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Five Great Camps for Summer Fun!

Save this Summer with CertifiKID Chicago!

By Sara Yaniga, Macaroni Kid Chicago (Midtown) June 1, 2021

This article may contain affiliate links to our CertifiKID Chicago site and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, when you click on them. 

It is June, the sun is shining and everyone is counting down the days until summer vacation begins.  If you are stressing about how to keep the kids moving, having fun experiences and keeping that budget in check, then here are 5 great sports camps with special offers for YOU!

Score big in 2021 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!

With over 275 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.  Breakthrough Basketball Camps include:

  • Attack & Counter Basketball Camps with Don Kelbick
  • Zero Seconds Decision Training Skills Camp
  • Essential Youth Skills & Decision Making
  • Shooting Camps
  • Shooting, Ball Handling & Finishing Camps
  • Elite Guard Camps
  • "Littles" Camp for K - 4th Graders
  • Overnight Camps

HURRY! LIMITED TIME PROMOTION: Use Promo Code CERTIFIKID and receive an additional $45 off Summer Breakthrough Basketball camps nationwide!

$45 Off Breakthrough Basketball Camp 
Grades K-12

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This summer, learn new skills from an international team of soccer coaches - at Challenger International Soccer Camp!

Challenger weaves together the best soccer coaching methodologies and practices from England, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands and France to create a multi-faceted on and off-field summer camp experience. With over 2,000 soccer camps in every state nationwide, camps include:

  • Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp for Ages 2 - 5: A fun introduction to soccer including games, activities, and adventures develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing and catching.
  • Half-Day Soccer Camp for Ages 5 - 16: Great for new and experienced players! Each camp day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games and coached scrimmages.
  • Full-Day Soccer Camp for Ages 8 - 18: A combination of the half-day camp program, along with additional developmental soccer practices, games, competitions, challenges and fun activities.

Use Promo Code "KID2021" to receive $10 Off your camp session PLUS a free soccer ball and t-shirt and more! BONUS! Register 30 days prior to camp and score a bonus international Jersey!

Camps are offered across the Chicagoland area - Find one close to you HERE!

$10 Off Challenger Soccer Camp 
Ages 3-16

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Learn from and interact with Chicago All-Star shortstop Javier Báez at Javier Báez Baseball ProCamp in Rosemont, IL on July 26, 2021!

Throughout the one-day camp, Javier Báez and our coaches will offer tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental baseball skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers will be placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child gets maximum instruction. The camp will be staffed by some of the area's top high school and college coaches.

Each attendee will receive:

  • an exclusive experience - limited capacity
  • souvenir autograph from Javier Báez (item provided – outside items not permitted)
  • a clinic team photo with Javier Báez
  • a limited-edition Javier Báez Baseball ProCamp t-shirt

15% Off Javier Báez Baseball ProCamp 
Grades 1-8

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Have your kids been watching NBC's American Ninja Warriors and dreaming of becoming one, too? Building obstacle courses throughout the house and in your backyard? Sounds like it may be time to head over to Ultimate Ninjas for Summer Ninja Camp so they can act on those American Ninja Warrior dreams!

Ultimate Ninjas believes that EVERYBODY - no matter your age or fitness ability - can actually have a good time while working out. Imagine that! This camp is designed to teach techniques used to conquer any obstacle. Your kids will have plenty of obstacles to practice on and learn, including an agility course, swinging ropes, monkey bars, quintuple steps, climbing, warped walls and more! 

Ultimate Ninjas friendly, helpful and energetic instructors will show you the most effective ways to get in shape involve doing things your body was meant to do, and doing it in a way that’s actually FUN.

Ultimate Ninjas Camps 
Ages 6-14

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Get your kids riding this summer with Pedalheads learn-to-ride bike camp!

Don't break your back – let the folks at Pedalheads help your kids learn to ride a bike. One of the more unique summer camps you will find, this week-long day camp specializes in helping kids as young as 3 get off training wheels and ride on their own – often within one week!

Helping even the most tentative of kids, they focus on safety, fun, and skills. More than anything, they want to build confidence and a love of biking within their campers. For those with kids already riding on two wheels, Pedalheads also offers advanced levels that focus on road riding skills and safety.

Camps operate outdoors with lots of open space and offer half-day or all-day options, and 1.5-hr tots level programs.

Camps operate in select US regions. Choose from the following camp programs:

  • Week-long Summer Bike and Trail day camps
  • Week-long Spring Break Bike or Trail day camps (select regions)
  • Once-per-week Spring Bike or Trail day camps (select regions)
  • Once-per-week Fall Trail day camps (select regions)

Let Pedalheads take out the yelling and frustration of teaching a kid to ride a bike and enjoy the benefits of enjoyable family rides afterwards. With over 25+ years' experience, put your trust in this popular, parent program staple.

$50 Off Pedalheads Bike Camps 
Ages 3+

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