About Blue Moose Sports Camp, Inc.
Our mantra is “Building a Stronger Community Through Sports”
But what that really means goes far beyond sports.
🌟 Childhood Then… and Childhood Now
Childhood THEN
For many parents (myself included), childhood was simple.
You woke up, grabbed your bike, knocked on a friend’s door, and didn’t come home until dinner. The neighborhood was your playground. Games were invented, rules were negotiated, arguments were solved, and friendships were built — all through play.
Childhood was:
There was no pressure to specialize. No packed schedules. No screens telling you what to do next.
Kids had space to try, fail, adapt, and grow.
Childhood NOW
Today’s kids grow up in a very different world.
More screens than sunshine
More structure than free play
More schedules than spontaneity
More pressure to specialize early
Less time to just play
Kids are busier than ever — but not always happier.
They have constant input… and fewer chances for joyful output.
🌲 Where Blue Moose Comes In
Blue Moose was created to bring back the best parts of childhood — on purpose.
In a world where kids have:
fewer opportunities for unstructured play
more screens and distractions
more pressure and comparison
Blue Moose creates space for kids to disconnect… so they can reconnect.
Reconnect with:
movement
creativity
friendships
imagination
confidence
joy
⭐ The New Blue Moose: Three Pathways, One Heart
As Blue Moose has grown, we realized something important:
Kids come to us for different reasons — and that’s a good thing.
To better serve every child, we’ve organized our programs into three clear pathways, all under the Blue Moose Sports Camp umbrella.
Same values. Same community. Clearer choices.
🏕️ Blue Moose Adventures
Weekly Monday - Friday - 8am-10am, 10:30am-12:30pm, 1pm-3pm - choose the options that work best for you - one session, multiple sessions of FULL DAY
$120 per 2 hour session - $350 for Full Day
PE Class in the Summer
Blue Moose Adventures is our classic, multi-activity camp — the closest thing to the neighborhood play we remember growing up.
Think of it as physical education meets summer fun.
Kids experience:
Big group games
Outdoor adventures
Water days
Creative challenges
Team-building activities
Inflatables, movement, and laughter
Daily variety and discovery
Every day feels different. Every child belongs.
Why it’s special
Perfect for kids who don’t want to specialize
Tons of variety and movement
Inclusive and confidence-building
Great for all ability levels
This is childhood the way it used to feel — playful, active, and pressure-free.
🎨 Artsy Adventures with Mr. P
Weekly Monday - Friday 9:30am-11am
$100 per week or $30 per day
$75 per week if your child is also enrolled in Blue Moose Adventures
Artsy Adventures can be taken on its own or added to Adventure Camp.
Creativity, Imagination, and Expression
In partnership with Artsy Adventures, Artsy Adventures with Mr. P gives kids a place to slow down, imagine, and create.
This is where creativity takes center stage.
Kids explore:
Projects are hands-on, age-appropriate, and designed to help kids feel proud of what they create.
Why it’s special
Perfect for creative thinkers and makers
Builds focus, confidence, and self-expression
Smaller group, calm energy
A great balance to active play
Artsy Adventures gives kids something equally important as movement: a creative voice.
⚽ Blue Moose Sport-Specific Camps
Weekly - Monday - Friday - 12pm-1:30pm
$100 per week or $30 per day
$75 per week if your child is also enrolled in Blue Moose Adventures
Blue Moose Sports can also be taken on its own or added to Adventure Camp.
Deeper Skills. More Gameplay. One Day Better.
Blue Moose Sport-Specific Camps are for kids who love sports — or want to.
These camps dive deeper into:
Fundamentals
Skill development
Game understanding
Confidence and teamwork
Sports may include:
Soccer
Flag Football
Basketball
Baseball / Softball
Pickleball
Our philosophy is simple:
Fun first. Fundamentals always. One day better.
Why it’s special
Skill-building without pressure
Great for beginners and experienced players
Focus on growth, not comparison
Encourages confidence and love for the game
This is sports done the Blue Moose way — positive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate.
⭐ The Blue Moose Promise
At Blue Moose, we believe every child deserves to:
✔ Laugh every day
✔ Move every day
✔ Play every day
✔ Feel included
✔ Try new things
✔ Make mistakes safely
✔ Build friendships
✔ Love being active
We can’t turn back the clock — but we can recreate the spirit of childhood.
🌟 In a World Full of Screens…
Blue Moose is a place full of smiles.
We bring kids back to:
running instead of scrolling
friendships instead of followers
imagination instead of algorithms
memories instead of minutes on a device
📍 Important Information
Please note:
While Blue Moose Sports Camp is held at Field Park, our program is not affiliated with Western Springs School District 101.
Locations
Western Springs – Field Park
4335 Howard Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
Pleasant Dale Park District
7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Ages
Blue Moose Camps are designed for ages 5–13.
Campers are grouped by age, and activities are adapted daily based on:
weather
group size
energy levels
camper engagement
👕 Recommended Attire
Campers registered before May 20 will receive a camp t-shirt.
⏰ Typical Camp Flow
10–15 minutes: Arrival, expectations, simple group game
90–115 minutes: Rotations through games, activities, or projects (with water breaks)
10–15 minutes: Closing circle, teamwork, and cooperative activities
💙 Blue Moose Gives Kids What Childhood Should Still Have
Freedom. Play. Creativity. Movement. Belonging.
And a community that cheers them on — one day better, every day.
