Afterschool

Are you an enrolled LBCC student who is a parent or guardian responsible for the care of children 6-18 years old?  Do you struggle to find afterschool care while you are on campus to attend classes or counseling appointments, or when you need to study or visit the library?  

Good news! LBCC has an afterschool program on-site at the Liberal Arts Campus. Children ages 6-18 have a safe place to get homework help, a hot meal, and the opportunity to participate in art, music, athletics, and STEM programs. LBCC partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach and the Long Beach Unified School District to provide this program at no cost to LBCC students.  Limited spaces may also be available for children of LBCC employees.

Transportation: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide transportation for children from their school to the afterschool program at the Liberal Arts Campus.

Fall 2023 Afterschool Program Dates: August 30-December 15, 2023 (closed on LBCC holidays)

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Visit www.bgclublb.org/member and select “Viking Clubhouse” to get started!

How to Enroll for the First Time:

1. Once you have clicked on www.bgclublb.org/member and selected “Viking Clubhouse,”  click ”NEW ACCOUNT” and enter your first and last name, address, e-mail, and phone number. 
2. Once that is submitted, we will review your information and then send you an e-mail with a link to complete an application (may take 1-2 business days).
3. Look for an e-mail from “noreply@nfocus.com” with the subject line ”Welcome to Trax Online.” This e-mail will have a link to confirm your e-mail address and activate your account. 
4. Use the link to complete the online application with information about your children and various permissions/waivers.
5. Someone will contact you to confirm that your child(ren) are officially enrolled in the Afterschool Program and provide additional details about program participation.

If you are a student at the Pacific Coast Campus, LBCC has space available at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Wallace/Petrolane Clubhouse, which is located at 1920 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806. It’s across the street from PCC in Martin Luther King, Jr., Park—less than a 10-minute walk from campus.  Their hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.  Please e-mail the Site Coordinator if you are interested in this location.

For more information, check out the FAQs here and media stories below about the program. 

Are you looking for childcare for children ages 2-5?  Check out LBCC’s Child Development Center.

Summer Program

In 2023, LBCC also offered a no-cost Summer Program from June 20-August 18.  Hours were Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Liberal Arts Campus.  Activities included enrichment programs, sports & recreation, field trips, fun with friends, and three meals a day.  More information about Summer Program 2024 will be announced in Spring 2024.