Find the program that's right for your child...

At Lil Sluggers, we have several different programs for kids of all ages & 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!

Beginner Classes for 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.

Coach-Pitch Leagues for Ages 4 & 5 and Ages 6 to 8
The Coach-Pitch Instructional League is designed to prepare kids for Little League and "real" baseball game settings.  Kids will use gloves and metal bats, as well as our level 5 safety "league balls".  Most kids in a league will be 5 years or older, and will have completed a Lil Sluggers Class or will 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 they learned in Lil Sluggers classes and how to apply them into a real game setting.  Over the course of the 8 to 10 weeks, kids will learn how to play a real baseball game.  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 5 thru 8
Advanced Classes are for kids ages 5 thru 8,  that have completed several Lil Sluggers Classes, Coach-Pitch Instructional Leagues, or have played organized tee ball or little league.  Classes for ages 9 & Up, are provided by our Chicago Baseball Academy.  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 5 & Up
​Private Lessons are available for Ages 5 and Up.  Each 30 minute lesson will focus on whatever skill set you desire.  Lessons are sold in packages of 3, 6 or 10 lessons.  Once you purchase a package, we will send you a link and instructions on how to book your private lessons online.  Private lessons are held at Bradley Sports Center in Chicago; or North Shore Sports Academy in Highland Park.   
​Click HERE for Chicago Baseball Academy  Private Lesson Packages for ages 9 & Up.

Additional youth sports programming...