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Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club

1340 W 71St St, Chicago · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Community center offering programs for youth, including summer activities, as part of the Urban League.

▌ Editor's read The Urban League of Broward County (ULBC) operates the Wentworth Club, which hosts summer camp programs. The ULBC was founded in 1978, making it approximately 46 years old, but its website states it has been 'serving the community for over 90 years' through its various programs, suggesting a longer history of community engagement. The camp is a day program, offering activities like academic enrichment, STEM, arts and crafts, and social-emotional learning. The organization is a nonprofit, as evidenced by its 'About Us' and 'Donate' sections. Social media handles for the Urban League of Broward County were found on Instagram (@ulbgc) and Facebook (ulbgc). The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program aims to provide a safe and enriching environment for youth during the summer months.
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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

Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth 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
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 1340 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA
  • Phone: 773-651-3100

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club

What ages does Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club accept?
Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth 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 Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club?
Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club 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 Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club provide lunch?
Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth 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 Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth Club compare to other community/rec center camps in Chicago?
Urban League of Metropolitan Chicago - Wentworth 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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