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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit

135 Stegman St, Jersey City · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Full-day summer camp with field trips, academic enrichment, and recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford (BGCHC) operates as a nonprofit organization, as indicated by their 'About Us' section stating they are 'one of the oldest and largest youth development organizations in the country.' The website's 'Our History' page details their founding in 1860, suggesting over 160 years of operation. While the specific PS 15 / Whitney M. Young program is not explicitly detailed as a standalone camp on the main website, the BGCHC generally offers day programs, including summer camps, as evidenced by their 'Programs' and 'Summer Camp' sections. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or specific language regarding background checks for staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@bgchc) and Facebook page (BGCHC), which showcase their activities and community engagement.
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Since 1866160+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit 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 accredited or not found
Established
1866 (160 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 135 Stegman St, Jersey City, NJ 07305
  • Phone: 201-432-6900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost information is behind a login wall.

↗ What parents like

  • Bus transportation available
  • Early drop-off and late pickup

↘ Watch for

  • Cost information not public
  • Login required for registration

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost information is behind a login wall. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit accredited?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 160 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 160 years of operating history. 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 Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young 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.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit offer extended care?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit offer transportation?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit compare to other community/rec center camps in Jersey City?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - PS 15 / Whitney M. Young Unit is one of 5 community/rec center camps in Jersey City 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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