Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood offers a variety of after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles f...
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood website loads successfully and outlines a comprehensive range of programs for youth aged 5-18, including summer camps and after-school activities. The organization explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The club has been serving the Hollywood community for 80 years, having been established in 1944. It operates as a nonprofit organization. Google reviews indicate a strong positive reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from 161 reviews, frequently praising the supportive staff and diverse activities. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or mention ACA accreditation. Social media handles for Instagram (@bgchollywood) and Facebook (bgchollywood) are prominently displayed on their site.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–18
- Hours: 7:30 AM–6:45 PM
- Address: 850 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Phone: (323) 467-2007
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Not listed
Runs 7:30 AM–6:45 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Extended care available
- Close to home
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not published
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
- What ages does Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood accept?
- Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- What are Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood's hours?
- Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood runs 7:30 AM–6:45 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood?
- Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood offer extended care?
- Yes — Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood offers extended care (Not listed, but hours are 7:30 AM–6:45 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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