

Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside (BGCC) is a nonprofit youth development organization headquartered at 600 Church St. in Half Moon Bay, California, serving youth in grades 1-12 across the Coastside region of San Mateo County, including Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, and surrounding rural communities. The organization operates as an independent local affiliate of the national Boys & Girls Club network and delivers afterschool programming, academic support, sports leagues (soccer, basketball, golf, swimming), STEM offerings including robotics, seasonal break camps, summer camps, teen career-preparation workshops, and a Counselor-in-Training leadership pipeline. It also administers the Bob Senz Vocational Scholarship for trade-school-bound students, a Youth of the Year recognition program, a Cunha Lunch Program, and volunteer engagement initiatives.

The underlying operational infrastructure is facility-based rather than technology-based: a single permanent clubhouse, supplemented by program delivery at CUSD school sites such as Cunha Middle School and Half Moon Bay High School, including the Cunha Soccer Complex. No proprietary software platform, mobile app, or API is offered; the technology stack is limited to standard nonprofit tooling including a Harness-powered donation platform, a Salesforce-based parent portal, a WordPress website, and Facebook for community engagement. The organization does not disclose any in-house technology development, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary data assets.

BGCC's revenue model is a hybrid of three streams: (1) program fees including unit-priced day camps ($40-$75/day depending on registration timing), 3-day sports clinics ($150), and recurring membership dues, supplemented by scholarships and free programs such as the Annual Egg Hunt; (2) donations and fundraising event revenue including individual gifts, the Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser, raffles, the annual Coastside Gives campaign, and the Legacy Circle planned-giving program; and (3) grants and foundation support such as Kaiser Permanente funding for health programming and the Waddell family's capital contribution for athletic fields. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on school district partnerships, word-of-mouth, local events, email, and social media. The organization's competitive position rests on being the sole Boys & Girls Club serving the Coastside, with deep CUSD partnership integration and a permanent downtown facility.

Name

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COASTSIDE

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside

Website

https://bgccoastside.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside is a Half Moon Bay, California-based nonprofit youth development organization serving grades 1-12 in the rural Coastside region of San Mateo County through afterschool programs, sports, STEM activities, break and summer camps, teen workshops, and scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Robotics After-School & Enrichment Clubs (EDAMADAA)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Summer camp programs
• Youth athletics programs
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Half Moon Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream from individual donations, major gifts, and fundraising events including Kentucky Derby parties, raffles, and the annual Coastside Gives campaign. The organization actively seeks donations through its website and fundraising events.
2. Program Fees: Fees charged for various programs including day camps ($40-$75 per day), sports clinics ($150 for 3 days), and membership dues. Some programs offer scholarships to ensure accessibility.
3. Grants and Foundation Support: Funding from foundations and organizations including Kaiser Permanente grants for health programs and Waddell family contributions for capital projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside is a nonprofit youth development organization providing after-school academic support, sports programs, STEM activities (including robotics), seasonal break camps, and summer camps for youth in grades 1-12. Programs include homework help and tutoring at the main clubhouse in Half Moon Bay and through school partnerships with the Cabrillo Unified School District. The organization also offers teen workshops, a CIT (Counselor-in-Training) leadership program, vocational scholarships, and a youth lunch program.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside operates as a single-site nonprofit youth development organization offering a portfolio of integrated after-school and summer programs for youth in grades 1-12. The core programming includes Academics (elementary, middle, and high school programs with homework support and tutoring), Sports (soccer, basketball, golf, and swimming), and STEM offerings (robotics). Seasonal Break Camps and Summer Camps provide full-day programming during school holidays, while the CIT Program develops future youth development professionals. The organization also provides Scholarships (Bob Senz Vocational Scholarship for trade school students), the Youth of the Year recognition program, Teen Workshops for career preparation, and a Lunch Program. Member engagement is fostered through Volunteer Programs and the Member of the Month recognition initiative. The organization does not operate as a technology platform or SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academics Program After-school academic support programs for elementary, middle, and high school youth providing homework help, educational guidance, and tutoring services.
• Sports Programs Athletic programs including Cunha Sports, Golf, HMB Soccer Club, Basketball, and Swim Lessons with La Petite Baleen for youth development through physical activity.
• Break Camps Day camps offered during school breaks including Spring Break, President's Week, and Thanksgiving Break, featuring arts, crafts, STEM activities, and organized sports for youth in grades 1-8.
• Summer Camp Annual summer camp program providing youth with educational, recreational, and social activities during the summer months.
• CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program Leadership development program for older youth preparing to become camp counselors and youth development professionals.
• Robotics Program STEM-focused robotics program offering youth hands-on experience with technology, engineering, and computational thinking.
• Bob Senz Vocational (Trades) Scholarship Educational scholarship supporting students pursuing vocational (trade school) or technical training, honoring the memory of a founding member.
• Youth of the Year Annual recognition program celebrating outstanding youth members who demonstrate leadership, service, and academic excellence.
• Cunha Lunch Program Nutritional meal program providing lunch to youth participants during after-school hours.
• Teen Workshops Career-focused workshops for teens covering college preparation, mentorship connections, and job readiness skills.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partnership with the local school district. BGCC runs afterschool programs at school facilities and has adopted the Cunha afterschool sports program into its offerings. Currently partnering on athletic fields replacement at Half Moon Bay High School Baseball field and Cunha Soccer Complex, with costs split between BGCC and CUSD using bond funds and private donations.
• Half Moon Bay Soccer ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint fundraising partnership supporting youth in both organizations. Alan O'Driscoll, a member of both organizations, completed the Sharkfest Golden Gate Bridge Swim to raise funds for both BGCC and Half Moon Bay Soccer Club.
• The Riekes CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Executive Director Mark Newton previously served as executive director at the Riekes Center, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit with programming for all ages and abilities. No formal partnership mentioned, but Newton brings experience from this similar organization.
• Ted Adcock CenterminorOthersCommunity center adjacent to the skate park used as venue for Youth of the Year Celebration events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit providing after-school and summer programming focused on academic enrichment, leadership, and life skills for youth. Comparable programmatic mix (academics, athletics, STEM, leadership) and donation-driven funding model.
• Boys & Girls Club of Marin: Bay Area B&GC affiliate providing after-school programming, sports, and summer camps to Marin County youth. Highly comparable mission, donor-driven nonprofit model, and rural/semi-rural California service area.
• Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco: Northern California B&GCA affiliate delivering academic, athletics, and college/career programming to youth across multiple clubhouses. Directly comparable operating model, funding approach (donations + fees), and youth-development mission.
• Riekes Center: Bay Area nonprofit offering enrichment programming for all ages and abilities. Directly relevant as the prior executive tenure of BGCC's new ED Mark Newton; serves as a strategic reference and pipeline for cross-pollination of program design.
• Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula: Affiliate of the same Boys & Girls Club of America network serving Bay Area youth (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties) with academic support, sports, and teen career programs. Most direct comparable due to shared brand, programmatic mix, and adjacent California coastal communities.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Silicon Valley: Regional YMCA operator providing youth development, childcare, sports, and camping programs across the Bay Area. Comparable service mix (after-school care, sports, summer camps) but operates as a broader, multi-site national brand.
• Police Activities League (PAL): National nonprofit delivering youth sports, mentorship, and enrichment programs, often in partnership with local law enforcement. Comparable youth-development mission, donation/fundraising model, and after-school and athletic program mix.

Regional players

• Boy Scouts of America – Pacific Skyline Council: Regional Scouting council serving youth on the San Francisco Peninsula with character, leadership, and outdoor programming. Comparable youth-development mission and California donor base, but serves a different regional footprint than BGCC's Coastside catchment.
• Coastside Hope (formerly Coastside Opportunity Center): Half Moon Bay-area social services nonprofit addressing food insecurity, family support, and youth/family services. Locally relevant peer sharing the same Coastside geography, donor community, and target families, though with a broader social-services focus.

Emerging players

• 4-H Youth Development Program (UC ANR): University-based youth development program offering STEM, leadership, and civic engagement programming for K-12 youth. Comparable youth enrichment and STEM focus (Robotics, leadership development) but operates as a national cooperative extension model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCcoastside
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-and-girls-club-of-the-coastside

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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