Chicago Rec Sports

Chicago Rec Sports is a comprehensive youth sports organization dedicated to providing high-quality recreational sports programming for children ages 2 to 14 across Chicago. With a strong focus on play, fun, and making friends, Chicago Rec Sports offers age-appropriate sports programs with curriculum based on child development principles.

The organization offers a wide variety of sports including volleyball (grades 3-8), basketball (boys and girls, grades 1-8), soccer (PreK-8th grade), track (grades 1-8), flag football, cheerleading, and early childhood programs for ages 2-5 including basketball, music and movement, soccer, tee ball, and tumbling. All programs are co-ed and designed to accommodate all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced participants.

The volleyball program specifically targets 3rd through 8th graders with practices and games held at the ComEd Rec Center. The program includes age-appropriate skills and drills covering ball handling, passing, setting, blocking, hitting, and basic fundamentals of the game. Scrimmage games for 5th-8th graders promote fun competition. Programs are typically 8 weeks long with options for practice-only, games-only, or combined practice and games packages.

Chicago Rec Sports coaches and families work together to progress players’ social, emotional, and physical skills. The organization emphasizes building self-confidence while teaching fundamental sports skills and teamwork. Special offers include a ‘Rec Sports Super Deal’ allowing participants to combine any two programs at a discounted rate.

In addition to regular season programs, Chicago Rec Sports offers summer camps and holiday camps. The organization operates at multiple locations including the ComEd Rec Center, Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, Dunbar Park Turf Field, Sheridan Park, and SoFive Centers Chitown. Scholarship opportunities and referral programs are available to make programs accessible to all families.