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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 Clubhouse

123 Ridge St., New York

A Boys & Girls Club clubhouse located at PS 140, offering various programs and activities for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Educational Alliance (EdAlliance) is a prominent non-profit organization founded in 1889, indicating over 130 years of operation, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The organization operates various community centers and programs, including the Boys & Girls Club at PS 140, which offers free after-school and summer programs for youth. While the main website (edalliance.org) loads successfully and provides extensive information about the organization's mission and services, specific details for the PS 140 Clubhouse, such as direct licensing or staff-to-camper ratios, are not explicitly listed. The website does state a commitment to safety, including 'rigorous background checks' for staff and volunteers, found under their 'Safety & Security' section. EdAlliance is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) based on a search of the ACA directory. The organization maintains an active presence on social media, with Instagram handle @edalliance and Facebook handle edalliance, showcasing their various community activities. Given its extensive history and broad community focus, EdAlliance operates as a non-profit organization, providing day programs for youth.
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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 - PS 140 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: 123 Ridge 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 - PS 140 Clubhouse

What ages does Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 Clubhouse accept?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 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 - PS 140 Clubhouse accredited?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 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 - PS 140 Clubhouse?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 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 - PS 140 Clubhouse provide lunch?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 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 - PS 140 Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 140 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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