★ A Pescadero non-profit since 1977 ★
Lighting the way for coastside kids
South Coast Children's Services gives the youth of our South Coast communities a place to grow, play, create, and shine — together.
About Us
Built by our community, for our kids
Founded in 1977, South Coast Children's Services provides educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for the youth of the South Coast communities of San Mateo County.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
How We Show Up
Our Program Activities
Annual Snow Trip
A yearly adventure to the mountains — for many kids, their very first time seeing snow.
Expressive Arts
Painting, music, and creative projects that help kids find and use their voice.
Mindfulness Classes
Tools for calm, focus, and emotional well-being, built for growing minds.
Scholarships
Helping local students chase their goals and keep learning beyond the coast.
Youth Volunteers
Real chances to give back, build leadership, and connect with the community.
Youth Employees in Thrift Shop
First jobs and real work experience at our Pescadero Thrift Store.
Programs In Action
This is what your support looks like 📸
From the slopes of the annual snow trip to the field, the campground, and a little Crayola fun — here are our coastside kids doing what they do best.
Join Us
Our $10K Campaign 🌟
Every dollar funds the programs, activities, and scholarships that change a coastside kid's year. Help us reach our goal!
our goal to keep the lighthouse shining
Shop For A Cause
Check Out Our Thrift Shops 🛍️
Two treasure-filled stores right here in Pescadero. All proceeds go to local children — funding our programs, activities and scholarships.
Pescadero Thrift Store
Our flagship store • run by SCCSPescadero, CA 94060
The Annex
Our sister store • vintage & upscale findsPescadero, CA 94060 — next to Scrub Jay Cycles
💛 All proceeds support kids in our community!
Donate
Two great ways to give 💛
Every gift — whether dollars or treasures — funds our programs, activities and scholarships for South Coast kids. SCCS greatly thanks you for your support!
💝 Give to the kids
Support our $10K campaign and help fund the snow trip, expressive arts, mindfulness classes and scholarships that change a coastside kid's year.
♥ Support the $10K Campaign🛍️ Donate goods
Have gently-used treasures? Donate them at our Pescadero Thrift Store — every sale supports local kids. See what we can accept and our donation hours on the store page.
See what to donate →Get In Touch
Contact South Coast Children's Services
Questions, donations, volunteering, or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you.
PO Box 525
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0013