2026-Winter Spring-Guide-Web

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Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB) Traditional recreational focused baseball. All players ages 6 to 16. Spring, summer and fall leagues. Babe Ruth League plays ages 13 to 16. Chicago White Sox sponsored uniforms. Pre-season indoor camp offering. For information, visit dgyb.org or email info@dgyb.org. Sports Affiliates Panther Junior Football and Cheer Association The Panther Jr. Football and Cheer Association is a program committed to teaching quality football and cheer for the youth of Downers Grove and neighboring communities. For information, call 630.375.7730 or visit pantherjrfootball.org. D.O.L.L.S. - Downers Own Little Lassies Softball The D.O.L.L.S. fast-pitch softball program provides teams for girls from kindergarten to 18 years of age, with levels of play ranging from recreational to highly competitive. It is open to ages 6 to 14 (but not yet entering high school). For information, visit dgdolls.com. Roadrunners Soccer Club Roadrunners has a staff of professional, licensed coaches who follow training outlined by the US Soccer Federation’s National Curriculum. A travel soccer club for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 that competes against other Chicago area competitive teams including some of the top teams in the state. For information, call 630.619.5133 or visit roadrunnersc.com.

Chicago Fire Holiday Camps New! Chicago Fire FC Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world’s fastest-growing youth sport and develop their soccer skills. Through small group instruction, certified, professional coaches will guide campers through activities structured around daily themes, including dribbling, passing, attacking, and defending. Chicago Fire FC Camps incorporate nationally recognized SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) traits and values like self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and teamwork into activities. Please wear gym shoes (absolutely no cleats permitted) and bring water and a soccer ball with you. Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 7/40 Instructor: Chicago Fire Class # Date Day Time Location R/NR 1396F56-01 2/16 M 9:00am 12:00pm Recreation Center $65/$95 1396F56-02 3/30 - 4/3 M-F 9:00am 12:00pm Doerhoefer Park $205/$235 1396F56-03 5/25 M 9:00am 12:00pm Doerhoefer Park $65/$95 Chicago Fire Spring Training Little Sparks is is the Chicago Fire's introduction to soccer program where children and parents can take their first steps in soccer together! Specifically designed for children aged 2 to 4 years old and using the fun of play and imaginative stories, Little Sparks facilitates a child's physical, mental, and social-emotional development through the game of soccer! Chicago Fire FC classes are the perfect opportunity for girls and boys of all abilities to develop their soccer skills and their love for the game! Working in small groups with professional coaches from Chicago Fire FC, our classes will focus on technical development and social-emotional learning, to elevate them as both players and people. Min/Max: 4/25 R/NR: $109/$139 Location: Ebersold Park Instructor: Chicago Fire Class # Age Date Day Time 1396F55-01 2-5 3/31 - 4/21 TU 4:30-5:30pm 1396F55-02 6-10 3/31 - 4/21 TU 5:30-6:30pm 1396F55-03 2-5 5/5 - 5/26 TU 4:30-5:30pm 1396F55-04 6-10 5/5 - 5/26 TU 5:30-6:30pm

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