Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area   

The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area was built in 1967. In 1976, a gym was constructed to give the members a facility for physical fitness activities as well as a place to conduct athletic leagues. In 1992, the club's size was doubled by adding a teen center, a second gymnasium, meeting room, and new administrative offices.History of the Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaIn 1860, Boys & Girls Clubs of America had its beginnings when several women in Hartford, CT. established the Dashaway Club, believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative. A cause was born. In 1906, the Federated Boys Clubs was formed with 53 member organizations – this marked the start of a nationwide Movement. In 1931, the Boys Club Federation of America became Boys Clubs of America. In 1956, Boys Clubs of America celebrated its 50th anniversary and received a U.S. Congressional Charter. In 1990, the national organization's name was changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.2006 marked the Centennial year of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as we celebrated 100 years of providing hope and opportunity to young people across the country.Today, in 2010, there are more than 4,000 club locations serving 2.4 million youth members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and on military bases around the world.