Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield
Provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for youth with programs focusing on academic success, character, and
▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield is part of a larger nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development. The website, bgcneo.org, loads successfully and lists multiple club locations, including Garfield. While specific Google reviews for the Garfield location were not readily available, the overall Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 107 reviews. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. The program type is day camp, offering various activities focused on academic success, character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks, including federal, state, and local checks. The organization's social media handles are @bgcneo on Instagram and BGCNEO on Facebook, where they actively post about their programs and events.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 6–18
- Address: 200 W. 31st Street, Lorain, OH 44052, USA
- Phone: 440-277-0100
- Cost notes: There is no cost to join. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield
- What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield accept?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Northeast Ohio - Garfield cost?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. There is no cost to join. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield 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 Northeast Ohio - Garfield provide lunch?
- Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield compare to other traditional day camp camps in Lorain?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Garfield is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Lorain 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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