Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center
Community center offering various programs, including potential STEM activities, for youth in the Englewood area of
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, ulbgc.org, loads successfully and belongs to the Urban League of Broward County. While the website mentions various programs, including STEM initiatives, it does not specifically detail a 'summer camp' or 'Englewood STEM camp' as a distinct offering with dedicated pages for dates, activities, or registration. The organization is a non-profit focused on empowering the Black community and others in South Florida, as stated on their 'About Us' page. Social media handles for Instagram (@ulbgc) and Facebook (UrbanLeagueofBGC) were found on the website. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for a camp program. The website emphasizes community engagement and educational support, suggesting a day program format for any youth activities they might offer.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 6835 S Normal Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621
- Phone: 773-285-9600
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center
- What ages does Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center accept?
- Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center is open to children ages 5–18. 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.
- Who runs Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center?
- Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood 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 Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center provide lunch?
- Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood 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.
- How does Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
- Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Englewood Center 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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