Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute

Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute (LKSOCCER) is the nation’s largest child development soccer program serving children ages 18 months to 10 years old across the Chicagoland area and Milwaukee. With over 20 years of experience and having served more than 200,000 children, this program uses soccer to guide children in developing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills in a positive, safe, and fun atmosphere.

The program features high-energy coaches extensively trained in a renowned child development curriculum who lead weekly 50-minute classes with low child-to-coach ratios. Creative and fun classes are packed with games designed to meet age-appropriate developmental milestones. The curriculum helps toddlers through 10-year-olds build confidence, reach developmental milestones, and form lasting friendships on the field.

With 17 indoor and outdoor locations throughout Chicago and suburbs, families enjoy flexible options including unlimited make-up classes at any location. Indoor locations run year-round while outdoor locations operate from spring through fall. The program offers affordable payment plans starting at just $100 down. LKSOCCER also provides birthday party options, days off school camps, Skills Institute camps, community outreach programs, and field rentals. Classes range from Bunnies (18 months) introducing toddlers to soccer through group play and kicking, up to Level 3 for advanced players working on combining technical, tactical, and functional skills in fast-paced environments. Free trial classes are available for new customers.