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Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School · ★ 4.0 (84 reviews)

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs offers summer day camps at various locations, providing a safe and engaging environment for youth with a focus on...

▌ Editor's read The website for Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs (bgcnws.org/summer/) loads successfully and details their summer camp programs, which are day camps offered at multiple locations including Station & Prairie Middle School. The organization is a nonprofit, part of the larger Boys & Girls Clubs of America network. The site explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Station & Prairie Middle School location were not readily available, the main Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 22 reviews, with reviewers often praising the positive impact on children and the variety of activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the website are @bgcnws for Instagram and 'bgcnws' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School 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
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 215 S Eastern Ave, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
  • 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School 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.
What are Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School's hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School runs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Station & Prairie Middle School 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.

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