Annual Holiday Tradition

The Youth Center Christmas Tree Lot

Opening the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. Pick the perfect fresh-cut tree every purchase helps support local kids and families.

Nov 29 – Dec 17
Ganahl Lumber Lot, Los Alamitos
Trees from $35
Donate a tree to a family
Volunteer at the Lot
Plan Your Visit

Stop by the lot

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Location

10742 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos

Ganahl Lumber Parking Lot

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What We Sell

Everything for a merry home

Fresh-Cut Firs

Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, Douglas Fir, and Grand Fir freshly cut and full.

Garland & Wreaths

Fresh greenery and handcrafted wreaths to finish off your front door.

Stands & Supplies

Tree stands and all the holiday supplies you need to get set up at home.

Every Size

From a 2 ft tabletop tree to a grand 14 ft centerpiece there’s a fit for every room.

Prices

Quality trees, priced for every family

Trees starting at $35

Browse the full price list below sizes and varieties for every budget.

Ways to Help

More than a tree

Every tree, every shift, and every sponsorship helps fund youth programs all year long.

Sponsor the Lot

Put your business front and center this season while supporting local youth.

Sponsorship info

Volunteer

Lend a hand at the lot, meet your neighbors, and make the season merry.

Signup to help

Donate a Tree

Give the gift of a fresh tree to a local family in need this holiday.

Donate a tree

Trees for Troops

Help send a fresh, donated tree to a deserving military family.

Learn more
Lend a Hand

Volunteer at the tree lot

Your time, energy, and holiday spirit power everything we do every shift you give turns into programs that help local kids thrive. Here’s what to know before you join us on the lot.

Youth Volunteers

Youth volunteers bring the real Christmas spirit. High-schoolers keep every tree’s water bowl full our trees are known for staying fresh and keep the lot swept and tidy. Others help carry and load trees. Wear an apron or yellow vest, sign in and out on the Volunteer Log for service-hour credit, and stick to your assigned duty unless a manager moves you.

1

Read & review

Skim this page, then watch the short training presentation so you know how the lot runs.

View orientation

2

Take the quiz

All middle and high school volunteers complete a quick quiz before their first shift.

Start the quiz

3

Sign up for a shift

Pick your days and times on the volunteer schedule then come spread some cheer.

Signup to volunteer

Adult Volunteers

You’re the face of The Youth Center. Warmly greet customers, offer hot cider or cocoa, hand kids a candy cane and coloring book, and explain how the lot is laid out. Let folks browse, then walk them to the cashier and help prep their tree. Wear a provided apron so customers can spot you.

Honoring Our Heroes

Trees for Troops

For more than 25 years, The Youth Center has gifted free Christmas trees to active military families a small thank-you for everything they give. Help us bring a little holiday cheer to those who serve.

400+

free trees gifted to active military families, and counting.

Military families request a tree online. Requests aren’t guaranteed trees are confirmed based on availability as sponsorships and donations come in.

Request a tree
Sponsor a tree
Donate a tree
With Gratitude

Thank you to our sponsors

Their generosity keeps our tree lot merry and our youth programs thriving.

Santa Sponsor

Holly Jolly Sponsors

Start a new family tradition

Find your perfect tree at the Ganahl Lumber lot open daily through December 17. Every tree helps a local kid.

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