COACHES: Our coaches are professional educators with high school, college or professional coaching experience. We develop athletic skills, build confidence and provide positive reinforcement. Recruited on a local and national level, our coaches are the foundation of our day-to-day instruction and the key to your child's program experience.

BEARS CAMP HEROES: Meet and learn from former NFL players that earned a living playing at the highest level. Our Bears Camp Heroes are fathers, family men and educators who understand the dynamics of communicating with young people. These men bring effective instruction and important life skills messages to the camp. Bears Camp Heroes include players like:

Wendell Davis WR '88-'93,  Robin Earl RB/TE '77-'82,  Mark Green RB '89-'92,  Al Harris DE '79-'84; '86-'87,  Jim Morrissey LB '85-'93,  Thomas Sanders RB '85-'89,  Bobby Douglass QB '69-'75,  "Fast" Allan Ellis CB '73-'77; '79-'80,  Kris Haines WR '79-'80,  Glen Kozlowski WR '87-'92,  Mickey Pruitt LB '88-'90,  James Thornton TE '88-'92

6/12-6/16: Chicago, New City YMCA

6/19-6/23: Chicago, New City YMCA

6/26-6/30: Barrington, Barbara Rose Middle School

6/26-6/30: Crystal Lake, YMCA of McHenry (half day optional)

6/26-6/30: Evanston, Chute School

6/26-6/30: Lake Forest, Deerpath Middle School

6/26-6/30: Rockford, Rock Valley College

6/26-6/30: Wheaton, Atten Park (half day only)

7/10-7/14: Mokena, Park District Field

7/10-7/14: Naperville, Heritage YMCA

7/10-7/14: Schaumburg, Campanelli YMCA

7/10-7/14: Wilmette, Regina Dominican High School

7/17-7/21: Arlington Heights, Poe School

7/17-7/21: Downers Grove, Indian Boundary YMCA

7/17-7/21: Glenview, New Church School

7/17-7/21: Libertyville, Highland School

7/24-7/28: Burr Ridge, Burr Ridge Middle School

7/24-7/28: Chicago South, St. Ignatius High School

7/24-7/28: Elmhurst, Elmhurst College

7/24-7/28: Lincolnshire, LFB Countryside School

7/24-7/28: Northfield, Park District Facility (half day only)