Specialty Summer Camps
2023 Specialty Camps
| Amigos: Arte y Cultura | 5-12 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Showstoppers – All Shook Up! Camp | 6-11 Years REGISTER |
| Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! Children will dive deep into the traditions and get a taste of the culture of Spanish speaking nations across the globe as well as learn basic vocabulary words. Sing, clap, and count your way towards learning the Spanish language.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 7/3-7/7 |
Perform in the Broadway hit musical inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. Students enrolled get a speaking, singing, and dancing role. This musical theatre fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes, with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel”.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 7/17-7/21 |
| aaaa | Pastel Workshop – Dinosaurs | 5-13 Years REGISTER | |
| Travel back in time to the land of the lost. Every day students will learn to use pastels to create impressive and frame-worthy art. Artists will draw and color different types of dinosaurs in varying artistic styles ranging from realism, graphic and cartoon.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 6/5-6/9 |
| Drawing Workshop – Anime Manga | 5-13 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Fashions, Faces and Flowers Drawing Class | 6-13 Years REGISTER |
| Each day students will enjoy drawing faces, bodies and accessories in the popular art styling of anime and manga. Inspired by Japanese culture, these lessons will allow children’s creativity to demonstrate detailed and colorful characters, costumes and more.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room B Dates: 7/10-7/14 |
For fashionistas, and florists, this Young Rembrandts workshop celebrates the beautiful world. Every day students will be challenged and delighted drawing images that exude loveliness. Students will draw and color faces, stretch their imaginations illustrating whimsical flowers and challenge their creativity when tying them all together in fanciful settings. Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 7/31-8/4 |
| RoboThink Battle Robots Camp | 7-13 Years REGISTER | aaaa | RoboThink Battle Robots: Tanks Camp | 7-13 Years REGISTER |
| Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a head to head combat mission? Learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using unique RoboThink bricks.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 6/12-6/16 |
Campers will be building different types of tanks for battles, challenges, races, target practice and more! As a lead tank developer, your child will be armed with RoboThink’s unique bricks, motors, gears and mainboards and will be introduced to simple engineering concepts.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 7/10-7/14 |
| Summer Chess Camp | 5-14 Years | aaaa | Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp | 5-9 Years REGISTER |
| Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 6/12-6/16 REGISTER, 7/10-7/14 REGISTER, 8/7-8/11 REGISTER |
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.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field B Dates: 7/10-7/14 |
| Skyhawks Golf Camp | 5-9 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Skyhawks Flag Football Camp | 6-12 Years |
| Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette and keeping score. The program is specifically designed for the entry-level player, simplifying instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment provided.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field A Dates: 7/10-7/14 |
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.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field B Dates: 6/26-6/30 REGISTER, 7/17-7/21 REGISTER |
| Skyhawks Baseball Camp | 6-12 Years | aaaa | Skyhawks Track & Field Camp | 6-12 Years |
| Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running – all in a fun, positive environment. Specifically designed for beginning and intermediate players, athletes learn new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility.
Date: 6/20-6/23, Tu-F, Century Park Ballfield #3, $139 REGISTER Date: 7/24-7/28, M-F, Century Park Ballfield #2, $149 REGISTER Time: 9 am-12 pm |
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.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field #9 Dates: 6/5-6/9 REGISTER, 7/31-8/4 REGISTER |
| Skyhawks Volleyball Camp | 8-14 Years | aaaa | Skyhawks Soccer Camp | 6-12 Years |
| Skyhawks Volleyball teaches all aspects of the game through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, spiking, hitting and serving. This program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player and includes a focus on critical life skills such as leadership and teamwork.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Gym B Dates: 6/20-6/23, Tu-F, $139 REGISTER |
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.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field A Dates: 6/20-6/23, Tu-F, $139 REGISTER |
| Skyhawks Cheerleading Camp | 6-10 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Asylum Skateboard Camp | 6-14 Years |
| This class teaches young athletes the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team! Participants learn cheers, proper hand/body movements and jumping techniques. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns important life skills such as teamwork and leadership. The program concludes with a final cheer performance.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field B East Dates: 6/26-6/30 |
Skateboarders are provided a fun, well rounded experience that is perfect for any skateboarder at any level. Asylum instructors are ISCPD/SKATZ certified and teach high quality lessons in a progressive way. Fundamentals and skateboard safety are emphasized.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Skate Park June Dates: 6/12-6/16 REGISTER, 6/19-6/23 REGISTER, 6/26-6/30 REGISTER |
| Triple Threat Junior Skills Basketball Camp | Grades K-2 | aaaa | Triple Threat Next Level Training Camp | Grades 3-6 |
| This camp will break kids into age and skill appropriate groups while working on ball handling, passing, shooting, lay-ups and defense. Each day, coaches will focus on teaching fundamental skills of the game while providing a fun and safe environment for players.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Gym B Dates: 6/12-6/16 REGISTER, 6/26-6/30 REGISTER |
This camp will build fundamental skills in ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork and attacking the basket. Each day players will perform drills individually and in skill appropriate groups to continue to elevate their game to the next level. Competitive game situational drills will also be incorporated to improve overall game performance and knowledge.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Gym B Dates: 6/12-6/16 REGISTER, 6/26-6/30 REGISTER |
| Vernon Hills Sports Club Flag Football Camp | 6-13 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Vernon Hills Soccer Club Next Level Soccer Camp | REGISTER |
| This camp provides an excellent introduction to the sport of Flag Football and enrichment for those who have previously competed. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe, and positive environment. This camp is led by local youth coaches and high school coaches/players.
Location: Vernon Hills Athletic Complex, Athletic Field #9 Dates: 6/19-6/22 |
A youth soccer camp led by Vernon Hills Soccer Club’s professional coaching staff designed for beginners and experienced players alike to take their soccer skills and knowledge of the game to the next level! The aim of the camp is to help young players develop their skills and build their confidence through a variety of age-specific training sessions and activities.
Location: Vernon Hills Athletic Complex, Athletic Field #10 Dates: 6/19-6/22 |