America SCORES Chicago
After-school soccer plus poetry and community service for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, run at partner schools.
Free and low-cost sports for Chicago kids: baseball, basketball, soccer, swim lessons, boxing, hockey, golf, tennis, running and more.
After-school soccer plus poetry and community service for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, run at partner schools.
Large Woodlawn church with community outreach, youth programs and a food pantry run with the Network of Woodlawn.
Youth wrestling for ages 5 to 18, including girls' wrestling, after-school tutoring and summer camps. Programs in many neighborhoods and 20+ CPS schools.
Neighborhood sports leagues, tournaments and girls' programs for Little Village kids and families.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Boys & Girls Club with after-school and summer programs for kids and teens: homework help, sports, arts, STEM and meals. Low-cost membership.
Paid summer jobs for Chicago Housing Authority residents ages 13 to 24: coding, photography, animation, sports, entrepreneurship and more.
FREE baseball and softball camps, clinics and mentoring for ages 8 to 18 at UIC's baseball stadium.
FREE youth football clinics: Monsters Flag (flag football), Monsters Tackle, and Mini Monsters (fitness and healthy eating).
Basketball camps and clinics for ages 3 to 17, all skill levels. Email youthhoops@bulls.com.
Buddy baseball league for kids with physical and mental disabilities, ages 4-18 (to 22 if still in high school). About $50 summer / $20 fall; scholarships available, no family turned away.
Swim lessons from toddlers to teens at pools across the city. The first 10-week Learn to Swim session for ages 6 to 17 is FREE with code FIRSTFREE.
Sports, Special Olympics, adaptive sports and deaf/hard-of-hearing programs at 24 parks citywide. One-on-one inclusion aides are available for eligible kids in regular park programs.
Low-cost youth sports at parks citywide: basketball, soccer, football, baseball, swimming, tennis, hockey, boxing, lacrosse, fencing, archery and more. Register online each season.
Rowing programs for youth and adults of all abilities, including adaptive rowing, on the Chicago River.
Youth running and fitness programs in Chicago schools and communities, plus kids' races.
Boxing classes for kids 8 and up, beginner to competitive, plus strength training. About $35 a month for unlimited classes (one-time $25 signup).
Parent-run group with monthly parent meetings (Chicago Southside Autism Support Group) plus family outings and events.
FREE baseball and softball leagues and clinics for ages 14 and under and 18 and under. Email cubsrbi@cubs.com to join.
Chicago Youth Centers site with a computer lab, homework help, swimming, college and career readiness, and meals.
Adaptive swimming, biking and running, from beginner clinics to training camps, for youth and adults with physical disabilities or visual impairments.
Little League baseball and softball from T-ball up, plus travel teams, on the Northwest Side.
No-cut youth baseball and softball house leagues, travel teams and Buddy Baseball for kids with disabilities. Scholarships available.
Affordable youth golf and life-skills programs for ages 7 to 18 at the Harborside Youth Learning Center. Other sites include Jackson Park, South Shore and Marquette Park.
Affordable golf and life-skills programs for kids and teens 7 to 18: after-school, summer camps and lessons. Main office location.
Sports, health and leadership programs with mentoring for girls ages 6-18, after school and in the summer.
Running-based program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade that builds confidence and healthy habits, ending in a 5K. Offered at schools and parks across 7 counties.
Adaptive sports and recreation for youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities across Chicagoland.
PAID 6-week summer job for ages 16-19 run by the City: bike repair, gardening, urban forestry and job-readiness skills. See "How to Apply" on the website for dates.
FREE hockey for girls and boys 5 to 14: ice time, equipment and coaching at rinks in Chicago, Evanston and Park Ridge.
Famous South Side Little League (2014 U.S. champions) offering baseball for boys and girls. Check the website or Facebook for sign-up dates.
Inclusive Jewish programs for kids with disabilities, babies through teens: therapeutic and Sunday schools, sports, arts and family programs.
Huge FREE Play Garden playground and picnic areas downtown. The climbing wall, skating ribbon and mini golf cost extra.
Park District ice rink and tennis center: learn to skate, youth hockey and junior tennis.
Year-round sports and recreation for kids and adults with disabilities in north suburban communities, including Special Olympics.
Sports, trips, summer camps and Special Olympics training for preschoolers through adults with disabilities in Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills and nearby towns.
Youth baseball and softball leagues. Scholarships cover registration fees for families with financial hardship.
Lacrosse plus mentoring and academic support for middle schoolers, mostly through partner schools.
Youth sports leagues and lessons year-round. Financial assistance available for residents.
Huge Salvation Army community center with a pool, gym, sports, classes, camps and family programs. Memberships and class passes; ask about financial help.
Youth athletics, swim lessons and leagues. Call about assistance options.
Year-round adaptive sports for youth and adults with physical disabilities: sled hockey, wheelchair basketball, cycling, kayaking, rock climbing. All skill levels.
Youth baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, hockey, gymnastics and more. Fee assistance available for residents.
Sports, fitness, arts, sensory and social programs for kids and adults with disabilities in Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Homewood-Flossmoor, Matteson, Park Forest and nearby towns.
Year-round sports training and competition for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities across Chicago.
Youth bike programs: Girls Bike Club, after-school bike mechanics, and paid internships for ages 16 to 24.
Elite baseball and softball development program by White Sox Charities, with academic support and college help. Tryouts held yearly.
Tennis classes, summer camps and tournaments for kids, with academic support. Large indoor/outdoor tennis center.
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