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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 Clubhouse

100 ATTORNEY ST, NEW YORK

A Boys & Girls Club clubhouse located at PS 142, providing youth programs and activities.

▌ Editor's read The Educational Alliance, founded in 1889, is a well-established non-profit organization serving the Lower East Side of New York City, as evidenced by their 'About Us' page. The PS 142 Clubhouse is one of their many locations, offering after-school and summer programs for children and teens. Their website details a commitment to safety, including a 'Safety & Security' page that mentions background checks for staff, indicating a 'Y' for background check language. The organization is clearly a non-profit, as stated on their website and through their mission to serve the community. While the specific PS 142 Clubhouse program details are integrated within the broader Educational Alliance site, the overall program type is day-based, focusing on after-school and summer activities. Social media handles for Instagram (@edalliance) and Facebook (edalliance) are readily available on their website, providing additional avenues for engagement and information. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for this specific program or the broader organization in the ACA directory.
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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 142 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: 100 Attorney 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 142 Clubhouse

What ages does Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 Clubhouse accept?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 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 142 Clubhouse accredited?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 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 142 Clubhouse?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 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 142 Clubhouse provide lunch?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 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 142 Clubhouse compare to other community/rec center camps in New York?
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club - PS 142 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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