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J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club

85 CLARENDON AVE, COLUMBUS

The J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club provides after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, character,

▌ Editor's read The J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club website (bgccolumbus.org) loads successfully and details their mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential. The organization operates multiple clubhouses, including the J. Ashburn, Jr. location, offering after-school and summer programs. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. The program type is day camp, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The organization is a nonprofit. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus' show a 4.6-star rating from 153 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the supportive staff. The website lists social media handles as @bgccolumbus for Instagram and 'bgccolumbus' for Facebook. The club is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club 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 verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 85 Clarendon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223, USA
  • Phone: (614) 272-3168

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club

What ages does J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club accept?
J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls 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.
Who runs J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club?
J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls 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 J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Yes — J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls 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.
How does J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
J. Ashburn, Jr. Boys & Girls Club is one of 24 community/rec center camps in Columbus 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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