Join us this winter for an exciting learning and play experience at the Des Plaines campus.

Des Plaines, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2024) – Are you looking for a fun and enriching activity for your children this winter? Oakton College and Girls Play Sports invite female-identifying students in grades three to eight to join them for an engaging and educational program at Oakton's Des Plaines campus. The sessions, scheduled to run Sundays 4-6 p.m. from Jan. 21 - March 3, promise a mix of learning and play. 

Oakton College has teamed up with Girls Play Sports, an Evanston-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting leadership skills and confidence in girls through sports participation. Through the partnership, the organizations will offer local female-identifying students a program designed to foster a supportive environment, encouraging students to build essential life skills and form lasting connections. 

Led by Oakton coaches and student-athletes, each two-hour session will include 90 minutes of learning about the sports discipline and playing. Additionally, students will spend 30 minutes exploring a topic that contributes to personal growth and development. The agenda includes discussions on nutrition, how to be a great teammate, confidence building, leadership and the importance of college. 

The registration fee for each session is $10, and students have the flexibility to sign up for one or all of the following sessions based on their interests and availability.

• Jan. 21, basketball

• Jan. 28, pickleball

• Feb. 4, soccer

• Feb. 11, golf and tennis

• Feb. 25, softball

• March. 3, volleyball

Spaces are limited, so take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience. To register, please visit the Girls Play Sports website. For questions, please contact Christine Paciero, Oakton's director of Athletics (cpaciero@oakton.edu, 847-376-7057). 

All proceeds go to Girls Play Sports. Come join the fun!