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

William Mead Boys & Girls Club

1300 Cardinal St, Los Angeles

Offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character.

▌ Editor's read The William Mead Boys & Girls Club operates as a non-profit organization, part of the larger Boys & Girls Clubs of America network, as evidenced by their 'About Us' page and branding. The club was founded in 1953, indicating over 70 years of operation in the community (http://www.wsgvbgc.org/about-us). They offer various programs, including after-school and summer activities, categorized under academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles, as detailed on their 'Programs' page (http://www.wsgvbgc.org/programs). While the website mentions a commitment to safety, explicit language regarding staff background checks was not found. The club maintains an active presence on social media, with an Instagram handle @wsgvbgc and a Facebook page 'wsgvbgc', used to share updates and engage with the community. They are not listed as ACA accredited. The club's mission is clearly stated as enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

William Mead 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
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 1300 Cardinal St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
  • Phone: (323) 221-1171
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about William Mead Boys & Girls Club

What ages does William Mead Boys & Girls Club accept?
William Mead 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.
Is William Mead Boys & Girls Club accredited?
William Mead Boys & Girls Club is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 70 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 William Mead Boys & Girls Club?
William Mead Boys & Girls Club is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 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 William Mead Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
William Mead Boys & Girls Club 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 William Mead Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
William Mead 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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