BGCSM will Serve an Additional 1,000 San Marcos Students through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos began the new year by opening its newest on-campus program site at Knob Hill Elementary. The new location will serve up to 84 students each day after school as part of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program in partnership with the San Marcos Unified School District.

Xenia Ramirez, Site Director at the new program, excitedly welcomed members to the new program site that incorporates Power Hour, the national Boys & Girls Club homework help program, along with three locally-developed specialty clubs: soccer, Nature Club, and Art Club. After opening Knob Hill, Xenia expressed her thoughts on the new site, "It's been so rewarding to bring the fun, energy, and programs of our Club to Knob Hill. We're looking forward to growing our site and welcoming even more kids in the coming months."

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) will allow BGCSM  to  serve over 1,000 additional SMUSD students in Kindergarten through 6^th grade at its two branches and on seven school campuses:

• Double Peak School
• Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
• Knob Hill Elementary School
• La Mirada Academy
• Richland Elementary School (beginning Spring 2023)
• San Elijo Middle School
• San Marcos Elementary School
• San Marcos Middle School
• Woodland Park Middle School

Enrollment is currently open at multiple locations for students who meet the following ELOP requirements: students who are classified as English Learners, students who meet income or categorical eligibility requirements for free or reduced meals under the National School Lunch Program, or students identified as foster youth or homeless as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act.

To inquire about availability and learn if your family qualifies for ELOP, click here to find the contact for your child’s school or site location.