Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew

1601 E 120TH ST, LOS ANGELES · ★ 4.4 (13 reviews)

Provides a safe and engaging summer program for youth at the King Drew Medical Magnet High School site, focusing on

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson operates multiple locations, including 'The Club at King Drew,' offering after-school and summer programs. Their website, bgccarson.org, is active and details various programs such as academic enrichment, sports, and arts. The organization is a non-profit, part of the larger Boys & Girls Clubs of America network, indicating a structured approach to youth development. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for staff were not readily found on their site, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America generally adheres to safety standards. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@bgccarson) and Facebook (BGCCarson) page, showcasing recent activities and community engagement. The focus is on providing a safe and positive environment for youth, primarily through day programs.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 1601 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA
  • Phone: (310) 522-0500

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew is open to children ages 6–18. 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.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - The Club at King Drew is one of 92 community/rec center 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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