Every kid deserves a place to belong, grow, and dream big. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove, we give young people the after-school programs, mentorship, and community health support they need to thrive. Together, we’re building brighter futures and a stronger Garden Grove, one child at a time.
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We believe every young person has the potential to do amazing things. For decades, we’ve opened our doors to kids across Garden Grove, offering safe spaces, caring mentors, and programs that inspire confidence. From homework help to healthy living, we meet kids where they are and help them reach where they want to go. When our youth succeed, our whole community wins.
Our clubs give kids a fun, safe place to learn, play, and build friendships after the school bell rings. With after-school youth programs, community health resources, and caring mentors, there’s something here for every young person. We proudly serve 8 cities across our region, so a Great Future is closer than you might imagine.
Enrollment is simple. Find the club nearest you, complete one quick application, and watch your child grow.
Find a Club Near YouOur volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do. Whether you’re coaching a game, helping with homework, or cheering on a young person’s big idea, your time makes a real difference. No special skills required, just a willingness to show up and care.
When you volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove, you become part of something bigger. You become a role model, a mentor, and a reason a kid keeps coming back.
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The Safety and Well-being of Young People is Our Number One Priority. For 63 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove has served youth and families in Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Anaheim, Westminster, and Cypress. The safety and protection of the children we serve is always our number one priority.
Our organization is committed to the highest standards of safety and integrity and maintains a zero tolerance policy for behavior that harms a child. Our Clubs are designed and programmed to be physically and emotionally safe places for our children and teens under the guidance of caring, trained, and trustworthy staff.
Learn MoreAll BGCGG employees and volunteers undergo a thorough criminal background check before joining the organization. Staff and volunteers are immediately placed into subsequent arrest program with the DOJ/FBI and BGCGG is updated automatically of any arrests.
Boys & Girls Clubs staff are all Mandated Reporters and are therefore required to report any suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services. All new hires must complete Mandated Reporting Training. BGCGG Staff are required to report any critical incident/safety concern to local authorities immediately. They are also required to report any critical incident to Boys & Girls Clubs of America within 24 hours.
Our Clubs maintain a comprehensive safety plan that includes emergency procedures and reporting requirements for any incident that could pose harm to a youth or staff. The plan is updated annually by a safety committee, and all Club staff are trained during their onboarding process and twice per year afterwards.
BGCGG has safety policies that prioritize the safety of youth we serve above all else. These policies include but are not limited to, supervision, transportation to and from Clubs, appropriate communications and prohibition of private one-on-one contact (excluding confidential behavioral health services appointments with our certified professionals).
Ongoing training and supervision of staff is critical. BGCGG staff participate in a wide variety of child safety training conducted through an annual organization-wide Safety Awareness Day, continuous safety training, and a culture that encourages the sharing of best practices. Expectations about the responsibility that every BGCGG staff person has for the safety of children start at the first-day of orientation.
Each BGCGG location completes a safety self-assessment each year. We also conduct 2-3 facility audits of Club sites to assess the conditions of the Club with an eye on any areas of concern for youth and staff safety. (Club transportation are assessed during these audits).
We have a dedicated safety committee of the Board that provides advice and oversight of BGCGG’s safety policy.
BGCGG adheres to BGCA’s requirement that any employee interested in moving to another Boys & Girls Club is required to have a reference from the previous Club, even if the Clubs are within the same community.
BGCGG complies with federal, state, and local safety laws, including those impacting facilities and vehicles.
We encourage all Club staff, members, or families to report any incident or situation in which they feel unsafe. Through a partnership with Praesidium, one of the nation’s leading safety experts, Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide a confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline, 866-607-SAFE (7233) or email SafeClub@Praesidiuminc.com.
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