Grades 3-6

OWLS Outreach

Introducing the Medicine Game

OWLS Outreach is the entry point into our ecosystem. We actively identify, secure, and build partnerships with like-minded schools that are excited to give elementary-age students more opportunities to learn and play lacrosse.

We focus on developing basic movement skills like running, jumping, landing, kicking, scooping, throwing, and catching in a fun setting. Built around informal play and positive reinforcement, our Outreach programming covers the fundamentals of lacrosse and lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning, healthy choices, and self-confidence.

It is also where relationship-building skills literally come into play, with each other and our coaches. In our Outreach and Partnerships, we create meaningful relationships that influence how and when our student-athletes continue in our organization.

Grades 5th - 8TH

OWLS Junior Academy

Informed Coaching for Lacrosse & School.

OWLS Junior Academy participants receive consistent programming focused around interscholastic play, social emotional learning and pathways to competitive college-prep high schools. To prepare them for this educational journey and the world beyond, students receive academic support, test prep workshops, career enrichment, and critical life skills training like building healthy habits, executive functioning, setting goals, and prioritizing their time.

Educational Enrichment Experiences

• Museum of Science & Industry

• Adler Planetarium

• DuSable Museum

• Chicago History Museum

• Mexican Art Museum

• Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse Game

• Yoga/Meditation

• LEAP Empowers 

Grades 9-12th (And Beyond)

Academy Scholars

A Healthy Pathway to Graduation & Life.

Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, OWLS Academy Scholars receive ongoing academic support, career mentoring, subject-based tutoring, and cultural enrichment programming in addition to ongoing competitive lacrosse experiences.

OWLS Academy Scholars attend high schools across Chicago, including St. Ignatius College Prep, De La Salle Institute, Lane Tech College Prep, UIC College Prep, Juarez Community Academy, and Kennedy High School. Members of the Class of 2026 are now at the University of Illinois, Marquette University, Clark Atlanta University, and Illinois College.

Scholars also regularly visit a variety of college and post-secondary campuses to learn more about unique offerings at each school, receive college application support, explore different majors, learn about the financial aid process and discover what their best-fit is for the road ahead.