Leal Middle School
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio offers a variety of 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 belongs to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. This organization offers summer programs, including those at Leal Middle School, as part of their broader youth development initiatives. The 'About Us' section indicates they have been serving the community since 1957, suggesting approximately 67 years of operation, though the website copyright shows 2004-2024, indicating at least 20 years of online presence. Their 'Safety' page explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. The programs are primarily day-based, focusing on after-school and summer activities. The organization is clearly a nonprofit, as indicated by its name and mission. Social media handles for Instagram (@bgcsanantonio) and Facebook (BGCSanAntonio) are readily available on their website. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for individual club locations on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Leal Middle 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
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 743 W Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78211
- Phone: (210) 922-9111
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 Leal Middle School
- What ages does Leal Middle School accept?
- Leal Middle 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 Leal Middle School?
- Leal Middle School is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 Leal Middle School provide lunch?
- Leal Middle 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 Leal Middle School compare to other community/rec center camps in San Antonio?
- Leal Middle 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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