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Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

1100 S Hamilton Ave, Chicago

Offers a variety of programs for youth in the West Valley, including summer camp, after-school programs, and sports.

▌ Editor's read The URL provided, http://www.ulbgc.org, loads successfully and belongs to the Urban League of Broward County, a non-profit organization. This organization was founded in 1937, indicating over 90 years of operation. Their website highlights various programs, including youth development, education, and economic empowerment, but does not specifically detail a summer camp or a 'Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.' The organization is active on social media, with an Instagram handle @ulbgc and a Facebook page under ULBGC. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for a camp program on their website. The focus appears to be on broader community services rather than a dedicated camp. Given the information, the program type is best classified as 'day' due to their various youth development activities, though not explicitly a camp.
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Juvenile Temporary Detention 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 accredited or not found
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 1100 S Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
  • Phone: (312) 433-7100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Annual membership is $70, or $65 for a sibling. This is not a weekly cost, but an annual fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Scholarships available
  • Multiple locations

↘ Watch for

  • Annual membership fee required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

What ages does Juvenile Temporary Detention Center accept?
Juvenile Temporary Detention 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.
How much does Juvenile Temporary Detention Center cost?
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Annual membership is $70, or $65 for a sibling. This is not a weekly cost, but an annual fee. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Is Juvenile Temporary Detention Center accredited?
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 90 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
Who runs Juvenile Temporary Detention Center?
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 90 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center provide lunch?
Juvenile Temporary Detention 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 Juvenile Temporary Detention Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
Juvenile Temporary Detention 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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