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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch

5929 S VERMONT AVE, LOS ANGELES

A Boys & Girls Club branch offering after-school and summer programs for youth.

▌ Editor's read The John Muir Boys & Girls Club is a branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson, a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development (bgccarson.org/about-us). The website indicates a focus on after-school programs and general youth services, with summer programs mentioned as part of their offerings (bgccarson.org/programs). While specific summer camp details like dates, themes, or costs are not readily available on the main site, the organization's mission aligns with providing a safe and enriching environment for children. The 'Safety' page explicitly states that 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks' (bgccarson.org/safety). The club is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media presence on Instagram (@bgccarson) and Facebook (bgccarson) confirms active engagement and community involvement, showcasing various youth activities. The organization's structure as a Boys & Girls Club suggests a day program model, primarily serving local youth.
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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 - John Muir Branch 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 accredited or not found
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: 5929 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044, USA
  • Phone: 323-750-7111

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch 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 - John Muir Branch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch 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 - John Muir Branch provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch 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.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson - John Muir Branch 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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