Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club
The Dick & Sandy Dauch Club offers a traditional day camp experience for youth in Detroit, focusing on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the locations page for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM), which includes the Dick & Sandy Dauch Club. This club offers a traditional day camp program, as part of the broader BGCSM organization, which is a nonprofit. The BGCSM website states that 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks and training,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific camp ratios are not listed, the organization emphasizes a safe and supportive environment. Google reviews for the Dick & Sandy Dauch Club show a rating of 4.5 stars from 102 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The organization's social media handles are @bgcsm_official on Instagram and 'BoysandGirlsClubsofSoutheasternMichigan' on Facebook, showcasing active engagement with their community. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is readily available on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–18
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Address: 16500 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228, 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club cost?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club's hours?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club runs 7:30 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 Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch 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.
- How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club compare to other traditional day camp camps in Detroit?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Detroit 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
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