Academic Success

Many Club members start with us severely deficient in core educational disciplines. We provide supportive staff, educational stability and access to vital Academic Success Programs that help youth face their educational challenges.

TEENS ARE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL

100% of teen members who participated in our College Bound program graduated high school compared to 84% of non-participants. 96% of Club teen members pursued post-secondary education.

GRADES ARE IMPROVING

Last year, the Club provided one-on-one academic case management to 758 youth who began the year with D or F grades in English and/or math. 80% of case-managed members demonstrated an improvement of at least one grade level over the school year.

MEMBERS ARE EXCELLING IN STEM

50% of Club senior girls are three times more likely to express an interest in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) career compared with 16% of senior girls nationally.

Academic Success Programs

Achievement in Middle School (AIM)​

Provides activities to help prepare middle school kids for success in high school and assist them with the transition. Members participate in college trips, academic and career workshops, case management, and tutoring.

Marathon STEM Academy​

13 modules exploring different facets of STEM via hands-on learning. The program culminates with a STEM Day competition.

Career Launch​

Prepares teens for the world of careers and work. Through Career Launch, Club teens 13-18 years old embark on a journey to explore possible vocations, make sound educational decisions and find success in the world of work.

College Bound​

College prep program that helps teens achieve academic and career goals through one-one-on case management, academic workshops, college field trips and, access to scholarship opportunities.

Project Learn

Boosts academic achievement and school engagement through fun educational activities. 

Money Matters​

Promotes financial responsibility and independence among teen members by building their basic money management skills.

My.Future​

An innovative digital platform developed in partnership with Comcast. Each session of the online program focuses on a different aspect of digital literacy and ensures that children are ready to thrive in the digital era.

Power Hour​

Daily one-hour program that provides homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities.

VEX IQ

Team-building robotics program where kids code, design, and operate their own robots.

Workforce Development

Addressing the demands of the 21st-century workforce through personalized, one-on-one case management for teens. Assisting with resume creation, job applications, interview preparation, and developing essential skills for sustained employment, including engaging in skill-based internships.

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Leadership

Under the direction of our Board of Directors, President Jeri Vick and CEO Kim Richards, these three core departments run a leadership team behind the scenes.

Our Approach

Our programs offer compassion with action to help improve lives. We are always tracking, asking for feedback and getting input from Club members and their families to improve.

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We want every student, parent and partner to understand that the road to a great future starts with a high school diploma. Invest in their future today.

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In-kind donations save Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson thousands of dollars each year. 

Right now, BGCC has a high demand for the following in-kind donations:

  • Gently used books – all ages
  • Business attire – male and female for high school students
  • Art supplies – new pencils, crayons, paint and markers
  • New or used laptops for Club members 

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Jeremiah Milbank was a remarkable person and lifelong volunteer who gave generously to Boys & Girls Clubs programs. It is through his legacy that Boys & Girls Clubs of America created The Jeremiah Milbank Society as a way to pay tribute to local Club donors on a national level.

The society was created to inspire and recognize higher level unrestricted giving from individuals within local Clubs. Each member of the society has given a minimum of $10,000 to their local Boys & Girls Clubs organization. Through their leadership and generosity, Jeremiah Milbank Society members have helped to assure that every young person who attends Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson is provided with hope and opportunity, through a safe place to learn and grow, and have adult mentors who positively impact their life.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson are honored to have Jeremiah Milbank Society members, who support the work that goes on at our Clubs. We thank them for their generosity and their unwavering dedication to the youth in our community.

The benefits for joining the Jeremiah Milbank Society includes recognition throughout Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson materials and national recognition within the Jeremiah Milbank Society catalogue.

For more information about the Jeremiah Milbank Society contact:
Nina Patel, VP of Development & Marketing
310-522-0500 ext. 205 • [email protected]

Diana’s commitment to lifting up the voices of the community began in Wilmington as the youngest community organizer and Honorary Mayor of Wilmington. Diana continued organizing with the California State Assembly where worked with leaders in various cities and neighborhoods to advocate for the advancement of education equity, immigration justice, supportive services, and reentry programs. She most recently served as the Neighborhood Revitalization manager with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles leading the implementation of an innovative framework to improve the quality of life of residents in the city of Long Beach through sustainable partnerships and creating a model for collaboration across neighborhoods. Her efforts were commended by the Long Beach Rescue Mission awarding her partner of the year for creating lasting connections across all sectors.
Nina's passion for the non-profit sector began in 2011 with the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation. Over the course of five years, she led the Foundation's fundraising endeavors, initially focusing on district-level initiatives before stepping into the role of President. In 2015, she joined The Friendship Foundation as the Development Director and was promoted to Managing Director shortly thereafter. Nina joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Caron in August of 2022 bringing with her extensive experience in fundraising, event planning and operational and strategic insight. She was honored with the National Newcomer Excellence Award in Resource Development in 2024 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for her outstanding contributions in fundraising. Nina is active in the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club and has served as the International Chair, Vocational Chair, and Social Chair. Together with her husband, Nina has raised three boys in Manhattan Beach.
Don Abbe has 35 years of experience working in the private and nonprofit sector. He joined the Club in 2010 and ensures that every dollar is spent in the most efficient manner. Don works closely with auditors to make sure that our organization complies with all federal, state and local statutory requirements. He also ensures that all stakeholders get a complete and accurate assessment of the financial health of the organization. Don’s past nonprofit work experience includes working with the YMCA of Greater Seattle and Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles. He received a BS in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Washington. Don’s favorite Club program is Youth of the Year.