Bessemer City Boys & Girls Club
Provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for youth in Bessemer City with various programs and activities.
▌ Editor's read The website for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston, which includes the Bessemer City Boys & Girls Club, loads successfully. The organization is a nonprofit dedicated to youth development. While not ACA accredited, the website details a strong commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff and volunteers, and specific staff-to-child ratios (1:10 for ages 6-9, 1:12 for ages 10+). The Bessemer City location has a 4.6-star rating from 11 Google reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The club offers both after-school and summer day programs, focusing on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles. Social media handles found are @bgcgreatergaston on Instagram and BGCGreaterGaston on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Bessemer City Boys & Girls 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: 1400 Puetts Chapel Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA
- Phone: 704-629-2500
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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