At OWLS, we engage, enrich, and inspire Chicago kids and communities through the power of lacrosse.
Together with our donors, community partners, schools, coaches, tutors, and, of course, our student-athletes, Outreach With Lacrosse and Schools (OWLS) is bridging the achievement gap for Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. We do this through mentorship, academic support, enrichment experiences, and one of the greatest games on the planet
With programs supporting students from third grade through high school graduation and beyond, we work with schools, community centers, and corporate partners to help make Chicago’s communities healthy, safe, and connected to the resources that help them thrive.
Outreach + School Partnerships
Getting kids in the game
Each year, OWLS Outreach programs introduce the game of lacrosse to underserved schools free of charge, actively building partnerships with like-minded schools to provide increased opportunities for activity, academic support, and enrichment.
OWLS Competitive Play
An Informed Approach to Coaching
The OWLS Lacrosse community focuses on social-emotional growth (SEL), structured competition, consistent lacrosse training, and team-building experiences to ensure success on and off the field.
OWLS Academy
Academic Advancement
OWLS Academy is a year-round intervention program focused on enriched academic support, career counseling, life and trade skills, and educational opportunities. We actively seek out opportunities for college prep and workforce access.
