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Don't miss your opportunity to attend KidsFest 2008 and visit our Magical Chocolate Factory! This is your chance to help Sweeten our Kids' Dreams at our annual dinner and benefit auction! Click on the Events link to the left to find out more about KidsFest 2008!

History

The Boys & Girls Club of Carson (BGCC) opened its doors at 21502 South Main Street in 1992 to 100 kids to participate in a safe, structured and positive environment after school, during holidays and summer vacation.

Membership at the Club costs $5.00 per year and our hours of operation are from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. five days a week. Across the street is a beautiful park with a pool that our members have access to during the summer.

For a $20 weekly fee, we pick up our members from schools in the surrounding areas. In 2004, we began providing after school programming for children at the Carson Street Elementary School, made possible through a grant from the Los Angeles Unified School District in support of the 21st Century Learning program. Today, we serve 500 children daily at seven sites, including five local schools.

Who We Serve

The BGCC serves over 1,400 youth from the City of Carson attending elementary schools such as Ambler, Annalee, Bonita, Broadacres Avenue, Leapwood, Delores, Catskill, Caroldale, Carson, Philomena, and middle schools such as Carnegie, Curtis, and Steven White.

The youth we serve reflects the diversity of the Carson community. Membership last year included 49% Hispanic, 31% African American, 15% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3% Caucasian, and 2% Other. The majority of our youth are economically disadvantaged. Last year, 64% of our members were from households considered to be low or very low income according to federal guidelines.

Mission Statement

The Boys & Girls Club of Carson is one of over 3,000 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. Upholding national guidelines for program content, delivery and quality, we are among a growing number of clubs providing programs to over three million youth across our country and in military bases overseas.

The Boys & Girls Club Mission is:

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

The core beliefs of our Club are exemplified in what we provide:

� A safe place to learn and grow

� Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals

� Life-enhancing programs

� Character development experiences

� Hope and opportunity