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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Roberto Clemente Club

1147 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO · ★ 4.1 (78 reviews)

Offers various youth programs and activities at the Roberto Clemente Club.

▌ Editor's read The URL http://www.ulbgc.org loads successfully, directing to the Urban League of Westchester and Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon and New Rochelle website. The Roberto Clemente Club is listed as one of their locations, specifically in the Bronx. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its affiliation with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a national non-profit organization. The website states that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mount Vernon and New Rochelle have been serving the community for over 50 years. The club primarily offers after-school and summer day programs. Social media handles found are @ulbgc for Instagram and ulbgc for Facebook, both active. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website. The program focuses on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.
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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

Roberto Clemente 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: 1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
  • Phone: (773) 278-5000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free program

↗ What parents like

  • Free programs
  • Community-focused

↘ Watch for

  • Limited program details online

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Roberto Clemente Club

What ages does Roberto Clemente Club accept?
Roberto Clemente 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.
How much does Roberto Clemente Club cost?
Roberto Clemente Club doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free program Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Roberto Clemente Club?
Roberto Clemente 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 Roberto Clemente Club provide lunch?
Yes — Roberto Clemente 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.
Does Roberto Clemente Club offer extended care?
Yes — Roberto Clemente Club offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Roberto Clemente Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
Roberto Clemente 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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