Chautauqua Boys’ and Girls’ Club

Chautauqua Boys’ and Girls’ Club offers arts and crafts, sailing, nature, swimming, juggling, playground time, field games, and music for ages 7-15. Older groups may choose electives in the afternoon, and Lunch Bunch is an add-on service for campers in Group One and Boys’ and Girls’ Club Groups 2-6 during the 12-2 p.m. break.

Programs

• Boys’ and Girls’ Club — ages 7-15 · Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 2–4 p.m. · A safe and supportive recreational day camp on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution; participants are grouped by the grade they will be entering in the fall and gender.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–15 years old
• General schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 2–4 p.m.

About the provider

The Boys’ and Girls’ Club was founded in 1929 and is considered the oldest day camp in the United States and the longest running summer day camp in the United States. Greg Prechtl is the Boys’ and Girls’ Club Director, and Alyssa Porter is Director of Youth and Family Programs.

Staffing ratios are aligned to New York State regulations for Licensed Children’s Camps. Some activities, such as sailing and swimming, are guided by age and/or skill levels. The program operates from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–4 p.m., Monday-Friday. No online version of this program is stated in the source.

Last updated August 27, 2026.