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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club

The E.T. Meredith Jr. Club offers a variety of programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles for youth in Central Iowa.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa website, which lists the E.T. Meredith Jr. Club as one of its locations. The organization is a nonprofit, offering day programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. While specific Google reviews for the E.T. Meredith Jr. Club were not readily available, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa generally receive positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.6 stars from 100+ reviews for their main organization. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @bgccentraliowa on Instagram and bgccentraliowa on Facebook, indicating an active online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 201 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. 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 Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club 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 Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club compare to other traditional day camp camps in Des Moines?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - E.T. Meredith Jr. Club is one of 21 traditional day camp camps in Des Moines 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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