WELCOME TO
AYM Chicago
WHAT WE DO
More than just events
From sports, hangouts, to Bible studies and mentorships, AYM is here to help you grow, belong, and have fun while doing it.
Sports
Volleyball & basketball clinics. Open to all skill levels.
Hangouts
Monthly evenings with food, games, and amazing people.
Faith
Explore life’s deeper topics and bible study opportunities.
Mentorship
Personalized help to thrive in school, leadership, and life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s coming up
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20
AYM MS Friendgiving Party
Join us for a night of Thanksgiving celebrations! From 6:30 PM-9:30 PM, we’ll have a free Thanksgiving meal, yummy dessert potluck, and share a gratitude themed night. All 6th - 8th graders welcome!
AYM Chicago (Cornerstone Room)
1000 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
FREE
SUNDAY DECEMBER 13
Christmas Volley Fest 🎄🏐 🏆
Ready to hit the court? Join us for a high school volleyball tournament! Bring your friends, show off your skills, and get ready for some friendly competition! Space is limited so sign up now!
YMCA Schaumburg
141 Barrington Rd, Schaumburg
$10 ($5 early bird until 11/24)
SUNDAYS DECEMBER 6 & 13
Volleyball Clinics & Open Gym
Join us in Niles for middle school volleyball clinic from 2–4 PM and high school open gym from 3–5 PM! There will be no open gym on Sun 12/13. Instead, please join us for our Christmas Volley Fest.
LoVerde Recreation Center
7847 N Caldwell Ave, Niles
FREE!
SUNDAYS DECEMBER 6 & 13
Volleyball Clinics & Open Gym
Join us in Naperville for middle school volleyball clinic from 2–3 PM and high school open gym from 3–4:30 PM! There will be no open gym on Sun 12/13. Instead, please join us for our Christmas Volley Fest.
Hudson Sportsplex
31W290 Schoger Dr, Naperville
$10
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Gain hands-on leadership experience with AYM
Ready to step up?
Join an AYM team and make a difference, whether it’s coaching volleyball or working behind the scenes. Plus, your volunteer hours can count toward your school’s community service requirements.
For high schoolers only!
OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF 2027
Ignition Chicago
Mark your calendars!
Ignition is coming to the Chicago area this March!
Whether you're part of a youth group or coming along with a friend, you're invited to join us for two days packed with serious fun, practical workshops, and thought-provoking Bible talks!
Here's what you can look forward to:
An EPIC night market featuring street food and carnival games!
Leadership & Worldview talks and a variety of Level-Up workshops to challenge your thinking and grow your faith.
High-energy volleyball & basketball tournaments where you can jump in and play or cheer on your friends!
GET TO KNOW US
Meet our mentors
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Christine
Android Developer | Square
I like to try new recipes, but I rarely make the same recipe twice.
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Ben S.
Automation Engineer | Zoro
Many of my favorite things start with the letter 'B': books, boardgames, bikes, and black-coffee 😃
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Tiffany
Associate Consultant | sr4 Partners
I want to drop a Youtube comment so clever, that it'll go viral some day.
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John
Revenue Operations | Loop Returns
I’m a F150 truck owner, lover of zombie books, excellent grill master, and I moonlight as a handyman in my free time.
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Stefan
QA Engineer | Aya Healthcare
My favorite job was making drinks and selling food at a bakery during college!
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Han
Global Advancement | YMCA
I was named after Han Solo, I love poutine, and I can touch my elbow with my tongue.
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Eric
Software Engineer | Google Fiber
Outside the box thinker. Mostly because I lost the box. Brick maker on courts.
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Grace
Marketing & Socia Media Coordinator | MT Sobek
Lifelong learner who finds joy in everyday moments!
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Ben C.
Dev QA | Fortinet
In middle school, I wrote a four-book series on my school composition notebooks!
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Melanie
Cyber Support Engineer | Darktrace
I was a barista my sophomore year of college.
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Lucas
Software Engineer | Autodesk
I've been dabbling in latte art making and can make better coffee than Starbucks.
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Eunice
Technical Recruiter | Sentilink
I run 5 miles a day!
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Jeff
Software Engineer | Docusign
Basketball enthusiast and drummer. I also secretly love spreadsheets more than most people.
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Marie
TA Coordinator | Resource Innovations
My ideal Saturday morning is going to a cafe I've never been to and checking out a local farmer's market.
CONNECT WITH US
We’d love to hear from you
