Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp
The Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, offers a day camp experience focused on academic success, healthy l...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) summer camp page, which includes information about the Herbert Hoover Club. This is a day camp program, operating from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a weekly cost of $34.38. The BGCSTL website states that all staff members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The organization is a non-profit, focusing on three core areas: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and leadership. While the specific Herbert Hoover Club doesn't have a separate Google review profile, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis has a 4.6-star rating from 138 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @bgcstl for Instagram and BGCSTL for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–16
- Hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Address: 2901 N Grand Ave, St. Louis, MO 63107
- Phone: (314) 335-8000
- Cost notes: $275 for the entire summer (8 weeks) plus a $25 membership fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp
- What ages does Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp accept?
- Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–16. 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 Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp cost?
- Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp publishes $34/week for the standard session. $275 for the entire summer (8 weeks) plus a $25 membership fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp's hours?
- Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp runs 7:30am – 5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp?
- Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp 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 Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Herbert Hoover Club Summer Camp 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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