Freeman E. Fairfield/Westside Center

Our Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our purpose is to provide caring, adult professionals and a safe place for youth to learn and grow where hope and opportunity is provided through life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Before school, after school, during the summer months and on Friday nights, the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach engages members in fun and educational activities that help develop a sound moral compass and influence their ability to succeed in life.

What We Do

In an effort to ensure that members achieve great futures, the BGCLB provides the Five Core Youth Development Initiative, which is a key strategy for increasing our impact on youth. This will ensure that our community’s young people can reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Leadership & Service

BGCLB integrates character and leadership building components into all programs to help members develop good character.

Education & Career Development

Provides homework assistance, tutoring, college preparation, computer training and internet safety skills.

Health & Wellness

Focuses on the skills needed to have a healthy life while learning financial literacy, substance abuse prevention techniques. Includes gender specific programs that ease the transition from childhood to adolescence and help young people make good decisions for themselves.

The Arts

Explorations and classes in visual and performing arts including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, mixed media, video, dance and music.  

Sports & Recreation

Instruction and participation in a variety of physical activities and team sports to keep our youth physically active and healthy.