Why Choose Vernon Hills Golf Course Summer Camp 2026?
- 4:1 student–instructor ratio for focused coaching.
- On-course play every week included in all levels.
- Progressive 2026 curriculum designed for long-term skill development.
- Level-specific coaches assigned by age and skill level.
- Daily games and competitions to keep camp fun and competitive.
- Easy access for North/Northwest suburbs families.
Camp Details – Vernon Hills Golf Course
June 1st – August 14th, 2026
Address: 291 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
Registration: You sign up for one week at a time. 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. It’s one of the lowest ratios in Chicagoland, so your junior golfer will get a lot of attention and all levels will play on the golf course.
Camp Info & Policies
Lunch & Snacks: Due to allergy concerns, CSOG does not assume responsibility for providing snacks or lunches for campers.
Please plan on bringing your own or giving your camper money to purchase food at the restaurant (Sali and Tony’s).
- Half-Day Campers: We provide a 10–15 minute break for a snack. At times, the snack break will be during play on the golf course, so please plan an easy-to-eat snack.
- Full Day Campers: We sit down just after 12:00pm to eat lunch for 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 we cannot guarantee it due to limited availability.
If we cancel camp due to weather, you can attend another day of camp.
If the weather brings us in off the course, we do not allow makeups, as we have activities to keep campers entertained and learning.
- A 20% non-refundable and non-transferable administration fee.
- 21 or more 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 8–11 |
Level 3 Ages 11–13 |
Level 4 Ages 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing analysis by PGA coach | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalized instruction | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sleeve of Callaway golf balls | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Swing video uploaded with notes – first day | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Swing video uploaded with notes – last day | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Competition for prizes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-course exposure: 5–9 holes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stat keeping while on course | ✅ | ✅ |
- Swing analysis by PGA coach.
- Personalized instruction.
- Sleeve of Callaway golf balls.
- Swing video uploaded with notes on the first and last day.
- Competition for prizes.
- On-course exposure: 5–9 holes (shorter tees and distances).
- All Level 1 benefits.
- More advanced full-swing and short-game work.
- On-course exposure: 5–9 holes.
- Stat keeping introduced in a simple format.
- All Level 2 benefits.
- Higher-level scoring and course management.
- Competitive games and challenges.
- On-course exposure: 5–9 holes.
- Stat keeping while on course.
- Designed for juniors competing or preparing to compete.
- All Level 3 benefits.
- On-course exposure: 5–9 holes with a scoring focus.
- Stat keeping while on course to identify strengths and weaknesses.
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 see how Vernon Hills fits into our full 2026 camp experience?
View Full 2026 Golf Camp Overview
