Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 7–8 · $275/week
Directory · United States · Illinois · Chicago
▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 7–8

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club · $275/week · ★ 4.6 (12 reviews)

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club's Explorer Camp in Chicago offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on fun, learning, and per...

▌ Editor's read The Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Explorer Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, a non-profit organization established in 1929. The camp website, nbgc.org, loads successfully and provides details on the summer camp program, including activities like sports, arts & crafts, and educational components. The organization has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @nbgc1929 and a Facebook handle nbgc1929. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club indicate a rating of 4.7 stars based on 100 reviews, with themes often praising the positive impact on children and the variety of programs offered. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or explicit mention of staff background checks were found on the camp's website. The camp is located in Chicago, IL, and serves its local community.
◍
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 7–8

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–8
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2501 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
  • Cost notes: Weekly camp pricing ranges from $240 to $275 depending on the registration date. Extended day add-on is available for an additional fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp

What ages does Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp accept?
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp is open to children ages 7–8. 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 Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp cost?
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp's hours?
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp?
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp 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 Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp provide lunch?
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp 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.
How does Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Chicago?
Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp is one of 22 traditional day camp camps in Chicago 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club - Explorer Camp.