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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch

8500 Decker Lane, Austin

Provides a safe and positive place for youth with programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgcaustin.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin. The Decker ES location is one of their club sites, offering after-school and summer programs. The organization is a nonprofit focused on youth development, with programs centered on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. While specific Google reviews for 'Decker ES Boys & Girls Club' were not readily available, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin generally holds a strong reputation. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the website 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 the Austin Area - Decker Branch 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: 8500 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724
  • Phone: 512-444-7199
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch 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 the Austin Area - Decker Branch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch 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 - Decker Branch provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch 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 the Austin Area - Decker Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in Austin?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Decker Branch 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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