Kids Sports Classes in Chicago, IL

Instructors will use activities and songs to help children with skills and water adjustment. Children not fully toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper. The pool temperature is between 81–84°F.

A transitional class from parent-child to group lessons. Independent and energetic kids who swim alone with flotation devices and are comfortable with parent/guardian separation will do great in this class. Skills used in preschool class (including but not limited to): Entering and exiting pool safely Becoming more comfortable in the water Blowing...

This is the first class of conventional swim lessons and provides the foundation of two of the four main strokes, freestyle and backstroke. Instructors will work with swimmers to be more comfortable in the water without the use of a floatation device. Skills learned in Level 1 (including but not limited to): Entering and exiting pool safely Becoming...

Swimmers understand the basics of backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. In these lessons, kids continue to advance their stroke techniques, begin to learn butterfly and increase the distance they are able to swim.  Skills needed for entry into Level 4:  Able to jump into pool and front crawl and/or elementary backstroke 25 yards Able...

Instructors will use activities and songs to help children with skills and water adjustment. Children not fully toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper. The pool temperature is between 81–84°F.

This is a beginner group lesson for kids who have an increased level of comfort in the pool. Swimmers will begin to move independently in the water over the course of the session.  Skills needed for entry into Level 2: Able to enter water independently, using either the ramp, steps, or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge mouth for at least...

Kids in level 3 are able to swim independently with their face in the water. In these lessons, swimmers will begin developing stroke techniques and learn the fundamentals of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.  Skills needed for entry into Level 3: Able to step from side into chest deep water and move into a floating position for at least...

If you and your children are fighting off the winter blues and need to get moving, this day camp will save you! This mini-camp, designed and administered by Fred's Camp staff, will keep everybody moving through a variety of games and activities. Children ages 6-12 are guaranteed to have a good time! Children need to bring a sack l...

Important - this is a Trial Class. Maximum of one ticket per student only. Camps are comprehensive Everything is covered. Hitting, defense, core, agility, pitchers, catchers. Documented results We track their progress by objectively measuring player hitting, throwing and agility measurements. Average increase after only one month = Hitting...

Important - this is a Trial Class. Maximum of one ticket per student only. Camps are comprehensive Everything is covered. Hitting, defense, core, agility, pitchers, catchers. Documented results We track their progress by objectively measuring player hitting, throwing and agility measurements. Average increase after only one month = Hitting...

Important - this is a Trial Class. Maximum of one ticket per student only. Camps are comprehensive Everything is covered. Hitting, defense, core, agility, pitchers, catchers. Documented results We track their progress by objectively measuring player hitting, throwing and agility measurements. Average increase after only one month = Hitting velocity...

Looking for your child to improve their basketball skills and have fun? Regardless of skill level, we will bring out the best in your son or daughter through progressive training on the fundamentals of basketball. Includes conditioning, ball handling, and shooting techniques and drills. Instruction is provided by the coaches from the Chicago...

Expect a structured activity that is safe, fun, and sportive! You will learn how to swim like a mermaid with other adventurous aspiring mermaids, while expressing yourself in a unique way. Get ready for magic! Launch into the mermaid dream with a 60 minutes initiation to monofin and synchronized swimming. Smiles, splashes and games...

Looking for a stress free evening without the kids?  Drop your kids off at The Ray for a Pre Super Bowl Kids' Night In! Give your children a chance to have an active evening! Grades K-6th will participate in sports, games and fun activities on our courts and pizza and dessert will be provided (if your child has food allergies or you would like...

​Kick off your weekend on the right (or left) foot! The Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center and Fred's Camp are pleased to offer a new and exciting sports program for children in grades K - 6.  Participants will play a variety of sports, games, and some "old school favorites" in an action-packed 60-minute program. The class will include...