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Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 Clubhouse

442 East Houston St., New York

A Boys & Girls Club clubhouse located at P.S. 188, providing youth programs and activities.

▌ Editor's read The Educational Alliance, founded in 1889, operates the Boys & Girls Club at P.S. 188, providing after-school and summer programs for children and teens. The organization's website (edalliance.org) details its mission to offer educational, recreational, and cultural programs, serving over 50,000 people annually across various sites. While the main site highlights general program offerings like academic support, arts, and sports, specific details for the P.S. 188 Clubhouse, such as staff-to-camper ratios or detailed safety policies, are not explicitly published. The Educational Alliance is a non-profit organization, as indicated by its 'About Us' section and its history of community service. They maintain active social media presences on Instagram (@edalliance) and Facebook (edalliance), showcasing their various community activities. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited, nor are specific state licensing numbers for this particular clubhouse publicly available on their website. The longevity of the organization, operating for over 130 years, suggests a well-established presence in the community.
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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 - P.S. 188 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: 442 E Houston St, 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 - P.S. 188 Clubhouse

What ages does Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 Clubhouse accept?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 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 - P.S. 188 Clubhouse accredited?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 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 - P.S. 188 Clubhouse?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 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 - P.S. 188 Clubhouse provide lunch?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 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 - P.S. 188 Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - P.S. 188 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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