Afterschool Programming
Challengers Boys & Girls Club, 5029 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037
About
Afterschool Programming includes a wide range of activities such as Power Hour (Homework Help), Drivers Education, Co-Ed Volleyball, Keystone, Peaceful Connections, Drumline, College & Career Bound, Artist in Training, Health & Fitness, Photography, Gaming Club, Crochet Club, Smart Girls, Passport to Manhood, Beyond the Bell Sports, 2D Animation, Interpretive Dance, Cyber Patriot, and Band. Afterschool Programming is available from today through June 2026 and is accepting ages 6–18. During the school year, all programs are held on-site after school at specified school locations.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Main Office open Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm; applications available at Inglewood High School United during school hours and after school up until 6pm, and at Venice High School from 10:30am–3pm at the BGC office and 3:30pm–6:30pm in Room 1
For more than 50 years, the legacy Clubs Challengers, Bell Gardens, Watts, and Venice have served their neighborhoods. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles states that its mission is to bridge the opportunity gap for resource-limited youth by providing safe, empowering spaces to learn, explore, and dream, and by offering programs in academics, leadership, and wellness in partnership with the community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles reports that every high school senior across all Clubs graduates on time with a post-graduate plan prepared for college, career, or the next step in their journey, and that 100% of surveyed parents say they would recommend the Clubs to others. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles serves youth across Metro LA, South LA, Inglewood, Venice, and Southeast LA and partners with the community for enriching experiences.
The leadership team includes Patrick Mahoney (President & CEO), Michelle Chinchilla (Senior Director of Strategy & Services), Carlos Hernandez (Director of College & Career Development), Luz Alvarado (Mark Twain Middle School Site Coordinator), Claudia Jimenez (Challengers Club Site Director), Pam Mercado (Inglewood High School United Teen Coordinator), Kim Washington (VP of Philanthropy & Marketing), Jocelyn Cortes (Director of Wellness & Support Services), Victoria Reaves (Director of Philanthropy), Jeanette Beltran (Bell Gardens Club Site Director), Clarisse Austria (Venice Club Site Director), Veronica Jimenez (VP of Operations), Karen Quiroz (Director of Athletics & Health), Alejandra “Purple” Liera (Director of Club Programs), Edwin Morales (Watts/Willowbrook Club Site Director), Lorenzo Granados (Venice High School Teen Coordinator), Kimberly Washington (VP of Resource Development), Karen E. Pointer (Board Chair), Keith Drake (Vice Chair), Michael Moskowitz (Secretary), and David Katz (Treasurer). Vivian is the 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Youth of the Year and co-winner of Los Angeles County Youth of the Year and will advance to the California Youth of the Year competition in Sacramento.
Last updated March 30, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Main Office open Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm; applications available at Inglewood High School United during school hours and after school up until 6pm, and at Venice High School from 10:30am–3pm at the BGC office and 3:30pm–6:30pm in Room 1
For more than 50 years, the legacy Clubs Challengers, Bell Gardens, Watts, and Venice have served their neighborhoods. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles states that its mission is to bridge the opportunity gap for resource-limited youth by providing safe, empowering spaces to learn, explore, and dream, and by offering programs in academics, leadership, and wellness in partnership with the community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles reports that every high school senior across all Clubs graduates on time with a post-graduate plan prepared for college, career, or the next step in their journey, and that 100% of surveyed parents say they would recommend the Clubs to others. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles serves youth across Metro LA, South LA, Inglewood, Venice, and Southeast LA and partners with the community for enriching experiences.
The leadership team includes Patrick Mahoney (President & CEO), Michelle Chinchilla (Senior Director of Strategy & Services), Carlos Hernandez (Director of College & Career Development), Luz Alvarado (Mark Twain Middle School Site Coordinator), Claudia Jimenez (Challengers Club Site Director), Pam Mercado (Inglewood High School United Teen Coordinator), Kim Washington (VP of Philanthropy & Marketing), Jocelyn Cortes (Director of Wellness & Support Services), Victoria Reaves (Director of Philanthropy), Jeanette Beltran (Bell Gardens Club Site Director), Clarisse Austria (Venice Club Site Director), Veronica Jimenez (VP of Operations), Karen Quiroz (Director of Athletics & Health), Alejandra “Purple” Liera (Director of Club Programs), Edwin Morales (Watts/Willowbrook Club Site Director), Lorenzo Granados (Venice High School Teen Coordinator), Kimberly Washington (VP of Resource Development), Karen E. Pointer (Board Chair), Keith Drake (Vice Chair), Michael Moskowitz (Secretary), and David Katz (Treasurer). Vivian is the 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Youth of the Year and co-winner of Los Angeles County Youth of the Year and will advance to the California Youth of the Year competition in Sacramento.
Last updated March 30, 2026.
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