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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center

59 Wilkinson Ave, Jersey City

Provides a safe and positive environment for youth with programs focusing on academic success, good character, and

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, http://www.bgchc.org, loads successfully and belongs to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its 'About Us' section and mission statement. While the website details various programs, it does not specifically outline a distinct 'PS 41 / Martin Center' summer camp program; rather, it lists 'Club Locations' which include the Martin Center. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford states a commitment to safety, including 'rigorous background checks' for all staff and volunteers, as found on their 'Safety' page. The programs offered are primarily after-school and summer day programs, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The organization has active social media presences on Instagram (@bgcofhc) and Facebook (bgcofhc), which showcase various youth activities. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford on the ACA website. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or state licensing information for individual centers.
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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 - Martin Center 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 59 Wilkinson Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
  • Phone: (201) 333-4100

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center 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.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center 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 Hudson County - Martin Center provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Jersey City?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County - Martin Center 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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