SUMMER PROGRAMS
Girls in the Game provides sports, health and leadership programs in partnership with schools, parks and community centers in Chicago, Baltimore and Bloomington. 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, field trips, 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 and lunch is also included.
Registration is open for our 2024 Sports & Leadership Summer Camp! Monday, July 8 - Friday, August 2nd at Chicago Jesuit Academy (5058 W Jackson Blvd). Overnight camp will take place from Wednesday, July 31 - Friday, August 2nd.
Locations: Chicago
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.”
Girls in the Game’s Summer Squad program allows teens to take the lead over their summer break. Participants attend Leader to Leader interviews, enjoy workshops with fantastic guest coaches, go on field trips, learn to coach younger participants and so much more! All while earning a stipend for their participation.
Teens ages 14-15 can apply to our Summer Squad program through One Summer Chicago! To apply, create an account on the One Summer Chicago website, and then select Girls in the Game as your preferred placement when you apply to the One Summer Chicago Program. The application closes May 3rd.
The Details:
Main meeting location will be on the west side, but the location of the activities will vary. Transportation will be provided to and from activities.
$75 weekly stipend, $450 in total over 6 weeks.
20 hours per week, Mon-Thurs from 9 am - 2 pm.
Teens ages 14-15; must live in the Chicago city limits.
The program will run from June 24 through August 2.
Locations: Chicago
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.
Locations: Chicago