About Us

Our Story

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is a non-profit youth development agency that serves children grades K-12, in 10 locations across Santa Barbara County.

As 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". 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, both Downtown & Westside Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Lompoc. Also managing 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 see all of our great efforts at work schedule a tour of any of our clubs by contacting our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Baker at (805) 681-1315