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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs Club

The McCombs Club offers a safe and engaging day camp experience for youth in Central Iowa, focusing on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, including the McCombs Club, operate as a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development. The website, bgcci.org, loads successfully and provides information about their various club locations and programs. While specific details for the 'McCombs Club' summer camp are not individually listed, the site outlines general summer programming for all clubs, focusing on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The organization states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa' show an average rating of 4.6 stars from 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the dedicated staff. The organization is active on social media with Instagram handle @bgccentraliowa and Facebook handle bgccentraliowa. The program type is day camp, as indicated by the club-based structure and daily operating hours.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs 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, USA
  • Phone: (515) 262-5695
  • 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 - McCombs Club

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs Club accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs 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 - McCombs Club cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs 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 - McCombs Club?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs 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 - McCombs Club provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs 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 - McCombs Club compare to other traditional day camp camps in Des Moines?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - McCombs 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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