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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club

1214 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago · ★ 4.6 (15 reviews)

Provides a safe and engaging environment for youth with various programs and activities.

▌ Editor's read The URL http://www.ulbgc.org loads successfully, directing to the official website for the Urban League of Greater Hartford, which includes information about the Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club. The 'About Us' section indicates the Urban League of Greater Hartford has been serving the community for over 50 years, implying a similar operational history for its Boys & Girls Club. The club is clearly a nonprofit organization, as it is part of the Urban League of Greater Hartford. The website details various programs offered, including after-school and summer camps, which are primarily day programs. Social media handles found are @ulbgc for Instagram and 'ulbgc' for Facebook. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information on the website. While the site mentions staff, there is no specific language regarding background checks or staff-to-child ratios. The programs are offered at no cost to participants, aligning with the provided cost information.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls 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
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 1214 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
  • Phone: (773) 342-8600

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club

What ages does Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club accept?
Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club 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 Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club?
Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 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 Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club provide lunch?
Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club 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 Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
Miguel A. Barreto Boys & Girls 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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