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Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center

Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center · $55/week

The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield offers an affordable summer day camp for youth aged 6-18, focusing on fun, learning, and personal growth in a safe envir...

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield's Risdal Family Teen Center offers a summer day camp for youth aged 6-18, with a weekly fee of $55. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety. The program includes activities like field trips, sports, arts & crafts, and educational enrichment. While not ACA accredited, the organization is a well-established non-profit. Google reviews for the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The camp is a day program, and its non-profit status is clear from its organizational structure. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@bgclubspringfield) and Facebook (bgclubspringfield) page, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center 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: 835 W Calhoun St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
  • Phone: (417) 862-9249

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center

What ages does Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center accept?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center 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 Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center cost?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center publishes $55/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center's hours?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center 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 Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center 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 Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center 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.
How does Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Springfield?
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Risdal Family Teen Center is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Springfield 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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