The Young Scandinavians Club, or YSC for short, is a social club for Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American individuals and families of all ages in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events take place throughout Northern California. Members have access to club-owned cabins in Clear Lake and Lake Tahoe, while social and cultural events take place year round in and near San Francisco. flags Those with Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish heritage may qualify for membership, with rates starting at just $35 per year.
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"The YSC is an amazing organization for both the young and the young-at-heart. "

Peter Nordström

UPCOMING EVENTS

Clear Lake Season Closing Party

September 27, 2019

September 27-29. Don't miss the 2019 Clear Lake season closing party. This event is hosted by YSC board member Henrik Thorenfeldt. Hundreds of YSC members and their friends have enjoyed the lake house this season, join us to find out why.
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Clear Lake Ala Carte & Bike Weekday

October 05, 2019

Bring your bike along to participate in Lakeport Rotary Club’s 29’th bike challenge. There’s room for everybody; 20, 40, 65 and 100-mile courses. You have all day to complete the 20 mile course which takes you through the pastures of Scott Valley. Adding another 20 will make you enjoy the pear countryside of Kelseyville. And, for the very fit, there's also the 65 & 100 mile race. Along the race course you'll find well stocked pit stops every 10-20 miles, each sporting a different fun theme. Saturday's continental breakfast, pit-stop snacks, and a post-race BBQ with music is included in the bike registration
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Indian Summer Bonfire

October 11, 2019

Hello bonfire lovers, it is time for another late summer fire celebration. Bring your favorite choice of libation & snacks to the beach for sharing-Remember no glass or bottle in hand is allowed on the beach, bring plastic cups/bev containers (no wine or beer glass bottles out in the open, be discreet)!!Remember to dress warmly […]
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YSC Halloween Party

October 19, 2019

You're invited to the biggest Young Scandinavians Club party of the year. Join  200-300 people having a blast on Saturday, October 19th at the Swedish American Hall. If you've been in past years, you'll know the costumes will be amazing!

This event is definitely open to your friends too, as long as you buy their tickets here – invite as many as you'd like - but if you've been considering joining the YSC, now is the time! 

This event is 21 and up ONLY.
All guests must be accompanied by a member. 

$25 earlier bird (Round 1) tickets are available now - Sunday, October 6th
$30 early bird (Round 2) tickets are available Tuesday, October 7th - Monday, 14th
$35 tickets available October 15th - October 19th or at the door pending capacity. 

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The Young Scandinavians Club currently consists of around 1,000 members. Despite the "Young" in Young Scandinavians Club, there is a great variety of age groups represented.

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