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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana offers a traditional day camp experience focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles ...

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana provides a summer day camp program across multiple locations, including Cedar Lake, as detailed on their website. The program focuses on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The website explicitly states that 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks,' indicating a commitment to safety. While the specific Cedar Lake branch does not have a separate Google review profile, the 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana' organization has a 4.6-star rating from 105 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program is clearly a day camp, and the organization operates as a nonprofit. Social media handles found are @bgcgreaternwi on Instagram and BGCGreaterNWI on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 13000 Fairbanks St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
  • Phone: (219) 374-6363
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake 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 Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake's hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake runs 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. 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 Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake 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 Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Cedar Lake 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.

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