Find The Program That's Right For Your Child

At Lil Sluggers, we have several different programs for kids of all ages and skill levels.  Kids learn best when they are grouped with other kids that have similar skill sets.  When choosing a program for your child, please choose a group based on the age your child will be at the end of the session, and your child's experience level. 

​Our program is flexible, so don't worry about choosing the wrong program for your child at the beginning.  We will recommend a different program for your child if we feel they are ready for the next level, and you can switch your child to another program during the same session.  All of our programs are taught with the philosophy of FUN, CONFIDENCE and BASEBALL in that order.  Play Ball!

Baseball Fundamentals Classes Ages 2 thru 8
Classes are the core of the Lil Sluggers curriculum.  Classes are for kids just beginning their journey into baseball, and are designed to be fast paced and fun. Kids will rotate in small groups through several drills designed to improve specific skills.  Age appropriate equipment is used to teach beginner Classes for ages 2 thru 8.  Kids are always grouped by age at the beginning of the session, and then more by age, skill level, size, etc....as the session progresses.

T-Ball/Coach-Pitch Leagues Ages 4 & 5
​Coach-Pitch Instructional Leagues Ages 6 to 8
The Coach-Pitch Instructional League is designed to prepare kids for Little League with "real" baseball game settings.  Kids will use gloves and metal bats, as well as our level 5 safety "league balls".  Players must have completed a Lil Sluggers Skills Class or have played in a local tee ball league.  You can choose to come once or twice per week.  Typically, most players come once during the week for practice and then come again on Saturday morning for a game.
The objective of the league is to reinforce the fundamental skills learned in Lil Sluggers Skills Classes and apply them into a real game setting.  Kids are instructed how to handle all of the different situations that arise during a game, like force outs, tagging up, etc....  All of this is done in an exciting environment that will help the kids develop a real love for baseball.

Advanced Classes For Ages 6 Thru 8
Advanced Classes are for kids ages 6 thru 8,  that have completed several Lil Sluggers Classes, Coach-Pitch Instructional Leagues, or have played organized tee ball or little league.  Real baseballs, bats and gloves are used. Classes are designed to work on building and reinforcing fundamental baseball muscle memory, with each week consisting of 4 to 6 drills focusing on one phase of the game. 

Private Lessons For Ages 6 and Up
Private 30 Minute Lessons are available for Ages 6 and up.  Lessons are sold in packages of 3, 6 and 10 lessons.  Once you purchase a package, you will be able to book your private lesson online through your own online account.

School Enrichment Programs
Since 2009, Lil Sluggers has been running enrichment programs all over the city of Chicago from preschool to fifth grade.  We can design a program to fit just about any indoor or outdoor space.  Schools can choose to add an enrichment program into their budget, or ask parents to opt-in for a charge per class.  Click on the button above for more information and how to bring Lil Sluggers to your school!