Citywide Program Calendar
Regional Game Day
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at a Regional Game Day on a day of non-attendance for CPS schools. Exact location TBD. Transportation is not included.
Winter Day of Play
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at our Winter Day of Play on a day of non-attendance for CPS schools. Exact location TBD. Bus transportation will be available from stops throughout the city.
Regional Game Day
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at a Regional Game Day on a day of non-attendance for CPS schools. Exact location TBD. Transportation is not included.
Spring Break Clinics
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at our Spring Break Clinics over spring break for CPS. Exact locations TBD; there will be multiple clinics throughout the city. Transportation is not included.
Regional Game Day
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at a Regional Game Day on a day of non-attendance for CPS schools. Exact location TBD. Transportation is not included.
Sports & Leadership Summer Camp
The Girls in the Game Sports & Leadership Summer Camp provides a safe, exciting space for girls to get active and learn new leadership skills for four weeks each summer. Daily activities include sports like lacrosse, yoga, dance and basketball, fun guest coaches, learning about health and practicing leadership skills. Other activities include swimming, an end-of-camp talent show, time spent with teen leaders and more. Bus transportation is also included.
This year, camp will return to Moore Park (5085 W Adams St.), with Chicago Jesuit Academy (across the street) as our inclement weather location. Camp will run from Monday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 29, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 3 pm. Participants ages 7-13 are welcome! Register here!
Angel’s Courts
Join us as we unveil Angel’s Court - brand new basketball courts at Oakwood Beach, built to keep girls playing and thriving in sports. From skill zone workshops and bracelet-making to food, photo moments, and more, this is a celebration of confidence, culture, and community!
Who: Girls ages 13-18
Where: Oakwood Beach (450 E 43rd St.)
What: Basketball skills zones, bracelet making, food, photo moments, and more!
Registration is required; spots are limited. Bus transportation will be provided from Austin, Back of the Yards, Bridgeport, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, and North Lawndale. Exact bus stops TBD.
Leadership Institute
Leadership Institute for teens and middle school participants! Exact location TBD
Winter Day of PLay
Join Girls in the Game for our Winter Day of Play on a day of non-attendance for school. Exactly location TBD.
Regional Clinic
Join Girls in the Game for a regional clinic on a day of non-attendance at Breakthrough Ministries! Check back for more details soon.
Regional Clinic
Join Girls in the Game for a regional clinic on a day of non-attendance! Exact location TBD. Check back for more details soon.
Regional Clinic
Girls ages 7-13 can join us for a free clinic on Friday, September 27th from 10 am - 2 pm for a day of sports, health and leadership fun! Participants should bring a water bottle and lunch. Bus transportation is included. Register here.
Chicago: Leadership Institute
Teens and Middle School participants will come together for a day of leadership activities to end Teen Leader Week. Location: TBD.
Chicago: Spring Break Clinics
Join Girls in the Game for sports, health and leadership during Spring Break for CPS students! Location: TBD.
Chicago: Teen Leader Week
Join Girls in the Game’s Teen Squad for sports, health and leadership activities during Spring Break for CPS students! Participants must be a current member of Teen Squad to take part. Location: TBD.
Chicago: Winter Day of Play
Join Girls in the Game for sports, health and leadership on a day of non-attendance for CPS students! Location: Addams/Medill Park (1403 E 14th St). Buses will make stops throughout the city to pick-up and drop-off participants.
Chicago: Winter Break Clinics
Join Girls in the Game for sports, health and leadership on a day of non-attendance for CPS students! Location: TBD.
Girls in the Game Offices Closed
Girls in the Game’s offices will be closed for the holidays. See you next year!
Chicago: Fall Day of Play
Join Girls in the Game for sports, health and leadership on a day of non-attendance for CPS students! Location: ComEd Rec Center (Addams/Meddill Park). Buses will make stops throughout the city to pick-up and drop-off participants. Save your spot!
Baltimore/Chicago: After School Programs Begin
Girls in the Game kicks off our After School programs! If you are interested in bringing our After School program to your site, please contact Jocabed Leyva in Chicago or Sara Moore in Baltimore.
Sports & Leadership Summer Camp
Our Sports & Leadership Summer Camp kicks off on Wednesday, July 5! Camp will take place from 9 am - 3 pm each weekday from July 5 through August 4. Transportation, lunch and scholarships available. Elementary and Middle School participants can join us for 5 weeks of sports, health and leadership programs. Overnight camp is returning this year! Register here!
Summer Day of Play
Join Girls in the Game for sports, health and leadership on a day of non-attendance for CPS students! Location: 3219 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL. 60624. Buses will make stops throughout the city to pick-up and drop-off participants.
Girls in the Game - Breakthrough Clinic
Join Girls in the Game for a free day of sport, health and leadership in partnership with Breakthrough (3219 W Carroll Ave)! Event runs from 9am -3 on Wednesday (April 5) and Thursday (April 6) pm for grades 3-8. Lunch is included. Register here.
Teen Leader Week
Teens in our Teen Squad program can participate in Leader to Leader interviews and other leadership activities over CPS Spring Break. Participants must already be members of our Teen Squad program. Learn more.
Canceled: Chicago Red Stars Soccer Clinic
Due to the inclement weather, we are canceling the clinic with the Red Stars on Tuesday, 4/4. We are so disappointed to cancel the event, but with thunderstorms and lightning predicted, it will not be safe for participants on the outdoor field, which is our first priority. We will reschedule this event with the Red Stars for later in the spring or early summer. Our clinics at Breakthrough on 4/5 and 4/6 will still take place as the facility is indoors; you can still register to participate here.
Leadership Institute
A fun free event for middle school and high school (6th-12th grade) girls! Join us for a day to mingle, learn about careers in sport and ice skate! Lunch and transportation provided. Return permission slip to a Girls in the Game coach to save your spot.
Winter Day of Play
Join Girls in the Game for sports, health and leadership on a day of non-attendance for CPS students at Adams/Medill Park. Buses will make stops throughout the city to pick-up and drop-off participants.
Winter Clinic: Day 3
Join us for our Winter Clinic! Participants ages 7-13 are welcome to play new sports, connect with friends and learn about health and leadership. Participants can attend all days or pick and choose. Please bring a lunch and water bottle. Please note, there is no transportation for this event.
Winter Clinic: Day 2
Join us for our Winter Clinic! Participants ages 7-13 are welcome to play new sports, connect with friends and learn about health and leadership. Participants can attend all days or pick and choose. Please bring a lunch and water bottle. Please note, there is no transportation for this event.
Winter Clinic: Day 1
Join us for our Winter Clinic! Participants ages 7-13 are welcome to play new sports, connect with friends and learn about health and leadership. Participants can attend all days or pick and choose. Please bring a lunch and water bottle. Please note, there is no transportation for this event.
Fall Clinic: Day 2
Join us for our Fall Clinic! Girls ages 7-13 are welcome to play new sports, connect with friend and learn about health and leadership! Please bring a lunch and water bottle.