What ages does Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse accept?

Thomas S. Murphy 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 Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse accredited?

Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 1884 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 Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse?

Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1884 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 Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse provide lunch?

Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse

2245 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

Provides a safe and supportive environment for youth with various programs including summer camp activities.

▌ Editor's read The Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse is one of several clubhouses operated by the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, a non-profit organization established in 1884 (madisonsquare.org/about-us/history/). The organization's mission is to save and enhance the lives of New York City youth, offering programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character and leadership development (madisonsquare.org/about-us/mission-vision/). While the website details various programs, including after-school and summer camps, specific licensing information for these programs or explicit staff-to-camper ratios are not readily available on the site. The organization's social media presence, including Instagram (@madisonsquarepark) and Facebook (madisonsquarepark), primarily focuses on events and activities within Madison Square Park itself, rather than the specific clubhouse programs. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation for its summer camp programs. The camp is clearly a day program, offering activities during the day for youth (madisonsquare.org/our-clubs/thomas-s-murphy-clubhouse/). The founder's name, Thomas S. Murphy, is associated with the specific clubhouse, indicating a significant donor or figure in its establishment.

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Since 1421884+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Thomas S. Murphy 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: 142 (1884 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 6–18
Address: 2245 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
Phone: (718) 771-4000

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse

What ages does Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse accept?: Thomas S. Murphy 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 Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse accredited?: Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 1884 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 Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse?: Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1884 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 Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse provide lunch?: Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse 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.

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