Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier)
Provides a summer club program at the Whittier location, offering a safe and engaging environment with various
▌ Editor's read The website https://www.bgccnm.org/summer-programs loads successfully and details the summer club offerings for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico. The program is a day camp, running from June 3 to August 2, 2024, at various club locations, including Whittier. The organization is a nonprofit, as indicated by its name and mission. The website states, 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with many positive comments about the impact on children. The organization's Instagram handle is @bgccnm and Facebook handle is BGCCNM.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 5–18
- Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Address: 1100 Pennsylvania St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
- Phone: (505) 881-0777
- Cost notes: Free for all families with an ECECD Contract.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier)
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) 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 Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) cost?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for all families with an ECECD Contract. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier)'s hours?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) runs 7:00am - 6:00pm. 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 Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier)?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) 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 Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) provide lunch?
- Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) 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 Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) compare to other specialty camps in Albuquerque?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) is one of 6 specialty camps in Albuquerque 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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