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Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary · ★ 4.1 (7 reviews)

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs offers a summer day camp at Jane Addams Elementary focused on academic enrichment, character development, and hea...

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs offers a summer day camp program at Jane Addams Elementary, as evidenced by their website, bgcnws.org/summer/. The program is designed for youth aged 6-18, focusing on academic enrichment, character and leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. The organization is a nonprofit, part of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America network. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Jane Addams Elementary location were not readily available, the overall Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs organization has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the supportive staff and engaging activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @bgcnws on Instagram and 'bgcnws' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Address: 1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary is open to children ages 5–12. 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary cost?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary's hours?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary runs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary provide lunch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs - Jane Addams Elementary 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.

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