Agency Name 

Region 

Program Description 

La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon 

Humboldt Park 

La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón will host a week-long Bomba Kids Summer Camp, offering immersive Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba classes in dance, percussion, song, and history. 

Project SYNCERE 

Greater Grand Crossing 

Project SYNCERE empowers underrepresented students through hands-on STEM education and mentorship. 

Wood St. Collective 

Greater Englewood Area 

This program to employ a youth cohort of “Backyard Garden Coordinators,” who will learn carpentry, commercial painting, and landscaping skills. 

Youth Guidance 

Greater Englewood Area 

STRIVE (Strategies to Rejuvenate Interest and Value in Education) is a strategic collaboration between Youth Guidance, Chicago Public Schools, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). STRIVE provides nearly 200 7th-12th grade youth in the foster care system enrolled in Chicago Public Schools with one-on-one counseling, home visits, career planning, social and educational enrichment field trips, parent and family engagement support, and educational activities. 100% of STRIVE students are youth in foster care. 

Guitars Over Guns Organization 

Humboldt Park 

Guitars Over Guns (GOGO) provides arts-based mentorship to youth in disinvested communities, fostering positive development through music and trauma-informed support. 

South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble  

Greater Grand Crossing 

South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble offers an after-school mentoring initiative that pairs local professionals with at-risk youth in Greater Grand Crossing. This program is in partnership with Joffrey Ballet to help youth understand dance terminology, technique, and how to move fluidly. The program focuses on career exploration, academic support, and building positive relationships. 

Ring of Hope 

Greater Grand Crossing 

Ring of Hope proposes to offer sports including basketball and soccer, educational enrichment activities, and mentoring programs to at-risk youth in Greater Grand Crossing. The program aims to provide positive alternatives to violence and gang involvement. 

The Village Legal and Community Project 

Chicago Lawn 

The Baby B.O.S.S. Program provides entrepreneurship education and training to high school students. The eight-week program will teach students an entrepreneurship mindset, and entrepreneurial skills and provide business tools to assist students in starting and operating a business. 

Greater Auburn Gresham Development 

Auburn Gresham 

Paving the Path is a comprehensive college exploration program designed to empower African American teenagers in inner-city Chicago communities to pursue higher education.  

Men of Purpose - A Journey to Self-Discovery 

Auburn Gresham 

Men of Purpose (MOP), under the leadership of Destry Wilborn, a seasoned Homicide Detective for the Chicago Police Department and founder of MOP, created an after-school mentoring program at Gresham Elementary. This program aims to provide at-risk inner-city male youth with mentorship, skill development, and exposure to positive role models. 

S.T.A.R.R. Community Services International 

Auburn Gresham 

“STEAM INTO THE FUTURE” is an after-school program with a focus of increasing Science Technology, Engineering Arts and Mathematics foundations (STEAM) pathways of success for individuals between the ages of 5 to 24 years old. 

Urban Male Network 

Auburn Gresham 

This is a 6 - 8-week cooking program designed to teach youth how to prepare nutritious meals administered by a professional chef who will be invited to lead interactive cooking classes, educating participants about healthy eating habits, food preparation techniques, and the importance of balanced nutrition.  

Rhema Community Development Corporation 

Austin 

RCDC Summer Camps and Weekly Open Gyms provide a comprehensive array of activities designed to engage children while promoting personal development, social skills, and creativity.

GSJ Family Life Center 

Austin 

Safe Haven Summer Camp is for children ages 6-17 youth will participate in arts and crafts, creative writing workshops and STEM related activities.  

NEBC Employment Resource Services 

Austin 

The NEBC Youth Culinary Empowerment Program is designed to provide hands-on training, job readiness workshops, community engagement, mentorship, and a culminating event for participants. The goal is to empower youth with marketable skills, reduce incidents of violence, foster community partnerships, and provide alternatives to involvement in the justice system. 

Unity for Chicago's Youth and Adults  

Austin 

AI Scholars Society Summer/Afterschool Program offers young individuals (aged 10 to 18) a dynamic learning experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Commercial Website Designing, participants will explore AI fundamentals, including machine learning and neural networks, while also mastering web development essentials for creating professional websites. 

Building Bridges, Inc. 

Back of the Yards 

A program for Latino and African American girls at Lara Academy (5-8th grade) to improve Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) engagement and exposure, empowerment, and self-awareness. 

Serving People with a Mission 

Back of the Yards 

An afterschool program focusing on mentoring and building leadership and career skills. 

B.I.G. Baseball Academy 

Back of the Yards 

Baseball summer camp to kids ages 6-13. The camp will allow kids to play baseball, exercise, raise their self-esteem and allow them to meet new friends. 

Girls Inc. of Chicago 

Back of the Yards 

A girls empowerment summer camp where they participate in rotating sessions with partner organizations including First Tee Chicago, the Joffrey Ballet, and Batter then Baked. First Tee Chicago will encourage resilience and resilience through golf lessons, the Joffrey Ballet will provide dance instruction, and Batter then Baked will provide healthy cooking classes 

Teens Take On Climate 

Belmont Cragin 

TTOC is proposing a new after-school Science, Technology, Environment, Art and Math (STEAM) program based at ITW-Speer College Prep High School in Belmont-Cragin. The program is designed to support youth to make connections between their lives and the impacts and opportunities stemming from changing climate. 

I Am You Wraparound Services 2.0 

Belmont Cragin 

Social Entrepreneurs Reimagining Value & Engagement is a socio-economic empowering initiative delivered to engage 10 young people, ages 13-24 in Belmont-Cragin. SERVE 360 is a social entrepreneurship boot camp that applies research-based curriculum to help young people learn entrepreneurial skills. 

Northwest Side Housing Center 

Belmont Cragin 

The Youth Anchors program works with up to 15 youth to identify gaps and needs of community resources to develop a community needs assessment survey and find solutions by developing a community plan. 

Christ for Life Motorcycle Club NFP 

Belmont Cragin 

Trade Career Workshops is a program to support youth who are interested in trades vs. traditional career paths. This program consists of 9 Career Trade Workshops: Electrical Basics, Construction Basics, Technology Principles, HVAC Concepts, Culinary, Photography, Real Estate, Auto/Body and Welding.  

Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts 

Brighton Park 

 CICA will provide a well-rounded ongoing social youth development program through Mexican Folkloric dance along with a rigorous discipline to fulfill each participant’s artistic, academic and future career goals. The folkloric dance program serves as a platform for youth to practice and feel proud 

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council 

Brighton Park 

BPNC’s Summer Youth Leadership Fellowship program is a community organizing youth lead program where they learn to canvas, lead community meetings with elected officials, and organize creative actions that draw on the rich history of social movements. Students also gain experience conducting research and community asset mapping, identifying the root cause of social issues, develop solutions to the problems identified, and organizing strategic campaigns to advance their goals. 

Operation Basketball 

Brighton Park 

Hoops Therapy is an out-of-school time program geared at 6th through 12th graders on Chicago’s South and West sides. The 12-week intensive program pairs the joy of basketball with mental health support to produce more grounded and healthy young people. 

Party Per Purpose 

Brighton Park 

A teen empowerment/mentorship program which consists of two separate programs for young ladies and men to learn about healthy relationships, boundaries, self-love and discipline, empowerment, sisterhood/brotherhood, mental health, and more, to ultimately prevent teen dating violence. 

Operation Basketball 

Chicago Lawn 

Hoops Therapy is an out-of-school time program geared at 6th through 12th graders on Chicago’s South and West sides. The 12-week intensive program pairs the joy of basketball with mental health support to produce more grounded and healthy young people. 

Southwest Organizing Project 

Chicago Lawn 

SWOP's youth work lies a comprehensive leadership development curriculum rooted in community organizing and justice. Through interactive workshops, guest speakers, and group discussions, youth are equipped with essential leadership skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making.  

Rise Up Community International 

Gage Park 

Students ages 8-15 participate in a health “train-the-trainer” curriculum to learn how to develop a healthy mind, body and soul. As a part of their training, students will complete research on the problems associated with obesity and develop a needs assessment survey and plan a community health fair to bring awareness to the problems with obesity.  

Teens Take On Climate 

Gage Park 

TTOC is proposing a new out of school time Green Career exploration program at Gage Park High School. The program is designed to support youth to make connections between their lives and the impacts and opportunities stemming from changing climate. 

TGiMovement 

Gage Park 

Omega Chi Omega is a co-educational fraternity program that strives to build a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among youth across different neighborhoods. The program is designed to empower black and brown youth aged 14 to 24 with the tools, knowledge, opportunities, and experiences needed to become agents of social change and shape their futures. 

The Southwest Collective 

Gage Park 

The Swap and Shop program is a monthly clothing swap for youth and their families outside during the summer season. These events will include music, food, clothing racks and some fun guided art activities. 

GODDESS Mentoring 

Garfield Park  

The Goddessprenuer Summer Camp is an innovative and empowering program designed to mentor and inspire young girls in Chicago, ages 10-15, to become future entrepreneurs. Over the course of five weeks, our program will provide a comprehensive experience that combines financial literacy education, real-world exposure to entrepreneurship, and meaningful connections with successful black women business owners. 

Kuumba Lynx 

Garfield Park  

Kuumba Lynx Performance Ensemble train youth in Hip Hop Arts performance. Youth engage in a process that incorporates ritual writing and freestyle ciphers fused with dance, beatbox, spoken word, music production, theatre, deejaying, graffiti and mural art, photography, video, visual arts, creative writing, and performance/slam poetry. Participants receive college and career exposure, engage with professional artists across the city, and have opportunities to produce, publish and present artistic works both locally and nationally. 

Luv City 

Garfield Park  

The Luv from the Trenches Video Podcast Series Project adopts a Healing Centered Engagement (HCE) framework to provide a platform for placed-at-risk youth in Chicago’s Garfield Park via programming in multimedia storytelling, youth can engage with industry professionals and local artists to develop their stories and produce their own podcasts. 

Creative Netwerk 

Garfield Park  

Partnering with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boys & Girls Club in Garfield Park, Chicago Footwork and Dance Team program will engage and serve 100 students in the following ages groups 8-12, 13-17, and 18-24 (leadership) with 60 dance classes (at an hour and half each) will yield 90 hours of weekly out of school time programming for underserved, majority youth of color in Garfield Park. 

Global United Diaspora 

Greater Englewood Area 

The GUD camp invites middle to high-school-aged youth to participate in a week of programming dedicated to their physical, mental, and experiential growth. Teens engage in various activities, including yoga, martial arts, and urban farming, while also attending workshops led by industry leaders on topics such as mental health, careers, personal hygiene, conflict resolution and more. 

Live the Spirit Residency 

Greater Englewood Area 

Live the Spirit Residency offers six outdoor Jam Sessions for Englewood youth and community members this summer. During one weekend each month in June, July, and September, Live the Spirit Residency hosts open improvised music activities and instruction from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the plaza near U.S. Bank at the intersection of 63rd and Halsted in Englewood. Programs will run on Saturday and Sunday in June in honor of Juneteenth and the Summer Solstice, on Saturday and Sunday in July over Fourth of July weekend, and on Sunday and Monday in September during Labor Day weekend. Each Jam Session engages up to 25 young artists from the Englewood community, all of whom receive a stipend for participating, plus dozens more adults and community members who enjoy the music and company without joining in. Events also feature free food and drink. 

Male Mogul Initiative 

Greater Englewood Area 

The proposed program involves the establishment of a comprehensive leadership and entrepreneurship development initiative aimed at empowering young men in underserved communities. This initiative, known as the Male Mogul Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program (MLEP), will provide a structured framework for participants to cultivate essential leadership skills, explore entrepreneurial opportunities, and access resources for personal and professional growth. 

Sacred Ground Ministries 

Greater Grand Crossing 

In addition to our regular summer programming, Sacred Ground Ministries will introduce a culinary arts program for youth in Greater Grand Crossing, focusing on teaching cooking skills, nutrition, and healthy eating habits. 

Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation 

Greater Grand Crossing 

Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. organizes community clean-up events and environmental education programs in Greater Grand Crossing. The initiative aims to improve neighborhood aesthetics and raise awareness about environmental sustainability. 

Burst Into Books 

Greater Roseland Area 

Burst Into Books hosts a series of community workshops aimed at empowering residents with skills in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The workshops are tailored to meet the needs of Englewood residents, promoting economic empowerment and self-sufficiency. 

Hughes Who Technologies Studio 

Greater Roseland Area 

Hughes Who introduces an animation program for middle and high school students, featuring hands-on classes and online tools like Basecamp, Krita, Canva, and Flipbook. Students will learn animation principles, storyboarding, and character design, with industry guest speakers. The program fosters teamwork, creativity, and presentation skills, culminating in creating an animated movie logo 

Mentor Teacher Brother, Inc. 

Greater Roseland Area 

Mentor Teacher Brother, Inc. provides mentorship and support for young men in the Greater Roseland area. The program focuses on leadership development, academic achievement, and personal growth. 

Pullman Tech Workshop 

Greater Roseland Area 

Pullman Tech Workshop (PTW) offers technical training and career development programs, focusing on modern manufacturing skills. By partnering with local industries, PTW provides pathways to stable employment for residents of the Greater Roseland area, addressing economic disparities. 

CALOR (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) 

Humboldt Park 

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (CALOR) provides culturally sensitive prevention and care services for LGBT youth in Humboldt Park. The program focuses on education and advocacy to improve the quality of life for those affected by HIV/AIDS. 

Children's Place Association 

Humboldt Park 

Children's Place Association offers a range of support services for children and families affected by health issues in Humboldt Park. The program includes medical care, counseling, and educational support. 

West Town Bikes 

Humboldt Park 

West Town Bikes empowers Humboldt Park youth through biking, developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills to build stronger, healthier communities. 

Telpochcalli Community Education Project 

Little Village 

Telpochcalli Community Education Project supports educational and cultural programs for children and families in Little Village, promoting academic success and cultural pride. 

Urban Warriors 

Little Village 

Urban Warrior Youth Community provides mentorship and leadership development programs for young men in Little Village, focusing on building resilience and fostering positive community engagement. 

Young Chicago Authors 

Little Village 

Young Chicago Authors conducts creative writing workshops for youth in North Lawndale. The program encourages participants to express themselves through writing, build literacy skills, and gain confidence. 

Chicago Community Arts Studio 

Little Village 

Cooperative Image Group offers community art programs and workshops for residents of Little Village. The programs focus on visual arts, public art projects, and community engagement. 

Project Impact 180 

North Lawndale 

Outdoor adventures, skill-building, and literacy improvement for youth. 

Music in Urban Schools Inspiring Change (MUSIC Inc) 

North Lawndale 

M.U.S.I.C. provides music education and performance opportunities for youth in North Lawndale. The program aims to develop participants' musical talents, self-confidence, and teamwork skills. 

Polished Pebbles 

North Lawndale 

Summer internship for girls focusing on career readiness and skill-building. 

Young Men's Educational Network (YMEN) 

North Lawndale 

Youth employment and community gardening project in North Lawndale. 

Holy Family Ministries 

North Lawndale 

Holy Family Ministries offers a comprehensive after-school program focused on academic enrichment, arts, and recreation for children in North Lawndale. The program aims to support students' academic success and personal development. 

Still Searching Project 

South Shore 

The Still Searching Project consist of 4 community mural events for youth to be able to be apart of. The community murals are dedicated to missing girls/women in the target area/community. Youth will learn about activism in helping to find missing women and girls and will also be able to work with established artists to paint a mural on a business in the respective area of the missing person was last seen. 

CRE8 Space 

South Shore 

CRE8 Space is thrilled to offer a four-week accelerated fashion design entrepreneurship summer camp tailored for youth in South Shore neighborhood. Building on the success of our previous 12-week program, this camp condenses essential creative and business skills into a new format.  

Jackson Park Golf Association 

South Shore 

The Caddy FORE Hire Program (CFHP) will provide an opportunity for local children from predominantly underrepresented and underserved communities to work as caddies at South Shore during the summer. This will allow children to not only gain work experience and earn money, but also begin the process of earning credits for the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF) scholarship. The Evans Scholarship covers tuition and housing for four years at one of 24 universities across the United States. 

Lost Boyz Inc. 

South Shore 

Lost Boyz services girls 4-14 years of age through softball, tutoring, civic engagement, cultural enrichment, social emotional learning and service learning under its MVP girls Baseball & Softball Program.