Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Katherine House Club
Offers summer programs focused on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles for youth.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, which operates several clubs, including the East Chicago Katherine House Boys & Girls Club. The website details programs for academic success, character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. They explicitly state that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its 'Donate' and 'About Us' sections. While specific camp programs are mentioned, the overall offering appears to be day-based youth programming rather than overnight camps. No ACA accreditation information was found on the site, nor specific state licensing for individual clubs, which is common for after-school and day programs.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Katherine House Club 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 2009 E 138th St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Phone: 219-398-2121
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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