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Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit

Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit · $55/week

The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield's Henderson Unit offers an affordable summer day camp for youth, focusing on academic success, good character, and healt...

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit offers a summer day camp program, as evidenced by their website. The program focuses on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The camp is a nonprofit organization, part of the larger Boys & Girls Club movement. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost is notably affordable at $55 per week. Google reviews for the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield generally show a positive rating of 4.6 stars from 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the staff and the positive impact on their children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @bgclubspringfield on Instagram and bgclubspringfield on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit 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: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 835 W Calhoun St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
  • Phone: (417) 862-9211

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit

What ages does Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit accept?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit 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 Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit cost?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit publishes $55/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit's hours?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit 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 Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit 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 Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit 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 Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit compare to other traditional day camp camps in Springfield?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Henderson Unit is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Springfield 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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