Glendale Heights Parks & Recreation

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Youth/Teen Athletics

Additional programs may be available. Please check out the program guide for any additional programs.

Tennis (Ages 8-15)

Apr 5 - May 24

10:00am - 4:00pm

Classes will consist of teaching fundamentals of tennis and then playing fun and modified games using the principles of tennis that were taught. New and returning students are welcome. Our focus is to take each individual student’s skills to the next level under the guidance of an experienced coach. Knowledge of tennis is not necessary. Prizes will be given. Class location: Ollman Park tennis courts.
Ages 8-11: 10:00am-11:00am, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Ages 12-15: 11:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Price: $130/$155

Chicago White Sox Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)

Jun 2 - Jun 5

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn from the pros at a White Sox Summer Camp presented by Wintrust, with participating partner Topps! Professional coaches from the White Sox organization have helped build programs designed for kids ages 5-12 at every ability level. All campers will work on throwing, hitting, fielding, and base-running, but more importantly, they will be taught how to love the game of baseball. Instructors will supervise campers based off-of age and ability and cater each experience to meet your child’s needs. In addition to the four days of camp, each camper will receive tickets to a White Sox game (date TBD), a White Sox shirt, hat, and other various White Sox goodies. *Premium items (Sox tickets, t-shirt, hat, and goodies) subject to change. White Sox tickets are TBD. Everyone must register at whitesox.com/play Location: Camera Park
Price: $165

Intro to Golf Camp (Ages 8-13)

Jun 10 - Jun 19

10:00am - 10:45am

Learn to golf! Enroll in intro to golf camp at Glendale Lakes Golf Club to learn the basics. Intro to golf camp utilizes SNAG oversized clubs and tennis balls to help players learn fundamentals of the golf swing in a fun environment with easy-to-use equipment. Intro to golf camp includes (4) 45 minute lessons with a Golf Professional from Glendale Lakes Golf Club. Equipment is provided for each lesson. Lessons will be held outdoor and are weather permitting. The last lesson of each session will run an additional 15 minutes to allow participants time on the golf course. Gym shoes and proper clothing for the outside temperature is recommended. Class location: Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President Street
Price: $120/$130

Chicago Fire FC Soccer Camp (Ages 5-12)

Jun 16 - Jun 20

9:00am - 12:00pm

Chicago Fire FC Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world’s fastestgrowing youth sport and develop their soccer skills. Through small group instruction, certified, professional coaches will guide campers through activities structured around daily themes, including dribbling, passing, attacking, and defending. Chicago Fire FC Camps incorporate nationally recognized SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) traits and values like self-awareness, responsible decision making, and teamwork into activities. Every camper will receive a CFFC jersey, a ticket to a summer camp matchday Experience at a CFFC home game (includes discounted tickets for family & friends, chance to play on the field, player autographs, Sparky appearance, and more!) Location: Camera Park
Price: $188/$213

Soccer Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jun 23 - Jun 26

9:00am - 12:00pm

Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills.
Price: $185/$215

Basketball Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jun 23 - Jun 26

1:00pm - 4:00pm

This fun, skill‐intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression‐based curriculum, we focus on the whole player ‐ teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill‐based instruction and small‐sided scrimmages.
Price: $185/$215

Intro to Golf Camp (Ages 8-13)

Jul 8 - Jul 17

10:00am - 10:45am

Track & Field Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:00am - 12:00pm

The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool‐down techniques are taught. Track and field events include javelin, discus, shot put, hurdles, long jump, triple jump and various running and relay events (activities may vary by area). Participants also learn positive life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship.
Price: $185/$215

Flag Football Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jul 21 - Jul 24

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by the experts from USA Football, coaches will teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling. Participants will gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment.
Price: $185/$215

Multi-Sports Camp (Ages 7-12)

Aug 4 - Aug 7

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Multi‐Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork.
Price: $185/$215