About
Boys & Girls Club of Whittier & Pico Rivera offers homework help, tutoring, college prep, STEM, digital skills, Power Hour, Fine Arts & Music, leadership programs, sports, arts and creative programs, and recreation. It also includes Youth Athletics League activities in football, basketball, and cheerleading, plus pickleball, Smart Chef cooking and nutrition workshops, Smart Girls small-group sessions, and Passport to Manhood sessions for boys.
Programs
- Academic Success — 4-18 · After-school and summer; school-year programs run Monday through Friday · Homework help, tutoring, college prep, STEM, digital skills, and other academic support.
- Character & Citizenship — 4-18 · After-school and summer · Leadership clubs, community service, recognition programs, Torch Club, Keystone Club, and Leaders-In-Training.
- Healthy Lifestyles — 4-18 · After-school and summer · Nutrition, fitness, life skills, and healthy lifestyle programming.
- School Year Programs — 4-18 · Every weekday afternoon after school · Homework help, academic tutoring, Power Hour, STEM & technology, Fine Arts & Music, and leadership programs.
- Summer Programs — 4-18 · Summer · Summer Brain Gain, academic support, STEM exploration, arts & creative programs, sports & recreation, and College Bound for high schoolers.
- Sports & Enrichment Programs — 4-18 · After-school and summer · Sports Programs and enrichment programs for children and teens.
- ALL STARS — 4-18 · After-school and summer · Youth Athletics League in football, basketball, and cheerleading.
- Triple Play — 6-18 · After-school and summer · Wellness initiative covering daily fitness, nutrition and healthy habits, and social-emotional skills.
- Pickleball — 4-18 · After-school and summer · A new and growing program at BGCW.
- Smart Chef — K-12 · After-school and summer · 40 hours of hands-on cooking and nutrition workshops.
- Smart Girls — girls · After-school and summer · Small-group program covering self-image, fitness, conflict resolution, and healthy decision-making.
- Passport to Manhood — 8-17 · After-school and summer · 14 structured sessions for boys focused on responsibility, respect, and growing up well.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- General schedule: After-school and summer programs; school-year programs run Monday through Friday. Teen programs extend regular operating hours to 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
About the provider
The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier says it has deep roots in the community and first opened its doors in Whittier. Its mission is to help young people become productive, caring, and responsible citizens. It operates after-school and summer programs across 25 locations and partners with three local school districts, including the Whittier City School District and East Whittier City School District.
Programs are free of charge for teen programs. Enrollment is open. The organization says every Club location is a safe environment and that safety is non-negotiable.
Last updated September 18, 2026.
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