Welcome to
AYM Chicago
About Us.
AYM Chicago is a chapter of AYM, an official 501 (c)(3) Christian non-profit organization that provides resources to youth through local events, service opportunities, Christian club visits, and mentorship. Our post-graduate volunteer mentors aim to connect, equip, and inspire the next generation for Christ.
AYM Youth Group!
Join us on Sundays as we learn skills, learn from the Bible, and play sports as we connect with friends and mentors. No equipment or experience necessary.
Open to both middle and high school students. All are welcome!
Join us at our upcoming events!
FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS (9TH-12TH)
Volleyball Tournament: Easter Edition
DATE: Saturday, March 28th TIME: 2:30-5:30 PM
WHERE: Schaumburg Sports Center (1141 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL) COST: $7 (Early Bird), $10 (At the Door)
Join us as a free agent or with a team to compete in the AYM volleyball tournament + food, fun, and a special Easter talk! All high schoolers welcome!
Must sign up in advance
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS (6TH-8TH)
AYM Monthly @ Andrettiās
DATE: Friday, March 27th TIME: 6:00-9:30 PM
WHERE: Andrettiās Karting & Game (1441 Thoreau Dr N., Schaumburg, IL) COST: $20
Join us for go karts, arcade games, and bowling + an immersive & historical walkthrough of Easter!
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS (9TH-12TH)
AYM Volleyball League (AVL)
DATES: Sundays, April 19th - May 10th TIME: 3:00-4:30 PM
WHERE: AYM Chicago Gym (1000 N Randall Rd, Elgin) COST: $100 (New Players), $50 (Returners)
Come level up your volleyball skills with us ā make new friends, meet coaches and mentors, and get an AVL jersey! ALL skills welcome.
High school volunteer coaches welcome ā contact us if interested!
FOR RISING 6TH-9TH GRADERS
AYM Sports Camp
DATES: Monday 7/20 - Friday 7/24 TIME: 1:00pm - 3:00pm WHERE: Schaumburg Sports Center (1141 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL) COST: $75 ($25 Discount for each referral)
Level up in volleyball or basketball this summer and make new friends!
High Schoolers: Sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer Form
(This camp will be counted for community service. Please ask for a certificate if you need it!)
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 š
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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
Iām 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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Melanie
Cyber Support Engineer | Darktrace
I was a barista my sophomore year of college.
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Grace
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator | MT Sobek
Lifelong learner who finds joy in everyday moments!
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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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Ben C.
Dev QA | Fortinet
In middle school, I wrote a four-book series on my school composition notebooks!
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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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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.
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Eunice
Technical Recruiter | Sentilink
I run 5 miles a day!
