Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

Challengers Club

Club Location

Challengers Club

5029 S. Vermont Avenue 

Los Angeles, CA 90037


Club Information

Phone:

(323) 971-6161

Call to register today!


Club Hours:

Monday - Friday

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 


Summer Hours: 

2024 TBD

Monday - Friday 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 


Club Leadership

Alejandra Liera

Challengers Site Director


Club Highlights

Recaps of events and activities at the Challengers Club


February 2023 / August 2023

Club Programs & Activities

Serving Ages 6 - 18

ACADEMIC SUCCESS



Arts & Crafts

Develops and promotes individual creativity. Aids in strengthening motor skills and enhances self-confidence and self-worth through cultural enrichment.


Career Development

Education and Career Development enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to achieve success in a career. The following programs aim to promote Educational and Career Development


Genesis Mobile Innovation Pop Up Lab 

is partnering with the Challengers site to run STEM programming for our kids throughout the year including summer. Kids experiment, explore and discover hands-on activities in science and technology including robotics, game design, and machines.


Teen Technology Center

Teaches youth ages 13-17 computer technology basics, reading, math, writing, spelling, how to fill out applications for PSAT, ACT college tests and more, which create opportunities for career development, college preparedness, and academic enrichment.

CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP


Keystone Club

A leadership and service group for teens ages 14-18. Keystoners elect officers and plan and implement their own activities in six areas: service to Club and community, leadership development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and social recreation.


Mind Body

Mind Body and Soul (MBS) is a combination of classroom education, physical fitness activities, workshops, guest speakers, parental involvement, community outreach and field trips that address the mind-body connection in order to address the underlying factors in the environment.SMART Moves

This prevention program teaches youth to resist alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Designed to increase participants’ peer support, enhance their life skills, build their resilience and strengthen their leadership skills, also encourages youth to abstain from premature sexual activity.


Street SMART

Youth ages 11-13 learn to build awareness and resistance skills from the temptation of negative influences of gangs, violence and the “street”. Participants develop the confidence and knowledge to make intelligent choices though three modules: recognizing how gangs work and how to resist being recruited, how to recognize and resolve conflicts peacefully and how to become positive peer helpers.


Torch Club

Torch Club is a leadership and service group for ages 10-13. Members learn to elect officers and work together to plan and implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness, and social recreation.



HEALTHY LIFESTYLES




Sports & Recreation

Sports, Fitness and Recreation helps youth develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills. The following programs aim to increase Fitness and promote social health.


Tennis Center 

The tennis program exposes youth 6-17 years old to a sport that enhances individual developmental skills, builds character, enhances perception and promotes healthy attitudes. It also helps to build strength, flexibility and endurance. Participants of the Los Angeles Youth Tennis (LAYT) program receive instruction from certified tennis professionals, qualify for membership with SCTA, receive a certificate of participation, participate in various special events, receive awards and participate in tournaments.


Triple Play

This is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s comprehensive health and wellness program developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the overall health of youth. Combined with opportunities for physical activity and Healthy Habits programming, Triple Play helps youth build positive relationships and cooperation skills. 



A Place To...

Become Successful  

"Challengers was my home away from home. It gave me the personal and academic skills I needed to excel. It also showed me opportunities through various programs that were offered, that are now a part of my career goals".   


- Jazmyne McNeese

St John's Dental Clinic at Challengers Club

1000 50th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90037


Saturday 7 AM - 3:30 PM


St. John’s Dental Clinics are a family-friendly environment providing Dental Care in the Los Angeles Area.


We emphasize early prevention and provide dental services in a dental home setting.

Appointments: (323) 541-1411

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