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Since 2007, we have dedicated ourselves to working specifically with girls grades Pre K – 8th  to encourage a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes sports and fitness. Through our unique summer camps and school-year events and programs, we have effectively empowered girls through sports by building their confidence and teaching each one skills and values crucial to their growth as an athlete AND a person. We have worked hard, observing and listening to feedback every step of the way, to become the experts in the areas of communication and teaching methodology. The result is customized, fun programming that includes our signature incentive programs. We are so proud of our impact – exciting girls about staying fit and active on top of imparting core values and life skills that go beyond the playing field. This is our passion and our mission.

Our Camps - Glencoe & Chicago

GLENCOE – Summer Day Camp

Multi-sport Learning, Fun & GirlStrong Summers!

REGISTER

NEW FOR 2024!
Bus service from Evanston + swim lessons
CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

NEXT FLASH SALE COMING IN FEBRUARY!

BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM EVANSTON TO GLENCOE CAMP!

In partnership with the Glencoe Park District, we are excited to bring our award-winning summer camp (full and half day options) to the area, where campers of all athletic abilities Kindergarten – 8th grade are treated to an empowering and fun multi-sport experience.

INSPIRING GIRLS OF ALL SKILLS LEVELS GRADES K-8TH

Girls of all skill levels will learn and play multiple sports daily in a confidence-building and FUN environment.

While sports and active play happen all day, we also work to impact each camper’s growth on and off the field, integrating lessons focusing on self esteem, respect, nutrition, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, & more. Camp includes exposure to role models through highly-trained staff, motivational speakers and clinics. Plus, we also incorporate fun camp traditions since as water wars, tie dye, empowering dress up days, spirit contests, World Games Week, and more!

Since 2007, our mission has been to ensure every Game On! girl experiences growth as an athlete and a person, along with feeling empowered, confident, proud & “GirlStrong.”

SPORTS WE PLAY
Game On! may offer campers daily/weekly exposure to a wide range of sports including: lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, field hockey, flag football, pickleball, martial arts, touch rugby, ultimate frisbee & more.

CAMP AGE GROUPS

Ponytails (K-1st campers): Gain confidence in the fundamental movements behind critical sports skills through creativity and fun. Read more here. Half day option available for K campers only.

Bright Stars (2nd-4th campers): A summer of sports fun and learning intersects with growth and empowerment. Read more here.

Sports Leadership (5th-8th campers): Integrates in-depth sports learning and play, leadership training and team-building. Read more here.

Please note that your camper will automatically be registered for the appropriate level based on her grade level for the upcoming school year.

NEW FOR 2024! EXTEND YOUR CAMP DAY WITH SWIM LESSONS
AT THE NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA!

  • Transportation to the facility will be provided by the NSYMCA
  • Limited to only 14 campers per week
  • Registration per week will be on a first come, first serve basis and completed during regular camp signup
  • $70/week (including transportation by the Y)

And a bit more information:
WHO: Open to all Game On! campers K-8th
WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Pick up from camp at 3:00 p.m. by the NSYMCA
Lessons begin at 3:30 p.m. and run until 4:00 p.m.
Parents pick up their Game On! girls afterwards at the NSYMCA
WHERE: North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook

North Suburban YMCA Swim Lessons use a learn-to-swim progression from water orientation to stroke development that meets the needs of swimmers of all levels. Participants learn water safety skills and proper swimming technique in a fun and supportive environment, giving swimmers the chance to feel confident, happy and safe in the water. The Y provides low instructor-to-student ratios to ensure swimmers receive adequate individual attention.

HALF DAY OPTION (available for kindergarteners only)
We know that our youngest Ponytails campers can’t always handle the full day Game On! experience. So how about easing your camper into our program with a half day filled with the same opportunities for fun, learning and empowerment. With attention to teaching the coordinated movements behind a variety of fundamental sports skills along with a bit of a creative twist, your youngest will be playing volleyball, basketball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, soccer and more in no time, and just as important, thinking Game On! GirlStrong!!!!!

LUNCH (BYO; NO REFRIGERATION; NUT FREE)
Campers must bring their own lunches and snacks. Note that refrigeration is not available and all food must be nut-free. (Sorry to say that this includes peanut butter and nutella!). In addition, the sharing of food is strictly prohibited.

FAQs
Have more questions about Game On! Summer Camp? Check out the FAQs.

SAMPLE DAY

Water and sunscreen breaks will take place throughout the day.

9:00 a.m. – Spirited Welcome! All camp games
9:30-10:10 a.m. – Sport #1
10:15 – 10:55 a.m. – Sport #2
11:00 – 11:40 a.m. – Sport #3
11:40 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. – Refuel with lunch
12:25 – 12:45 p.m. – Team Time/Healthier4Me
12:50 – 1:35 p.m. – Optional Activity #1 (menu changes daily)
1:40 – 2:25 p.m. – Optional Activity #2 (menu changes daily)
2:25 – 3:00 p.m. – Minute to Win It/Psych Up for Tomorrow/Pack Up & Pick Up

*Schedule subject to variations and adjustments

Week 1: June 10 – 14
Week 2: June 17-21
Week 3: June 24-28
Week 4: July 1-5 (no camp July 4)
Week 5: July 8-12
Week 6: July 15-19
Week 7: July 22-26
Week 8: July 29-August 2

We will offer 1 week sessions summer 2024 with a 2-week minimum. Campers will be able to attend 2,3,4,5,6,7 or all 8 weeks with the option to pick and choose any combination of weeks. (We recommend that at least 2 of your weeks are consecutive, but it is not required.)

Camp runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily.
– Drop off is between 8:45 – 9 a.m.
– Pick up is between 3 – 3:15 p.m.

2024 FULL DAY PRICING
2-7 week registration: $620/week
8 week registration: $510/week

BUS SERVICE
$100/week (works out to $20/day)

SWIM LESSONS
$70/week (Tuesdays & Thursdays after camp, includes transportation to the North Suburban YMCA)

CIT (Coach/Counselor-In-Training) PRICING
$310 per week (50% full day pricing)
Open to rising 9th and 10th graders only, must complete application process and be accepted before registration. Click here for application.
Note that no discounts can be applied to CIT pricing.

NEW FOR 2024! FLASH SALES!
The earlier you register, the bigger the discount! Savings will start at $110 off per week for registrations of 4+ weeks!

Stay tuned for the dates of upcoming flash sales!

8 week registrations will receive a discount of $120 off per week regardless of registration date.

FINANCIAL AID: Click here for options.

West School
 1010 Forestway Dr, Glencoe

 

2024 Parent Handbook

The handbook contains procedures, policies, lists of what to bring, lunch information and more. 2024 Glencoe Parent Handbook

Camp goes on rain or shine

We have plenty of space to safely continue playing indoors given our spacious gym.

Daily Reminder & What to Bring

Please apply sunblock before leaving home & pack the following in your camper’s backpack. Please remember to label everything!

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Filled water bottle
  • Change of clothes (including underwear & socks)
  • Lunch (nut-free)
  • Snacks (nut-free)
  • Towel
  • For longer hair: headband or hair tie
  • Appropriate layers for weather
  • Hat (optional)
  • Mask (optional)

Stay in Touch Daily

  • Please check our Facebook page regularly & read our weekly Huddle newsletters (out every Friday) from top to bottom to stay fully informed. Game On! photos, videos, and calendars are all accessible through our website.
  • Note that our favorite photos from each camp day will be posted on our Facebook page

Drop Off & Pick Up

  • Look for Game On! signage to identify pick up and drop off location.
  • Drop off time is between 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. (contact us if you need before camp care)
  • Pick-up time at the end of the day is at 3 p.m.
  • Make sure you do not leave without signing your camper(s) out.  Anyone picking up your daughter from camp must be listed on her authorized pick up form and have a valid I.D. There are NO EXCEPTIONS! This is for the safety of our campers.

LUNCH (BYO; NO REFRIGERATION; NUT FREE)

Campers must bring their own lunches and snacks. Note that refrigeration is not available and all food must be nut-free. (Sorry to say that this includes peanut butter and nutella!). In addition, the sharing of food is strictly prohibited.

2023 Glencoe
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

2022 Evanston
Week 1
Week 2

While campers are motivated to EARN the awards described below, note that out of all the rewards we offer, our biggest emphasis is on the reward of personal progress/advancement and the pride that goes with. We make a BIG DEAL out of the slightest bit of progress, helping campers to learn and feel deep down that heart-thumping sense of pride. We hope in the end that this feeling of accomplishment outweighs any award they earn.

Challenge Course Fridays
• Fun challenges to measure camper’s own personal growth sport by sport
• We need your help emphasizing the following:
– Campers should stand proud of their own progress and refrain from comparing their level of accomplishment to friends or teammates
– Campers should respect each other’s different levels of experience & skill
– Campers should congratulate others for their personal successes

Character Ribbons
• Awards for behavior and attitude that goes above & beyond (sportsmanship, leadership, special achievement, effort, and courage)

Campers of the Week
• Award for all-around attitude/behavior that goes above and beyond & serves as a model for all to follow

Team of the Week
• Categories include teamwork, team spirit, team sportsmanship, a team win and team efforts that go above and beyond both on and off the field.

CHICAGO – Summer Day Camp

Multi-sport Learning, Fun & GirlStrong Summers!

REGISTER

NEW FOR 2024!
Bus service from Evanston + after camp care
CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

INSPIRING & EMPOWERING GIRLS OF ALL SKILLS LEVELS GRADES K-8TH

Interested in camp, but have questions? Join us for an online info session:
Tuesday, March 19 or Monday, April 15

REGISTER THROUGH NIKE SPORTS CAMPS HERE!

CAMP INFO
Located in the Lakeview area, Walt Disney Magnet School affords Game On! the luxury of a safe environment and expansive fields and courts. We are proud to call Walt Disney Magnet School our Game On! home.

Girls of all skill levels will learn and play multiple sports daily in a confidence-building and FUN environment.

While sports and active play happen all day, we also work to impact each camper’s growth on and off the field, integrating lessons focusing on self esteem, respect, nutrition, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, & more. Camp includes exposure to role models through highly-trained staff, motivational speakers and clinics. Plus, we also incorporate fun camp traditions since as water wars, tie dye, empowering dress up days, spirit contests, World Games Week, and more!

Since 2007, our mission has been to ensure every Game On! girl experiences growth as an athlete and a person, along with feeling empowered, confident, proud & “GirlStrong.”

SPORTS WE PLAY
Game On! may offer campers daily/weekly exposure to a wide range of sports including: lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, field hockey, flag football, pickleball, martial arts, touch rugby, ultimate frisbee & more.

CAMP AGE GROUPS

Ponytails (K-1st campers): Gain confidence in the fundamental movements behind critical sports skills through creativity and fun. Read more here. Half day option available for K campers only.

Bright Stars (2nd-4th campers): A summer of sports fun and learning intersects with growth and empowerment. Read more here.

Sports Leadership (5th-8th campers): Integrates in-depth sports learning and play, leadership training and team-building. Read more here.

Please note that your camper will automatically be registered for the appropriate level based on her grade level for the upcoming school year.

FAQs

Have more questions about Game On! Summer Camp? Check out the FAQs.

2024 Summer Camp Dates

Week 1: June 17-21
Week 2: June 24-28
Week 3: July 1-5 (no camp July 4)
Week 4: July 8-12
Week 5: July 15-19
Week 6: July 22-26
Week 7: July 29-August 2
Week 8: August 5-9

We will offer 1 week sessions summer 2024 with no weekly minimum. Campers will be able to attend 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or all 8 weeks with the option to pick and choose any combination of weeks. (We recommend signing up for multiple weeks in order to get the most out of our program, but it is not required.)

CAMP HOURS – CHANGED FOR 2024!
Camp runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. (Half day for K only runs 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
– Drop off is between 8:45 – 9 a.m.
– Pick up is between 4 – 4:15 p.m.

FULL DAY PRICING
1-3 week registrations: $675/week (BIG VALUE – only $55 extra weekly for an extra hour of camp each day!)
4-7 week registrations: $615/week ($60 off per week!)
8 week registration: $555/week (Save $120/week!)

HALF DAY PRICING (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
$337.50 per week (50% off full day pricing)
Open to K campers only. Program runs 9 a.m. – approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Note that no discounts can be applied with the half day camper pricing.

CIT (Coach/Counselor-In-Trainig) PRICING
$337.50 per week (50% full day pricing)
Open to rising 9th and 10th graders only, must complete application process and be accepted before registration. Click here for application.
Note that no discounts can be applied to CIT pricing.

AFTER CAMP CARE – $100/week ($75 for July 4 week)
Available Monday – Thursday from 4-5 p.m.
After care campers will not have access to bus service in the afternoons.

BUS SERVICE – $100/week ($80 for July 4 week)
Please note that there will be a minimum number of campers needed to ride each bus for the route to run. In addition, there will be a weekly charge for bus service.

FINANCIAL AID: Click here for options.

Walt Disney Magnet School
4140 N Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60613

Parent Handbook

Camp policies, procedures and more can be found in the 2023 Chicago Parent Handbook

COVID-19 Safety

As always, safety is our top priority and with COVID-19, we will be complying with the policies and recommendations of the CDC, State and our host facilities. Masks are currently optional. We will be updating this section regularly when new guidelines and policies are released. 

Daily Reminder & What to Bring

Please apply sunblock before leaving home & pack the following in your camper’s backpack. Please remember to label everything!

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Filled water bottle
  • Change of clothes (including underwear & socks)
  • Lunch (nut-free)
  • Snacks (nut-free)
  • Towel
  • For longer hair: headband or hair tie
  • Appropriate layers for weather
  • Hat (optional)
  • Mask (optional)

Registration is now handled through Nike Sports Camps.
If you run into any issues during registration,please contact 1-800-645-3226 or kids@ussportscamps.com

Stay in Touch Daily
• Please check our Facebook page regularly & read our weekly reminder emails (out every Friday) from top to bottom to stay fully informed.  Game On! photos, videos, and calendars are all accessible through our website.
• Note that our favorite photos from each camp day will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
• Miss an email over the summer? Check this tab.

Drop Off & Pick Up
• Look for Game On! signage to identify pick up and drop off location at the school
• Drop off time: 8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
• Pick-up time: 3:50 – 4:10 p.m.
• Make sure you do not leave without signing your camper(s) out.  Anyone picking up your daughter from camp must be listed on her authorized pick up form and had a valid I.D. There are NO EXCEPTIONS! This is for the safety of our campers.
• You can update your authorization form through your online account. If it is after 12:00 p.m., please call the office as well.

Food
• We are completely nut free – NO exceptions (No Peanut Butter or Nutella Please)
• Please help us to enforce the rule that campers are not to share their food
• No refrigeration for lunches or snacks
• Please pack snacks/lunches in reusable containers if feasible.

2023 Chicago
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

2022 Evanston
Week 1
Week 2

2021 and earlier photos here

While campers are motivated to EARN the awards described below, note that out of all the rewards we offer, our biggest emphasis is on the reward of personal progress/advancement and the pride that goes with. We make a BIG DEAL out of the slightest bit of progress, helping campers to learn and feel deep down that heart-thumping sense of pride. We hope in the end that this feeling of accomplishment outweighs any award they earn.

Challenge Course Fridays
• Fun challenges to measure camper’s own personal growth sport by sport
• We need your help emphasizing the following:
– Campers should stand proud of their own progress and refrain from comparing their level of accomplishment to friends or teammates
– Campers should respect each other’s different levels of experience & skill
– Campers should congratulate others for their personal successes

Character Ribbons
• Awards for behavior and attitude that goes above & beyond (sportsmanship, leadership, special achievement, effort, and courage)

Campers of the Week
• Award for all-around attitude/behavior that goes above and beyond & serves as a model for all to follow

Team of the Week
• Categories include teamwork, team spirit, team sportsmanship, a team win and team efforts that go above and beyond both on and off the field.

Classes, Clinics & Events

Join us for classes, day off events, and more.

Game On! is proud to offer a variety of programming in Evanston and the surrounding areas. Please contact us if you are interested in bringing Game On! to your neighborhood.

Classes

Evanston K-2nd Winter Multi-Sport Class, 1/20-3/9

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Ready, Set, Game On! for a sports-filled, confidence-building, and growing experience like no other. Explore and learn a different sport every 1-2 weeks. We may cover basketball, soccer, football, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, spikeball, team handball and more in a FUN, energy-filled environment! From our years dedicated to working with girls, we have the unique games and expertise to help every girl, ALL SKILL levels included, to grow as an athlete and a person. Attention to teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, respect, goal setting and a whole lot of GirlStrong are also an integral part of this unique program. Note that each season offers new activities and challenges.

Class Details
Saturdays, Jan. 20 – March 9
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Chandler-Newberger Center, Evanston
Open to girls in kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade

Events & Clinics

Girls 2nd-8th Flag Football Clinic, Monday, Feb. 19

REGISTER HERE

CALLING ALL GIRLS 2ND-8TH GRADE!

Lane Tech Girls State Champion Flag Football Coach, Players, and Game On! Sports 4 Girls hosting day off school clinic!

Join us for two hours full of learning, challenges, fun games and play in one of the hottest growing sports for girls around! Coach Caroline (see bio below) with an “assist” from some from her state champ team players and Game On! will breakdown skills such as passing, receiving, deflagging and kicking while teaching a basic understanding of the rules and strategies, all designed to build confidence and appreciation for this incredibly fun and fast-paced sport. No doubt your daughters will come home rosy-cheeked, proud and craving more end zone runs!

Open to girls in 2nd-8th grade (separated by grade)
Monday, Feb. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Equipment will be provided.

Please wear athletic clothes, socks and sneakers. No boots allowed.
Bring a water bottle (labeled with first and last name)

REGISTER HERE

Hello! My name is Caroline Schwartz and I am the Head Coach of the Lane Tech Flag Football Team. In our second season we won the City Championship and the State Championship with over 100 teams in Illinois. I also teach Computer Science at Lane Tech.

I love football and I love Chicago. I grew up in the suburbs and have been a Bears fan my whole life. I did not have opportunities to play organized football until college, at the University of Illinois, where I played co-ed intramural flag football any chance I could get.

After college I moved to Texas and taught middle school science in Houston. I was the assistant tackle football coach for two years and then the head tackle football coach for the 7th/8th grade team. I moved back to Chicago in 2013 and started teaching High School at a charter school near Humboldt Park. There, I was the assistant Varsity Football coach, focusing on the receivers and backs, the Head Varsity Girls Basketball coach, and the Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer coach.

I currently live in Chicago and continue to play flag football in an all women’s league, our team is Game of Zones!

FREE Taste of Game On!, Saturday 4/13

REGISTER HERE

SAMPLE THE GIRLSTRONG SPORTS ACTION & LEARNING FREE OF CHARGE!!!!!

Open to families still considering Game On! for their daughter this coming summer

Our Game On! coaches will run a fun, active 1.5 hour session full of instruction and sports games designed for all skill levels, complete with an introduction to our unique and empowering environment. We will explore a couple of sports that may include basketball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse or floor hockey with a few other signature add-ons sure to leave your daughters craving more. So join us for a taste of our programming, which includes school-year events, classes, and summer day camps.

Additional details:

  • Experience our programming first hand, and take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions
  • For rising Kindergarteners – 8th graders
  • Please come dressed ready to play in socks and sneakers – no sandals or boots allowed
  • No equipment required

Saturday, April 13
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Regina Dominican HS, 701 Locust Road, Wilmette

FREE Taste of Game On!, Sunday, 3/17

REGISTER HERE

SAMPLE THE GIRLSTRONG SPORTS ACTION & LEARNING FREE OF CHARGE!!!!!

Open to families still considering Game On! for their daughter this coming summer

Our Game On! coaches will run a fun, active 1.5 hour session full of instruction and sports games designed for all skill levels, complete with an introduction to our unique and empowering environment. We will explore a couple of sports that may include basketball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse or floor hockey with a few other signature add-ons sure to leave your daughters craving more. So join us for a taste of our programming, which includes school-year events, classes, and summer day camps.

Additional details:

  • Experience our programming first hand, and take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions
  • For rising Kindergarteners – 8th graders
  • Please come dressed ready to play in socks and sneakers – no sandals or boots allowed
  • No equipment required

Sunday, March 17
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Takiff Center, Glencoe

Summer Camp Online Info Session, Tuesday, 3/19

Interested in Game On! Summer camps? Have questions? Join us Tuesday, March 19 for a summer camp virtual info session! We will be online to give an overview of camp, the daily schedule, traditions, and more. We are ready to talk our favorite subject, CAMP!

Register here

Tuesday, March 19
8:30 p.m. (the session will run no longer than 40 minutes)
Zoom (you will receive the link a couple hours prior to the event)

Summer Camp Online Info Session, Monday, 4/15

Interested in Game On! Summer camps? Have questions? Join us Tuesday, March 19 for a summer camp virtual info session! We will be online to give an overview of camp, the daily schedule, traditions, and more. We are ready to talk our favorite subject, CAMP!

Register here

Monday, April 15
7 p.m. (the session will run no longer than 40 minutes)
Zoom (you will receive the link a couple hours prior to the event)