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BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp

Dorchester

A traditional summer day camp offering a variety of activities for children at the Leahy-Holloran Community Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official page for the BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center, which is part of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF). This indicates the camp is operated by the City of Boston, classifying it as municipal-parks owned. The camp is a day program, offering free activities for youth. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this specific camp was found on the provided page. The BCYF Facebook page (bostoncenters) has a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @bostoncenters. The website does not list a specific founder or years of operation for the camp itself, but rather for the community center.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 1255 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Phone: 617-635-5100
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp

What ages does BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp accept?
BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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.
What are BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp's hours?
BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp?
BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Dorchester?
BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center Summer Camp is one of 9 traditional day camp camps in Dorchester 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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