The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson (BGCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with after-school programs in Carson, Gardena and South Los Angeles serving nearly 5,000 elementary, middle and high school youth each day. They work to create a safe, engaging, and equitable space for every child in the greater Los Angeles South Bay region – one of the Nation’s most diverse communities. They provide support and guidance to empower leaders of tomorrow through educational programming focused around good character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and academic and career success. Their mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.