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AYM Chicago

AYM Basketball Tournament

🏀 AYM Basketball Tournament

🔥 Calling All Ballers (Grades 6–8)!

Think you’ve got game? Bring your squad or roll solo — We’ll match you up so everyone gets to play!

Spots are limited – don’t miss your shot!

🏆 PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

4v4 Tournament Champs – Take the crown!

WHO: 6-8th grade boys
WHAT: 4 on 4 basketball tournament
WHERE: AYM Chicago Gym (1000 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123)
DATE: Saturday, January 24, 2026
TIME: 3PM - 5PM

AYM Middle School Volleyball League

🏐Get ready to hit the court!

We are kicking off Winter Season 3 at the AYM Chicago Gym in Elgin.

Whether you are brand new to volleyball or an experienced player, this is the perfect chance to improve your skills, make new friends, and compete in a fun, welcoming environment.

Event Details

Dates: Sundays, February 1 – February 22
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: AYM Chicago Gym, Elgin
Format: Players will be placed on teams for league play.

AYM Volleyball Clinic

🏐 Free Middle School Volleyball Clinic

Level Up Your Game!

Calling all 6th–8th graders! Join us for a special FREE two-day volleyball clinic designed to help you improve your skills and have a blast.

Whether you are brand new to the sport or looking to refine your technique, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from coaches, meet new friends, and get active on the court.

Space is limited, so grab your spot and get ready to play!

Clinic Details

Who: Open to all 6th – 8th Grade Students
Dates: Sunday, Jan 18 & Sunday, Jan 25
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: AYM Chicago Gym
- (Located in Elgin)

AYM Youth Group

AYM Youth Group is a middle and high school ministry. We are committed to connecting with God through discipleship, living out our convictions through acts of service, learning new skills to expand our capacity to serve, building lasting friendships, and sharing God’s love with others in the Chicago land area.

📆 Sundays, starting 1/23
⏰ 12:30-2:30pm
📍 AYM Chicago (1000 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123)

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.

Contact

Meet Our Mentors!

Christine

Android Developer | Square
I like to try new recipes, but I rarely make the same recipe twice.
Ben S.

Automation Engineer | Zoro
Many of my favorite things start with the letter 'B': books, boardgames, bikes, and black-coffee 😃
Tiffany

Associate Consultant | sr4 Partners
I want to drop a Youtube comment so clever, that it'll go viral some day.
John

Manager, 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.
Melanie

Cyber Support Engineer | Darktrace
I was a barista my sophomore year of college.
Grace

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator | MT Sobek
Lifelong learner who finds joy in everyday moments!
Stefan

QA Engineer | Aya Healthcare
My favorite job was making drinks and selling food at a bakery during college!
Han

Manager, Global Advancement | YMCA
I was named after Han Solo, I love poutine, and I can touch my elbow with my tongue.
Eric

Software Engineer | Google Fiber
Outside the box thinker. Mostly because I lost the box. Brick maker on courts.
Ben C.

Dev QA | Fortinet
In middle school, I wrote a four-book series on my school composition notebooks!
Lucas

Software Engineer | Autodesk
I've been dabbling in latte art making and can make better coffee than Starbucks.
Jeff

Software Engineer | Docusign
Basketball enthusiast and drummer. I also secretly love spreadsheets more than most people.
Marie

Recruiting Coordinator | Puttshack
My ideal Saturday morning is going to a cafe I've never been to and checking out a local farmer's market.
Eunice

Technical Recruiter | Sentilink
I run 5 miles a day!

Bring AYM to your youth!

We would love to partner with your group to bring workshops and special talks! Please connect with us and let us know if you are interested in the below offerings!

College students & alumni from top-ranked universities will mentor and guide you through:

+ How To Prepare For College
+ Receive Guidance on Admissions Requirements
+ Guidelines for College Essays
+ Deciding On Your Major
+ Advice from Professionals in the Industry

+ Does God Exist?
+ If God, Why Evil?
+ Why Start with Christianity?
+ Is the Bible Reliable?
+ Science and Faith
+ Answering Evolution
+ The Case for Christ and Resurrection
+ Moral Relativism

Get in touch!

Whether you have questions about events, suggestions for future offerings, or just want to get connected to AYM Chicago, don’t hesitate to reach out! Either fill out the form or email us at chicago@areayouth.org.