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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - Studebaker Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - Studebaker Club

The Studebaker Club, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, offers a safe and engaging environment for youth development through various programs.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.bgcci.org/our-clubs, loads successfully and lists the Studebaker Club as one of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa locations. The organization is a nonprofit, dedicated to youth development. While specific ACA accreditation for the Studebaker Club was not found, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa website states that all staff undergo thorough background checks and provides specific staff-to-child ratios: 1:10 for ages 6-9 and 1:15 for ages 10+. The program type is day camp, offering after-school and summer programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 127 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. Social media handles found are @bgccentraliowa on Instagram and BGCCentralIowa on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa - Studebaker 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: 300 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 - Studebaker Club

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