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Top Sports Summer Camps Near Chicago: Soccer Camps, Baseball Camps, Hockey Camps, and More

Campers at a sports summer camp near Chicago. Photo courtesy of High Five Sports Camp
Campers at a sports summer camp near Chicago. Photo courtesy of High Five Sports Camp
3/4/22 - By Maureen Wilkey

So your kid wants to get better at soccer, baseball, or basketball. Or you've got a preschooler who has never tried any sports before and you want to introduce him to everything at a summer camp. Or you have a kid who has exhausted all of the possibilities and needs the most unique and special summer camp near Chicago ever. No matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered with our list of our favorite sports summer camps near Chicago.

Try a camp with a professional sports team like the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, or Chicago Red Stars. Introduce your kid to a lot of new sports at Hi Five Sports Club or Blue Moose Sports Camps. Or try something new, like ninja warrior courses, climbing, or yachting.  School will be back in before you know it, so now's the time to encourage kids to get out, get active, and try something new or get better at their favorite sport.

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Floor Hockey at Fit City Kids Chicago, photo courtesy of Facebook
Floor Hockey at Fit City Kids Chicago, photo courtesy of Facebook

Top Multi-Sport Summer Camps Near Chicago

KidzToPros Summer Camp

Northside and Suburbs
Explore, learn, and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, sports, and art summer camps for kids in pre-K to 8th grade. KidzToPros provides the perfect opportunity for kids to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative, and safe environment. READ MORE

Chicago Park District Day Camp

Citywide
The Chicago Park District will offer summer day camps for Chicago residents ages 6-12. Camps will include sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities with the ideas of civic engagement, environmental awareness, and inclusion woven throughout the camp experience. READ MORE

Hi-Five Sports Club Summer Camp

Near West Side
Campers ages 4 through 13 can learn about teamwork, hard work, and playing fair while playing their favorite sports at Hi-Five. All kids participate in every sport, from basketball to lacrosse to soccer, and kids enjoy fun field trips each week. READ MORE

Fit City Kids Chicago

Lincoln Square
Kids ages 4-12 have a full day of fun of games, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, team building, free play, and so much more with the coaches and staff. Each week has a theme and after camp care is available. READ MORE

Blue Moose Sports Camp

Western Springs
Kids can explore a variety of different sports by signing up for two-hour sessions with Blue Moose Sports Camp. Selecting one, two, or three sessions a day, kids can learn about soccer, badminton, kickball, lacrosse, and more. READ MORE
Soccer summer camp for Chicago preschoolers. Photo courtesy of Sean Phillips Soccer Camp, Facebook
Soccer summer camp for Chicago preschoolers. Photo courtesy of Sean Phillips Soccer Camp, Facebook

Best Soccer Summer Camps for Chicago Kids

Lil' Kickers Summer Camps

Many locations throughout the city and suburbs
Lil' Kickers offers week long camps for kids ages 5-12 to build technical and tactical fundamentals. After daily practices, kids come away with a better understanding of the game. READ MORE

KICS FC Summer Camp

South Loop
KICS FC offers summer camps for members and non-members focusing on individual techniques, skills, tactics, and creative and motivating activities. The club's experienced coaches and staff aim to help kids reach their full soccer potential READ MORE

Naperville Yard Summer Soccer Camp

Naperville
Kids in Kindergarten through sixth grade can take their skills to the next level at Naperville Yard Soccer Camp. During the morning, players focus on coordination, speed & agility, foot skills, dribbling, passing, shooting, attacking & defending, while they play games in the afternoon. READ MORE

Little Legends Summer Soccer

Several North Shore locations
This North Shore soccer camp starts with kids as young as 2 learning the basic skills of the game. Kids can sign up for a foot skills training class or choose a camp that's just right for their age.  READ MORE

Chicago Fire FC Summer Camps

Many suburban locations
With more than a dozen suburban outposts, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club's summer camps focus on a different aspect of the game each day. Kids will learn about ball mastery, taking the space, keeping the ball, and creating goal scoring opporutunities. Day camps are available for kids ages 6-14; players ages 12-16 can attend residential camp. READ MORE

Chicago Red Stars Soccer Camp

Deerfield, Lisle, Oak Brook, and Bridgeview
Learn from current Chicago Red Stars athletes in a structured environment that promotes both soccer and leadership skills. These three-day camps are for kids with birth years 2007-2012. READ MORE

Sean Phillips Soccer Camp

University Village
Collegiate soccer coach Sean Phillips teaches kids ages 4-14 the ins and outs of the game on the UIC field. Players learn through technical training and game-based activities. READ MORE
Baseball summer camp. Photo courtesy of Chicago Cubs Baseball Summer Camps, Twitter
Baseball summer camp. Photo courtesy of Chicago Cubs Baseball Summer Camps, Twitter

Baseball Summer Camps in Chicago

Elite Baseball Academy Camps

Roscoe Village or Willowbrook
Use technology to sharpen your baseball skills at camps for 7-12-year-olds. Drills and competitive games will be used for skill development at the Bradley Place or Willowbrook locations. READ MORE

Lincoln Park Baseball Academy Summer Camp

Lincoln Park
More than 4,000 young baseball players have been through Lincoln Park Baseball Academy, where they have learned key skills from hitting and pitching to defense and team dynamics through both individual and group coaching programs. These fun camps lead into year-round programs. READ MORE

Chicago Cubs Baseball Summer Camps

Lincoln Square and Suburbs
Choose from the All-Star Experience on the World Series Experience from Chicago Cubs Baseball at parks and schools throughout the city and suburbs. The camps are designed for all ages and include a trip to Wrigley Field. READ MORE

Chicago’s Championship Baseball Academy at UIC

University Village
Players can work towards becoming a complete baseball player at this top camp at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Academy camps are coached an advanced level of instruction in a safe, controlled, fun environment that will enhance the player’s opportunity to reach his/her maximum potential. READ MORE

B.I.G. Baseball Academy Camps

Brighton Park
This camp keeps youth baseball in the inner city with coach and former Kansas City Royal Keronn Walker. Kids will learn baseball skills and how they can transfer them to their every day lives.  READ MORE
Stay cool this summer in a hockey camp. Photo courtesy of Youth Hockey Programs, Fifth Third Arena
Stay cool this summer in a hockey camp. Photo courtesy of Youth Hockey Programs, Fifth Third Arena

Best Chicago Hockey Summer Camps

Johnny's Ice House Summer Camps

West Loop
Little skaters and goaltenders can up their hockey game at camps specific to goalies or for other players. Kids can play in full gear in preparation for the fall and winter hockey season. READ MORE

The Carter Method Summer Camp

Addison, Northbrook or Romeoville
These camps focus on individual skill development including control, agility, reflex, technique, edge and muscle retention skills. Unique drills and game situations help students improve throughout the camp. READ MORE

Delaney School of Hockey Camps

Lincolnwood
Kids will hone their hockey skills with drills, skills, powerskating, and games. Full equipment is required. READ MORE

Chicago Blackhawks Summer Camp

West Loop or Mount Prospect
Hockey players of all skill levels can benefit from these camps at the Chicago Blackhawk practice facility at Fifth Third Arena or Mount Prospect Ice Arena. Camps focus on skills such as power skating, edgework, agility, puck handling and shooting. Families can watch games on the Friday of each week of camp. New in 2023 is the Big Strides Summer Camp exclusively for girls ages 11-18. READ MORE

Grunnah Power Skating

Northbrook
Learn, practice and perfect power skating techniques at this North Shore hockey camp. Camps give skaters a jump start on techniques they can use and practice throughout the preseason and into the hockey season. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Camps
Photo courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Camps

Basketball Summer Camps for Chicago Area Kids

Windy City Fieldhouse Basketball Academy

Logan Square
Develop skills and try to achieve personal goals at Windy City Fieldhouse Basketball Academy. Summer camps for preschoolers through high schoolers run June 20-August 20. READ MORE

Doug Bruno Girls Basketball Camp

Naperville
Join the fundamentals camp or the shooting camp of this overnight camp focusing on girls' basketball. The camps focus on development techniques, self-discipline and game play tactics through personalized basketball intensive instruction. READ MORE

Breakthrough Basketball Camps

Deerfield, Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Barrington
These skill-based multi-day basketball camps have a small player to coach ratio. Campers can select Ball Handling, Shooting & Decision-Making, Essential Skills, or Attack & Counter camps. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Pedalheads Bike Camp
Photo courtesy of Pedalheads Bike Camp

Other Unique Sports Camps in Chicagoland

Windy City Ninjas Summer Camp

Roscoe Village or Elmhurst
Build strength, agility and self-confidence at this ninja warrior obstacle course gym and camp. Kids can choose from half-day or full-day camps in Roscoe Village or Elmhurst. READ MORE

Brooklyn Boulders Summer Camps

Lincoln Park or West Loop
Brooklyn Boulders summer camps present kids with climibing challenges while also using STEAM concepts related to climbing. Camps are 9-3:30 for a full week each at the Lincoln Park or West Loop locations. READ MORE

Pedalheads Bike Camps - Chicago

Various locations throughout the city and suburbs
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp for kids 3 and up, known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. The popular week-long day camp combines a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. READ MORE

Junior Golf Camp at George W. Dunne

Oak Forest
Kids ages 6 and up can learn full-swing, chipping, putting and pitch shots: along with learning the rules, terms and etiquette of the game, and beginners or juniors still working on improving their golf skills. This camp presents golf in a fun and safe environment. READ MORE

Urban Kayaks Summer Classes

Downtown
Kids ages 10 and up can learn to kayak and paddle board safely in Monroe Harbor during these one-week camps. In addition to kayaking, kids will take part in swimming, sports and games, arts and crafts, outdoor education, and more!  READ MORE

FMA Karate Summer Camp

Roscoe Village, Evanston, Wilmette, Park Ridge, and Glenview
Learn firsthand how focused efforts pay off in this class taught by high-level instructors. Kids will increase their level of fitness, make friends and have fun both indoors and outdoors in one of five locations throughout the city and North Shore READ MORE

Junior Sailing Camp at Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club

Uptown
Kids can learn water related skills through peer-to-peer interaction and structured fun at the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club. The basic skills of sailing are taught over a two-week course in Montrose Harbor. READ MORE

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Glenview New Church School
Pleasant Dale Park District Soccer Fields
UIC University of Illinois at Chicago Turf
Northshore Sports & Wellness
Brooklyn Boulders- Lincoln Park
George W. Dunne Forest Preserve Golf
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club