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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse

3503 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, SAN ANTONIO · ★ 4.3 (47 reviews)

Provides after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, begreatsa.org, loads successfully and is the official website for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, which includes the Eastside Clubhouse. The organization states it has been serving the community since 1959, indicating over 60 years of operation. They explicitly mention that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The programs offered are primarily after-school and summer day programs, focusing on academic support, healthy living, and character development. The website indicates that programs are free for members, aligning with the provided cost of $0/week. The organization is clearly a nonprofit, as evidenced by its mission and structure as a Boys & Girls Club. Social media handles for Instagram (@bgcsanantonio) and Facebook (BGCSanAntonio) are easily found on the website.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse 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 accredited or not found
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 3503 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220
  • Phone: (210) 436-0600

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse is open to children ages 6–18. 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.
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse accredited?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 60 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. 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 San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse 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 San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Eastside Clubhouse is one of 30 community/rec center camps in San Antonio 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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