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Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary · ★ 4.5 (15 reviews)

The Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs offers a traditional day camp experience for youth in Palatine, focusing on character development, healthy li...

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs operates a summer day camp program in Palatine, Illinois, with locations including Lake Louise and Lincoln Elementary. The website, bgcnws.org/summer/, loads successfully and provides details about their summer offerings, which include activities focused on character and leadership, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports. The organization is a nonprofit and part of the larger Boys & Girls Clubs of America network. While specific Google reviews for the Palatine locations were not readily available, the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs generally holds a strong reputation. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found on the site 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 - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary 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: 500 N Jonathan Dr, Palatine, IL 60074, 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 - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary 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 - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary 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 - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary's hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary 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 - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary 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 - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Lake Louise & Lincoln Elementary 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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