Summer Program
June through August
Monday-Friday
7:45 am-5:15 pm
School-Aged Summer Program
Structured, Meaningful, & Relevant
For children who have completed Kindergarten through age 12
Children who have completed Kindergarten through Age 12 (must be 12 on or before June 1, 2026).
*Children enrolling in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year may request enrollment in LEAP Program.
Designed to build self-esteem and allow your child(ren) to develop and succeed academically, socially, and civically by incorporating 5 Key Elements into each and every day.
Safe, Positive Environment
The Club is a safe place where members feel physically and emotionally secure.
Fun
The Club facility, staff, and programming create a welcoming, positive environment allowing members to engage in play, enjoy learning and exploring.
Supportive Relationships
The Club ensures that every young person feels personally connected to one or more adults and has friendships with peers by providing Social-Emotional Learning opportunities and positive mentoring experiences.
Meaningful Opportunities and Expectations
Club staff and programs consistently communicate the expectation that every child has the potential to excel, be productive, and succeed at the Club and in life.
Recognition
The Club takes every opportunity to recognize and validate Club members' achievements and accomplishments.
Our Pledge to You
A Team Effort
The efforts of staff, parents, guardians, volunteers, board members, community members, schools, and other local agencies come together to provide opportunities for children to gather skills and experiences that will help them live full, satisfying, and productive lives.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Your Investment in Their Future
Boys & Girls Club Detroit Lakes
School-Aged Summer Fee Schedule
Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes accepts Child Care Assistance (CCAP). You must provide the Club with documentation of your eligibility. You are responsible for any copays or costs not covered by CCAP. If you are denied CCAP, there may be additional limited scholarships available to cover some, not all, of the programming fees.
summer program
$25
- Membership Fee
- Per Child
- Due at Time of Enrollment
- Due Annually Thereafter
- Non-refundable
Summer program • June-August
$30
- Program time is between 7:45 am & 5:15 pm.
- Fee is per day, per child.
- This is a contracted fee regardless of the number of days in attendance.
- You are responsible for any copays/fees not covered by CCAP.
- Programming fees are non-refundable.
- Membership fee required for ALL members regardless of attendance.
- Child must be a Club member to attend the Club.
- Membership fees are non-refundable.
- Memberships are non-transferrable to other Boys & Girls Clubs.
Transportation
The Club may transport children for Club-sponsored activities using Club vehicles, contracted transportation providers, or by walking. The Club and any contracted transportation providers will comply with all applicable Minnesota child passenger safety and transportation laws.
Learning through Play
The Enrollment Process
Read the Handbook
Please read about the program policies before enrolling your child as a Club member.
Request Enrollment
Complete the online form. If the program is full, your family will be placed on a waitlist.
Wait for Confirmation
Submitting the enrollment request or membership packet does not guarantee a spot in the programs listed above. Wait for confirmation from the Club.
Creating a positive experience
Membership & Enrollment Guidelines
Submitting the enrollment request or membership packet does not guarantee a spot in the programs listed above.
Please wait to hear from Boys & Girls Club confirming enrollment in the respective program(s); otherwise, your name will be added to a waitlist.
- The Club works with children and families to provide a positive experience for all who need us.
- The Club is not designed to provide long-term one-on-one programming.
- Please communicate any needs, triggers, and strategies on the application form to assist in making the Club experience successful for your child.
- Please read the membership handbook before enrolling your child as a Club member.
- Each child who attends Boys & Girls Club must be a member.
- Membership is open to all youth without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, disability, or immigration status.
- Memberships are non-transferrable to other Boys & Girls Clubs
- A membership enrollment packet must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian before a child may begin attending Club activities. Please read through it carefully. They are not accepted until complete.
- Parents or guardians should also meet with the Unit/Program Director or attend a brief orientation before the start of attendance.
