Plano Teen Center
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC) offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles f...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, http://www.bgccc.org, loads successfully and directs to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County website. The website indicates that the organization offers after-school and summer programs, including a Plano Teen Center, which aligns with a 'day' program type. The organization is clearly a 'nonprofit' as it is a Boys & Girls Club. Social media handles found on the website include Instagram: @bgccc_official and Facebook: BGCCC.Official. The website emphasizes programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, or staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The site does not provide specific details about background checks for staff, though it is generally expected for such organizations.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Plano Teen Center 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 1111 Avenue H, Plano, TX 75074
- Phone: (972) 542-3424
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Plano Teen Center
- What ages does Plano Teen Center accept?
- Plano Teen Center 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 Plano Teen Center?
- Plano Teen Center 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 Plano Teen Center provide lunch?
- Plano Teen Center 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 Plano Teen Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Plano?
- Plano Teen Center is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Plano 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Plano Teen Center.
- Art and Drama Camp · Multiple locations in Plano, Fairview, Frisco, Dallas, and Southlake · Ages 5–18 · $275/week
- Club SciKidz Dallas - Plano · Plano · Ages 4–15 · $399/week
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County - Plano Branch · 1111 Avenue H, Plano · Ages 5–18
- Camp Cimarron · Oak Point Park Nature & Retreat Center · Ages 6–12 · $189/week
- Camp Cimarron 2026 · Bob Woodruff Park South · Ages 6–12 · $189/week
- Camp Connections · Carpenter Park Recreation Center, Liberty Recreation Center, Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center · Ages 6–11 · $159/week
- Carpenter Camp Connections 2026 · Carpenter Park Recreation Center · Ages 6–11 · $159/week
- City of Plano Summer Camps · Plano · Ages 5–12