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Northwest Boys & Girls Club

555 W 25TH ST, JACKSONVILLE

Provides a safe and engaging environment for youth in Northwest Jacksonville with various programs.

▌ Editor's read The website bgcnf.org loads successfully, serving as the main site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, which includes the Northwest Boys & Girls Club. The organization is a nonprofit, providing after-school and summer programs. While specific Google reviews for the 'Northwest Boys & Girls Club' location were not readily available, the broader 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida' has a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on 100+ reviews, with themes often praising the positive impact on children and dedicated staff. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. The program type is day camp, focusing on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @bgcnf for Instagram and bgcnf for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Northwest 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: 555 W 25th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • Phone: (904) 355-1611

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Northwest Boys & Girls Club

What ages does Northwest Boys & Girls Club accept?
Northwest 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 Northwest Boys & Girls Club?
Northwest 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 Northwest Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Yes — Northwest 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 Northwest Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
Northwest Boys & Girls Club is one of 66 community/rec center camps in Jacksonville 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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