My son Jack has been attending 5 or 6 years now, starting in 2nd grade. Simply put, the camp and its director Brad are incredible! Its hard to drop him off, I want to get out and participate in the activities.Where to begin...well first off its super well run by a well-trained friendly staff. They help with everything including applying sun screen at beginning of the day. Kids are assigned to a coach with same age kids, and let me tell you these coaches are hand-picked- super nice, love kids and know their sports. You can tell many of them play elite sports themselves. The camp is well programmed with different themes each week- basketball one week, Olympic week the next. Competitive but in good way. Lunch is really good- food kids like to eat like Popeye's chicken, pizza, and Fridays they grill hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids. Pickup and dropoff is fast and easy and location right off the highway- or there is bus pickup from many Northside locations. We moved to Park Ridge but Jack insisted he attend camp regardless (he met his best friend there) so Mom and Dad take turns driving him an hour each way sometimes (so worth it). They have a great photog who sends out super cool videos each week. Field trips to Cubs games and water parks. Its so great we usually sign him up for most of the the summer, and take advantage of the early bird pricing before January 1st each year. We cannot wait for the camp to start this summer, its hard to imagine a summer sports camp as good at this one. Its hard to summarize it all here but if anyone has questions, please call or text me at 773-805-9305 for honest straightforward info. read more

Our experience with Hi-Five Sports has been nothing but positive. Both my daughter and son have participated in the program, and they had so much fun every single time. They genuinely looked forward to each class, which says a lot as a parent. The coaching staff is truly outstanding. The coaches are enthusiastic, patient, and amazing with kids--they made my children feel supported, encouraged, and confident right from the start. My kids absolutely loved their coaches and felt comfortable learning and trying new skills, even when it was challenging. Beyond just having fun, I've seen real growth in both of my kids' skill sets. Their coordination, understanding of the sport, teamwork, and confidence have all improved significantly thanks to this program. Hi-Five Sports does an excellent job of teaching fundamentals in a way that's engaging and age-appropriate. I'm so grateful for the positive impact Hi-Five Sports has had on my children, and I would highly recommend this program to any parent looking for a fun, supportive, and skill-building sports experience for their kids. read more

Best sports camp in the city! Brad and the coaches are amazing. My kid begs to go here every summer.

Could've been better My son participated in the basketball program on Sunday afternoons winter 2026. He was in the 6th-7th grade group. He really enjoys basektball, and we only missed a single practice due to a schedule conflict. While the first few practices were good, they did drills, played against another team...as the season went on, the coach (Coach Johnathon) seemed to lose interest. He would barely coach, I don't even think he knew the kids' names. A teen volunteer and a ref were far more involved and made sure it was somewhat fun. But without a structure, it seemed hollow and at the end I felt disappointed my son had to have such a lackluster experience. He said it was pretty fun, but I know it could have been so much more. It is not always easy with kids this age, but hi-five made very little effort for them. The focus seems to be clearly on kids under 5th grade. A missed opportunity I think. read more

This is the best sports camp in Chicago! Brad and his team do such a great job hyping up the kids and getting them excited about sports and being a good teammate. The camp is very organized with a focus on certain sports each week which keeps is fun and engaging for kids who are spending multiple weeks at the camp. I also love the highlights reels/videos and pictures that they do and it really shows the kids that they are the main event! Even though we don't live very close to the camp itself, between the bus service option and carpooling with friends, it's well worth the extra commuting time. I know this camp will grow with my son as there are different programs for kids of all ages, and honestly I hope that he will be a counselor one day here too. Thanks Brad for everything that you do here and pouring your heart into this camp and program! read more

My 6yo son loves this program! We have been part of a team for fall and spring and have participated in multiple day off camps which have been so great! Coaches are so supportive and invested in the kids - would highly recommend! read more

There is no better camp than Hi-Five Sports Camp! Our son went for his first summer in 2023, and it was the best experience for him as a little athlete and learning to be the best teammate. The hot lunch program was a HIT! Not only did we love summer camp, but both our son (7) and daughter (10) participted in a day off of school camp and LOVED it. Now my daughter is going to Hi-Five for camp this summer along with her brother :) AND to top it off, they ran our son's 7th Birthday Party at the Menomonee Club, and it was an absolute blast. The coaches were incredible and had the full group aged 6 - 10 fully engaged. Can't say enough wonderful things about Hi-Five. Plus Brad and his team are the best people around :) read more

Hi-five is one of the the hi-lights of our kids activities. For the past few years, we have joined summer and winter break camps and this year we did their winter basketball league. Brad and incredible team create a fun, supportive team environment balanced with enough competition to drive ambition and improvement; and the consistency among staff members from year to year is great. We appreciate the bus and lunch programs too - great time savers! read more

Hi Five runs a great program. While I do not have kids in their actual programs, my nephews have gone to camp there in the summer and always would come home happy and tired from all the activities. They not only learn how to play a variety of sports and get better at the ones they know, but the camp emphasizes sportsmanship and working as a team. Highly Recommend ! read more

highly recommend. my son, now 11, has been going to high five every summer since the year before he entered Kindergarten. the staff is amazing and I fully trust the leadership team. Being active and fun is what summer is all about for my family and high five blows this out of the water. literally! love the emphasis on sportsmanship & the bus/lunch option removes one stressor! read more

We've done a number of programs with hi- five and have been so satisfied with each one. Great location options, great sports variety, and even better coaches. I love the later pick up option add-ons, and you can usually add on lunches too. We will absolutely be using them in the future. :) read more

I cannot praise them enough. They worked hard to make camp as normal as possible while being super responsible with COVID precautions. After a terrible spring at home, they helped give my 7 year old a normal fun and active summer. I honesty don't think he really knew the difference between this weird summer and regular summer camp. I wish the schools had the attitude and persistence that Gary and Brad and their staff have. read more

My son had his 4th birthday party at their West Loop location and Brad and his team were beyond terrific! He was extremely responsive prior to the party and the kids had a fantastic time with him and his team. Thanks again Brad for making my son's birthday so wonderful! Highly recommend! read more

I cannot say enough about this summer camp program. We tried several of the top programs in Chicago. My oldest son hated all of them. He cried every day and refused to get on the bus. We almost gave up on camps until we found Hi-Five During our first summer we signed up for 2 weeks and ended up extending for 6 additional weeks. My son was like a different kid. He could not wait to go to camp every day. My youngest son started at Hi-Five when he was 7. I wish I had found the camp sooner for both my boys. I have recommended the program to several people and they all feel the same way as I do. The counselors and staff make the camp. Hi-Five finds some of the most talented, kindest people to help run the program. They create an incredibly unique experience for all the campers. From the field trips to baseball games and water parks to the fantastic hot lunches, Hi-Five Chicago does it all! The owners Greg and Brad (Father and son) make it a point to get to know all of the campers and their families. They make sure every camper feels safe and happy. Truly the best camp ever!! My kids are counting down the days until camp starts this Summer! read more

My oldest son (6) went last year and LOVED it and this year my middle son (5) will go too! It is a really great program, run by Gary and his son and a great group of people. They care about the kids and really do everything they can to make sure the kids have lots of fun and are safe. My kids also went to the winter sport camp this year over winter break and my middle son requested that Hi Five host his birthday party this year - it was the best birthday party we have ever thrown - it was the kids running around, playing all kinds of games and sports and just having a really fun time, Gary and his son, Brad as well as the awesome coaches that were there, hit it out of the park for us! Thank you Hi Five! read more

Working with Brad and his crew has been an absolute pleasure. My twin boys love Brad and his coaches. We have done their winter break camp, days off school camp and most recently hi five coach from home camp. Every session presents an amazing experience where my boys are entertained, get a great work out and most importantly have a wonderful time. Most recently our coach from home experience involved my twins and 3 of their friends. Brad and his team were clearly concerned about their health as they took the kids temperatures and had sanitization plus PPE. All the while not compromising the kids entertainment and exercise. I cannot say enough about hi five. read more

Incredible team-building and confidence-building. The staff is energetic, kind, and absolutely devoted to the kids. My 8-year-old loved every minute of every day over the summer -- and on the day-off camps. Strongly recommend. read more

I do not recommend this camp to any mom who would like their kid to have fun. My son would cry when he got home because the kids had been so mean to him. They do not prioritize time to making sure the kids are having fun or as little as being safe. read more

I have a now-six year old son who attended Hi-Five as a five year old this past summer, and he cannot WAIT to go back! This was his first full-day camp program, and it really couldn't have gone better. I loved the safe, positive environment Hi-Five provided, and we really saw him flourish in terms of independence and his enthusiasm for/understanding of sports. My husband and I enrolled him at Hi-Five because he adores sports, especially soccer and baseball, and he got to partake in those sports nearly every day, as well as swim and experience other traditional camp activities. This camp provided a good balance for his particular age group, and we felt like his needs were addressed as a young camper through Hi-five's Buddy Ball program (the unit for the youngest campers). His Buddy Ball counselor was wonderful-- energetic, caring, and responsible-- we really felt at ease with her from the very beginning. Her communication was excellent, and we felt that if an issue ever cropped up, the directors or owners would address it promptly. From the counselors to directors, the lunch program to the awards ceremony and special event days, we were very impressed with the camp and look forward to sending our son back this summer. read more

I don't have enough good things to say about Hi-Five. My daughter had the summer of her life last summer. It allowed her to try out many different sports and give her an idea of her true passions. She will be a hi-five lifer! Highly recommend read more

my 8 year old son went for his first time this week and he loved it. thank you coach hawk coach brad and coach Cory thanks