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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club

1339 E 120th St, Los Angeles · ★ 4.3 (7 reviews)

A cornerstone of youth development in South Los Angeles for over six decades, offering a variety of programs and...

▌ Editor's read The URL http://www.bgcmla.org loads successfully, leading to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles website. The Watts/Willowbrook club is one of several locations listed. The website states that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles has been serving youth for over 80 years, indicating a long operational history. The organization is clearly a nonprofit, as evidenced by its name and mission. Programs offered are primarily after-school and summer day programs. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. Social media handles found are @bgcmla on Instagram and BGCMLA on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation for this individual club was found, nor were state license numbers for camp operations readily available on the site.
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Watts/Willowbrook 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 verified
Established
1946 (80 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 1339 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
  • Phone: 323-567-2100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: No cost information available on the website. Summer 2026 schedule is not yet posted.

↗ What parents like

  • Long-standing community presence
  • Best Buy Teen Tech Center

↘ Watch for

  • Summer 2026 info not available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club

What ages does Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club accept?
Watts/Willowbrook 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.
How much does Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club cost?
Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. No cost information available on the website. Summer 2026 schedule is not yet posted. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club?
Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club 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 Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Yes — Watts/Willowbrook 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 Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Watts/Willowbrook 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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