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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Aurora Quest

17315 E 2nd Ave, Aurora

Aurora Quest is a Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver location offering after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character, and healt...

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgcmd.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, which includes the Aurora Quest location. The organization is a nonprofit. The site mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver' show a 4.6-star rating from 160 reviews, with themes often praising the positive impact on children and the supportive staff. The Aurora Quest location specifically is part of a larger network providing day programs. The website lists Instagram as @bgc_metrodenver and Facebook as BGCMetroDenver. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The organization's mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Aurora Quest is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 17315 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
  • Phone: (303) 488-9700

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Aurora Quest

What ages does Aurora Quest accept?
Aurora Quest is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Aurora Quest?
Aurora Quest is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Aurora Quest provide lunch?
Aurora Quest does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Aurora Quest compare to other community/rec center camps in Aurora?
Aurora Quest is one of 16 community/rec center camps in Aurora that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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