Kids Day Camp Near Chicago, IL
Experience the thrill of adventure with Hot Ground Gym®'s kids' day camps in Chicago's Northern suburbs. Our unique, engaging camps combine fitness and education to build resilience, teamwork, and leadership in kids.
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Active Minds, Active Bodies: Physical Activity Kids Day Camps Near Chicago
Welcome to Hot Ground Gym® - where adventure meets education and fitness becomes fun! We're proud to offer dynamic, engaging day camp programs that cater to children ages seven and up. Developed to constructively challenge with care, our day camps promote team-building, hand-eye coordination, and creative problem-solving. Our camps are uniquely designed to combine excitement with valuable learning experiences and are conveniently located in Arlington Heights and Libertyville. They're accessible to residents of Palatine, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
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Our Wide Spectrum of Kids' Day Camps in Northern Chicago Suburbs
We work with kids ages 5-14 years old, from K-8th+ grade. Scroll down to check out our programs.
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.
SUMMER CAMPS
Our summer camp is enrolled in by the week and is great for 7-14 year-olds. Older kids can develop their leadership and life skills at our summer overnight camp, while younger children have a blast participating in this summer fun. This is different from our other camps because it's a week-long experience, each day evolving from the last.
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.
SPRING BREAK CAMPS
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, social skills developing activities, and tons more. Camp is a break for you and a blast for kids 7-14!
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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About Hot Ground Gym® Day Camp Program
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 team building, motor skill development, and physical training. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings near Chicago, we provide an environment that nurtures personal growth while emphasizing fitness, friends, and fun.
Camp Activities
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
Camp Activities
At Hot Ground Gym®, no two days are the same. Each day is designed to provide a balanced mix of physical, creative, and social activities. Here's what a typical day camp day might look like:
Morning:
- 8:00 AM - Arrival and Warm-up: Campers arrive and participate in a fun, invigorating warm-up to get their bodies moving and ready for the day.
- 8:30 AM - Fitness Challenges: Kids tackle a series of age-appropriate fitness challenges, improving strength, flexibility, and endurance. Activities might include obstacle courses, relay races, and team-based physical games.
- 10:00 AM - Snack and Story: A short break for a healthy snack and a motivational story to inspire the kids for the day ahead.
- 10:30 AM - Skill Building: This could involve workshops on basic outdoor skills, leadership training, or team-building exercises. Each session is designed to develop self-confidence and foster problem-solving skills.
Afternoon:
- 12:00 PM - Lunch and Free Play: Kids refuel with a lunch followed by free play, allowing them time to relax and interact socially with their peers.
- 1:00 PM - Afternoon Activity: The afternoon activity can vary daily, including group games, or guest speakers.
- 3:00 PM - Cool Down and Reflection: The day ends with a cool-down, followed by a group reflection on the day's activities and accomplishments.
Our Philosophy
Our camp philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child has an innate potential that can be unleashed through a blend of physical activities, skill development, character-building exercises, and teamwork. Proudly owned by veterans, Hot Ground Gym® provides physical, mental, and character-developing activities that enrich kids and prepare them to confront life's challenges. Our passionate instructors offer interactive experiences and respond to each child's individual needs. In fact, many of our campers have enjoyed our camps so much that they've graduated to become assistant instructors.
We are dedicated to fostering an environment where campers can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our goal is for every camper to leave with increased confidence, new skills, a sense of accomplishment, and of course, great memories.
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What Age Kids Do We Work With?
Hot Ground Gym's Camps are great for 7-13 year-olds and above. Older kids get an opportunity (if desired) to develop their leadership skills, and the younger ones have a blast participating!
At Hot Ground, we combine kids of all ages into small groups to foster teamwork and offer leadership opportunities. By mixing age groups, it breaks down barriers associated with age and gender and makes for more inclusive environments.
At Hot Ground, we combine kids of all ages into small groups to foster teamwork and offer leadership opportunities. By mixing age groups, it breaks down barriers associated with age and gender and makes for more inclusive environments.
Benefits of Our Day Camp for Kids Near Chicago, Illinois
- 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.
Dedicated Team Guiding Your Children at Our Chicago Day Camps
Our team of experienced owners/operators are military veterans and former first responders. They directly provide a "one-of-a-kind experience" to the children that attend our camps. Each team member brings unique expertise, whether that's in physical fitness, child development, leadership training, or outdoor education. Our staff undergo rigorous training and adhere to the highest safety standards, ensuring your child's well-being is our top priority.
They're not just instructors – they're role models, cheerleaders, and mentors. At Hot Ground Gym, we believe it's the people that truly make the camp experience, and we're proud to have the best in the business.
They're not just instructors – they're role models, cheerleaders, and mentors. At Hot Ground Gym, we believe it's the people that truly make the camp experience, and we're proud to have the best in the business.
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2023-2024 DAY CAMPS SCHEDULE & PRICING
We post the dates that the camp is available as soon as they're 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
$85 (members)
$100 (non-members)
$100 (non-members)
$85 (members)
$100 (non-members)
$100 (non-members)
$85 (members)
$100 (non-members)
$100 (non-members)
N/A
Price Per Half-day
$55 (members)
$65 (non-members)
$65 (non-members)
$55 (members)
$65 (non-members)
$65 (non-members)
$55 (members)
$65 (non-members)
$65 (non-members)
N/A
Price Per Week
N/A
N/A
N/A
$450
'23-'24 Schedule
12/22,
12/26, 12/27,
12/28, 12/29,
12/26, 12/27,
12/28, 12/29,
1/2, 1/3,
1/4, 1/5
1/4, 1/5
3/25, 3/26, 3/27,
3/28, 3/29
3/28, 3/29
10/9,
11/20, 11/21, 11/22,
1/15, 2/16, 2/19,
11/20, 11/21, 11/22,
1/15, 2/16, 2/19,
Week 1: 6/10 - 6/14
Week 2: 6/17 - 6/21
Week 3: 6/24 - 6/28
Week 4: 7/8 - 7/12
Week 5: 7/15 - 7/19
Week 6: 7/22 - 7/26
Week 7: 7/29 - 8/2
Week 8: 8/5 - 8/9
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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
Our Locations
Hot Ground Gym is thrilled to offer our dynamic, adventure-filled day camps in two convenient locations: Arlington Heights and Libertyville. Both locations are centrally located and easily accessible for residents of Palatine, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
FAQ ABOUT OUR KIDS CAMPS
DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO JOIN DAY CAMPS?
No! Just sign them up and they'll have a great time!
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."
