Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch
Offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles.
▌ Editor's read The Josephine Hodgkins Branch is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, a nonprofit organization. The website, bgcmd.org, loads successfully and details programs offered across 20 locations, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 10 reviews, with themes mentioning positive experiences for children and helpful staff. The organization states that all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks and drug screenings. Programs are day-based, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The website lists Instagram as @bgc_metrodenver and Facebook as BGCMetroDenver. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has been serving the community since 1961, indicating over 60 years of operation.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 3475 W 67th Ave, Denver, CO 80221, USA
- Phone: (303) 428-6466
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - Josephine Hodgkins Branch 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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