Chicago NFL Alumni
Youth Football Camps
Learn to play with Pro Coaches and NFL Alumni Bears at Chicago NFL Alumni Youth Football Camps. Our non-contact football camps for kids ages 6–14 build football skills, confidence, and fun doing it!
- Ages 6–14 – Non-Contact Football Skills
- Half Day & Full Day Camps Available
- Pro Coaches & NFL Alumni Bears
- Multiple Northern Illinois Locations
- Develop Football Skills for All Football Positions
- Learn Life Skills, Skill Contests, Team Tournament Action & Prizes
- Extended Supervision and After Camp Instruction
Choose a Camp Below

2025 Summer Football Camps
- Algonquin, M-F, July 21-25, 9:00-12:00pm
Kelliher Park, 800 Square Barn Rd, Algonquin, IL (MAP) - Arlington Heights, M-F, June 23-27, 8:30-11:30am
Christian Liberty Acad, 502 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Hts, IL (MAP) - Barrington, M-F, July 14-18, 8:30-11:30am
Lake Barrington Fieldhouse, 28156 W Northpointe Pkwy, (MAP) - Chicago 1 Lincoln Park, M-F, June 9-13, 8:30-11:30am
Lincoln Wilson/Montrose Fields, 4400 N. Lakeshore Dr, (MAP) - Chicago 2 Lincoln Park, M-F, June 16-20, 8:30-11:30am
Lincoln Wilson/Montrose Fields, 4400 N. Lakeshore Dr, (MAP) - Chicago 3 Lincoln Park , M-F, July 7-11, 9:00-12:00pm
Lincoln Wilson/Montrose Fields, 4400 N. Lakeshore Dr, (MAP) - Elmhurst, M-F, July 14-18, 8:30-11:30am
Timothy Christian School, 188 W Butterfield Rd, (MAP) - Glenview 1, M-F, June 16-20, 8:30-11:30am
New Church School, 74 Park Dr, Glenview, IL (MAP) - Glenview 2, M-F, July 21-25, 8:30-11:30am
New Church School, 74 Park Dr, Glenview, IL (MAP) - Lake Forest, M-F, June 23-27, 8:30-11:30am
Deerpath Park, 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, IL (MAP) - Libertyville, M-F, July 7-11, 9:00-12:00pm
Canlan Sports 1950 N. Hwy 45, Libertyville, IL (MAP) - Naperville, M-F, July 21-25, 8:30-11:30am
Commissioners Park, 3704 111th St, Naperville, IL (MAP) - Oak Brook, M-F, June 16-20, 8:30-11:30am
Oak Brook Park District Rec Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd (MAP) - Oak Park, M-F, July 14-18, 8:30-11:30am
Lindberg Park, 1151 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL (MAP) - Winnetka, M-F, July 21-25, 8:30-11:30am
Winnetka Park District, 600 Hibbard Rd, (MAP)
After Camp Instruction is available at all locations.
Five Day Camps
Half Day, M-F, 8:30am-11:30am
Full Day, M-F, 9;00am-2:00pm
After Camp Programs available at all camps.
CURRICULUM ELEMENTS
- Life Skills #1
- Dynamic Warm Up
- Individual Skills Stations
- Skill Challenges
- NFL Alumni Hero Message
- Eat Like a Pro / The Franchise
- The Grand Skill Challenge
- Small Space Games
- Team Competition
- Life Skill #2
- Highlight Awards
- Final Whistle
Water breaks are taken after every break and campers may take water or rest at any time.
Coaches & NFL Alumni

COACHES: Camps are led by professional, Powered by Pros, USA Football Certified coaches with High School, College or professional coaching backgrounds.
HEROES: NFL Alumni Heroes provide supplemental instruction. These are former players, fathers and family men that played the world’s ultimate team sport at the highest level. They join us because they love teaching kids through football.
See participating NFL Alumni Chicago Bears on tab below.
Need to Know
- Non-contact instruction for kids ages 6-14.
- Led by Pro Sports Experience coaches
- NFL Alumni Chicago Bears Heroes supplement instruction.
- Student-to-instructor ratio is 10:1
- Station-based training.
- Kids divided by age/experience.
- Small Space Games -2v2, to 4v4 platform.
- The Vital 5 Life Skill Lessons.
- Big Football Friday includes Championship, Awards and Recognition.
- For 5-day, half-day camps, bring a snack and drink.
- We serve only water and/or sports drinks
Pro Sports Experience Staff
CAMP DIRECTORS: Camps are led by professional, USA Football Certified Coaches. Our coaches develop athletic skill, build confidence and provide positive reinforcement. These outstanding educators are the foundation of our day-to-day operations and the key to our program quality.
- Scott Baum, Loyola Academy High School, 22 yrs experience
- Luke Butts, Lake Forest College, 12 yrs experience
- John Grogan, St. Viator, 22 yrs experience
- Elton Harris, Hubbard High School, 22 yrs experience
- Tony Johnson, Evanston High School, 18 yrs experience
- Matt Rahn, College of DuPage, 9 yrs experience
PARTICIPATING NFL ALUMNI HEROES from the CHICAGO BEARS
Our coaches are supported by NFL Alumni Heroes from the Chicago Bears. These are men that earned their living wearing the NFL uniform. NFL Alumni Heroes are fathers and family men that understand the dynamics of communicating with young people. Heroes appear at various times throughout camp operations.
Darnell Autry (Northwestern): Running Back, 1997 | Fabian Bownes (W. Illinois): Wide Receiver, 1995, 97-98
Macey Brooks (James Madison University): Wide Receiver, 98-’00 | Ron Cox (Fresno St.): Linebacker, 1990-97
Rashied Davis (San Jose St.): Wide Receiver, 2002-2013 | Wendell Davis (LSU): Wide Receiver, 1988-93
Mark Green (Notre Dame): Running Back, 1989-92 | Kris Haines (Notre Dame): Wide Receiver, 79-81
Al Harris (ASU): Defensive End, 1979-84 | Michael Haynes (Penn St.): Defensive End, 2003-2007
Jason McKie (Temple): Full Back, 2002-2010 | Emery Moorehead (Colorado): Tight End, 1977-88
Anthony Morgan (Tennessee): Wide Receiver, 1991-93 | Jim Morrissey (Michigan State): Linebacker, 1985-93
Adrian Peterson (Georgia Southern): Running Back, 2002-09 | Mickey Pruitt (Colorado): Linebacker, 1988-90
Jim Schwantz (Purdue): Linebacker, 1992-93 | Calvin Thomas (Illinois): Running Back, 1982-1988
James Thornton (Cal State Fullerton): Tight End, 1988-92 | Keith Van Horne (USC) Offensive Lineman, 1981-1993
Donnell Woolford (Clemson): Cornerback, 1989-97 | Erich Wright (Stephen F. Austin): Wide Receiver, 1991-92
Brent Novoselsky (Pennslyvania); Tight End, 1988 | Bob Parsons (Penn State); Punter/Tight End, 1972-1983
Johan Asiata (UNLV); Offensive Line – Bears 2009-2011 | Nathan Vasher (Texas); Cornerback, 2004-2009