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Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary)

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary)

Summer camp offering a variety of activities for youth at Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) in Carpentersville.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs operates a summer day camp at Golfview Elementary, offering a program focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The website, bgcnws.org/summer/, loads successfully and provides information on their summer offerings. While the specific Golfview Elementary location does not have a separate Google review profile, the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 105 reviews, with reviewers often praising the positive impact on children and the variety of activities. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks. The program is clearly a day camp, and the organization is a nonprofit. Social media handles include @bgcnws on Instagram and 'bgcnws' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 124 Golfview Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110, USA
  • Phone: 847-669-3159
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary)

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) 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.
How much does Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary)'s hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) runs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary)?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Carpentersville?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lakewood (Golfview Elementary) is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Carpentersville 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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