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Building Leaders - Gads Hill Center - Pilsen

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Resource Name:Building Leaders - Gads Hill Center - Pilsen

address

1919 West Cullerton Street, 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 8:00am - 6:00pm Tue 8:00am - 6:00pm Wed 8:00am - 6:00pm Thu 8:00am - 6:00pm Fri 8:00am - 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

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.