Through our weeklong EmpowerHer Spring Break Camp and our Strong Smart Bold Summer Camp, we provide experiences that help girls improve their confidence through activities designed to build their leadership skills, self-esteem, and assertiveness.
In addition to Girls Inc. programming, we also offer girls a range of healthy and sports-based youth development activies including healthy cooking, soccer, golf, dance, boxing, yoga, and rowing. These activities are designed to build physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and resilience in a supportive, pro-girl environment.
Girls Inc. Chicago Summer Camp 2026 provides a free, high-quality, intentional summer experience designed to help girls be strong, smart, and bold. Our programs serve girls entering K–5th grade through our Strong, Smart, & Bold Camp and 6th–8th grade through Power Up Camp, offering hands-on learning, leadership development, creative expression, and fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Summer 2026
This summer, camp will be offered in two four-week sessions:
Session I: June 15 – July 9, 2026
Session II: July 20 – August 13, 2026
Due to high demand, enrollment is lottery-based, and placement is not guaranteed. Applications are accepted through April 30, 2026, with selection notifications sent on a rolling basis. Families must apply using the application that corresponds with their child’s current grade level. We look forward to another impactful summer of learning, growth, and confidence-building for our girls!
