Day Camps in Arlington Heights, IL and Libertyville, IL
Hot Ground Gym® offers day camps for kids in Chicago's Northern suburbs. Our camps are specially designed to build confidence and encourage physical development. Day camp sessions are filled with fun active learning, obstacle course training, and teambudilng activities that will keep kids moving and entertained.
Contact usOUR KIDS DAY CAMPS NEAR CHICAGO
Our kids’ programs are full of education and adventure and accommodate children aged seven and up. Hot Ground Gym utilizes fun obstacle-based activities to instill confidence and resilience. Developed to constructively challenge with care, our day camps promote team-building, hand-eye coordination, and creative problem-solving. Hot Ground Gym is located in Arlington Heights and Libertyville and close to Palatine, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
2023 NORTHERN CHICAGO DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN IN LIBERTYVILLE AND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Hot Ground Gym’s day camps combine physical and mental rigor with creativity and entertainment. Children engage in a variety of in and outdoor activities that promote teambuilding, motor skill development, and science-related physical training.

Our children’s camps keep kiddos entertained while they’re out of school for a holiday, winter break, spring break, or summer break. At Hot Ground Gym, we know that every child is different, so our full and half-day programs offer a range of activities to appeal to their strengths while still challenging their weaknesses.
From obstacle and rope courses to relay racing, our activities offer fun learning opportunities for kids to develop interpersonal skills by learning from each other and, in turn, deepen their emotional intelligence. While they’re climbing, jumping, crawling, and swinging, they’re building physical strength, confidence, and grit.
All our activities are safe and guided by expert facilitators who are CPR and first-aid certified to ensure high safety standards.
From obstacle and rope courses to relay racing, our activities offer fun learning opportunities for kids to develop interpersonal skills by learning from each other and, in turn, deepen their emotional intelligence. While they’re climbing, jumping, crawling, and swinging, they’re building physical strength, confidence, and grit.
All our activities are safe and guided by expert facilitators who are CPR and first-aid certified to ensure high safety standards.
Some exciting and popular Sports activities in our Day Camps include:
- intriguing and challenging mind games
- friendly competitions and relay races
- basic construction skills
- teambuilding challenges
- obstacle course training
- rope courses
- archery
- Parkour related activities
- dart/knife throwing
- ball/ring tossing

Proudly owned by veterans, Hot Ground Gym’s Day Camps provides physical, mental, and character developing activities that enriches kids and prepares them to confront life’s challenges. Our passionate instructors are equipped to offer interactive experiences and respond to each child’s individual needs. In fact, many of our participants have enjoyed our camps so much that they have graduated to become assistant instructors.
At Hot Ground, we combine kids of all ages into small groups to foster teamwork and offer leadership opportunities. Mixed groups break down barriers associated with age and gender and make for more inclusive environments.
And of course, for parents who need to run errands or want a break, our Sports Day Camps provide the ideal opportunity. There’s no limit to how many days your child can attend, nor do we have any minimum day requirements - you book according to your schedule. That being said, we can only accommodate a set number of kids per day, so be sure to book early!
At Hot Ground, we combine kids of all ages into small groups to foster teamwork and offer leadership opportunities. Mixed groups break down barriers associated with age and gender and make for more inclusive environments.
And of course, for parents who need to run errands or want a break, our Sports Day Camps provide the ideal opportunity. There’s no limit to how many days your child can attend, nor do we have any minimum day requirements - you book according to your schedule. That being said, we can only accommodate a set number of kids per day, so be sure to book early!

2023 Leadership Summer Camps
Our 2023 summer camp is enrolled in by the week, and is great for 6-13+ year olds. Older kids get an opportunity (if desired) to develop their leadership skills, and the younger ones have a blast participating. Our Leadership Summer Camp, being a premiere Day Camp near Chicago, is different from other camps we offer during the year because it is a whole week experience, each day evolving from the last. Located in Arlington Heights and Libertyville, close to Palatine and Vernon Hills, these obstacle-course-based camps. Book now for all-day fun from morning to afternoon!

2023 Winter Break Camps
Our winter camps are designed to keep kids entertained while developing problem-solving and interpersonal skills. With obstacle course training, teambuilding missions, "target practice" hand-eye-coordination activities, and many other fun games, we guarantee a fun winter break. This camp is great for all kids, ages six and up.

2023 Spring Break Camps
Still in town this Spring Break? Send your kids to our Northern Chicago spring break camps for a one-of-a-kind experience filled with obstacle courses, team challenges, fun hand-eye-coordination developing activities, and tons of other great activities. The camp is a break for you, and a blast for them!! Our 2023 Spring Break Camp is registered in by the half or full day, and is great for kids ages 6-14.

2023 No School Day Camps
No School? No Problem! We offer full and half day camp options for most national holidays and some localized school closures. Have your child attend our No School Day Camp the next time their school is closed and you want to relax (or need to work ;)
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What Age Kids Do We Work With
Hot Ground Gym's Camps are great for 6-13+ year olds. Older kids get an opportunity (if desired) to develop their leadership skills, and the younger ones have a blast participating!

Benefits of Day camps For Children

- Specially Devised Programs: From obstacle courses to friendly competitions, our camps educate, entertain and develop leadership skills.
- Creative Learning: Designed to stimulate physical movement and cognitive abilities, we offer a range of confidence-building activities appealing to different strengths.
- Small Groups: We ensure every child receives the support, interaction, and attention they need during camp time.
- Safety and Wellbeing: Our facilitators are CPR and first-aid certified. They receive updated training on emergency action plans and life-saving equipment for ultimate safety.
- Constant Communication: We keep parents updated on their child’s camp experience, so they feel included and know what to expect.
Who Works With your Children in Our Camps
Our team of experienced owner/operators are military veterans and former first responders, that directly provide a "one of a kind experience" to the children that attend our camps. All of our camps are designed to instill discipline, patience, and hard work. Our instructors ensure children have energizing but safe fun.


2023 Day Camps Schedule
We post the dates that the camp is available as soon as they are established. Each year the days of camps are different to coincide with school holiday schedules.
type of camp
winter camp
spring camp
No school camp
summer camp
Price Per Full-day
$90
$90
$90
N/A
Price Per Half-day
$60
$60
$60
N/A
Price Per Week
N/A
N/A
N/A
$450
Schedule for 2023
12/27, 12/28,
12/29, 12/30,
12/29, 12/30,
1/3, 1/4,
1/5, 1/6
1/5, 1/6
3/27, 3/28, 3/29,
3/30, 3/31
3/30, 3/31
2/20:
Presidents' Day
4/7:
Good Friday
Presidents' Day
4/7:
Good Friday
Week 1: 6/12 - 6/16
Week 2: 6/19 - 6/23
Week 3: 6/26 - 6/30
Week 4: 7/10 - 7/14
Week 5: 7/17 - 7/21
Week 6: 7/24 - 7/28
Week 7: 7/31 - 8/4
Week 8: 8/7 - 8/11
Pricing
We offer Summer, Winter, Spring Break, and School Closure Day Camps by the full or half-day.

Full-day Camp
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half-day session
Register NowMultiple days and weeks discounts are available, as well as special seasonal promotions.
FAQ ABOUT OUR KIDS CAMPS
DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO JOIN DAY CAMPS?
No, our camps are open to the public. Although, attending our Junion Boots™ classes regularly would definitely give your child a leg-up during camps.
What are the drop off & pick up times?
Full Day drop off is between 8 - 8:30 am and pick up is between 3:30-4pm.
Half Day AM drop off is between 8 - 8:30 am and pick up is between 11:30am and 12 noon.
Half Day PM drop off is between 12 - 12:30 pm and pick up is between 3:30-4pm."

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Let your kid join in the fun at the recreation center located in Libertyville, Illinois!
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Hot Ground Gym® Libertyville, IL
1950 US-45, Libertyville, IL 60048
Hot Ground Gym® Arlington Heights
8 W College Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA