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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse

240 Nassau St, Brooklyn · ★ 4.4 (59 reviews)

Offers a variety of programs and summer camp activities for youth in the Brooklyn Navy Yard area.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, http://www.madisonsquare.org, directs to the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, not a 'Navy Yard Boys & Girls Club, Inc.' as initially specified. This organization is a non-profit entity, as evidenced by its 'About Us' section describing its mission and history. The club has been operating since 1884, indicating 137 years of service based on the current year (2021) minus 1884. Their website details various programs, including after-school and summer camps, suggesting a 'day' program type. The 'Safety' page explicitly states that 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks,' confirming the presence of background check language. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @madisonsquareclub on Instagram and 'madisonsquareclub' on Facebook. The website outlines a focus on academic success, character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles for youth in New York City.
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Since 1889137+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse 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
1889 (137 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 240 Nassau St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
  • Phone: 718-624-1830

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse

What ages does Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse accept?
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse is open to children ages 6–18. 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.
Is Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse accredited?
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 137 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 Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse?
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 137 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 Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse provide lunch?
Yes — Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - Navy Yard Clubhouse 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.

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