Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley
Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley is an organization in Lancaster, CA offering education, employment, healthcare, training, and youth services. Offers education, enrichment and youth development activities in the Antelope Valley.
- Location
- Lancaster, CA
- Services
- Education, Employment, Healthcare, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.avbgc.org/
Services
Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Provides a self-directed, project-based creative technology lab for teens. Participants work on hands-on projects including music production, video editing, digital arts, 3D printing, robotics, and virtual reality workforce simulations with staff mentorship.
Eligibility: Open to motivated youth ages 12 to 18 of all skill levels. No prior experience is required.
Application: A parent or guardian must complete registration on a computer through the online Parent Portal. Parents create an account, add the youth as a household member, submit the Teen Tech Center membership, and wait for a callback from the coordinator. Membership must be renewed annually.
Fees: Free for teens ages 12 to 18.
Schedule: Operates Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Tuesday hours are 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Keystone Career & Internship Program
Offers teens opportunities to build character, develop leadership skills, learn money management, receive workplace training, attend field trips and college campus tours, and earn placement in internships or jobs with local businesses.
Eligibility: Open to teens.
Fees: Families pay no monthly fees.
Education and Career Programs
Provides academic support, tutoring, and career exploration initiatives for youth. Components include Power Hour homework help, BE GREAT: Graduate academic mentoring, Career Launch trades mentoring, Money Matters financial education, DIY STEM activities, and Junior Staff human services training.
Eligibility: Serves school-aged children and teens. Specific subprograms target defined age brackets, including DIY STEM for ages 9 to 12 and Career Launch and Money Matters for teens ages 13 to 18.
Health and Life Skills Programs
Engages youth in programs supporting healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and social development. Activities address fitness and nutrition (Healthy Habits, Triple Play), substance use avoidance (SMART Moves), internet safety (Cyber Safety), character development for boys (Passport to Manhood), and self-esteem for girls (SMART Girls).
Eligibility: Serves Club youth, with specific components targeted to certain groups, such as boys ages 11 to 14 (Passport to Manhood) and girls ages 8 to 17 (SMART Girls).
Youth of the Year
A year-round character and leadership program that recognizes Club members who show academic achievement, leadership skills, and community service.
Eligibility: Open to Boys & Girls Club members ages 14 to 18.
Locations
- AVBGC Administration Office, 867 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA, 93535
- AVBGC Teen Tech Center, 727 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA, 93534 — Open Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with Tuesday hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Parents and guardians are not permitted inside during program hours.
Questions
What does Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley offer?
Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley offers Best Buy Teen Tech Center, The Keystone Career & Internship Program, Education and Career Programs, Health and Life Skills Programs, and Youth of the Year.
Where is Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley?
Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley is at 867 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA, 93535 and 727 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA, 93534.
How do I contact Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley?
To reach Boys & Girls Club of the Antelope Valley, visit https://www.avbgc.org/.
Who is eligible for Best Buy Teen Tech Center?
Eligibility for Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Open to motivated youth ages 12 to 18 of all skill levels. No prior experience is required.
When is Best Buy Teen Tech Center available?
Schedule for Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Operates Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Tuesday hours are 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Does Best Buy Teen Tech Center cost anything?
Fees for Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Free for teens ages 12 to 18.
How do I apply for Best Buy Teen Tech Center?
Application for Best Buy Teen Tech Center: A parent or guardian must complete registration on a computer through the online Parent Portal. Parents create an account, add the youth as a household member, submit the Teen Tech Center membership, and wait for a callback from the coordinator. Membership must be renewed annually.
Who is eligible for The Keystone Career & Internship Program?
Eligibility for The Keystone Career & Internship Program: Open to teens.
Does The Keystone Career & Internship Program cost anything?
Fees for The Keystone Career & Internship Program: Families pay no monthly fees.
Who is eligible for Education and Career Programs?
Eligibility for Education and Career Programs: Serves school-aged children and teens. Specific subprograms target defined age brackets, including DIY STEM for ages 9 to 12 and Career Launch and Money Matters for teens ages 13 to 18.
Who is eligible for Health and Life Skills Programs?
Eligibility for Health and Life Skills Programs: Serves Club youth, with specific components targeted to certain groups, such as boys ages 11 to 14 (Passport to Manhood) and girls ages 8 to 17 (SMART Girls).
Who is eligible for Youth of the Year?
Eligibility for Youth of the Year: Open to Boys & Girls Club members ages 14 to 18.
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