07/14/2026
We’re bringing the ropes to Stanton Park! 🧡💙
Join Illinois Jump Rope at Party on the Blacktop (hosted by Cabrini Art House) this Saturday, July 18 and stop by our Jump Rope Activation Station from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM!
📍 Stanton Park
618 W. Scott St., Chicago, IL
⏰ Jump Rope Activation: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
07/12/2026
Today Illinois Jump Rope had an amazing time at the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative’s Sankofa Girls Speak Block Party! Every event is another chance to remind our youth and families that greatness is built one challenge at a time.
If you know anything about Coach Toni, you know she isn’t going to let you settle. She’ll push you to work harder, believe bigger, and become the best version of yourself. That’s the standard we bring everywhere we go.
Our mission is bigger than jump rope. It’s about helping Illinois grow by challenging our communities to pursue excellence, build confidence, and never stop improving.
A special thank you to State Representative Yolonda Morris for the invitation and for creating spaces that bring our community together. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of such an impactful event.
Thank you to everyone who jumped in with us today. Illinois, we’re just getting started.
Jump In. Stand Out. 💙🧡 JumpRope
07/11/2026
Chicago, pull up! 🧡💙
Illinois Jump Rope is bringing the Double Dutch vibes to the CareFree BlackGirl Cookout on August 22 from 2PM–8PM! ✨
Come find our Jump Rope & Double Dutch Activation Station, jump in, catch a vibe, and have some fun with us.
📍CareFree BlackGirl Cookout
🎟️ Tickets: carefreeblackgirl.com
06/22/2026
Remember when Double Dutch wasn’t just a game…it was the heartbeat of the block, the soundtrack of summer, and a childhood sport that brought us together. 🧡
At the Black Girl Wellness Fest, we’re bringing that energy back!
Join Illinois Jump Rope at our Jump Rope & Double Dutch Activation Station and reconnect with a sport that built confidence, community, movement, and joy. Whether you’re a seasoned jumper or haven’t stepped in the ropes in years, we’ll help you get jumping again.
Come relive the magic, celebrate Black girl wellness, and jump back into a childhood favorite with us!
06/21/2026
💙🧡 Happy Father’s Day from Illinois Jump Rope! 🧡💙
Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, coaches, mentors, and father figures who encourage us to dream big, work hard, and never give up.
Whether you’re teaching a new skill, cheering from the sidelines, or leading by example, your impact lasts a lifetime.
🏆 To all the amazing fathers and father figures in our Illinois Jump Rope family. We appreciate you and celebrate you today and every day!
06/19/2026
🖤 🖤❤️💚 This Juneteenth, we’re celebrating freedom, culture, community… and Double Dutch!
For many of us, jump rope is a core childhood memory. From sidewalks to playgrounds, the ropes brought us together then, and they’re still bringing us together now.
Join Illinois Jump Rope at the 1865 Fest and jump in with us! Whether you’re a Double Dutch expert or stepping into the ropes for the first time, we’d love to see you there.
📍 Garfield Park Music Court Circle
⏰ 12 PM – 8 PM
📆 Friday and Saturday 6/19-6/20
Come JUMP IN. STAND OUT.
05/26/2026
BIG NEWS! Illinois Jump Rope is expanding to Evergreen Park! 🥳
We’re excited to bring our Competitive Jump Rope Program to the Evergreen Park Recreation Department beginning June 9th! 🎉
This program is perfect for boys & girls ages 5 and older who want to build confidence, stay active, make friends, and learn the exciting sport of competitive jump rope! Whether your child is brand new or already loves jumping, ALL skill levels are welcome.
📍 MapleWell Center
3450 W Maple St.
Evergreen Park, IL
đź—“ Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30PM – 8:00PM
đź“… Begins June 9th
Now enrolling! Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign your child up for an exciting new experience filled with fitness, friendships, and fun! 💙🧡