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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–14

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA

7414 Johnny Morrison Drive, Austin

After-school and summer programs for middle school youth at Gus Garcia YMLA.

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgcaustin.org loads successfully, serving as the main site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin, which includes the Gus Garcia YMLA location. The organization is a non-profit, providing after-school and summer programs. While specific Google reviews for the 'Boys & Girls Club at Gus Garcia YMLA-Austin' were not readily available, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin as a whole has a strong community presence. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in youth development. The program type is day camp, with a focus on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Social media handles found on the website are @bgcaustin for Instagram and bgcaustin for Facebook. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Address: 7414 Johnny Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78724
  • Phone: (512) 444-7199

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA compare to other community/rec center camps in Austin?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Gus Garcia YMLA is one of 27 community/rec center camps in Austin 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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