Our Events

In response to the broader community's desire to support and empower our young people, especially our Black youth and youth of color who deserve an equitable path to success, BGCSF's NextGen Leadership Council invites you to join these upcoming virtual events, which aim to bring the community together and share about the important work of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.

Signature Events

Youth of the Year

This inspiring event celebrates the remarkable lives of BGCSF youth who have been selected by their Clubhouse, Camp or School-Based Club as their Youth of the Year. Each Youth of the Year has distinguished themselves by rising above challenging circumstances and was selected based on their tenure as a Club member, strong academic standing, strength of character and perseverance.

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Annual Gala

The Annual Gala brings together 1,000 prominent corporate leaders, philanthropists, and young professionals for a dazzling party replete with great food, entertainment, and inspiring performances and testimonials by Club youth.

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Annual Golf Tournament & Auction

The annual Golf tournament is an active and engaging event, hosted at the world-renowned Olympic Club, bringing together 300 golfers and attendees. Golfers will enjoy the world class golf course followed by wine tasting and cocktail reception, auction, and dinner. Funds raised at the event will support Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco's academic programs and college prep services.

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Kids Night Out

Our members and volunteers had an incredible time at this year's Kids Night Out! Each year's unique theme inspires youth and their Big Buddys to be curious and creative.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is a community that thrives because we value diversity, inclusion, kindness, and respect. Racism has no place in our community - or any community. Not just today but every day, we stand together with our Black families, members, colleagues, supporters, and the entire Black community. We all have a responsibility as role models to speak out against systemic racism, promote understanding, and create a world that is smarter, stronger, and kinder.

We encourage you to take action at kidsclub.org/helpnow and to share these resources with others.

Support Brighter Futures for San Francisco Youth

Each of our special events is vital to making Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco available to all youth. Your support, through participation or a donation, allows us to continue to help young people on their path to success.

Signature Events

46th Annual Golf Tournament

August 26, 2019
The Olympic Club

Golfers will spend the day playing on the scenic Lake and Ocean Courses before joining us for a special wine tasting and silent auction. All proceeds from the event will directly support our academic and college prep programs, ensuring more youth in San Francisco can embark on the next chapter of their lives confidently and successfully.

For sponsorship information contact Jamin McVeigh at jmcveigh@kidsclub.org.

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Halloween 5K

October 19, 2019
Crissy Field

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco partner with Sports Basement for this fun-filled 5K. This year's event takes place on October 19 at Crissy Field (in front of Sports Basement’s Presidio location) and is open to all ages. The 5K event will start at 9:30 a.m., and the Kids’ 1 mile event will start at 9 a.m. All participants are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit and run in their favorite costumes.

Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS

Join us for an inspiring lunch to celebrate the achievements of Club members who have distinguished themselves through perseverance, academic achievement, community service, and outstanding leadership. For sponsorship information, email Jamin McVeigh at jmcveigh@kidsclub.org.

Kids Night Out 2020

EVENT CANCELLED
Kids Night Out is a fun-filled evening that connects youth to adults in the community. Kids Night Out matches 150 youth and 150 adults for a special mentor-like evening. The event is an opportunity for our Club members to meet, dine with, and interact with a caring adult from their own community or beyond—someone who might inspire them in new ways!

Annual Gala

EVENT CANCELLED
BGCSF's Annual Gala & After-Party is not your ordinary gala! This event brings together over 1,000 of the City's prominent corporate leaders, philanthropists, and young professionals for a dazzling party replete with great food, entertainment, and inspiring performances and testimonials by Club youth.

Virtual Cooking Class

Thursday, july 9th
6:00Pm

BGCSF's NextGen Council invites you to join Truffle Shuffle and The French Laundry alumni, Chefs Jason and Tyler, for a virtual cooking class in the comfort of your own home. Join us for this fun and interactive LIVE cooking class to learn insider tips and techniques so you can make the most amazing truffle dishes in your own kitchen. Sign up today!

Emerge Strong | Stand with Kids

Monday, June 28, 2021
This event will gather our philanthropic community for an evening of inspiring performances, and testimonials by BGCSF staff, youth, and families. We will celebrate our community for standing together in solidarity with our youth this past year, and going forward as we emerge and recover from this pandemic. After dinner, all guests are invited to Miami Vibes | The Club hosted by BGCSF's NextGen Leadership Council.
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TOGETHER | WE RISE

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On September 17, we hosted Together | We Rise, a virtual event to recognize and thank our staff and supporters. Nearly 700 people came together to acknowledge the six month mark of when the Bay Area went into shelter-in-place and to reflect and celebrate the good work of our community. We appreciated the opportunity to acknowledge our supporters and staff who have stood by us throughout the pandemic, generously giving of their time, talent, and treasure. In case you missed the event, or if you want to watch it again, go to kidsclub.org/werise.You may need to log in to the event or register again, but once you fill in your details, you will be directed to the event page to watch the show.

Your participation funds brighter futures for San Francisco's youth.

Each of our special events is vital to making Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco available to all youth. Your support, through participation or a donation, allows us to continue to help young people on their path to success.

Citywide Youth of the Year

Congratulations, Diego, 2024 Citywide Youth of the Year

The Annual Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Celebration is an inspiring event where friends and supporters join to celebrate the achievements of our Youth of the Year finalists and hear each one tell their story. 

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Annual Gala

Not your ordinary gala!

The Annual Gala brings together prominent corporate leaders, philanthropists, and young professionals for a dazzling party replete with great food, entertainment, and inspiring performances and testimonials by Club youth. 

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Annual Golf Tournament

A hole in one for kids!

The annual Golf Tournament is an active and engaging event, hosted at the world-renowned Olympic Club, bringing together golfers and attendees for a great day of golf and connection. Funds raised at the event will support Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco's award winning academic programs.

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Meet Our Youth

"I learned from Torch Club that you have to be prepared and have the right mindset. A leader must provide three things: purpose, direction, and motivation.”
Gordon, 10-year member
Visitacion Valley Clubhouse
"I like coming to the Club because I want to be a strong swimmer."
Alvin, 2-year member
Don Fisher Clubhouse
"I’m the oldest of four, and being a leader is important to me. I’m slowly growing, and I’m making sure that I learn from my mistakes and not make excuses. Keystone has taught me just that.”
Katya, 8-year member
Tenderloin Clubhouse

Stories

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Holiday Message

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our families, donors, staff, and volunteers. This time of year highlights the power of generosity and our shared commitment to helping young people thrive.

A Message of Gratitude

A letter of gratitude from BGCSF President, Rob Connolly, to all supporters.

Moving Past Election Season

It’s been a long and divisive election season. At both the local and national levels, there has been a barrage of messages about what is wrong in our society. And, there has been a relentless emphasis on our differences, making them seem impossible to bridge.