Markham Boys & Girls Club
Provides after-school and summer programs focusing on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles.
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Club of Carson operates as a nonprofit organization, evidenced by its 'About Us' page stating its mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential (http://www.bgccarson.org/about-us/). The website primarily details after-school and summer day programs, indicating a 'day' program type (http://www.bgccarson.org/programs/). While the site mentions 'caring adult professionals,' it does not explicitly detail staff-to-camper ratios or comprehensive background check policies for all personnel (http://www.bgccarson.org/about-us/). The organization is not listed in the ACA directory, suggesting it is not ACA accredited. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@bgccarson) and Facebook (bgccarson) page, which showcase program activities and community engagement. The 'About Us' section does not specify a founding date or founder's name, making it difficult to determine years of operation from the website alone. The organization's focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship is consistently highlighted across its program descriptions.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Markham 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 1650 E 104th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
- Phone: (323) 564-0011
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Markham Boys & Girls Club
- What ages does Markham Boys & Girls Club accept?
- Markham Boys & Girls Club 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 Markham Boys & Girls Club?
- Markham Boys & Girls Club 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 Markham Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
- Yes — Markham 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 Markham Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
- Markham 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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