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"My son had a great time as always. The counselors at Super Summer Sports Camp are all mature, kind and caring U of C student-athletes. I can’t think of a better group of young adults for children to spend time with. All three of my sons have attended SSSC. Thanks for the outstanding summer memories!"
-Parent of 5th grade camper

"My daughter had an absolutely wonderful five weeks at Super Summer Sports Camp. She looked forward to every day, talked constantly about what she learned and played each day, and the fun she had with her group mates and counselors. She’s richer from the experience and we’ll look forward to returning again next year."
-Parent of 4th grade camper

"It’s a great program that my husband and I are happy about getting our daughter involved in. The staff and students are fantastic and so nice to the children. We especially liked how the camp was available for one week at a time."
-Parent of 2nd grade camper

"They’re always learning something new, and at the same time they’re also cycling back to reinforce and build on what they’ve learned. They’ve enjoyed becoming more confident and capable athletes."
-Parent of 1st and 4th grade campers
 
2012 Dates & Ages

June 11 to August 3, 2012
Boys & Girls Currently in Grades K-8
 
Enrollment Options & Fees
Early Bird Registration Savings
Enroll by April 15 and reduce your fee by 10% or $50, whichever is greater

Full Day Enrollment Pricing
- Eight Weeks (June 11 - August 3)
# of Children Fee per 1-week session Fee for 8-week session
1 $415 $2,990
2 $775 $5,350
3 $1,140 $7,400

Morning Enrollment Pricing
- Eight Weeks (June 11 - August 3)
# of Children Fee per 1-week session Fee for 8-week session
1 $250 $1,800
2 $450 $3,350
3 $645 $4,840

Afternoon Enrollment Pricing
- Eight Weeks (June 11 - August 2)
# of Children Fee per 1-week session Fee for 8-week session
1 $220 $1,550
2 $400 $2,900
3 $580 $4,100
 
Overview

The University of Chicago Super Summer Sports Camp is a recreational sports camp for children of all ability levels. 

Campers will learn and compete in team sports including basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball, along with playing a variety of traditional kid’s games. Tennis, archery, track and field and swimming are also offered. 

Campers will be in the pool most days with group swim lessons offered at skill-specific levels, as well as organized free swim opportunities.

The campers participate with current coaches and student-athletes who prioritize creating a positive and encouraging experience for all. We work to educate campers and prevent teasing and bullying, particularly in an environment where children of diverse skill levels and backgrounds participate together. We stress the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and giving your best effort on a daily basis.

We offer three flexible options on a weekly or multi-weekly basis:

Morning
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m.  – noon

Afternoon
Monday – Thursday
1 p.m.  – 4:30 p.m.

Full Day
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. – noon

The Full Day option is a combination of our morning and afternoon camps. Campers will need to bring a lunch from home. We sell a variety of items such as water, fruit juice, Gatorade, chips, granola bars and fruit snacks to supplement what they bring.   

 
Facilities
 
Ratner Athletics Center

The $55 million Gerald Ratner Center and the Henry Crown Field House provide the camp state-of-the-art facilities. The Ratner Center offers two wonderful gyms, locker rooms, and the 50-meter Myers-McLoraine Pool.
 
Henry Crown Field House

The Henry Crown Field House features an indoor track, four basketball courts, tennis courts, an archery range, and volleyball and racquetball courts. It is safe to say that no other day camp in Chicagoland offers such impressive indoor facilities.
 
Stagg Field

Outdoor venues include the Stagg Field complex, with its track, eight tennis courts, softball venue, soccer practice fields, and football game field. Additional outdoor space is available at North Field, adjacent to the Henry Crown Field House.
 
Staff

2012 Director Ruth Kmak

Ruth Kmak has been assisting the Summer Sports Programs since her arrival at Chicago and has risen through the summer staff ranks to her present position. As Chicago’s outstanding head softball coach, Kmak’s teams have been a perennial selection in the NCAA Division III playoffs. A Notre Dame graduate, Kmak also teaches in the Chicago physical education department as an associate professor.

Assistant Directors & Counselors

The SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS staff is composed of University of Chicago faculty members, head and assistant coaches, and student-athletes (no high school age students are hired as counselors).

The camp prides itself in offering a mature and knowledgeable summer staff, including assistant camp directors:

Scott Budeselich, Assistant Baseball Coach/Maroon Kids Club Coordinator
Aaron Roussell, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Jason Weber, Head Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach

 
Forms

Insurance Information & Parental Consent

Information for Parents

 
Contact

(773) 702-9065
summersportsprograms@uchicago.edu

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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