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Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Artemisia Bowden Academy.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Artemisia Bowden Academy
(210) 738-9770
Updated within the last 1 month.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Margil Elementary School.

Hours
Monday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM
Tuesday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM
Wednesday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM
Thursday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM
Friday: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Margil Elementary School
(210) 738-9805
Updated within the last 1 month.

Challenger Learning Center Missions immerse students in grades 4-12 into the roles of scientists, engineers and astronauts engaging in our state-of-the-art simulated learning environment. Each 90-minute mission experience is aligns to the state’s TEKS and reinforces the importance of  21st century skills with teamwork, communications and problem solving components within each scenario.  Challenger missions are reserved well in advance by school and community groups. Partnering ISD’s have a period of prioritized registration through September before the calendar is opened to other groups. A single mission costs $500/class of 20-36 students. 

Teachers bringing a group to either a Mission or Micronauts are required to attend a Pre-Mission Training before their program. For more educator information on Challenger Learning Center Missions, training and Reservations go to the Educators page.

Any of our simulated missions can also be customized for groups, parties and corporate team building events. Please fill out the Challenger Learning Center Registration form or if you want just the Planetarium, please fill out the Planetarium Registration Form. 

Each 90-minute mission costs $500/class of 20-36 students.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Call for more information
Richard Varner Send email
(210) 486-0402
Michelle Risse Send email
(210) 486-0101
Updated within the last year

The Micronaut Program at Scobee Education Center provides young children age 4 – 9 with an authentic STEM experience as they travel through a simulated mission to the International Space Station. The mission models “Best Practices” in early childhood education that capitalizes on the young child’s natural curiosity to explore and learn about the world they are a part of. By making STEM education a focus of a child’s early education we begin to change the world one class at a time by instilling a lifelong passion to learn about and care for our planet earth. By inspiring and educating young children we contribute to our national goal of a scientifically literate society.

If you are interested in registering your class for a Micronaut mission contact us at (210) 486-0100 or via email at [email protected].
Richard Varner Send email
(210) 486-0402
Michelle Risse Send email
(210) 486-0101
Updated within the last year

The mission of the Scobee Education Center is to engage our students and community in life-changing experiences that inspire the pathways to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) careers.

Please call for reservation.

Open Friday evenings for public Planetarium programs.

Hours
Monday: - See Below
Tuesday: - See Below
Wednesday: - See Below
Thursday: - See Below
Friday: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Educational programs are only available Monday through Thursday to school and community groups through a reservation process. Public planetarium programs are available on Friday evenings when parking is readily available. The doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday evening for the general public.
Richard Varner Send email
(210) 486-0402
Michelle Risse Send email
(210) 486-0101
Updated within the last year

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

  • Individualized teaching
  • Low child/staff ratios
  • Structured routines and schedules
  • School readiness skills
  • Culturally diverse
  • Services for children with disabilities
  • Screenings and ongoing assessments
  • Individualized activities
  • Inclusive classrooms
  • Parent advocacy and training

Health:

  • Medical and dental case management
  • Staff certified in first aid and CPR
  • Clean and safe environments
  • On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
  • Hearing and vision screenings
  • Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

  • Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
  • Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

  • Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
  • Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
  • Community resources and services
  • School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Register at City of San Antonio
(210) 206-5500
Margil Elementary School
(210) 738-9805
Updated within the last 5 months.

Take what you need, Give what you can.

We Accept:

  • food
  • hygiene products
  • books
  • clothes

Open 24/7.

Monetary donations can be made via:

  • Venmo @freelittlepantrysa
  • Cashapp $freelittlepantrysa
  • Or email us or DM us on IG @freelittlepantrysa

We also have a Little Free Library at this location.

Free.

24/7
Summer & Kim Vinton Send email
Updated within the last 1 month.

Community First Health Plans (CFHP) helps families, children, expectant mothers, and children with special needs access affordable health coverage.

Our goal is to help you, from learning how to best use your plan benefits to locating one of our network doctors in your neighborhood.

CFHP assists with the following programs:

  • STAR Medicaid
  • CHIP/CHIP Perinatal
  • STAR Kids

CFHP also provides these Health and Wellness programs to members at no added cost:

  • Healthy Expectations
  • Asthma Matters
  • Healthy Mind
  • Diabetes in Control
  • Healthy Living
  • Healthy Heart
  • Empowering Pathway
  • Financial Wellness

CFHP also provides these services to members at no added cost:

  • 24/7 Nurse Advice Line
  • Member Services Hotlines
  • Help with finding doctors

Must qualify and become a CFHP member.

Who may qualify:

  • Children age 18 or younger (up to age 20 in some cases)
  • A pregnant woman of any age
  • A Texas resident
  • A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Only the child must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to be considered for coverage. The citizenship or immigration status of the parent will not be asked.)
  • Must meet the family income guidelines as set by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Click here to fill out the form or call the office for more assistance.

We can help you find the right health plan for you and your family. Quickly see what plan(s) you qualify for in just a few simple steps. Click Here.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Walk-ins welcome.
General Inquiries Send email
(210) 358-6004
24/7 Nurse Advice Line
(210) 358-6060
Updated within the last month

After-school programs are offered in 35 schools; 11 are in the Edgewood and 24 in the San Antonio Independent School Districts. The comprehensive programs include an innovative academic component delivered by certified teachers and teaching assistants and an enrichment component in fine arts, music, dance, youth development, wellness, and physical fitness.   These programs are offered for two and a half to three hours, Monday through Friday, following the end of the regular school day. 

Patricia Karam, PhD
(210) 229-7827
Updated within the last 3 months.

Computer Technology – is offered to students in the after-school programs as both a skill and an instructional tool. Students develop a basic understanding of computer technology and the Internet, especially for research and report writing. The students also become familiar with standard office software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, building proficiency, which leads to job opportunities for at-risk youth in San Antonio.

Computer technology as an instructional tool is offered to students with a particular focus on developing and refining reading and math skills. Students can access various programs that develop and enhance their achievement in math and reading.

Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
  • Free Computer Use
Patricia Karam, PhD
(210) 229-7827
Updated within the last month

Inner City Games: a collaborative effort with the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, the San Antonio Sports Foundation, and local businesses, sponsors 25-30 summer sporting events free of charge to all students, ages 7-17, in San Antonio. Participating students are awarded Olympic-style medals, tee shirts, refreshments, and celebrations. Inner City Games provides young people with positive choices that are fun, healthy, and challenging. Learning and participation, not winning and competition, are emphasized.

Patricia Karam, PhD
Updated within the last 3 months.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Briscoe Elementary School.

Hours
Monday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Briscoe Elementary School
(210) 228-3305
Updated within the last 1 month.

After-School Program – Free tutoring, extracurricular activities, and fresh meals for students in grades K-12. Trained staff and volunteers provide guidance and mentoring by offering homework assistance to ensure students succeed in academics and are promoted to the next level.

Reading Specialists – Promote literacy and a lifelong love of reading for academic success.

Expanded Curriculum – Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) modules strengthening their academic foundation for increased confidence and esteem.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade

Free.

Connectivity Resources
  • Free Computer Use
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Manuel Garcia
(210) 226-6178
Updated within the last 1 month.

The Guadalupe Community Center provides free, wrap-around support and advocacy services to help individuals and families in need work towards self-sufficiency.

*No funds currently available*

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 1 month.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Travis Early College.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Travis Early College
(210) 738-9830
Updated within the last 1 month.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Herff Elementary School.

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Herff Elementary School
(210) 228-3330
Updated within the last 1 month.

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

  • Individualized teaching
  • Low child/staff ratios
  • Structured routines and schedules
  • School readiness skills
  • Culturally diverse
  • Services for children with disabilities
  • Screenings and ongoing assessments
  • Individualized activities
  • Inclusive classrooms
  • Parent advocacy and training

Health:

  • Medical and dental case management
  • Staff certified in first aid & CPR
  • Clean and safe environments
  • On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
  • Hearing and vision screenings
  • Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

  • Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
  • Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

  • Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
  • Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
  • Community resources and services
  • School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is six weeks – 35 months of age.

Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.

Register at City of San Antonio
(210) 206-5500
Inman Christian Center
(210) 222-9641
Updated within the last 5 months.

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

  • 9-month Parenting Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Home Visitations

Support Services:

  • Nutrition Services and Education
  • Access to Health and Dental Services
  • Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
  • Linkage to Community Resources
  • Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

  • Adult Education
  • Workforce Pathways
  • College Technical Assistance and Support
  • Financial Literacy
  • Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
  • Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

  • Zip codes 78207, 78228, 78237, 78204, 78221, 78211
  • Bexar County
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Georgette Chapa Send email
(210) 223-3667
(210) 220-1788 x: 1102
Updated within the last month

Upbring Head Start Preschool provides a safe, inclusive place to learn, grow, and thrive. The families receive support and services to complement the child’s education as the kindergarten transition nears.

To apply for Upbring Early Head Start Preschool:

  • you must live in the county where the services are being provided;
  • your child must be at least 6 weeks old by September 1 of the current school year;
  • consideration for age-eligible children entering mid-year are welcomed;
  • your family must meet specific income or qualify under one of the following categories:
    •  is living in foster care or kinship placement
    • is living in a family that receives an ongoing cash assistance Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) grant;
    • is living in a household with a family member who is supported by the income of parents or guardians who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI);
    • Is living in a family that receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
    • lacks a regular fixed adequate nighttime residence and meets the definition of homeless children or unaccompanied youth in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Register at Upbring
(210) 866-9201
Updated within the last 5 months.
Notice

San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.

  • Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
  • Click here for hours and other details.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
  • Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.

With support from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation and Snack Pak 4 Kids, the San Antonio Public Library is grateful for the opportunity to distribute supplemental nutrition for kids and teens.

For on-campus students, ages 4 to 18, of:

  • Beacon Hill Elementary
  • Ira Ogden Elementary
  • James Madison Elementary
  • Jefferson High School
  • Longfellow Middle School
  • Will Rogers Elementary

Children need not be present to receive Snack Pak.

Snack Paks are not appropriate for children under the age of 4.

Free.

Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, while supplies last
Updated within the last 4 months.

Join SATA and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department for FREE beginner tennis programs for adults and children. This program is aimed at introducing tennis to people of all ages and skill levels while promoting an active lifestyle.

 

All ages welcome!

Click here for additional program information.

Free.

Every Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Paul Ramos Send email
(210) 735-3069 x: 103
Updated within the last 2 months.

During the school year, The San Antonio Tennis Association teams up with the San Antonio Park & Rec to offer tennis programs for home-schooled children ages 7-17.

All equipment is provided, and we request that all children bring their water bottles and wear athletic shoes.

Click here or email for the latest program and registration information.

Ages 7-17

Program fee: $50

Friday: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Paul Ramos
(210) 735-3069 x: 103
Updated within the last 2 months.

Why wait until high school to join a tennis team? Junior Team Tennis brings together boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, to play singles, doubles, and mixed doubles against other coed teams.

Beyond being fun and a great form of exercise, Junior Team Tennis is a competitive, level-based environment that promotes individual growth, social growth, and life skills.

You’ll learn about unity, sportsmanship, and how to work together to achieve success. You’ll also learn that success isn’t just about winning; it’s about how you play the game and respond to challenges.

Click here or email us for program and registration information.

Ages 6-18

Paul Ramos Send email
(210) 735-3069 x: 103
Edward Criado Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.
1.72 miles away, 123 Ralph St, San Antonio, TX, 78204 , D5

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

Click here to learn more.

Summer Programming

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

Click here to learn more.

Core Programs

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

Click here and scroll down to learn more.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.

Membership is done annually, per session on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club of your choice.

All registrants must complete a membership application and complete the registration fee of $100/per child and $25/per teen.

Hardship scholarships are readily available, and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

Click here to register.

*Except some school holidays
Updated within the last week

AGORA Kids is the children’s ministry at AGORA. Two weeks out of the month we do an outreach event in one of our local housing projects: Alazan/ Apache Courts, Villa Veramendi, or the Cassiano Homes. We invite kids to join us for a fun program.

The other two Saturday’s of the month we do "Core Kids." This time is spent investing in a smaller group of kids, teaching character development, life skills and growing deeper in relationships with God and each other. Each event consists of hand movement songs, games, food, fun and most importantly a life relevant lesson that will help develop their character to become the best they can be!

Please call the number below for more information.

Free.

Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday CLOSED
Jason Brooks Send email
(210) 270-7421
Misti Brooks Send email
(210) 247-8494
Updated within the last month

We download, print and deliver homework assignments for students in our service area that do not have access to a computer or wifi at home.

We also provide crayons, pens, pencils, and other materials the students need to complete their work.

We also check students' homework, track their progress, and offer incentives for the students who finish their packets.

Call for more information.

Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED
Jason Brooks Send email
(210) 247-8494
Misti Brooks Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.

Known as the Mind component of Triple Play, the Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience. From the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room, the central themes of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and improving overall well-being are emphasized.

Healthy Habits contains 10 step-by-step lessons for ages 6-8, 9-12, and 13-18. While the information in the teen lessons is appropriate for all teens, we recommend you convene your teens in groups of 13-15 and 16-18 year-olds to encourage better dynamics and discussions.

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.

Free.

Hours
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation is available from Hillcrest Elementary, Bonham Elementary, Briscoe Elementary, Harris Middle School, Brackenridge High School, Burbank High School, Advanced Learning Academy, Fox Tech High School, Cast Tech High School, KIPP Esperanza Elementary, KIPP Aspire Middle School, and KIPP U-Prep High School.

Clubhouse membership is $100 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.

Hardship scholarships are readily available; and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

Afterschool: Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Summer: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Updated within the last 4 months.

Goal:
To help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.

Program:
The Power Hour program model helps Club professionals...

  • Create a climate of academic success in the Boys and Girls Club
  • Conduct engaging homework help programs for Club members in elementary, middle and high school
  • Make homework and other learning activities enjoyable, as well as academically beneficial - "Fun with a Purpose"
  • Integrate technology in Power Hour activities
  • Implement one-on-one or small-group tutoring for youth who need additional help in specific areas
  • Develop an incentive system to motivate youth to increase their participation
  • Recognize young people’s efforts and achievements
  • Engage hard-to-reach or reluctant youth in homework help and tutoring
  • Collaborate with schools, parents and other community partners

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6 to 18.

Free.

School Year Hours: Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Summer Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Updated within the last year

Our array of SMART Programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

SMART Moves Goal:
To help young people resist the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.

Program:

  • SMART Kids, ages 6-9, provides youth with the knowledge, skills and self- esteem to help them make healthy choices, practice healthy behaviors and avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
  • Start SMART, ages 10-12, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity and practice abstinence first.
  • Stay SMART, ages 13-15, provides young people with the knowledge, skills, self-esteem and peer support to help them make healthy choices, practice responsible behaviors, avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and postpone sexual activity.

SMART Leaders Goal:
To help teens become positive role models for their peers and keep them involved in SMART Moves after they complete the Stay SMART component of the program.

Program:

  • SMART Leaders is a two-year peer leader/booster program for Boys and Girls Club members who have completed the Stay SMART component of SMART Moves. It is designed to prepare teens to become leaders in their Club and community. Participants engage in educational discussions about alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs and are encouraged to recruit other youth for the program. Components include:
  • SMART Leaders I: is a five-session, small-group program followed by a prevention involvement component in which the SMART Leaders youth participate as peer leaders and positive role models in prevention-related and other general activities in the organization.
  • SMART Leaders II: is a flexible small-group discussion program plus involvement component for youth who have completed SMART Leaders I.

SMART Girls Goal:
To help girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills and mentor relationships

Program:

  • SMART Girls is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for female Club members ages 8 to17. The program is designed to encourage healthy attitudes and lifestyles that will enable adolescent/teen girls to develop to their full potential. SMART Girls offers a module for girls ages 8-12 years and a module for girls ages 13-17 years. Each module consists of two components:
  • Part One: It’s your Body examines media influences on attitudes about females, personal values in dating relationships, date violence, date rape and sexual harassment, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual myths and truths, getting regular gynecological care, and the physical and emotional changes girls experience.
  • Part Two: Take Care of your Body identifies ways to attain healthy eating habits, meet specific nutritional needs, develop basic cooking skills and become physically fit and active. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to use the health care delivery system.

Date SMART Goal:
To allow Club members to examine their feelings about dating and relationships, as well as encourage teens to become community advocates for relationships based on equality and mutual respect.

Program:

  • Date SMART is for 13- to 18-year-olds and is intended to increase young people’s understanding and build the skills they need to achieve healthy relationships free of violence and abuse. Club members increase their ability to help friends and family members who may be experiencing dating, sexual or domestic violence.
  • The Date SMART program includes 10 fun, engaging and easy-to-use sessions:
    o Friendship and More
    o True Love
    o Abuse and Respect
    o Strong Men and Strong Women
    o Meeting of the Minds
    o What is sexual assault?
    o Going Out, Breaking Up and Good Communication
    o Speaking Up for Violence-Free Relationships
    o Dating Jeopardy
    o Celebrating New Relationships and Building Support

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-17.

Free.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

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Updated within the last year