San Dieguito Boys' and Girls' Club Records

Collection

Identifier: MS-0229

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes by-laws, agendas, meeting minutes, photographs, and newsletters.

Dates

Creation: 1967-1980

Creator

San Dieguito Boys and Girls Club (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in some or all of these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creator(s) of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of archival collections is such that multiple creators are often applicable and copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. In any case, the user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, obtaining publication rights and copyright infringement. When requesting images from Special Collections & University Archives for publication, we require a signed agreement waiving San Diego State University of any liability in the event of a copyright violation.

Historical Note

The San Dieguito Boys' Club, a part of Boy's Clubs of America, was organized to help meet the needs of youth in the fast-growing San Dieguito area. Through the efforts of the Encinitas Optimist Club and the San Dieguito Kiwanis Club, the San Dieguito Boys' Club was founded in October, 1966. The first clubhouse was opened in a motel recreation room on Highway 101 and A Street in Encinitas.

In September 1974, a pilot program was initiated to meet the needs of girls in the community from 7-18 years of age, who were invited to participate in programs at the Lomas Santa Fe and Encinitas Branch clubhouses. Both Boys' and Girls' Club members receive leadership and guidance from a trained staff.

Club dues are purposely kept low so that no child is unable to join. If they wish, young people are given an opportunity to earn membership. The San Dieguito Boys' and Girls' Clubs receive funding from United Way of San Diego.