Specialty Summer Camps
2023 Specialty Camps will be updated by April 1
| Enchanted Prince & Princess Camp | 3-5 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Superhero Camp | 3-5 Years REGISTER |
| Enter a world of magic and make-believe and experience royal life. Camp includes stories, art, games, and activities perfect for aspiring royalty. Children must be restroom independent.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room D Dates: 5/24-6/2 |
Become your favorite superhero and showcase your extraordinary powers at Superhero Camp. Camp includes stories, art, games, and activities fit for crime-fighting super heroes everywhere. Children must be restroom independent.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room A Dates: 5/24-6/2 |
| Safety Town Camp | 3-6 Years | aaaa | Musical Theatre Camp – Zombies | Grades 1-4 REGISTER |
| An early safety education is important. Children are more prepared to act/react when they have basic safety knowledge and skills. Safety Town instructors and guest speakers introduce basic safety concepts and skills. Camp activities include songs, games, stories, art projects, and guided-play in Safety Town. Each child receives materials to extend safe learning at home. Prior classroom experience recommended. Children must be restroom independent. Bring a bike helmet to camp.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room C Dates: 8/1-8/5 9-11:30 am REGISTER, 12-2:30 pm REGISTER |
A rocking musical theatre camp where a zombie and a cheerleader work together to show the town of Seabrook what they can achieve when they embrace their differences and celebrate what makes them a community! Students learn the basics of vocal technique, choreography, and acting while working together. Young artists develop talents, foster self-confidence, learn social skills and team building.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Dance Room Dates:8/1-8/5 |
| Music Start Camp | 6-11 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Pastel Workshop – Culinary Mischief | 5-13 Years REGISTER |
| Using specialized, proprietary MusicStart keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies, without sacrificing any important musical knowledge. Students achieve a solid musical foundation with this exciting program!
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 8/1-8/5 |
Our domestic critters are up to no good! We’ll use pastels to create amazing, “can’t-believe-I-drew-this” masterpieces. A mouse making soup, a dog eyeing the spaghetti, and silly birds on cakes are a few of the mischievoulsy-delicious drawings we will create. You won’t believe the results from this fun-for all, skill-enhancing workshop.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room B Dates: 6/6-6/10 |
| Drawing Workshop – Fantasy Forest | 5-13 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Cartoon Workshop – Character Creation | 5-13 Years REGISTER |
| Magical, mythical, marvelous art is coming your way! Students will tap into their imagination while learning to draw otherworldly creatures like fairies, trolls and a forest queen. Your child’s talent will truly enchant you as they create beautiful scenery and new masterpieces every day.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Dance Room Dates: 7/11-7/15 |
Learn the techniques of cartooning by Young Rembrandt’s instructors and create your own characters! Cartoon characteristics, features, exaggeration, action and personification will contribute to your child’s artistic advancement.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room B Dates: 8/21-8/25 |
| Elementary Drawing Camp | 6-13 Years | aaaa | Icook Around the World Camp | Grades K-5 REGISTER |
| Learn a variety of real art tricks and techniques that will take any artist to the next level!
6/6-6/27: Draw iconic summer activities like sailing and fishing. REGISTER
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Day: Monday |
Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes using fresh and colorful ingredients. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Asia, Central America, and more. Students learn about fresh herbs and spices, and will master cooking safety: slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, plus more!
Location: Sullivan Center, Meeting Room A and Kitchen Dates: 6/15-7/20 |
| RoboThink Battle Robots Camp | 7-13 Years REGISTER | aaaa | RoboThink Self-Driving Cars 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, then apply that knowledge to build multiple robots for friendly competitions. You’ll have a blast as you play robot soccer, compete in robot relay races and other fun challenges in this fun robotics camp.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room B Dates: 6/13-6/17 |
Let’s hit the road! As the head of their new car company, your child will create a brand name, logo, and line of cars, including some of their favorite motorized vehicles! Students will learn about gear ratios, sensors, energy and more! They will learn about a few things that are under the hood as they build the original smart car, modern day autonomous vehicles, rubber band racers and more.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room B Dates: 7/11-7/15 |
| Summer Chess Camp | 5-14 Years | aaaa | Skyhawks Baseball Camp | 6-12 Years REGISTER |
| This half-day camp is perfect for beginners as well as experienced players. Each day of camp will consist of a fun interactive teaching period, followed by guided practice time, allowing the students to play against one another while being coached by an experienced instructor. The camp session will conclude with a non-elimination tournament.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A Dates: 7/11-7/15 REGISTER, 8/1-8/5 REGISTER, 8/8-8/12 REGISTER |
Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running – all in a fun, positive environment. Specifically designed for beginning and intermediate players, this program teaches athletes new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility.
Location: Century Park, Ball Field #2 Dates: 6/20-6/24 |
| 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 Dates: 7/11-7/15 |
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: 7/5-7/8, T-F, $119 REGISTER |
| Skyhawks Baseball Camp | 6-12 Years REGISTER | aaaa | Skyhawks Track & Field Camp | 6-12 Years REGISTER |
| Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running – all in a fun, positive environment. Specifically designed for beginning and intermediate players, this program teaches athletes new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility.
Location: Hartmann Park, Ballfield #1 Dates: 6/20-6/24 |
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: 8/1-8/5 |
| Skyhawks Mini-Hawk Camp | 4-6 Years | aaaa | Skyhawks Soccer Camp | 6-12 Years REGISTER |
| This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Sports are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through exciting games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.
Location: Hartmann Park, North Shelter Dates: 6/20-6/24, M-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: 7/25-7/29 |
| Chicago Union Ultimate Camp | 9-13 years | aaaa | Asylum Skateboard Camp | 6-14 Years |
| Ultimate is a non-contact, action-packed sport played with a flying disc (FrisbeeTM) where players pass the disc from one player to the next until someone catches it in the opponent’s end zone for a goal. These camps will teach the basic rules and strategies, throwing fundamentals, basic offense and defense and teamwork skills in a fun and safe environment.
Location: Deerpath Park Athletic Field A Dates: 6/13-6/17 REGISTER, 7/11-7/15 REGISTER, 8/8-8/12 REGISTER |
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 Dates: 6/13-6/17 REGISTER, 7/18-7/22 REGISTER, 8/8-8/12 REGISTER |
| White Deer Run Golf Clinic | 7-13 Years | Skyhawks Cheerleading Camp | 6-10 Years REGISTER | |
| Each session of these 3-day clinics will cover short game (putting, chipping, pitching)and full swing (wedges, irons, woods). Player etiquette and golf course management will also be covered.
Location: White Deer Run Golf Course Dates: 6/21-6/23 REGISTER, 7/5-7/7 REGISTER |
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 Dates: 7/5-7/8 |
| 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: 6/13-6/17 REGISTER, 6/27-7/1 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: 6/13-6/17 REGISTER, 6/27-7/1 REGISTER |
| Vernon Hills Baseball/Softball T-Ball Camp | 4-12 Years | aaaa | Vernon Hills Sports Club Boys & Girls Lacrosse Camp | Grades K-8 |
| In keeping with the VHCBS mission, this program is designed to maximize each players potential by giving them the skill and knowledge they need to succeed in the game of baseball and softball. Players will work in stations to learn basic skills in tee hitting, throwing, catching, fielding, and base running.
Location: Hartmann Park 4-6 YR Dates: 6/27-7/1, 10 am-12 pm, REGISTER |
This camp provides an introduction to the sport of lacrosse for anyone who is new to the sport or wants to improve their skills. Participants learn the fundamentals of lacrosse in a fun, safe, and positive environment. There will be various stations to teach passing, catching, shooting, footwork, and picking up ground balls. This camp is led by local youth coaches and high school coaches/players. Lacrosse equipment will be provided if needed.
Location: Deerpath Park, Athletic Field B Dates: 7/11-7/13 REGISTER, 7/18-7/20 REGISTER |
| Vernon Hills Sports Club Flag Football Camp | 6-13 Years | aaaa | Vernon Hills Sports Club Speed and Agility Camp | Grades 4-8 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: 6/13-6/17 REGISTER, 6/27-7/1 REGISTER |
Prepare and condition for upcoming fall sport seasons. Suitable for all skill levels, we will focus on speed, balance, quickness/explosiveness, and overall conditioning through fun and competitive drills. This camp is recommended for athletes of all fall sports and is led by local youth coaches and high school coaches/players.
Location: Vernon Hills Athletic Complex, Athletic Field #9 Dates: 7/18-7/22 |
| Vernon Hills Sports Club Girls Basketball Camp | Grades 5-8 | aaaa | |
| This camp provides an introduction to the sport of basketball for anyone who is new to the sport or wants to improve their skills. Learn the fundamentals, including passing, catching, shooting, footwork and more, in a fun, safe, and positive environment. This camp is led by Vernon Hills Feeder Basketball coaches.
Location: Sullivan Community Center, Gym A Dates: 7/18-7/22 |