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Memorable Soccer Experiences

Winter Break Camps

  • Indoor soccer field filled with children playing soccer and practicing drills. Skill Academy

    Nike Soccer Camp - Winter Break

    Schaumburg, IL

    DECEMBER 22-24

    AGES 6-16
    Mon - Wed 
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
    ​(9:00 AM -12:00 PM on Wed)

    Register
  • An indoor sports facility with a large arched ceiling illuminated by bright rectangular lights, featuring two tennis courts with green artificial turf and netting, and a blue fence surrounding the courts. Skill Academy

    Nike Soccer Camp - Winter Break

    Northbrook, IL

    DECEMBER 29-31

    AGES 6-16
    Mon - Wed 
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
    ​(9:00 AM -12:00 PM on Wed)

    Register

  • Bring your teammates and save!

    • Groups of 4 or more: Each camper gets a $30 discount.

    • Groups of 8 or more: Each camper enjoys a $35 discount.


    Fill out this form to receive a unique discount code for your group/team.

Academy Programs

  • Indoor sports facility with a basketball court and volleyball court, players practicing, and a person walking on the upper walkway. Skill Academy

    Skill Academy

    Lake Forest, IL

    November 2-December 21

    AGES 6-14
    ​Sundays
    9:30-11 AM or 11 AM-12:30 PM

    Register
  • Empty indoor basketball court with polished wooden floor, basketball hoops, and green and white walls. Futsal academy

    Futsal Academy ​

    Northbrook, IL

    JANUARY 11-MARCH 1

    AGES 6-14
    Sundays 
    3:30-5 PM, 5-6:30 PM, or 6:30 - 8:00 PM

    Register
  • Indoor basketball court with a single hoop, wooden flooring, and sports markings. Futsal Academy

    Futsal Academy

    ​Lake Forest, IL

    JANUARY 11-MARCH 1

    AGES 6-14
    Sundays 
    8:30-10AM or 10-11:30 AM 

    Register

Learn About our Programs

Group of young girls in soccer uniforms holding a handmade sign that reads 'CANADA RULES' on a grassy field on a sunny day. Nike Soccer Camps

Nike Soccer Camps

  • Where it all started! Soccer Skill Schools started with this camp and quickly developed a reputation as offering the best soccer camp in Illinois and beyond! The camp teaches players up to 60 individual skills and features many unique features that other camps do not offer. It is a challenging and fun environment that players love and return to each Summer! 

A group of young children in pink sports jerseys celebrate on a soccer field, lifting a gold trophy together while two young women and a man, possibly coaches, cheer and smile nearby. 3v3 Academy

3 v 3 Academy

  • The 3 v 3 Academy offers the highest level of 3 v 3 training around. Players are prepared technically, tactically, physically and mentally to play at the highest level. Players can register as a team of 6 players or register as an individual and be placed on a team. Teams are entered into local 3 v 3 tournaments and have the possibility of advancing to Regional or National Tournaments.

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Skill Academy

  • The Skill Academy provides the highest-quality, skill-specific soccer training environment for 6-14 year olds. Based on the "Numbers Approach Methodology," the sessions are designed to develop the whole player/person with an emphasis on skill, individuality and skill transfer to the game. The Skill Academy is designed for high-level travel players.

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Futsal Academy

  • The Soccer Skill Schools Futsal Academy combines the most effective soccer skills training methodology with the game of futsal. Players are taught how, when, and why to use up to 65 individual skills. They are also taught the important technical and tactical aspects of the game of futsal. Futsal is a smaller version of soccer (teams of 5) that is played on a hard surface with a weighted/limited ball. The smaller numbers, hard surface, and ball lend themselves to many opportunities for players to make quick decisions, combine with teammates, and perform skills.

Children playing soccer on a field during a daytime practice or game, with cones set up for drills and other players and spectators in the background. MLS GO

MLS Go Leagues

  • Our MLS GO League is designed for recreational and beginner players and travel players with limited experience! Players take part in a weekly practice and game day and have the option to add an additional practice to their schedule to elevate their game even more!

    Register Here

Hear What our Families have to say!

“My kids love that it's a smaller group and they really get to know everyone.” — Parent
“The fields were amazing and my son loved learning so many skills. He is feeling more confident!” — Parent
“The camp was very organized, my daughter loved it and i Think she learned some good stuff. Will come again next year!” — Parent
“Coach Kyle Jones runs a great camp in which the kids improve their skills through a structured program while having fun. We also appreciate that emphasizes character sportsmanship and camaraderie.” — Parent
“ My son had a great time! And, I really appreciated the overview of what the campers learned when we attended the Friday final session. Finally, I very much appreciated the coach's perspective on teamwork and skill development.” — Parent
Young kids in soccer uniforms lined up on a soccer field, with an adult coaching them. Nike Soccer Camp
A large group of children and adults gathering on a soccer field for a team photo at Nike Soccer Camps, with trees and blue sky in the background.
Children in soccer uniforms standing in a row with soccer balls inside a gymnasium, some with hands on hips or behind their backs. Futsal Academy
Group of six young boys in red soccer jerseys with 'Illinois Skill Schools' written on them, standing together on a soccer field after a game, smiling and with arms around each other. 3v3
Group of five young boys wearing white soccer jerseys with 'Illinois Skill Schools' logo, standing indoors. Futsal Academy
Group photo of young soccer players and coaches in red and black jerseys on a soccer field with trees in the background, during daytime. Nike Soccer Camp
Group of five young female soccer players standing on a soccer field, holding a trophy and wearing green bibs with medals around their necks, celebrating after a game at a Nike soccer camp. Nike Soccer Camp
Young boy participating in Nike Soccer Camps receiving a reward or prize at a table on a soccer field with coaches and a trophy. Nike Soccer Camp
Children playing soccer on a grassy field with goal nets in the background during daytime. Nike Soccer Camp
Two boys smiling on a soccer field with soccer balls in the background. Nike Soccer Camp
Group of young boys in red soccer uniforms smiling at the camera on a sunny day at a soccer field. 3v3 Academy
A group of children in sportswear sitting on the grass, preparing for a sports activity, with some standing and some talking among themselves, in a park with trees and buildings in the background. 3v3 Academy
A man wearing a black cap and shirt is holding a large trophy while children reach for it during an outdoor sports event with trees and a field in the background. 3v3 Academy
A coach talks to young soccer players on a field, with goalposts and trees in the background. 3v3 Academy
A male coach talking to four young girls during a soccer practice on a field, with trees and a goal in the background. 3v3 Academy
Group of young female soccer players standing on a field, smiling, with their arms around each other's shoulders, wearing red jerseys with the words 'Illinois Skill Schools' and black shorts, carrying backpacks. 3v3 Academy
A young boy with a yellow headband and a red and white sports jersey, kneeling on a green soccer field, reaching forward with football cleats in hand. Nike Soccer Camp
A young boy in a red soccer jersey and black shorts is playing soccer on a field, with a soccer ball in front of him. In the background, a man in a gray shirt and black shorts and a woman in a yellow shirt and black shorts are watching. 3v3 Academy