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Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse

197 E Broadway, New York · ★ 3.7 (32 reviews)

A Boys & Girls Club offering a variety of programs and activities for youth in the Lower East Side.

▌ Editor's read The Educational Alliance, founded in 1889, is a well-established nonprofit organization based in New York City, as evidenced by their 'About Us' page stating 'For 130 years, Educational Alliance has been a beacon of hope' (edalliance.org/about-us/). They operate various community programs, including after-school and summer camps, which fall under a 'day' program type. The organization explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted' on their 'Safety & Security' page, indicating a commitment to child safety (edalliance.org/safety-security/). While the specific 'Edgies Clubhouse' is mentioned in the prompt, the main website details a broader range of youth services, including 'After School & Summer Camp' programs (edalliance.org/programs/youth-services/). The organization is not listed as ACA accredited based on a search of the American Camp Association directory. Their social media presence includes an active Instagram (@edalliance) and Facebook (edalliance) account, used to promote their programs and community engagement.
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Since 1896130+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies 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
1896 (130 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 197 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
  • Phone: (212) 780-2300
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse

What ages does Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse accept?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies 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 Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse accredited?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 130 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 Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 130 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 Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse provide lunch?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies 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.
How does Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - Edgies Clubhouse 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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