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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club

2635 PASADENA AVE, LOS ANGELES · ★ 4.4 (99 reviews)

Provides a safe and positive environment for youth in Los Angeles with various programs including summer camps.

▌ Editor's read The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club (LABGC) website (labgc.org) loads successfully. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its 'About Us' section and its status as a Boys & Girls Club affiliate. The 'About Us' page states they have been serving youth since 1944, indicating 75 years of operation as of 2019. Their programs are primarily day-based, focusing on after-school and summer activities for youth aged 5-18, as described on their 'Programs' page. While the website mentions 'highly trained staff' and a commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff and volunteers, specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published. The club is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@laboysandgirlsclub) and Facebook (LABoysandGirlsClub) with regular updates on their activities and community involvement.
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 2635 Pasadena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
  • Phone: 323-221-2121
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club

What ages does Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club accept?
Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club 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.
Is Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club accredited?
Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 75 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
Who runs Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club?
Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 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 Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Yes — Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club 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 Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club 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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