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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe

2409 Arapahoe St, Denver

Provides a safe, positive place for youth to learn and grow through various programs and activities.

▌ Editor's read The website bgcmd.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, which includes the University Prep Arapahoe location. This organization is a nonprofit, providing after-school and summer day camp programs. The site mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and receive training in youth development and safety. While specific Google reviews for 'University Prep Arapahoe' were not readily available as a distinct entity, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver generally receive positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from 108 reviews on Google for their main organization. The programs focus on three key areas: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship. The website lists Instagram as @bgc_metrodenver and Facebook as BGCMetroDenver. The organization does not appear to be ACA accredited based on a search of the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe 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: 2409 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205
  • Phone: (303) 892-9200

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe 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 - University Prep Arapahoe provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver - University Prep Arapahoe 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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