Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center
The Boys & Girls Club of Brookings Teen Center offers a safe and engaging environment for teens with a focus on academic success, good character, and healthy...
▌ Editor's read The website for the Boys & Girls Club of Brookings (greatfuturessd.org/brookings) loads successfully and provides information about their Teen Center. The organization is a nonprofit, part of the larger Boys & Girls Clubs of America network. While not explicitly accredited by the ACA, the Boys & Girls Club of America generally adheres to high standards for youth programming. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is day camp, offering after-school and summer activities for teens. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Club of Brookings' show a rating of 4.7 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the positive environment and engaging activities. Social media handles found are @greatfuturessd on Instagram and 'greatfuturessd' on Facebook. The camp focuses on three priority outcomes: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
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: 12–18
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 1126 Southland Lane, Brookings, SD 57006, USA
- Cost notes: $100 annual membership fee. Current members with an active 2026 membership owe no additional summer fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center
- What ages does Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center accept?
- Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Club of Brookings - Teen Center cost?
- Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center publishes $100/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 Brookings - Teen Center's hours?
- Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - Teen Center runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 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 Brookings - Teen Center?
- Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - 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 Brookings - Teen Center provide lunch?
- Boys & Girls Club of Brookings - 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.
Planning guides
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