SUMMER PROGRAMS
Girls in the Game provides sports, health and leadership programs in partnership with schools, parks and community across 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!
Sports & Leadership Summer Camp
"Through Girls in the Game, I learned that when you expose young girls to new ideas, it allows them the opportunity to think for themselves. In doing so, girls gain the courage to act on their own."
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.
Where: Moore Park for daily camp activities (5085 W Adams) & Chicago Jesuit Academy for inclement weather
When: July 6 - July 31, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Who: Participants ages 7-13
Returning campers, please note: daily bus transportation will not be provided to and from camp, and participants will need to bring their own lunch each day. As costs continue to rise and the fundraising climate remains challenging, these changes helps us keep camp low-cost and accessible for families and makes it possible for Girls in the Game to continue to provide a 4-week, full-day, meaningful experience for participants.
Summer Squad
“Through Girls in the Game, I have gained experience. All the health, sports and leadership workshops, and interviews I have done have made me more comfortable in my ability to lead and trained me to become more confident, step out of my comfort zone and truly prepare for any future career.”
Summer Squad takes place through the Chicago Youth Works (formerly One Summer Chicago) program.
The 2026 application is open! Teens ages 14-15 can apply through the Chicago Youth Works (formerly One Summer Chicago) portal. Apply through Chicago Youth Works and request Girls in the Game as your placement. Girls in the Game interviews teens prior to program; we will be in touch with interview dates.
Who: Teen girls ages 14-15. Must be within the age range by the start of the program on June 22, 2026. Must be a reside within the city of Chicago
When: June 22 - July 30, Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 2 pm
What: Attend Leader to Leader interviews, workshops with guest coaches, field trips, and learn to coach younger participants! Teens will earn $80 each week, for a total of $480 over the course of the summer
Summer Camp
Counselors
“I'm glad to have been challenged and to even get my first job as a camp counselor this past summer with Girls in the Game. It was an experience I will never forget.”
Looking for a summer job? Every year we hire Summer Camp Counselors for our Sports & Leadership Summer Camp! Counselors must be 16 or older. Being a Summer Camp Counselor is a great way to get job and leadership experience to put on your resume! The application is now open through After School Matters! Apply to the After School Matters program and select Girls in the Game for your placement.