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Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club

2157 W 19th St, Chicago · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

Provides a variety of summer programs and activities for youth in a safe and supportive environment.

▌ Editor's read The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs (ULBGC) website loads successfully, indicating an active online presence. The organization is a non-profit, as evidenced by its 'About Us' section and mission statement. ULBGC has a long history, celebrating over 100 years of service to Chicago youth, having been founded in 1919. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, ensuring child safety. While specific summer camp details are not prominently displayed on the main page, the organization's overall programming, including after-school and summer activities, is clearly focused on youth development. Social media handles for Instagram (@ulbgc) and Facebook (ULBGC) are readily available on the site, suggesting active engagement with the community. The program type appears to be primarily day-based, offering structured activities during non-school hours and summer breaks.
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto 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
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club, 2157 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
  • Phone: 312-765-0230
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club

What ages does Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club accept?
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto 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.
Who runs Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club?
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club provide lunch?
Yes — Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto 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 Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Barreto 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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