Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles – Afterschool Programming
Watts/Willowbrook Club, 1339 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles – Afterschool Programming offers activities such as Power Hour (Homework Help), College & Career Bound, and Drivers Education. Participants can also take part in Co-Ed Volleyball, Beyond the Bell Sports, Drumline, Band, Gaming Club, Photography, 2D Animation, Interpretive Dance, Cyber Patriot, Artist in Training, Crochet Club, Health & Fitness, Keystone, Smart Girls, Passport to Manhood, and Peaceful Connections.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: During the school year, all programs are held on-site after school at the listed school locations.
In 2026, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles celebrates 10 years united, and the legacy Clubs—Challengers, Bell Gardens, Watts, and Venice—have served their neighborhoods for more than 50 years. The organization’s mission is to bridge the opportunity gap for resource-limited youth by providing safe, empowering spaces to learn, explore, and dream through programs in academics, leadership, and wellness, in partnership with the community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a nonprofit that states it is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to address inequities, provide safe spaces, and empower kids to imagine and achieve great futures. The organization serves youth across Metro LA, South LA, Inglewood, Venice, and Southeast LA and works with supporters, partners, and advocates to expand access and strengthen outcomes. 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 100% of surveyed parents say they would recommend the Clubs to others.
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; and Kimberly Washington, VP of Resource Development. Board Officers are Karen E. Pointer (Board Chair), Keith Drake (Vice Chair), Michael Moskowitz (Secretary), and David Katz (Treasurer), along with Board of Governors and Board of Trustees members listed by name and affiliation. Vivian is the 2026 BGCMLA 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: During the school year, all programs are held on-site after school at the listed school locations.
In 2026, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles celebrates 10 years united, and the legacy Clubs—Challengers, Bell Gardens, Watts, and Venice—have served their neighborhoods for more than 50 years. The organization’s mission is to bridge the opportunity gap for resource-limited youth by providing safe, empowering spaces to learn, explore, and dream through programs in academics, leadership, and wellness, in partnership with the community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a nonprofit that states it is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to address inequities, provide safe spaces, and empower kids to imagine and achieve great futures. The organization serves youth across Metro LA, South LA, Inglewood, Venice, and Southeast LA and works with supporters, partners, and advocates to expand access and strengthen outcomes. 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 100% of surveyed parents say they would recommend the Clubs to others.
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; and Kimberly Washington, VP of Resource Development. Board Officers are Karen E. Pointer (Board Chair), Keith Drake (Vice Chair), Michael Moskowitz (Secretary), and David Katz (Treasurer), along with Board of Governors and Board of Trustees members listed by name and affiliation. Vivian is the 2026 BGCMLA 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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