2025 SUMMER CAMPS

Level up your summer

WHO

Rising 7 - 9th Graders (AYM Volleyball)

Rising 10 - 12th Graders (AYM College Bound)
in the Chicagoland area

WHEN

July 28 - 31, 2025
4 - 7 PM

WHERE

Harvest Bible Chapel
1000 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

COST

Camp Cost: $75

Referral Discount: $25 off per referral

*Financial Assistance is available

Level Up Your Life THIS SUMMER with AYM

Ever wanted to learn the fundamentals of volleyball? Or are you in high school and unsure how to approach college applications?

This is your chance!

2025 AYM Camps

  • Volleyball

    Sports Clinic - Bump | Set | Spike | Serve Clinics.

    *Rising 7 - 9th graders

    Sign Up!

  • College Bound

    Workshops - College Apps. Essays. Tips.

    *Rising 10 - 12th graders

    Sign Up!

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE VOLUNTEERS

  • Assistant Instructor - Be an assistant for any of workshops offered. Provide guidance and encouragement to the campers. For workshops you have more experience in, you may have an opportunity to lead the time.

  • Program & Operations Team - Help run the program and operations for the camp. This includes running icebreakers/games, preparing food/drinks, and doing any background work that is needed.

  • Program & Operations Lead - (Openings Limited) Assist in planning the program and operations for the camp. This includes planning and leading the icebreakers/games, food/drinks menu, and doing any background work that is needed.

    • NOTE: This role requires additional work times on top of the volunteer training.

  • Marketing Intern - (Openings Limited) Run marketing campaigns and create publication assets for the camp. Also, take photos/video and capture the highlights of the camp. Some prior experience is needed but additional training in photography, videography, editing, Canva, Squarespace, etc. will be provided.

    • NOTE: This role requires additional work times on top of the volunteer training.

Volunteer for Sports Camp or College Bound and mentor middle school students. For High Schoolers, you will earn volunteer hours, gain valuable experience for college applications, and refine your leadership skills! Join us and you’ll walk away with meaningful peer and mentor relationships!

No prior experience is needed. Training is required and included to get you up to speed. Also, training counts toward volunteer hours!

POSSIBLE VOLUNTEER ROLES

Monday - Thursday 7/28 - 7/31

*More details coming soon

Camp Schedule

HS Volunteer Training Schedule

Saturdays: July 19 & 26 (4 hours each day)

*More details coming soon

 FAQs

  • Dates: July 28-31 2025

    4 - 7pm (Dinner included)

  • You can drop off your students at: 

    Harvest Bible Church

    1000 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

    There will be signs each day directing traffic and registration zones.

  • Price: $75 (includes materials and dinner)

    We offer this camp to our community for a fraction of the price since our staff are high school and college student volunteers!

    **Referral Discounts available**

    Refer a friend to sign up for the summer camp and you will receive a $25 discount! This discount can be up to 3 times, so if you refer 3+ friends the camp is free!

    Don't miss this incredible deal!

  • You can get a discount by referring your friends to the camp!

    If your friend signs up for the summer camp, you will receive a $25 off! This discount can be applied up to 3 times.

    For example, if you bring 3 of your friends, you can get a discount of $75 on the camp cost, making it free!

    Don't miss this incredible deal!

  • If a parent decides to cancel their child’s spot in camp, we’ll provide a full refund—no worries!

  • Contact us at chicago@areayouth.org. We are excited to hear from you!