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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241

240 W 113th St, New York

After-school and summer programs for youth in Harlem, focusing on academic success and healthy lifestyles.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, a non-profit organization. Their 'About Us' section indicates they have been serving the Harlem community for over 120 years, tracing their roots back to 1901. The website mentions various programs, including after-school and summer camps, with the STEM Institute at PS 241 being one such offering. The 'Safety' page explicitly states, 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks,' indicating a commitment to child safety. The organization is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media presence is strong, with active Instagram (@bgcharlem) and Facebook (bgcharlem) accounts showcasing their activities and community engagement. The organization's focus is on youth development, academic success, and healthy lifestyles, aligning with the broader mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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Since 1906120+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 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
1906 (120 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 240 W 113th St, New York, NY 10026
  • Phone: 212-283-2888
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost information is not available on the website. Registration is handled through a parent portal.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on academic success
  • Social and emotional learning

↘ Watch for

  • No public cost information
  • Registration behind a portal

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241

What ages does Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 accept?
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 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 Club of Harlem - PS 241 cost?
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost information is not available on the website. Registration is handled through a parent portal. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Is Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 accredited?
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 120 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 Club of Harlem - PS 241?
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 120 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 Club of Harlem - PS 241 provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 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.
How does Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem - PS 241 is one of 51 community/rec center camps in New York 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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