Programs

Leadership Development

Our mentorship programs build healthy relationships characterized by respect and trust, allowing kids to see themselves through God’s eyes and recognize their own self-worth and potential. It's through these relationships that youth learn to be the kind of leaders that will impact future generations.

Juanita’s Story

Juanita grew up in the Logan Square/Humboldt Park area of Chicago. A busy and active part of the city, she says her neighborhood was known for a “lot of violence, brokenness, and dysfunction. As a little girl I saw the gang bangers, the prostitutes. It was a very dark environment.” The brokenness was also a part of Juanita’s life at home. With both parents suffering from mental health issues and unable to care for her, she was adopted and raised by her great-grandparents, already in their 60s.

After School

Our after school programs give kids a safe place to hang out, engage in constructive activities, learn about God, and build positive, long-lasting relationships with mentors and friends.

Ramiro’s Story

Sophomore year is when the teaching at ICI really got to me and I gave my life to Christ and changed the path I was on.

Sport Leagues

Our sports leagues create positive environments where kids can build confidence, forge strong relationships, and practice teamwork and other important life skills while doing something that they really love.

Camp Story

When you work or volunteer with ICI, you have to be ready to discuss just about any topic—you never know what the kids are going to ask! But what’s always true is that kids are really curious about spiritual things and will impress you with some deep and insightful questions and observations.

Camping

Our age-appropriate camping programs take kids away from everything they know to a place where they can experience God’s creation, expand their life experiences, and imagine something different for their futures.

Mia’s Story

Already familiar with ICI’s programs because of her older sister, Mia couldn’t wait to start attending them herself. With both parents working, and a younger brother to take care of, Mia needed a safe, family-like environment, where she could be free to be a kid.

Leadership Development

After School

Sport Leagues

Camping

Logan Square

Cicero

Fun With a Purpose

How You Can Help

Leadership Development

Juanita’s Story

After School

Ramiro’s Story

Sport Leagues

Camp Story

Camping

Mia’s Story

Learn. Live. Lead.

Cicero

Logan Square

1.800.342.2489