How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Arlington 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy

2001 VAN BUREN DR, ARLINGTON

Provides after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles for youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGC GTC) website, which operates Jones Academy as one of its club locations. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its 'About Us' section and mission statement. The website details a strong commitment to safety, including mandatory background checks for all staff and volunteers, and ongoing training in youth development and safety practices. Programs are primarily day-based, offering after-school and summer camp activities. Social media handles for the broader organization, @bgcgtc on Instagram and BGCofGTC on Facebook, are easily found on the site. While the site mentions various programs, specific staff-to-camper ratios for Jones Academy are not explicitly published. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for Jones Academy specifically, nor state licensing numbers on the website.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy 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: 5–18
Address: 2001 Van Buren Dr, Arlington, TX 76011, USA
Phone: (817) 275-1511

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy accept?: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy?: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy 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 Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy provide lunch?: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County - Jones Academy is one of 13 community/rec center camps in Arlington 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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