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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp

304 Prospect Ave New Brighton, Staten Island · ★ 4.3 (51 reviews)

Summer camp offering educational and recreational activities for youth at the Goodhue Boys & Girls Club.

▌ Editor's read The Children's Aid Society (childrensaidsociety.org) is a non-profit organization that has been serving children and families in New York City since 1853, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The Goodhue Center is one of their community centers, offering various programs including summer camps, after-school activities, and youth development. While the website does not list specific ACA accreditation for the Goodhue Center's camp programs, it does mention a commitment to child safety, including staff background checks and training, found under their 'Safety & Well-being' section. The organization's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@childrensaidsociety) and Facebook (ChildrensAidNYC) which showcase their various programs and community engagement. The programs are primarily day-based, focusing on enrichment and educational activities. The Children's Aid Society is a well-established non-profit with a broad scope of services aimed at supporting the holistic development of children.
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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 6–18

Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 304 Prospect Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
  • Phone: 718-447-2620

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp

What ages does Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp accept?
Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp 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 Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp accredited?
Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp 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 Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp?
Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp 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 Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Goodhue Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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