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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–14

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS

12333 N Lamar Blvd, Austin

Provides after-school and summer programs for middle school students at NYOS Lamar MS, focusing on youth development.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin website (bgcaustin.org) loads successfully and details their mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential. The organization is a nonprofit, offering day programs for youth. While specific Google reviews for the 'Outreach at NYOS Lamar MS-Austin' location were not readily available, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin generally holds a strong reputation, with their main Austin location having a 4.6-star rating from over 100 Google reviews, often praising the positive impact on children. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles found are @bgcaustin for Instagram and BGCAustin for Facebook. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. The site highlights programs in academic success, character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Operator
Nonprofit organization

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Address: 12333 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
  • Phone: 512-444-7193
  • Email: info@bgcaustin.org

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS compare to other community/rec center camps in Austin?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - NYOS Lamar MS is one of 27 community/rec center camps in Austin that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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