Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit
The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield's Stalnaker Unit offers an affordable summer day camp for youth aged 6-18, focusing on academic success, healthy lifesty...
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit website loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp program. The camp is a day program for youth aged 6-18, operating Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a weekly fee of $55. The organization is a nonprofit, part of the larger Boys & Girls Club movement. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Club of Springfield' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive environment and engaging activities. The camp focuses on three priority outcomes: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship. Social media handles include @bgclubspringfield on Instagram and 'bgclubspringfield' on Facebook, both actively updated.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Address: 1410 N Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
- Phone: (417) 862-9249
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit
- What ages does Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit accept?
- Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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 - Stalnaker Unit cost?
- Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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 - Stalnaker Unit's hours?
- Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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 - Stalnaker Unit?
- Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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 - Stalnaker Unit provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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 - Stalnaker Unit compare to other traditional day camp camps in Springfield?
- Boys & Girls Club of Springfield - Stalnaker Unit 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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