Building Leaders - Gads Hill Center - North Lawndale
2653 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
Eligibility
Must be 13-18 years old; have a desire to participate in the program and be willing to abide by all Building Leaders policies and procedures; maintain 85% attendance per week to participate; agree to attend program events as needed (college visits, etc.); provide a copy of each term's report card; participate in homework and/or academic activities.
Hours
Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm
Tue 7:00am - 6:00pm
Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm
Thu 7:00am - 6:00pm
Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm
Interpretation services
English; Spanish
Application process
For more information about enrollment, contact Gads Hill Center or complete the interest form online.
Fees
Free
Service area
Chicago, IL
Gads Hill Building Leaders is a free, out-of-school-time enrichment program for students ages 13 to 18. The program provides highly individualized academic support to help teens graduate from high school and enter college prepared to succeed. Students will engage in educational development and hands-on learning through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programming, as well as in a variety of recreational, skill-building, and civic engagement activities.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/25/2026
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
Gads Hill Center
Gads Hill Center values children and their families - their ability to learn, to lead and to positively shape their futures. Since 1898, Gads Hill Center supports working families through comprehensive programs and services that connect children and families to resources that meet their educational, employment, and health-related goals.