This year the Major League Soccer and Chicago Fire will visit Oak Lawn's Centennial Park, providing a unique soccer experience for all young soccer players. Major League Soccer Camps continues to develop youth soccer players across the chicago-land area with a professional, fun and technical camp to challenge any developing player.

MLS Camps develops the talent for boys and girls ages 5 - 11 with its Play S.A.F.E curriculum, and challenges the truly competitive players ages 12 - 18 with its A.T.T.A.C.K. curriculum.

Do you love playing sports? Then Sports Camp is for you! You will receive specialized instruction as you play a variety of familiar sports activities: softball, floor hockey and kickball, just to name a few.  Many sports and games w

ill be introduced for your enjoyment.  Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, leadership skills, overall physical fitness improvement, and most important, FUN!  Choose from 1-, 2-, or 3- session options to fit your schedule.  Activities may be played indoors or outdoors, so please dress appropriately pending weather conditions.  You must provide your own sack lunch daily. You will be going to the pool each day, weather permitting, so please bring a swimsuit and towel, etc. Two fieldtrips per 4-week session will be offered at an additional charge. There will be no camp on those days for those who chose not to attend the fieldtrip. Bus transportation - registration deadline is Friday, May 16.  Space is limited on the bus, so sign up early.  A payment plan is available for Session III only. PDNA (sn)

This is the shortened version of Sports Camp.  The structure and the activities of the camp will be the same as Sports Camp, but children will be enrolled fewer days per week and their daily camp will be fewer hours.  This camp offers the same activities, same amount of fun as Sports Camp, but on a scaled-down basis to meet your busy summer schedule!  You must bring your own sack lunch daily.  You will be going to the pool each day, weather permitting, so please bring a swimsuit and towel, etc. Fieldtrips will be offered at an additional charge. There will be no camp on those days for those who chose not to attend the fieldtrip. There is no bus transportation provided for Mini-Sports Camp. PDNA (sn/mm)

NEW! Me VOLLEY (2 ½ – 4 yrs) (4 DAY CAMP)    

Me Volley is for Pre-K boys and girls who are looking to learn the fundamentals of volleyball. The Me Volley class was created by Ross Balling and his son Lukas who is 2 ½ years old. YES you can learn to bump, set and spike at the age of 2 1/2. Me Volley uses a very light bouncy ball. Each child receives a bouncy ball and is encouraged to do drills at home too! Parents are welcomed to participate in the class. This class will introduce throwing, catching and footwork that develops each child’s hand/eye coordination and left/right coordination.  Lesson plan also incorporates short listening drills and fun tossing techniques.  Each child must be able to use the restroom independently. (out of diapers) – make up class Friday 6/27.

SPIKING 101 BEACH CAMP  (4 DAY CAMP)
(Boys & Girls 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade) 

Spiking 101 Camp is for players who wish to learn proper arm swing, footwork, and development of jumping skills.  Drills keep the player focused on reach and power. The lesson plan directs the use of self-mastery training that helps each student reach a new level. The knowledge of the instructors will give the participants a head start on their skills in preparation for the next upcoming volleyball season.  All students will receive a “Volleyball Pro” evaluation, a 6-point test certificate, and a FREE Camp T-shirt. PDNA (co)             

VOLLEYKIDZ.COM BEACH CAMP (4 DAY CAMP)
Volleykids is an introductory class for children K-2^nd grade. The lesson plan introduces the pass, set and spike using a very light volleyball. Volleykids will improve each child’s hand/eye coordination and left/right coordination through the use of fun drills and gross motor games.  FREE camp T-shirt for all sign ups.

Come indoors for a special camp session taught and directed by Volleyball Professionals.  The 5-day camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking.  The lesson plan directs the use of self-mastery training that helps each student reach a new level.  The knowledge of the instructors will give the participants a head start on their skills in preparation for the next upcoming volleyball season.  All students will receive a “Volleyball Pro” evaluation, a 6-point test certificate, and a camp T-shirt. PDNA (co)

It’s time to take your volleyball GAME to the beach. A camp hosted by the Volleyball Professionals, features all the latest drills and training techniques that build your skills for the next level. Lots of contests and games too, with fun and active instructors! The camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting, serving and spiking. You will learn to overhand serve and play organized games. The lesson plan directs individual training that helps each student reach a new level. All students will receive a “Volleyball Pro” evaluation, a 6-point test certificate and a FREE camp T-shirt.  This four-day camp is for grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th 7th, 8^th and 9^th graders.  Canceled classes are made up on Friday. PDNA (co)