About Us

About Us

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is a non-profit youth development agency and serves children grades K-12th, from 10 locations across Santa Barbara County. UBGC is a member of the national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Our mission is "to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens" and we place an emphasis on BGCA’s Formula for Impact making sure our programs help youth achieve three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. In 2020, UBGC consolidated as one organization serving communities in Buellton, Carpinteria, Downtown and Westside Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Lompoc; and manages Camp Whittier, a 93-acre residential camp, in the Santa Ynez mountains near Lake Cachuma. UBGC oversees a budget of over 5.4 million dollars raised from individual and corporate contributions, foundations, grants, special events and program service fees.  To schedule a tour of any of our clubs please contact our EVP of Advancement, Laurie Leis at 805.681.1315