Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Hammond Club
The Hammond Boys & Girls Club offers after-school and summer programs focused on youth development.
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) operates multiple clubhouses, including one in Hammond, offering after-school and summer programs. Their website, bgcgreaternwi.org, loads successfully and provides details on their mission, programs, and locations. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by their 'About Us' section and donation opportunities. Programs are primarily day-based, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. Social media presence is active with an Instagram handle @bgcgreaternwi and a Facebook page BGCGreaterNWI. While the website details program offerings and impact, specific information regarding ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios was not readily available.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana - Hammond Club is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 5840 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
- Phone: 219-931-2090
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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