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 Half Day (HD) or Full Day (FD) camp for details & pricing.
- All camps are 5-day (Mon-Fri) with a non-contact curriculum.
- Next Level Programs available at all camps.
Algonquin, IL — July 20–24, 9:00–2:00pm • FD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 3:00pm • Register for Camp
Arlington Heights, IL — June 22-26, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Barrington, IL — July 13-17, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Chicago 1 Linc Park, IL — June 8-12, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Chicago 2 Linc Park, IL — June 15-19, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Chicago 3 Linc Park, IL — July 6-10, 9:00-2:00pm • FD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 3:00pm • Register for Camp
Elmhurst, IL — July 13-17, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Glenview 1, IL — June 15-19, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Glenview 2, IL — July 6-10, 9:00-2:00pm • FD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 3:00pm • Register for Camp
Lake Forest, IL — June 22-26, 9:00-2:00pm • FD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 3:00pm • Register for Camp
Libertyville, IL — July 6-10, 9:00-2:00pm • IFD Skills & Game IQ
NEW MODEL: Indoor Skills and Outdoor Breaks…Perfect Mix!
Next Level Programs until 3:00pm • Register for Camp
Naperville, IL — July 20-24, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Oak Brook, IL — June 15-19, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Oak Park, IL — July 13-17, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
Winnetka, IL — July 20-24, 8:30-11:30am • HD Skills & Game IQ
Next Level Programs until 12:30pm • Register for Camp
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!
The coaches were amazing!
They treated every child with respect, professionalism, friendliness, and with lots of enthusiasm for football!
It was such a positive experience!
My son told his friends about it for next year!
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
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)