With spring sports canceled and summer leagues looking bleak you may want to find a way for your young athlete to stay in shape and work on their skills. These businesses are offering virtual training sessions, one day workshops, camps and regular classes to keep your young athlete in tip top shape while staying at home.
Virtual Sports Training and Classes for Kids
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Martial Arts | Soccer | Basketball | Baseball | Golf | Tennis
Virtual Martial Arts Classes for Children
Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Mundelein
Fee: Varies Age: 5 and older
Various dates/times available
Kids have the energy to burn even when they get plenty of exercise. When they’re stuck at home or you can’t get them to a class, virtual martial arts classes for kids can provide the solution you need to keep them healthy and happy. Read Jessica’s review of LCBJJ Classes
Virtual Mini Ninja Warriors – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $56 Age: for grades Kindergarten-3
Wednesday, June 3-24 3:00 p.m.
This fun, high energy class is designed to challenge and empower our youngest warriors. Our program is not only built to encourage young warriors to stay active, but also emphasizes the power of a positive attitude.
Virtual Soccer Classes for Kids
Hot Shots Pee Wee Soccer – Vernon Hills Park District
Fee: $36 Age: 3-6 years
Wednesday, June 3-24, 1:00 p.m.
This class is designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, and make soccer fun. Players will work on ball touches and controlling the ball. Class will work on balance and movements through games and challenges.
Hot Shots Soccer 101 – Vernon Hills Park District
Fee: $36 Age: 7-11 years
Wednesday, June 3-24, 4:00 p.m.
Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer such as foot skills, offensive moves, defensive moves, and keeping/controlling the ball. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball.
Virtual Baseball Workshops for Kids
Hot Shots Baseball 101 – Vernon Hills Park District
Fee: $36 Age: 7-11 years
Tuesday, June 2-23, 4:00 p.m.
This class gives players an introduction to baseball through drills to enhance technique and form. Children will learn throwing mechanics, batting stance, bat positioning, fielding, and positioning for fly balls. Physical endurance and fitness will also be emphasized.
Summer Baseball At-Home – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $10 Age: 7-10 years old
Fridays, June 5-26, 2-2:45 p.m.
This class will focus on developing proper form of throwing, fielding, batting, and bunting. Learn new drills and proper technique.
Baseball Hitting Analysis – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $20 Age: 1014 years old
June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26
Send in a video of your baseball player hitting off tee and have Coach Mike Divincenzo break the film down, edit, give you feedback and drills to improve your young hitter’s technique. Includes one Zoom private lesson (20mins) and analysis.
Virtual Basketball Clinics for Kids
Summer Basketball At-Home – Intermediate – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $11 Age: 8-12 years 9-14 years for Advanced
Wednesday, June 3- 24 2:00 p.m., Advance 3:00 p.m.
Improve hand and eye coordination and build self-confidence with proven time-tested basketball drills.
Summer Basketball At-Home – Advance – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $11 Age: 9-14 years
Wednesday, June 3- 24 3:00 p.m.
Designed for players with basketball experience and advanced abilities. Learn and practice advance drills to execute dribbling moves such as wraparounds and advanced hesitation moves.
Hot Shots Lil’ Dribblers – Vernon Hills Park District
Fee: $36 Age: 3-6 years
Thursday, June 4-25, 1:00 p.m.
The Lil’ Dribblers Basketball program will focus on training balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to follow directions. Dribbling skills will be developed as well as body positioning on offense and defense.
Hot Shots Basketball Handling & Footwork – Vernon Hills Park District
Fee: $36 Age: 7-11 years
Thursday, June 4-25, 4:00 p.m.
Players will focus on ball handling drills using both one and two basketballs, as well as beating a defender off the dribble. Footwork will be emphasized through both offensive and defensive positioning drills.
Virtual Golf Lessons for Kids
Youth Golf At-Home – Pre Junior Short Game – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $22 Age: 5-7 years
Saturday, June 6-20, 3:30 p.m.
This class is geared towards beginners who have never picked up a club or those who would like to fine-tune or review golf’s basic necessary skills. This class will focus on the basics of putting, chipping, pitching.
Youth Golf At-Home – Pre Junior Full Swing – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $22 Age: 5-7 years
Saturday, June 6-20, 4:30 p.m.
This class is geared towards beginners who have never picked up a club or those who would like to fine-tune or review golf’s basic necessary skills. This class will focus on the basics of the full swing.
Youth Golf At-Home – Junior Full Swing – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $32 Age: 8-15 years
Monday, June 1-15, 4:30 p.m.
This class is geared towards beginners who have never picked up a club, or those who would like to fine-tune or review golf’s basic necessary skills. This class will focus on the basics of putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing. We will also discuss ways you can practice all aspects of your game at home.
Virtual Tennis Lessons for Kids
Tennis Footwork Fitness Class – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $45 R/$50 NR Age: 8-18 years
Tuesday, June 2 -23, 10:30 a.m.
Instructors lead you through footwork and fitness drills.
Youth Tennis at Home – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $45 R/$50 NR Age: 4-7 years
Wednesday, June 3-24, 10:30 a.m.
Includes swing instruction and different drills your child with a sibling/parent.
Youth Tennis at Home – Park District of Highland Park
Fee: $45 R/$50 NR Age: 8-13 years
Wednesday, June 3-24, 11:30 a.m.
Includes swing instruction and different drills your child can do alone or with a sibling/parent.
It’s GAME ON!
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