Best Summer Sports Camps Near Chicago

Gina I. said:  Does your child eat, sleep and breathe sports? Then Hi-Five Sports Camp is the place to be! Activities include baseball, soccer, flag football, basketball, floor hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, swimming, golf, tennis, and more. No matter their skill level, kids learn to play hard, work as a team, and have fun! Bus transportation and after camp care options available for an additional fee.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8-week sessions

Full day

Gina I. said:  Learn from the best at Offense-Defense Football Camp! Hosted at Lake Forest Academy, players will receive coaching and instruction from former NFL players, as well as retired NFL and current college coaches in this high-intensity camp. Campers will participate in 3 practices a day and is open to players of all skill levels. They will honor roommate requests.

2-day & 3-day camps offered

Overnight or day camp

Gina I. said:  Basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, swimming...if your little sports star is looking for a fun summer day camp experience, Game On! Sports Camp for Girls is where it's at! Girls get active, make new friends, and have a blast! Game On! accommodates all skill levels. A half day option is also available for 4- and 5-year olds.

2-week sessions

Full day

Erin P. said:  Who better to learn the game of baseball from than the WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Chicago Cubs?? All children regardless of ability are welcome at Cubs camps. Camps are held at various locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Two camp options are available. The World Series Experience offers campers the opportunity to participate in a day-long trip to the historic Wrigley Field.

1-week sessions

Full day

Gina I. said:  Rock climbing is more than just a fun activity. Learning to climb teaches kids hands-on problem solving skills, helps them improve spatial & fine motor skills, and builds confidence. Best of all, at Brooklyn Boulders Kids Summer Adventures, kids will make memories that last a lifetime! Summer Adventures is their youth program that will keep your kid(s) engaged all week long with a roster of climbing challenges, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities, team building and more.

1-week sessions

Full & half day

Gina I. said:  Improve your soccer skills at one of the Chicago Fire Soccer Camps! Programs are available at more than 25 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, and offer a range of fun camp experiences for every level of player - from their first ever kick, to kids who have dabbled in soccer lessons, to aspiring pros!

1-week sessions

Full & half day

Gina I. said:  Junior golfers will love everything Topgolf Summer Academy has to offer! From chipping, putting and full swing to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know about the game of golf. Sessions are one week each and include Topgolf play and instruction, lunch and Togolf gifts! And if they get hooked, explore opportunities to continue kids golf lessons throughout Chicagoland year round.

1-week sessions

Half day

Gina I. said:  Looking for a fun, co-ed camp experience where your child can sharpen their soccer skills? Nike Soccer Camps at Elmhurst College are the perfect choice for players looking to improve their footwork, shooting, defending, and decision making skills on the soccer field.

3-day & 5-day sessions offered

Overnight or day camp

Gina I. said:  Calling all ninja warriors! If your kids love running, jumping and climbing at their favorite Chicagoland parkour gyms, then Windy City Ninjas Summer Camp is for them! Kids will push their physical and mental boundaries in a fun and nurturing environment while learning proper techniques, engaging in structured obstacle circuits, competitions & races, and enjoying plenty of free play time as well as other games, sports, and outdoor activities. They even offer 5 or 10 day camp punch passes, where your camper can drop in whenever camp is being offered giving you the ultimate flexibility with your summer schedule.

1-week sessions

Full & half day

Gina I. said:  With multiple Chicago area camp locations, Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp has something for everyone! Kids will learn football and life skills from NFL Alumni Chicago Bears as well as professional coaches. Instruction focuses on proper techniques for running, throwing, catching, defending, form blocking, form tackling and exploding out of a stance. This is a non-contact camp.

1-week sessions

Full & half day

Gina I. said:  Soar to new heights at The Actors Gymnasium Summer Camp! This unique fitness program for Chicagoland kids is perfect for youth who want to strengthen, stretch and flex their creative muscles. Campers learn unique circus and aerial skills: juggling, tumbling, trapeze, tightwire, stilts, and more. Beginners and experienced circus artists are both welcome. Financial aid is available.

Full day

Gina I. said:  DePaul Girl's Soccer Camp offers a positive environment for your young soccer player to grow in her skills. The one-day Summer College ID Camp gives 8th grade and high school girls who hope to play at the collegiate level a taste of what to expect from college soccer.

1-week session

Half day

Gina I. said:  The camp experience includes a daily exercise and agility training routine followed by instructive drills including base running, pitching, defense, outfield play, infield play, batting practice and other hitting drills, as well as a daily scrimmage games.

4-day sessions

Full day

Gina I. said:  Top notch instruction from college coaches, full contract drills, and premier competition will prepare your football player to take the field with confidence this fall! Contact is introduced in a slow, gradual progression, and campers are divided by age, weight, and ability.

4-day session

Full day

Kristy Pepping said:  Camps are weeklong sessions which include daily riding, horsemanship, games, crafts and other horse activities. Campers are split up into groups for riding based on ability level.

1-week sessions

Half day