Community Resources

    • Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Ukiah provides a positive, healthy learning environment for children, and it’s what we’ve done locally since 1994. With each year that passes, our Club curriculum takes progressively longer strides toward strengthening the academic aptitude, physical fitness, health awareness, and career ambitions of our members, preparing them to graduate high school with a plan for their futures. Today, the youth of Ukiah are growing up with extraordinary opportunities, some of which also present uncharted risks.

    • Ukiah Valley Youth Soccer League - A non-profit volunteer organization that is passionate about teaching kids the joys of soccer! Focusing on helping them grow and learn the game, encouraging participation, skill development, and instilling values like respect, sportsmanship, and graceful acceptance of both victory and defeat.

    • Fort Bragg Little League - The objective of FBLL is to implement the principles of respect, honesty, loyalty, and sportsmanship of the game, while building courage and self-esteem in our youth. FBLL believes in the power of youth baseball to teach life lessons which build stronger individuals and communities.

    • City of Ukiah - Youth Basketball/Softball - The City of Ukiah offers a recreational basketball league for boys and girls in grades K-12 and a recreational softball league for girls, ages 3 through 8th grade, as well as several youth sports camps, clinics, and classes.

    • Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park District - Sports & Leagues - Offering a variety of different sports for all ages, such as Badminton, Tennis, Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, Ping Pong, Volleyball, and more.

    • Mendocino County Soccer Academy - Building Brave, Confident and strong individuals through the beautiful game of Soccer.

    • Coast Youth Soccer League - From skill-building clinics to competitive leagues, we offer diverse programs designed to nurture players of all levels, empowering them to reach their full potential. Engage with our vibrant community where soccer transcends the field, fostering friendships, partnerships, and a shared passion for youth development on the Mendocino Coast.

    • Mendocino Starz Gymnastics - Mendocino Starz Gymnastics has been promoting healthy children and young adults in Ukiah and Mendocino County since 2006.

    • MEDIUM Arts Center - The mission of the MEDIUM Art Center is to create a culture that nurtures artists' development while contributing to the well-being of our community through classes, critiques, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions.

    • Mendocino Theatre Company: Youth and Adult Education Programs - Presents a variety of performances. 

    • Mendocino Art Center - Located on Coastal Pomo land, the Mendocino Art Center is a place for artists to retreat, gather, develop our crafts, and practice using our art to serve our communities. 

    • Willits Center For the Arts - The Willits Center for the Arts’ mission is to promote active community enrichment and participation in artistic expression and diverse cultural events in Mendocino County by providing a public space for gallery shows, arts activities, and education.

    • State Parks - Explore areas like Russian Gulch State Park and Mendocino Headlands State Park for hiking and outdoor adventure.

    • Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) - A unique beach known for its colorful glass fragments.

      Botanical Gardens - Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens for its diverse flora.

    • California Western Railroad (Skunk Train) - The Skunk Train offers several youth-friendly experiences in Northern California, including the scenic Pudding Creek Express from Fort Bragg and longer journeys from Willits through redwood canyons.