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Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp

Chicago Glass Collective · $550/week

Teen Glass Camp offers hands-on experience in various glass art techniques including fusing, stained glass, and

▌ Editor's read The Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program focused on glass art. The camp offers sessions in glass fusing, flameworking, and stained glass, with each session costing $500. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff. The Chicago Glass Collective has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 30 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the knowledgeable instructors and the engaging, hands-on experience. Social media handles found on the site are @chicagoglasscollective for Instagram and chicagoglasscollective for Facebook. The ownership type is not explicitly stated on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp 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 arts, 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

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Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Address: 1770 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
  • Phone: 773-991-0900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Estimated pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp

What ages does Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp accept?
Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp cost?
Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp publishes $550/week for the standard session. That sits 22% above the $450 median for arts camps in Chicago — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Estimated pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Does Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp provide lunch?
Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp 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 Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp compare to other arts camps in Chicago?
Chicago Glass Collective Teen Glass Camp is one of 14 arts camps in Chicago 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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