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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park

3300 Jones St, Jacksonville

Provides after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles.

▌ Editor's read The website bgcnf.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, which includes The Jaguars Foundation Boys & Girls Club at Russell B. Cook Jr. Park. The organization is a nonprofit, providing after-school and summer programs. While specific Google reviews for the Russell B. Cook Jr. Park location were not readily available, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida generally receives positive feedback. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks to ensure child safety. The program type is day camp, offering activities focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the website are @bgcnf for Instagram and bgcnf for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park 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: 3300 Jones St, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
  • Phone: (904) 396-4435
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park 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 Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park 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 Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park 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 Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Jacksonville?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida - Russell B. Cook Jr. Park 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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