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Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School

1203 Springdale Road, Austin

Provides after-school and summer programs for youth at Harris Elementary School in Austin, focusing on academic

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin website (bgcaustin.org) loads successfully, detailing their mission to enable young people to reach their full potential. The organization is a nonprofit, providing after-school and summer day programs for youth aged 6-18 across various Austin locations, including the Harris ES site. While specific details for the Harris ES location are not extensively highlighted on the main site, the organization generally focuses on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 145 reviews, with themes often praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @bgcaustin for Instagram and BGCAustin for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School 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: 5–18
  • Address: 1203 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721, USA
  • Phone: (512) 444-7193

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School is open to children ages 5–18. 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.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School 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 Austin - Harris Elementary School provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School compare to other community/rec center camps in Austin?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin - Harris Elementary School 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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