Cubs Baseball Summer Camps

We know families have lots of questions as they prepare for Chicago Cubs Baseball Summer Camps.

Below you’ll find clear, detailed answers to the most common topics — from daily logistics to uniforms to our visit to Wrigley Field.

If you’d like help with anything not covered here, our team is always happy to help at:
info@cubscamps.com.

773-289-1505

GENERAL QUESTIONS

What are the camp hours?

Camp runs from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To support busy family schedules, we also offer:

• Morning Extended Day: begins at 8 a.m.
• Afternoon Extended Day: runs until 5 p.m.

We also offer small-group hitting and fielding lessons after camp until 4 p.m.. These sessions give ballplayers extra time to reinforce the skills they learned during the day. Lesson spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis so we encourage you to book as early as possible.

What should my ballplayer bring to camp?

Please label every item with your ballplayer’s first initial and last name.

Daily essentials include:

• Baseball glove
• Cleats and athletic shoes (sneakers required for indoor activities)
• Sunscreen (spray preferred)
• Nut free lunch in a labeled bag with an ice pack
• Water bottle (we provide water for refilling throughout the day)
• Bat*
• Helmet*

*We strongly encourage campers to bring their own bat and helmet. We have a limited number of loaner equipment available, if needed, which must be returned to coaches at the end of the camp day.

What is the age range for ballplayers?

Cubs Baseball Summer Camps presented by Hello Panda welcomes youth ballplayers from rising kindergarten through rising eighth grade.

Do ballplayers need prior baseball experience?

No. We welcome all levels — from first-time ballplayers to experienced travel team players.

How are campers grouped into teams?

Ballplayers are placed on teams according to rising grade.

Within each grade group, we balance skill levels to create a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate baseball experience.

Can my ballplayer be placed on a team with friends or siblings?

You may submit a request during registration. Please note the following:

• Ballplayers may request up to three (3) friends
• All friends must be in the same rising grade to be placed together
• We do our best to honor group requests whenever team balance and enrollment allows

While requests cannot be guaranteed, we make every effort to keep at least one requested friend together when possible.

Who are the coaches?

Our coaching staff includes:

• High school coaches
• Travel program coaches
• Current or former collegiate and high school players

All staff complete a rigorous screening process, background checks and pre-camp training to ensure a safe, supportive and high-energy camp environment.

REGISTRATION

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes. We offer:

• A 5% discount for siblings is automatically applied to each additional camper you enroll, making it even easier for siblings to share the Cubs Summer Camps experience together.

• Little League discounts - Little League discounts are available through select league partnerships. If your league or team is interested in offering a Cubs Summer Camps discount to its players, have a representative contact us at info@cubscamps.com to learn more.

Will I receive a confirmation after registering?

Yes. You will receive a confirmation email once you complete registration and payment.

For the waitlist: To join a waitlist, you can join without being charged, and you will receive an email update noting this status.

Will I receive additional information before camp?

Yes. As your session approaches, we send camp information to the email address used at registration.

The week before your session, you’ll receive:

• Drop-off and pickup instructions
• A list of items to pack
• Helpful reminders on our camp policies
• Site-specific updates

During the camp week, you will also receive a handful of updates from our team.

How do waitlists work?

Once a session reaches capacity, it moves to a waitlist. Joining the waitlist is free, and no payment information is collected.

If a spot becomes available:

1. We will contact you immediately.
2. You will confirm whether you’d like the spot.
3. Your ballplayer is enrolled and payment is collected at that time.

Do you accept walk-up registrations?

No. All campers must be registered in advance.

Where can I find the refund, credit, and transfer policies?

Please visit our Policies page for complete details:
https://www.mlb.com/cubs/fans/kids/summer-camps/policies

THE CAMP WEEK

When will my ballplayer receive their uniform?

All campers receive their official Cubs Baseball Summer Camps presented by Hello Panda uniform on Monday morning.

Here’s how it works:

• Campers arrive Monday in regular athletic wear
• During check-in, campers receive their jersey and hat
• Additional uniform items (pants, belt, socks) are sent home Monday afternoon in a labeled uniform bag
• For the remainder of the week, campers wear their jersey and hat daily
• On the Wrigley Field visit day, campers must wear the full uniform (jersey, hat, pants, belt, socks, gym shoes — cleats are not allowed)

Does my child need to wear their jersey every day?

Yes. Campers should wear their camp jersey each day, except for Monday morning before they receive it.

Full uniforms are required only on the day we visit Wrigley Field.

Do I need to pack lunch every day?

Yes. Please send a labeled lunch with an ice pack; refrigeration is not available on site.
If lunch requires utensils, please include those as well.

Chicago Cubs Baseball Summer Camps are nut-free.

Do you provide sunscreen?

Yes. While we encourage campers to bring their own, we have sunscreen available on-site and will apply it with your permission.

How do you handle inclement weather?

Weather procedures vary by facility, but in all cases:

• We communicate proactively with families
• We make every effort to host camp safely
• If weather causes us to cancel, families receive a credit equivalent to the missed day

How do you handle summer heat?

Our staff closely monitors heat conditions. We build in:

• Frequent water breaks
• Mandatory sunscreen breaks
• Shade/rest periods
• Adjusted schedules during extreme heat

If high temperatures are expected, we send guidance to families in advance.

Can parents watch camp activities?

No. For safety and to preserve the flow of the camp day, we do not permit parent observation.

Can you accommodate life-threatening allergies?

Yes. We are a nut/peanut-free program and take allergy safety very seriously.

For ballplayers with life-threatening allergies:

• Campers receive a discreet colored safety bracelet
• Coaches carry required medications (e.g., Epi-Pens, inhalers) on their person at all times
• Medication is checked in on Monday morning with our safety representative and returned on Friday at pickup

VISIT TO WRIGLEY FIELD

How do ballplayers travel to and from Wrigley Field?

Campers travel by charter bus with coaches supervising throughout.
Attendance is taken regularly during transitions to ensure safety.

Is the trip to Wrigley Field a full-day visit?

Yes. Camp hours remain approximately 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
If an earlier departure or later return is needed, we will communicate that in advance.

Can parents join the Wrigley Field visit?

No. For safety and logistics, only Cubs Baseball Summer Camps staff and ballplayers may enter the ballpark during our visit. Campers are also not permitted to be picked up or dropped off at Wrigley Field, pick up and drop off will remain at their chosen camp location.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help.
📧 info@cubscamps.com
📞 773-289-1505