Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18 · $43/week
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club

2950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago · $43/week · ★ 4.3 (12 reviews)

Offers a seven-week summer camp with activities ranging from sports to arts, STEM, and more.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, http://www.bgcc.org, loads successfully and directs to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati website. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club is listed as one of their club locations. The organization states a history dating back to 1904, indicating over a century of operation. They explicitly mention that 'All staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks' on their 'Safety' page. The programs offered, including after-school and summer activities, are characteristic of a day camp or youth center. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a well-known national nonprofit organization, classifying this club as nonprofit. Social media handles for the broader organization are @bgcc_clubs on Instagram and BGCCincinnati on Facebook.
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Since 1863163+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
1863 (163 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 2950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
  • Phone: (312) 633-1890
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $300 for a seven-week program, which is approximately $43 per week. There is also a $40 membership fee for new/renewing youth.

↗ What parents like

  • Lunch and snacks provided
  • Weekly field trips

↘ Watch for

  • Limited camp spots available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club

What ages does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club accept?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club 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 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club cost?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club publishes $43/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 163 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club provide lunch?
Yes — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club 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 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club is one of 21 community/rec center 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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