Carter Lake Club
The Carter Lake Club offers a summer day camp program focused on academic enrichment, character development, and healthy lifestyles for youth in the Omaha area.
▌ Editor's read The Carter Lake Club is a summer day camp program operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, a nonprofit organization. The website (bgcomaha.org/locations/summer.html) loads successfully and details summer camp offerings, including academic enrichment, character and leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands website states that all staff undergo background checks. The organization has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @bgcomaha and a Facebook handle 'bgcomaha'. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the variety of activities offered. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is clearly a day camp, providing structured activities during the day.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Carter Lake Club fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 12P - 5:30P
- Address: 4101 N 17th St, Carter Lake, IA 51510, USA
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Carter Lake Club
- What ages does Carter Lake Club accept?
- Carter Lake Club is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
- How much does Carter Lake Club cost?
- Carter Lake Club doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Carter Lake Club's hours?
- Carter Lake Club runs 12P - 5:30P. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Carter Lake Club?
- Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake Club provide lunch?
- Carter Lake Club 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Carter Lake Club.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Carter Lake Club · Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Carter Lake Club · Ages 5–12