Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley offers a summer day camp at Ed Clapp Elementary for K-5 students, focusing on academic enrichment, character d...
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley operates a summer day camp at Ed Clapp Elementary for children in grades K-5. The website, bgcrrv.org, loads successfully and provides details on their summer programs, including a weekly cost of $197.50. The organization is a nonprofit, and their 'About Us' page indicates a mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid. They maintain a 1:15 staff-to-child ratio for K-5. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles include @bgcrrv on Instagram and BGCRRV on Facebook, which are actively updated with program highlights.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club 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
- Address: 3131 28th St. South, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
- Cost notes: Full-Time: $197.50/week (5 vacation days, 3 sick days) Part-Time: $41.50/day (2 day minimum, 3 sick days)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club 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 Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club cost?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club publishes $198/week for the standard session. Full-Time: $197.50/week (5 vacation days, 3 sick days) Part-Time: $41.50/day (2 day minimum, 3 sick days) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club 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 Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club 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 Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club compare to other traditional day camp camps in Fargo?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley - Ed Clapp Elementary Club is one of 8 traditional day camp camps in Fargo 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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