Who We Are

Girls in the Game provides sports, health and leadership programs in partnership with schools, parks and community centers in Chicago. Participants can try a variety of sports like soccer, lacrosse, yoga or volleyball in a friendly, non-competitive environment while also learning about important health and leadership topics like self-advocacy and positive body image. Our programs include after school programs, a summer camp, clinics, one-time programs and teen programs!
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We support girls across Chicago.

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Upcoming Events

  • Join Girls in the Game's Chicago Triathlon Team

    Looking for a way to challenge yourself, stay active, and support a great cause?  Consider joining Girls in the Game's Triathlon Team.  Challenge yourself by participating in all three races, or share the load with up to two additional teammates.

    The perks:

    Participation in the triathlon guarantees a coveted spot on Girls in the Game's 2027 Chicago Marathon team

    Selecting team Girls in the Game earns a 10% discount at registration

    Registration also grants free access to a training program and a complimentary singlet

    *Participants must meet the set fundraising requirement
    Email msrateau@girlsinthegame.org for more information.

  • Girls in the Game's Marathon Team is Going Global!

    Girls in the Game is excited to expand our Charity Race Team internationally, including World Marathon Majors like Tokyo and Berlin 2027! Supporters can now represent Girls in the Game in select races around the world while fundraising to empower girls through sports, health, and leadership programming. Venice, Berlin, Prague, Athens— you can support Girls in the Game from just about anywhere on the globe.
    Email rlorenzini@girlsinthegame.org for more information.

  • Vote for Girls in the Game to Win $10,000!

    As part of the 150th Cubs Anniversary as a National League franchise, the Cubs Charities Community Fund is awarding a total of $150,000 to 15 Community Award winners.

    As one of the 30 finalists, GIrls in the Game has been selected to participate in the first-ever fan driven grant initiative in Cubs history! For the next phase, individuals will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nonprofit. The top 15 with the highest number of votes will be awarded $10,000 and recognized in a special on-field ceremony.

    Voting begins on July 29 and runs through August 21. You can vote once a day so please make a note to start your day with a vote!

    Here is the voting link with information on the top 30 finalists: Vote now!

  • More Events

    To learn more about our upcoming spring break events and explore our school-year and summer programming for girls ages 7–18, visit our programs page here.

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Citywide Programs Calendar

Know someone who wants to get in the game? Check out the upcoming citywide events we have that are open to any participant! We also provide school-based programs for elementary, middle and high school; see our After School and Teen Club site map for more information.