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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club

3325 West 16th Avenue, Denver

Provides a safe and engaging environment with programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgcmd.org loads successfully, serving as the main site for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, which includes the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club. The organization is a nonprofit, providing day programs for youth. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 258 reviews, with themes highlighting positive impact on children and community support. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks to ensure child safety. While specific staff ratios are not published, the commitment to safety is clear. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the website are @bgc_metro_denver for Instagram and BGCMetroDenver for Facebook. The club offers programs focused on education, character development, and healthy living, serving youth at no cost to families.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club 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: 6–18
  • Address: 3325 W 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
  • Phone: (303) 892-9200

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club

What ages does Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club accept?
Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club?
Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club 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 Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Yes — Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?
Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club is one of 23 community/rec center camps in Denver 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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