2026 PHH City SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN!
Summer 2026 marks the 28th season of Play Hard Hoops Education Summer Basketball Camps! PHH has consistently worked with over 1000 kids during the last four summers on the court. Our general basketball camps are run every week combining fundamental instruction, skill-based contests and game play, where we can teach the fundamentals of the game in an encouraging environment. PHH Summer camps offer an incredible opportunity where kids entering 2nd-8th grade can learn, have fun and improve.
Additionally, PHH Camps will always teach the life lessons we believe are well learned in our camp environment - led by our "Words of the Day": passion, teamwork, attitude, character and gratitude. We will be running over 50 camps in at least 8 locations in Chicagoland, as well as camps just across state lines at the Milwaukee JCC and Keva Center Madison, WI.
Play Hard coaches will lead a variety of options for families with AM, PM, and Full Day available starting week of June 15 through final camp session from August 17-21st. As in recent years, camp locations span much of Chicago!
2026 FULL PHH SUMMER CAMP OUTLINE (BY Location)
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, 3751 N Broadway, Lakeview
August 3-7 Full Day (Entering 3rd-7th Grade, Co-Ed)
Chicago Elite Training Center, 3800 N Milwaukee Avenue, Irving Park
June 15-19 Full Day, August 17-21 Full Day (Entering 2nd-8th Grade, Co-Ed)
Queen of Angels School, 4520 N Western Avenue, Lincoln Square
July TBD
Rogers Park Montessori, 1800 W Balmoral Ave, Rogers Park
July TBD
Wolcott College Prep Arts & Athletic Center, 1950 W Hubbard Street, West Town
June 22-26 Full Day (Entering 2nd to 8th Grade Co-Ed)
Camp Times (AM/PM/FULL DAY): 8:30-11:30AM & 12:00-3:00PM, Full Day Camp Combined Available
Grades: Varies based on camp week+location - general range from 2nd-8th grade boys and girls, please review by session
Each Camp Session Workout Broken Out by Grade Level: Daily outline for court placement is 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, 6th-8th Grades
PHH CITY SUMMER
CAMP LOCATIONS:
- Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day
- Chicago Elite Training Center
- Old St. Marys (Girls Only and HS Advanced)
- Queen of Angels
- Rogers Park Montessori
- Wolcott College Prep Athletics Center
2026 PRICING:
** Save $45.00 with Early Bird Registration (Ends March 20th, 2026)
- $350 per AM or PM Session
- $640 for Full Day combined campers (AM and PM workouts have separate itineraries+drills)
2026 REGISTRATION BY LOCATION:
Play Hard Hoops Philosophy: Dedicated to teaching the game of basketball while stressing sportsmanship, teamwork, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude on and off the court. Play Hard Hoops feels privileged to be in the position of educating young people through the greatest game in the world-basketball. The goal is for each player to have a great time regardless of age or ability and to foster an encouraging environment where players are excited to learn and improve each day.
Play Hard Hoops camps consist of skill and fundamental work on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and offensive footwork. Play Hard camps will also teach team offensive and defensive concepts, so that players improve their fundamental skill, knowledge of the game, and understanding of how to become a better basketball player individually and as a team.