HI-FIVE SUMMER SPORTS

CAMP

SUMMER IN THE CITY JUST GOT BETTER!

In a world filled with YouTube channels, TikTok videos, and Xbox games, it’s harder than ever for kids to get outside and just be kids. Too often, hours spent in front of screens replace the laughter, teamwork, and life lessons that only play can provide — and that’s where we come in!

For you, it’s about keeping your child active, healthy, and happy. For them, it means no school, lots of fun, and sports all summer long.

For 25 incredible years, Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago has helped kids reignite their love for movement, friendship, and competition through the power of sports. Our first-ever 9-week summer runs June 15 – August 14, 2026, and it’s going to be packed with sports, friends, and surprises from start to finish — plus convenient bus service across the city to make camp days a breeze for families.

Staffed with experienced professionals and inspiring role models, Hi-Five provides a safe, well-equipped, and positive environment where kids grow through play. Teamwork, sportsmanship, athleticism, balance, patience, and perseverance are just a few of the lifelong skills we emphasize and instill every day. Hi-Five teaches how to win, how to lose, and — most importantly — how to have fun!

Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago is about so much more than winning and losing; it’s about playing hard, playing fair, building confidence, and enjoying the camaraderie that comes from being part of something bigger.

Summer 2026 marks our biggest celebration yet — registration opens soon! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable 25th Anniversary summer.

Summer on Your Schedule

Choose any combination of 2-weeks or more!
The more weeks you go, the more you save!

Week 1: June 15 - June 19

Week 2: June 22 - June 26

Week 3: June 29 - July 2

Week 4: July 6 - July 10

Week 5: July 13 - July 17

Week 6: July 20 - July 24

Week 7: July 27 - August 31

Week 8: August 3 - August 7

Week 9: August 10 - August 14

Citywide Bus Transportation

Hi-Five To-and-From Camp Bus Transportation is a great way to maximize your camper’s experience (and yours!)

Each day, your camper will be picked up and dropped off at a designated, convenient cluster stop location in or around your neighborhood.

Our busses are driven by experienced, professional and each bus is staffed with a Bus Counselor.

Click here to see the 2026 Cluster Stop Map!

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We’re Sports Nuts...AND Qualified Ones At That!

At Hi-Five, we don’t just love sports — we live them. Our team is made up of professional coaches, high school and college athletes, and certified physical education teachers who bring energy, experience, and heart to every drill, game, and huddle. We teach fundamentals through personalized instruction, positive reinforcement, and plenty of humor and fun.

No matter your child’s skill level, our goal never changes: build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game. Every camper learns the value of effort, respect, and sportsmanship — and leaves each day feeling proud, capable, and part of a team.

And we’re not new to this. Hi-Five is family-owned and proudly Chicago-grown, serving local families since 1999. From our flagship Sports Camp to Hi-Five Housecalls, School Break Camps, Birthday Parties and the Hi-Five Hoops Jr. NBA Program, we’ve been leading the way in safe, high-energy, skill-building programs for over two decades.

Because at Hi-Five, sports aren’t just what we do — they’re who we are.

Location

Hope Academy Field and Student Athletic Center a.k.a. "The Hi-Five Field of Dreams" is the home of the Chicago Hope Academy Eagles and Hi-Five Sports Camp’s home since Summer 2020. The Hope Field and Student Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art facility, centrally located just west of downtown Chicago.

We will have exclusive access to the building and grounds every day!

The outdoor field is fully-gated with one (1) vehicle entrance, an Olympic-sized track, a full-sized football field and auxiliary fields where our campers can spread out and play with no constraints. In addition, there are also shade tents, a bathroom trailer, hydration stations and our HQ tent!

The Athletic Center is temperature-controlled and comprised of four (4) full-sized basketball courts used for all sorts of camp activities, bathrooms, batting cages and bleachers for our all-camp Award Ceremonies...talk about a Hi-Five camper’s dream!

LOCATION

Chicago Hope Field & Student Athletic Center

ADDRESS

2641 W Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60612

AGES

4 years old (Pre-K) to 14 years old (9th grade)

DATES & TIME

JUNE 15 - AUGUST 14TH (9 WEEKS!)

8:30 AM- 3:00PM

PRICING

Per-week pricing with multi-week discounts
2-week minimum
Flexible payment plans available

Additional Pricing Notes

HOLIDAY DISCOUNT: No Camp on Friday, July 4th!

SIBLING DISCOUNT: Save $50 for 2-4 weeks or $100 for 5-8 weeks per family.

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

ITEMS INCLUDED IN CAMP FEES

Camper Welcome Kit
- T-Shirts & More Camp Swag!
Field Trip fees
Snacks and Water
Awards, certificates, and end-of-camp keepsakes
Sunscreen
Friday Cookouts

ADD-ON OPTIONS

Hot Lunch Program
Bus Transportation (to-and-from camp)
After-Camp Care (3:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
'Learn n' Play' Group Skills Clinics
- Golf (1x week)
- Basketball (2x week)
- Tennis (1x week)
- Pickleball (1x week)
- Baseball (1x week)

FAQS

Will there be bus transportation?

Yes, for a fee. We offer 12-15 cluster stops to all our campers conveniently located around the city. Bus will be opt-in only. Our Cluster Stop map is accessible during registration or available upon request. Proposed 2025 Bus Stops

What should my child bring to camp?

All campers need to bring to camp is athletic shoes, a water bottle marked clearly, a hat, and sunblock (optional). Your child will swim on certain prescheduled days of the week. You will be notified prior to that week which day your child will be swimming. Please be sure to pack a swimming suit and towel for those dates.

Is there an After Camp Program?

Yes, the After Camp program operates from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm.

Will there be field trips?

Yes! At Hi-Five, no two days are alike! We know how much kids love the thrill of field trips and special events. Excursions may take us to water parks, Cubs or Sox games, Lincoln Park Zoo, Johnny’s Ice House, and sports exchanges with our Northfield campus.

Is there a lunch program available?

The Hi-Five Hot Lunch Program offers campers individual meals catered by Chicago’s favorites like Fontano’s Subs, Popeye’s, Taco Bell, Buona Beef, and Lou Malnati’s. And every week ends with the famous Hi-Five Friday cookout. In addition, we offer a healthy and balanced menu of basics like WOW Butter (contains no peanuts) and jelly, bagels and cream cheese, plus fresh fruits every single day. So in addition to the catered meal, there are also many other healthy options to choose from. Our lunch program is peanut-free and a vegetarian option is always available. Of course, campers are welcome to bring their own lunches any time; refrigeration is available.

What is the staff-to-child ratio?

5-6 campers: 1 staff member

When are camp fees due?

May 1st all camp fees are due. You always have the option to pay-in-full too.

What happens if my child sustains an injury at camp?

If an injury occurs, campers will be brought to our on-staff certified athletic trainer. If not too serious, once the injury is dealt with, the trainer will call the parents to notify them of the injury. If serious, Hi-Five will call 911.

What if my child has allergies or necessary medication?

Campers taking medication must have a signed medical authorization form. Please send the medication with your child on the first day of camp. Our on-staff Certified Athletic Trainer will keep it for the summer and administer it per your authorization. Please CLEARLY LABEL all medication.

What do you do for birthdays during camp? Can parents bring snacks?

Yes, parents are welcome to bring cupcakes, doughnuts, or any handheld item that doesn't involve cutting and serving.

Where and when does my child get picked up and dropped off from the bus?

During registration, you will have the choice to pick which Cluster Stop works best for your family. As we get closer to summer, you will get confirmation with your assigned drop-off and pick-up cluster stop. Proposed 2025 Bus Stops

What does a typical day include?

A typical day includes: sports games & stations, daily themed activities, water breaks, fun treats, spontaneous dance parties, special guests and time to cool off!

Is there an additional cost for after-camp?

Yes, it is an additional $175 per week.

Is there an instructional swim program?

Yes, there is an instructional swim program for our PreK – 3rd Grade campers. They will have instructional swim 1-2x per week.

Is there breakfast available for campers?

Lunch and two snacks are provided. A nutritious breakfast should be eaten at home before coming to camp, however, if any camper is hungry, we have snacks readily available.

Can you customize your weeks?

Yes, you can. You can choose to go any combination of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 weeks.

What do the campers do during inclement weather?

We have great indoor facilities including an air-conditioned cafeteria, classrooms, gymnasiums and a theater! These great facilities allow us to continue the majority of our daily activities even in the event of rain or extreme heat. We may plan some off-camp activities in the event of rain as well.

How are campers grouped?

Campers are grouped based on their rising grade. Little Buddies: Pre-K Buddy Ball: Kindergarten - 1st Division 3 East: 2nd Grade Division 3 West: 3rd Grade Division 2: 4th & 5th Grade Division 1 South: 6th Grade Division 1 North: 7th & 8th Grade

Is Hi-Five only about sports and competition?

Heck no! We provide a safe, encouraging and fun environment in which children can experience sports. We strive to make Hi-Five an experience filled with high-energy and positivity. We believe athletics builds confidence and ultimately provides a focus that is important all through life. In addition to sports, we have talent shows, Halloween in July, and all sorts of fun, engaging activities for your camper to enjoy.

Hi-Five for the Younger Kids

Buddy Ball Division - "Sports Camp 101"

Kindergarten-1st grade
Allows our emerging athletes to play the same activities as the older kids, but at an age-appropriate level
Buddy Ballers will be divided into small teams with their own respective counselor (5-6:1 ratio)
Our activities emphasize gross motor skills and balance rather than fine-tuned technical movements.
We use various techniques such as:
- Shorter, varied activities and lots of breaks
- Smaller, lighter equipment
- Individual activities and small groups

Little Buddies Division - “Buddy Ballers in Training!”

Pre-K (must be 4 year old by June 1st)
Like Buddy Ball, sports activities are downsized to encourage coordination, teamwork, social and emotional development as well as enhancing gross and fine motor skills while, of course, having fun!
This age group learns best through play and exploration, not structured drills.
Little Buddies will be divided into small teams with their own respective counselor (4:1 ratio)
Little Buddies is an all-day program (9am – 3pm)

Hi-Five For the Big Kids

Coaches in Training Program (Incoming 8th Graders & 9th Graders): This program is designed to prepare our campers to become Hi-Five Coaches.

C.I.T.s must be entering 8th grade or their freshman year in high school. In the C.I.T. program, the first half of the day is devoted to assisting coaches in their daily staff duties and receiving counselor training.

The second half of the day, C.I.T.s will participate in camper activities designed especially for their age group. Special field trips and on-campus events will also be planned with this age group in mind.

8th graders may also choose to attend Hi-Five as full-time campers!

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