Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo

Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo offers academic success programs, STEM programs, healthy lifestyles programs, good character and leadership programs, job readiness and workforce readiness programs, SMART Moves, mentoring, an emotional awareness and reflection space, the Youth Employment Service, and the Junior Entrepreneur Program. It also offers Friday STEM programs with RC Makes and NewCo Foundation.

Programs

• Academic success programs — 4-18 · Open during out-of-school time and all day during summer · The Club impacts members by focusing on academic success.
• STEM programs — 4-18 · Open during out-of-school time and all day during summer; Friday STEM programs · The Club offers Friday STEM programs in collaboration with RC Makes and NewCo Foundation.
• Healthy lifestyles programs — 4-18 · Open during out-of-school time and all day during summer · The Club focuses on healthy lifestyles.
• Good character and leadership programs — 4-18 · Open during out-of-school time and all day during summer · The Club focuses on good character and leadership.
• Job readiness / workforce readiness programs — 4-18 · Open during out-of-school time and all day during summer · The Club focuses on job readiness and offers Youth Employment Service.
• SMART Moves — age-based · An age-based program to help kids navigate challenges such as peer pressure and responsible decision making.
• Mentoring — 4-18 · The Club provides mentoring.
• Emotional awareness and reflection space — 4-18 · The Club dedicates space in its facility for emotional awareness and reflection.
• Youth Employment Service — 4-18 · Helps many of the community’s youth find and maintain their first jobs.
• Junior Entrepreneur Program — 4-18 · In partnership with the Camarillo Library and NewCo Foundation.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Open during out-of-school time and all day during summer; weekly Science Activities last summer; Friday STEM programs

About the provider

The Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo has served the community since 1967 and serves roughly 1,400 youth in the Camarillo area. It works closely with local law enforcement and community partners, including RC Makes, NewCo Foundation, and the Camarillo Library. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

What families say

“You make it possible for me to have peace of mind while I’m at work. I know my children have a safe place to go that will give them educational and social skills to help them in the future.” — A Club Parent

“You make it possible for our entire community to benefit by providing a fun, safe and organized place for our kids. It’s a fact—Boys & Girls Club members are far less likely to be involved in risky behavior or to become victims of crime.” — Eric Tennessen, Camarillo Police Chief

“I like going to a place where I feel safe and where I feel like I belong. I think I do better in school because of the Club.” — A Club Member

Last updated October 12, 2026.