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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School

931 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD, SAN ANTONIO

After-school and summer programs for youth at Gilbert Elementary School in San Antonio.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio (BGCSA) website, which operates summer day camps. The organization states it has been serving the community since 1959, indicating over 60 years of operation. BGCSA is a non-profit organization, as evidenced by its 'Donate' and 'About Us' sections. The website explicitly mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks to ensure child safety. Programs offered include academic enrichment, character and leadership development, health and wellness, and arts and STEM activities. The camps are day programs, running during typical school hours. Social media handles for Instagram (@begreatsa) and Facebook (begreatsa) are prominently linked on their 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 5–18

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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 931 E Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78221, USA
  • Phone: 210-436-0686
  • Email: [email protected]

2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 8 to Jul 24.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 26, 2026 · 3 weeks
  • Session 2 Jul 6 – 24, 2026 · 3 weeks

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert 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.
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School accredited?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School 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 - Gilbert Elementary School?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School 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 - Gilbert Elementary School provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School 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 San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Gilbert Elementary School 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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