Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana offers affordable summer day camp programs focused on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyle...
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana offers summer day camp programs across multiple locations, including the East Chicago Katherine House. The website clearly outlines a focus on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The program is offered at a very affordable rate of $50 per week, with a $25 annual membership fee. The website states that all staff members undergo thorough background checks. While the specific East Chicago Katherine House location does not have a separate Google review profile, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana as a whole has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 100+ reviews. The organization is a nonprofit and offers a traditional day camp experience. No ACA accreditation information was found for this specific club or the broader organization.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Address: 2009 E 138th St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Phone: (219) 398-2460
- Cost notes: Resident rate
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House 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 Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House cost?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House publishes $50/week for the standard session. Resident rate Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House's hours?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House runs 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. 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 Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House 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 Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - East Chicago Katherine House.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Katherine House Club · 2009 E 138TH ST, EAST CHICAGO · Ages 5–18