Full-Day Camps Are Back!

Chicago NFL Alumni
Youth Football Camps

  • Non-Contact Football Skills • Ages 6–14
  • Pro Coaches with NFL Alumni Bears
  • Half-Day Skills & Game IQ
  • Full-Day Skills & Game IQ (9–2)
  • All Camps: Extended Supervision & After Camp Instruction
  • Life skills • Skill contests • Team tournament • Prizes

Join our non-contact football training camps for kids ages 6–14, where NFL Alumni players teach essential football skills, teamwork, and leadership in a safe, encouraging environment.


2026 Summer Camp Schedule

We offer 5-Day, Full-Day or 5-Day, Half-Day camps in convenient locations across the northern, Illinois area. See camp schedule below and join the fun!

  • Click on Half Day (HD) or Full Day (FD) Camp for details and pricing.
  • All camps are 5-day (Mon-Fri) with a non-contact curriculum.
  • Extended Supervision & After Camp Instruction available at all camps.

Algonquin, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Arlington Heights, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Barrington, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Chicago 1 Lincoln Park, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Chicago 2 Lincoln Park, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Chicago 3 Lincoln Park, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Elmhurst, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Glenview 1, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Glenview 2, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Lake Forest, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Libertyville, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Naperville, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Oak Brook, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Oak Park, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

Winnetka, IL — Date and Times TBA • HD Skills & Game IQ
Extended Supervision → TBA • View Details & Register

About Our Camps

Early Bird Savings are Now!

24 Years • Non-Contact • Background-Checked Staff
Pro Coaches with NFL Alumni Bears
Ages 6–14 • Boys & Girls • All Levels Welcome

Questions? Call us at 877-226-9919

  • Everything was exceptional!

    The extra offense session was well worth it. We will be returning next year! 
    Kelly M. 
    Barrington, IL 
  • The coaches were amazing!

    They treated every child with respect, professionalism, friendliness, and with lots of enthusiasm for football! 
    Jill G.
    Elmhurst, IL
  • It was such a postive experience!

    My son told his friends about it for next year!
    Robert M.
    Naperville, IL

Sample Day Curriculum

Half Day, M-F, 8:30 am-11:30 am
Full Day, M-F, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
After Camp programs at All Camps

CURRICULUM ELEMENTS

  • Life Skills #1
  • Dynamic Warm Up
  • Individual Skills Station
  • Skill Challenges
  • NFL Alumni Hero Message
  • Eat like a Pro Education
  • Small Space Game
  • Team Competition
  • Life Skill #2
  • Highlight Awards
  • Final Whistle

Water breaks are taken after every active session, and campers may take water or rest at any time.

What To Know

  • Led by Professional Coaches
  • NFL Alumni Heroes supplement instruction.
  • Better than 10:1 student-to-instructor
  • Campers are divided by age/experience.
  • Station-based skill development training.
  • Small Space Games: 2v2, 4v4 platforms.
  • Vital 5 Life Skill Lessons.
  • Super Duper Friday w/ championship game
  • Friday Awards and Recognition Ceremony

What to Bring?

  • Half-day camps, bring a snack and drinks.
  • Full-day camps, pack a lunch and drinks.
  • Allergy Note: No nut/peanut products.
  • Dress in Athletic Shoes and Athletic Shorts.
  • Refillable water bottle filled w/ name on it.
  • Sunscreen
  • Gym Shoes (mandatory for indoor)
  • Cleats (optional but recommended)

Camp Logistics

  • Location & Times: Check your email confirmation or camp schedule.
  • First Day Check-In: Opens 45 minutes before camp. Parent/guardian must walk camper through.
  • Drop Off (Tues–Fri): Up to 15 minutes before start.
  • Pick Up: Right at camp end (see schedule). Parent/guardian required. Coaches can only wait 15 minutes max.
  • Exceptions: If you registered for After Camp or Extended Supervision programs, you have a later pick up. Specifically, it is 60 minutes after camp concludes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.  
  • Extended Supervision: You should purchase if you are unable to provide and on-time pick up (up to 15 minutes after camp ends).  Call 877-226-9919 for assistance.

Pro Sports Experience Staff

Learn Football Skills & Life Skills from NFL Alumni Players
Supplemental instruction is provided by NFL Alumni players from your favorite team. NFL Alumni players are fathers and family men that love teaching kids through football. Camps typically enjoy 3 or 4 different NFL Alumni per week. ​

Camp Directors
Camps are led by Professional Football Coaches & Professional Educators from the college and high school ranks. Campers learn to run, throw, catch, defend, and compete the NFL Alumni way. Experienced players are challenged to reach a higher compete level. Newcomers are taught the fundamentals and build confidence. For everyone, it’s about lots of quality reps, good competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship – and that makes it fun! ​​

These outstanding Camp Director educators are the foundation of our day-to-day operations and the key to our program quality.

Scott Baum, NFLA Director, 20th  
Head Football Coach, Gordon Tech, De La Salle Institute & Niles West 
Football Coach, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL 

Max Donato, NFLA Director, 3rd year
Football Coach, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL
Staff Member for 2024 IHSA Class 8A State Championship.

John Grogan, NFLA Director, 20th year
Professional Football Coach, Private Instructor
 
St. Viator High School, Loyola Academy, IL 

Kris Haines, NFLA Director, 5th year 
Football Coach, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL 
NFL Wide Receiver, Chicago Bears & Buffalo Bills 
WR Notre Dame University & Cotton Bowl MVP 

Tony Johnson, NFLA Director, 10th year 
Head Football Coach, Evanston Township High School

Thomas Miller, NFLA Director, 5th year 
Varsity Coach, University of St. Francis, Chicago   

MSFA Midwest Assistant Coach of the Year, 2023. 

NFL ALUMNI HEROES

Fabian Bownes, WR, (W. Illinois)

Macey Brooks, WR, (James Madison University)

Ron Cox, LB, (Fresno St.)

Rashied Davis, WR, (San Jose St.)

Wendell Davis, WR, (LSU)

Mark Green, RB, (Notre Dame)

Kris Haines, WR, (Notre Dame)

Michael Haynes, DE, (Penn St.)

Jason McKie, FB, (Temple)

Brent Novoselsky, TE, (U of Pennsylvania)

Adrian Peterson, RB, (Georgia Southern)

Mickey Pruitt, LB, (Colorado)

Jim Schwantz, LB, (Purdue)

Calvin Thomas, RB, (Illinois)

James Thornton, TE, (Cal State Fullerton)

Erich Wright, WR, (Stephen F. Austin)

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