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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club

1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine · ★ 4.1 (7 reviews)

Summer program with swimming, field trips, daily breakfast and lunch, tutoring, and educational programming.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township (BGCDT) operates multiple locations, including the Jane Addams site, providing after-school and summer programs. The organization was founded in 1963 by Nathaniel J. Butler, indicating over 60 years of operation. Their website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks, demonstrating a commitment to child safety. BGCDT is a non-profit organization, as evidenced by its 'About Us' section and mission focus. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the club's programming is clearly day-based, offering structured activities during non-school hours and summer breaks. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @bgcdt_il and a Facebook page 'bgcdt'.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams 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
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
  • Phone: (847) 551-4300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $50 non-refundable registration fee. Monthly membership fee tiers will be determined during the registration process.

↗ What parents like

  • Daily breakfast and lunch included
  • Tutoring and educational programming

↘ Watch for

  • Weekly cost not specified
  • Membership may be declined

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $50 non-refundable registration fee. Monthly membership fee tiers will be determined during the registration process. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club offer transportation?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township - Jane Addams Club provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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