Why Choose Robert Black Summer Camp 2026?
- 4:1 student–instructor ratio – no other camp has this
- On-course play every week for all levels.
- Same curriculum as our flagship CSOG camp – including skill checklists and progress tracking.
- Level-specific coaches trained for each age and skill level.
- Daily games and competitions to keep camp fun and engaging.
- City location at Robert Black – convenient for Chicago families.
Camp Details – Robert Black Golf Course
June 8th – August 28th, 2026
Address: Robert Black, 2045 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60645
Registration: You sign up for a week. During that week you can choose between attending 4 or 5 days.
Levels 1–3 Times:
- Half Day Camp – 9:00am–12:00pm or 1:00–4:00pm
- Full Day Camp – 9:00am–3:00pm
Level 4 Times:
- Half Day Camp – 9:15am–1:15pm
- Full Day Camp – 9:15am–3:15pm
What is included in the cost?
Tee time fees, golf clubs, balls, tees, prizes, and a welcome gift
Student-to-teacher ratio: 4 students to 1 instructor. One of the lowest ratios in Chicagoland, so your junior golfer gets a lot of attention
Camp Info & Policies
Lunch & Snack Options: Due to allergy concerns, CSOG does not provide snacks or lunches. Please send food with your camper or give them money to purchase food at the restaurant or snack bar.
- Half Day Campers: 10–15 minute snack break. Often taken on the course, so please send an easy-to-eat snack.
- Full Day Campers: Lunch break just after 12:00pm for about 30–40 minutes.
There are no makeups, refunds, or credits for missing a day or a week. We will do our best to have your camper attend another day during the summer, but this cannot be guaranteed due to limited availability.
If we cancel camp due to weather, you may attend another day of camp. If the weather brings us in off the course, we do not allow makeups, as we have indoor/covered activities to keep campers entertained and learning.
- 20% non-refundable and non-transferable administration fee.
- 21+ days before start date – 80% refunded.
- 16–20 days before start date – 40% refunded.
- 11–15 days before start date – 20% refunded.
- Within 10 days – no refund.
Summer Camp Level Comparison
| Feature | Level 1 Ages 5–8 |
Level 2 Ages 8–10 |
Level 3 Ages 11–13 |
Level 4 Ages 11 & Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing analysis by PGA coach | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalized instruction | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sleeve of Callaway golf balls | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use of TrackMan or Foresight technology | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Swing video + notes (first day) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Swing video + notes (last day) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Competition for prizes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-course exposure: 2–6 holes | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| On-course exposure: 9 holes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-course exposure: 18 holes | ||||
| Putting analysis using Capto technology | ||||
| Stat keeping while on course | ✅ | |||
| Personalized coaching from Director of Instruction |
- Swing analysis by PGA coach.
- Personalized instruction.
- Sleeve of Callaway golf balls.
- Use of TrackMan or Foresight technology.
- Swing video + notes (first & last day).
- Competition for prizes.
- On-course exposure: 2–6 holes.
- All Level 1 benefits.
- More advanced full-swing and short-game work.
- On-course exposure: 2–6 holes.
- All Level 2 benefits.
- Higher-level scoring and course management.
- Competitive games and challenges.
- On-course exposure: 2–6 holes.
- Designed for juniors competing or preparing to compete.
- All Level 3 benefits.
- On-course exposure: 9 holes.
- Stat keeping while on the course.
- All Level 4 benefits.
- On-course exposure: 18 holes.
- Putting analysis using Capto.
- Personalized coaching from the Director of Instruction.
Next Steps After Camp – Keep the Momentum Going
Camp is just the beginning. Here’s how to help your golfer keep improving once camp ends.
1. Review Camp Notes & Videos
- Log into your CSOG portal and review swing videos and coach notes.
- Ask your golfer to explain what they worked on and what “clicked.”
- Choose 1–2 key swing thoughts to focus on over the next month (not 10).
2. Set Simple Goals
- Pick a time frame: 30 days after camp.
- Choose 1–2 goals, for example:
- Level 1–2: “Hit 5 solid shots in a row from the mat.”
- Level 3–4: “Lower my 9-hole score by 3 strokes.”
- High School: “Play 9 holes each week and track stats.”
- Write them down or post them on the fridge so your golfer can see them.
3. Follow a Practice Rhythm
- 1 technical session per week – work on the drills from camp.
- 1 games session per week – putting or short-game contests.
- 1 on-course or simulated round per week if possible.
- Keep practice fun and short for younger golfers (20–40 minutes).
Recommended Next Programs After Camp
Keep your golfer progressing all year with our junior programs that match each camp level.
| Camp Level | Typical Ages | Recommended Next Program | What It Focuses On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – New Golfers | 5–8 | Golf Foundational Skills | Build confidence, learn basic swing FUNdamentals, simple rules & etiquette, and keep golf fun with games and challenges. |
| Level 2 – Developing Golfer | 8–11 | Golf Foundational Skills (Upper Level) | More consistent contact, better short game, introduction to scoring and basic course strategy in a small-group setting. |
| Level 3 – Emerging Competitive Golfer | 11–13 | New Competitive Golfer | Prepare for tournament play: scoring skills, on-course decisions, stat tracking, and routines for 9–18 hole rounds. |
| Level 4 – Advanced / Elite | 11+ (competitive) | New Competitive Golfer (Advanced Track) | Tournament prep, course management, mental game, and performance training for juniors already competing or ready to start. |
| High School Camp | 8th Grade & Up | High School Competitive Golfer | In-season and off-season training for players trying out for or playing on their high school team: stats, practice plans, and tournament support. |
Not sure which program is best?
Reply to your camp confirmation email or call us and we’ll place your golfer in the perfect group.
Want to learn more about our 2026 camp structure, competitions, and coaching system?
View Full 2026 Golf Camp Overview
