Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club
Provides engaging activities and programs for youth, promoting academic achievement, character building, and healthy
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO) club locations page, which lists the Steve Wise Club in Akron. BGCNEO is a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks, including fingerprinting, and receive training in child safety policies. While specific program details for the Steve Wise Club are not extensively outlined on the main locations page, the BGCNEO organization generally focuses on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, with many positive comments about the impact on children and the dedication of staff. The program type is day camp, as it operates as a club facility rather than an overnight camp. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing information readily available on the website for this specific club.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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 verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 889 Jonathan Ave, Akron, OH 44306, USA
- Phone: 330-773-2825
- Cost notes: There is no cost to join. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club 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.
- How much does Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club cost?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. There is no cost to join. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club provide lunch?
- Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Steve Wise Club 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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