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Summer at the Club – Play here, thrive anywhere!

June 23 – July 25

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Five weeks of adventure, growth, learning, and more at Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica! Join the Club today and get access to a summer of purposeful play through daily programming with our talented, dedicated staff, plus a summer camp experience at the YMCA’s Camp Big Bear. Keep reading to learn more about our Summer Camp locations and offerings for kids in elementary, middle, and high school.

Join us for the whole program, June 23 to July 25, or pick and choose your weeks. During week one of camp (June 23 – 27), choose between the regular day camp experience at your Club of choice or a week of overnight camp at Camp Big Bear!

Main Branch and JAMS Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MVG Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $100 per week for the first child, $50 per week for each additional child in the same household.

Full scholarships are available, and you can apply when you register. If you currently have a scholarship, summer programming will continue to be tuition-free for your family.

Our big summer plans include a tuition-free week of summer camp at the YMCA’s Camp Big Bear, June 23 to 27! Swim and kayak in the lake, roast s’mores on the campfire, hike in the woods, and take time to disconnect and enjoy nature. Space is limited, sign up opens on April 8.

Summer Locations

Camp Big Bear Overnight Week (Week One Only)

Overnight Camp from June 23 – June 27

Give your child unforgettable summer memories and help them build a sense of independence! Sign up for Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica’s sleepaway camp at the Y’s Camp Big Bear today. Choose to make your first week of summer programming the overnight camp experience, or stay local by signing up for daily programming at your Club of choice.

This week of camp at Big Bear is tuition-free thanks to a grant funder!

Our weeklong summer camp experience includes days chock-full of co-ed camp activities that build a sense of belonging and community for kids and teens. They will learn leadership skills and grow their confidence through the ropes course and teambuilding activities, plus participate in traditional camp activities like nightly campfires, swimming in the lake, s’mores, and structured fun with their cabin. With a camper-to-adult ratio of 10:1, kids will learn and grow with the support of dedicated staff members.

Nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included along with plenty of snacks!

Who is it for? All kids in grades 4 – 12.

Check out our FAQ & Packing List to learn more! When you register, please indicate the grade your child will be when they start school next year.

John Adams Middle School Club

June 23 – July 25: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

📍2441 16th St, Santa Monica

Grades 6 – 8

Sign up for the middle school experience at JAMS! Rising sixth graders, don’t miss this chance to prepare for middle school. Whether you’re a rising sixth grader or an incoming eighth grader you’ll make new friends, dive deeper into hobbies, and get ready to thrive in middle school. All middle schoolers will learn, grow, and have fun through this exciting program! When you register, please indicate the grade your child will be when they start school next year. This program is for rising 6th to rising 8th graders.

Main Branch Club

June 23 – July 25: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

📍 1238 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica

Grades K – 5 & 9 – 12

Playground Club and high schoolers, this is the Club for you! Our staff members will lead unique program tracks for elementary and high schoolers, featuring field trips, sports, games, literacy, and more. Looking for a program for your middle schooler? Sign up for the Middle School Experience at JAMS above! When you register, please indicate the grade your child will be in when they start school next year.

Jack & Cindy Jones Youth Center at Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club

June 23 – July 25: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

📍 4901 Marionwood Dr, Culver City

Grades K – 12

Summer at Mar Vista Gardens is tuition-free.

The MVG Club provides programming for kids and teens of all ages! Sign up for nature experiences, field trips, gardening, reading, service and leadership, and more. Every day at the Club provides an opportunity to explore a new skill or find a new passion.

When you register, please indicate the grade your child will be when they start school next year.