Youth Programs

Youth Programs includes Camp Chibikko & Basketball Camp, Basketball Clinic, Winter Camp Chibikko, Nikkei Youth Organization (NYO), Sabers Youth Basketball, Kokoro Summer Fun Club, and the 2026 Nikkei Youth Scholarship Program. Camp Chibikko & Basketball Camp is a three-week day camp with the first two weeks as a cultural summer camp and the third week focused on basketball. Basketball Clinic has two clinics in November 2025 and includes a morning snack, afternoon snack, and lunch. Sabers Youth Basketball has practices throughout the week and on Saturday and Sunday at 9 AM, with teams divided by age and gender.

Programs

• 2026 Nikkei Youth Scholarship Program — Applicants must be a current ESGVJCC member to apply. Each applicant can apply for a maximum of 3 scholarships. Application workshops are hosted online through Zoom.
• Basketball Clinic — K-3rd Grade and 4th-8th Grade · $60–$80 · Two clinics in November 2025. Includes morning snack, afternoon snack, and lunch.
• Camp Chibikko & Basketball Camp — 5-14 years old · Three week day camp. First two weeks are a cultural summer camp, while the third week focuses on basketball. Registration includes camp shirt, daily lunch, and 2 snacks.
• Winter Camp Chibikko — $150–$220 · Camp dates are December 29-December 30, 2025. Theme is Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) and the Year of the Horse.
• Nikkei Youth Organization (NYO) — high school students · Monthly events / meetings · $10 · Established in 2009. Youth-led organization to provide cultural and social activities; members can lead the organization and gain leadership, event planning, and community service experience.
• Sabers Youth Basketball — 5-18 · Practices are scheduled throughout the week; Saturday-Sunday 9AM · Teams are divided by age and gender. Established in 1970 at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.
• Kokoro Summer Fun Club — elementary students (K-5) · June through the beginning of August · Daycare program. Space is limited to 10 students.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $10–$220
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

About the provider

The Nikkei Youth Organization was established in 2009, and Sabers Youth Basketball Organization was established in 1970. The organization offers cultural and social activities for youth in the community, leadership opportunities, community service experience, cultural workshops, sporting events, and a tour of Little Tokyo including the Japanese American National Museum.

All programs and classes are open to the public. Every member of a class must become a member of the community center. Applicants for scholarships must be current ESGVJCC members and membership must be current for the calendar year. Each applicant can apply for a maximum of 3 scholarships. Space is limited for Winter Camp Chibikko, Kokoro Summer Fun Club, and Camp Chibikko.

Last updated September 13, 2026.