Citywide Program Calendar
Sports & Leadership Summer Camp 2026
Camp will run from Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 31, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 3 pm. Participants ages 7-13 are welcome! We will be at Chicago Jesuit Academy for indoor activities and inclement weather, and at Moore Park for outdoor activities and regular camp days. Register here.
Spring Break Clinics - Sherman Park
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at our Spring Break Clinics over spring break for CPS. Join us at Sherman Park on Friday! Transportation is not included. Bring a lunch and water bottle.
Spring Break Clinic - Independence Park
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at our Spring Break Clinics over spring break for CPS. Join us for a pool party at Independence Park on Thursday! Transportation not included. Bring a lunch, water bottle, and swimsuit.
Spring Break Clinic - Southside YMCA
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at our Spring Break Clinics over spring break for CPS. Join us for a pool party at Southside YMCA on Wednesday! Transportation to and from Douglass Park included. Bring a lunch, water bottle, and swimsuit.
Spring Break Clinic - Douglass Park
Participants in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join us at our Spring Break Clinics over spring break for CPS. Join us at Douglass Park on Tuesday! Transportation is not included. Bring a lunch and water bottle.
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 at Sherman Park. Bus transportation will be available from stops throughout the city.
Winter Clinic: Play in the Park
Join Girls in the Game at Douglass Park for a day of sports fun, leadership, and play! Girls should bring their own water bottle and lunch. For participants in 3rd - 8th grade girls.
Who: Girls in 3rd-8th grade
What: sports, health and leadership fun! Bring your own water bottle and lunch
When: Monday, January 19th, 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Douglass Park (1401 S Sacramento Dr)
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.
Pool Party
Girls in the Game is going swimming at the McCormick YMCA! Bus transportation, free lunch and a brand-new swimsuit are included for girls attending the event. The pool has max depths of 4ft., and swim instructors will be on site for lessons. Bus will depart Douglass Park Fieldhouse at 9:30 am to arrive at the McCormick YMCA by 10 am. Register here.
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.