About BMSC

Our mantra is “Building a Stronger Community Through Sports”.

Remember the days when you would wake up, run over to your friends house and not come home until dinner? That is what I remember most about growing up in Western Springs. I would be out all day playing different games with my friends. We never sat in front of the TV, we always had a game to play whether we had a large group or if it was just a couple close friends. Children don't have that opportunity anymore, they have too many activities and distractions. In the day of technology and organized/competitive sports, children don't get the chance to just play!

Blue Moose Sports Camp was created, in 2001, to give children a place to stay active and play during the summer. It is important for children to be active. These are the years that they should be developing a love for fitness and their health. Blue Moose Sports Camp gives them the chance to enjoy simple games in a safe and fun environment. It is important for children to play!

At Blue Moose Sports camp, our goal is to build a stronger community through sport. We believe that every child should experience the enjoyment of being active and being a part of a group - regardless of their ability level, or previous experiences.

We look forward to seeing you and your children at the numerous camps offered by Blue Moose Sports Camp throughout the year.

⭐ Childhood Then vs. Childhood Now — And How Blue Moose Helps Bridge the Gap

✨ Childhood THEN: The Carefree, Play-Until-Dinner Days

For many parents (myself included), childhood meant freedom.

You woke up, grabbed a bike, knocked on a friend’s door, and the entire neighborhood became your playground. Hours passed without structure or screens. You made up games. You solved problems with friends. You learned teamwork organically — through play, arguments, forgiveness, and imagination.

Childhood was:

• Unplanned

• Outdoors

• Social

• Creative

• Physically active

• Filled with simple, meaningful moments

There was no constant rush, no pressure to specialize, no schedule packed from morning to night.
Kids had the space to explore, try, fail, improvise, and just be kids.

⚡ Childhood NOW: Fast-Paced, Structured, and Always Connected

Today’s kids grow up in a very different world.

Technology is always within reach — games, videos, messages, entertainment, stimulation.
Schedules are often packed with organized sports, lessons, travel teams, and structured activities.
Spontaneous neighborhood play rarely happens.
Kids don’t get the same unstructured freedom that many parents did.

Childhood today often looks like:

• Less outdoor time

• More screens

• Organized activities replacing free play

• Pressure to specialize early in sports

• Constant stimulation and distraction

• Reduced creativity and imagination

• Limited time to practice social problem-solving naturally

There’s so much “input” and not enough time for the simple, joyful output of running around, laughing, playing games, and building friendships.

Kids are busier… but not necessarily happier.

⭐ Where Blue Moose Comes In

Blue Moose was built to bring back the best parts of childhood — the fun, the freedom, the laughter, the imagination, the friendships, and the active play that many parents remember so fondly.

In a world where kids have:
❗ fewer opportunities for spontaneous play
❗ more screens than sunshine
❗ more structure than creativity
❗ more digital connection than real connection

Blue Moose intentionally creates a space where kids can disconnect to reconnect.

🏕️ Blue Moose Adventures: Childhood the Way It Used to Be

Blue Moose Adventures recreates that classic neighborhood play feeling — but with safety, supervision, and joyful structure.

Kids get:

• Big group games

• Outdoor adventure

• Water days

• Creativity

• Team challenges

• Inflatables, movement, and laughter

• A place where imagination is encouraged

• Daily variety and discovery

This is the camp version of what childhood used to be — a place where kids can run, invent, explore, and build friendships without pressure.

⚽ Blue Moose Sport-Specific Camps: Skill-Building Without the Stress

Even in sports, we bring back the joy.

Blue Moose Sports Camps focus on:

• Fundamentals

• Fair play

• Teamwork

• Healthy competition

• A positive atmosphere

• Learning new skills without the pressure cooker of travel sports

Kids build confidence and learn to love movement — without burnout.

⭐ The Blue Moose Promise

At Blue Moose, we believe kids deserve to:
✔ Laugh every day
✔ Move every day
✔ Play every day
✔ Feel included
✔ Try new things
✔ Make mistakes safely
✔ Build friendships
✔ Experience the joy of childhood

We can’t turn back the clock, but we can recreate the spirit of carefree childhood — on purpose.

⭐ 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

Blue Moose gives kids today what every parent wishes childhood still had.

⭐ Why Blue Moose Is Evolving

Over the past several years, Blue Moose Sports Camp has grown far beyond what we originally imagined. What started as a fun summer camp has become a thriving community of families who love to play, explore, learn new skills, and stay active all year long.

As we continued to grow, we realized something important:

Kids come to Blue Moose for different reasons — and we wanted our programs to reflect that.

Some kids want variety and adventure every day.
Some want sport-specific skill development and a chance to grow their game.
And many want both!

To better serve every child, create more opportunities, and prepare for the future of Blue Moose, we are excited to introduce our new structure:

⭐ Introducing the New Blue Moose

Blue Moose Sports Camp (Parent Brand)

Blue Moose Sports Camp is now the umbrella for all our camps and programs.
This allows us to run multiple types of experiences while keeping the same heart, values, and community that families trust.

Under Blue Moose Sports Camp, kids now have two awesome pathways:

🏕️ Blue Moose Adventures

Our classic, multi-activity camp experience.

Blue Moose Adventures is designed for kids who love variety, movement, creativity, and pure fun.
Every day offers a new mix of games, crafts, challenges, water play, inflatables, teamwork activities, and big-group PE-style fun.

Why It’s Special

• Perfect for kids who don’t want to specialize

• Tons of activities every day

• Great for all ages and ability levels

• A joyful, inclusive, community-focused camp

Kids can try everything — and discover what they love most.

⚽ Blue Moose Sport-Specific Camps

Focused skill development in a fun, supportive environment.

For kids who love sports or want to learn one, our sport-specific camps include:

• Blue Moose Soccer Academy

• Flag Football Camp

• Baseball/Softball Skills Camp

• Basketball Skills Camp
  …and more coming soon.

Why It’s Special

• Real skill-building with age-focused coaching

• Technical development + lots of gameplay

• Builds confidence, teamwork, and game IQ

• Great for beginners AND experienced players

Athletes improve fundamentals while still enjoying the high-energy, positive Blue Moose atmosphere.

⭐ Why We Made This Change

We didn’t change who we are — we simply organized Blue Moose into a structure that makes sense for families and opens the door to more opportunities.

We changed because:

• Blue Moose has grown into more than one type of camp

• Families wanted clearer options: variety-based fun and sport-specific training

• Kids deserve programs tailored to their interests and developmental needs

• We wanted a future-friendly system that supports year-round growth

• It allows us to expand without losing our identity

This rebrand gives families clarity, kids choice, and Blue Moose the ability to grow into something even greater.

Information

**Please note: While Blue Moose Sports Camp will be held at Field Park, our camp is not associated with Western Springs School District 101.

Locations

Western Springs - Field Park Pleasant Dale Park District

4335 Howard Ave 7425 S Wolf Road

Western Springs, IL 60558 Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Blue Moose Sports Camp is available for ages 5 - 13 years old.

All Blue Moose participants will benefit from a comprehensive program designed to enhance their movement and sports skills alongside team-building activities.

Campers will be grouped by age, ensuring that each activity is tailored to the developmental needs of the participants. Throughout each day, campers will rotate through 4-5 diverse activities, with selections adapted based on factors such as weather conditions, camper numbers, and engagement levels. This dynamic approach allows for a customized and personalized experience for every child, encouraging exploration and play in various formats.

At Blue Moose Sports Camp, we prioritize teaching the correct techniques while fostering improvement, ensuring that campers progress and enjoy their time in a supportive environment.

⭐ Blue Moose Adventures Camp

Blue Moose Adventures is our multi-activity camp filled with games, crafts, water play, teamwork challenges, and outdoor fun. Every day feels new and exciting as kids explore, create, and play together in a joyful, screen-free environment. It’s the perfect place for carefree summer fun and big memories.

⭐ Blue Moose Sport-Specific Camps

Blue Moose Sport-Specific Camps help young athletes build skills, confidence, and love for the game in a positive, high-energy setting. Each camp focuses on fundamentals, age-appropriate drills, and plenty of gameplay, giving every child a chance to grow and feel successful. Fun-first, fundamentals-always — the Blue Moose way.

Recommended Attire

Since sessions will be held both indoors and outdoors, campers should wear appropriate clothing (shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.). Campers should also bring water, sunscreen, gym shoes, and baseball/softball gloves. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt (if registered before May 20).

Daily Camp Schedule:

• 10-15 minutes: Attendance - Expectations for the Day Group - simple group game

• 90-115 minutes: Rotation through Group Game with all age levels - water breaks will be given throughout the camp

• 10-15 minutes: Closing- Team Building and Cooperative Activities