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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Northland Boys & Girls Club

1919 Northcliff Dr, Columbus

Provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for youth in the Northland area of Columbus, Ohio.

▌ Editor's read The website http://www.bgccolumbus.org loads successfully and is the official site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus. This organization operates multiple clubhouses, including one at Northland High School, offering after-school and summer programs. The programs focus on academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks to ensure child safety. The organization is a nonprofit, and its mission is clearly articulated. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with themes often praising the positive impact on children and the variety of activities offered. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @bgccolumbus for Instagram and 'bgccolumbus' for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Northland 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: 1919 Northcliff Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
  • Phone: (614) 267-1510

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Northland Boys & Girls Club

What ages does Northland Boys & Girls Club accept?
Northland 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 Northland Boys & Girls Club?
Northland 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 Northland Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Yes — Northland 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 Northland Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Columbus?
Northland 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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