Camps
Cheer Camps
Are you ready to refresh your cheerleading skills or try cheer for the very first time? Join us each spring for an exciting GBN Junior Spartans Cheerleading Clinic!
Participants will take part in a 90 minute practice session, where they will learn cheers and a fun, high-energy dance in a grade-level targeted clinic. Afterward, they’ll showcase their new skills by joining the sidelines at a GBN Junior Spartans football game, cheering alongside their teammates and bringing energy to the field!
What’s Included:
- Expert cheerleading instruction tailored for each grade level
- A chance to perform on the sidelines at a GBN Junior Spartans football game
Who Can Join:
- 1st–2nd Participants: Tailored sessions designed to build confidence and introduce the fundamentals of cheerleading
- 3rd–4th Grade Participants: Tailored sessions designed to build confidence and introduce the fundamentals of cheerleading
- 5th–7th Grade Participants: Advanced instruction to refine skills and prepare for a spirited performance
This is the perfect opportunity to grow your cheerleading abilities, make new friends, and experience the excitement of performing in front of a crowd. We can’t wait to see you on the sidelines!
We offer a variety of camps throughout the year to aid in skills development of our football players & cheerleaders!
Winter Development Camps
Elevate your game with specialized skills training led by a team of former college and professional players, alongside a rotating group of Northwestern Wildcats athletes.
- When: Sunday evenings during the winter months
- Where: Glenbrook North High School Fieldhouse
- Who: Girls and boys, grades 2–8
- What You’ll Get:
- Dedicated position coaches to provide expert instruction
- 6–8 Northwestern Wildcat players leading stations each week
- Comprehensive rotation through key positions: QB, RB, WR, OL, DL, and DB
- Registration opens every November! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to train with the best and take your skills to the next level.
Speed Camps
Speed dominates in football, providing a crucial advantage by allowing players to outpace opponents, make explosive plays, and control the field.
Recognizing this, we are excited to partner with TCBoost to offer specialized speed programs exclusively for Jr Spartan players. This program, designed to enhance your child's speed and overall athletic performance, will take place at the same time each week and be led by TCBoost coaches.
Offerings will be dependent upon interest and space availability.
Position Camps
Designed specifically for players planning to play tackle football in the fall, this program focuses on developing offensive position fundamentals at QB, RB, WR, and OL, as well as selected defensive positions.
- When: Sunday evenings in the spring
- Focus Areas:
- Offensive and defensive position fundamentals
- Individual skill development tailored to future tackle football players
Players will have the opportunity to choose which position station to attend; however, the Jr Spartan program will provide personalized recommendations based on the position each player is most likely to play in the fall.
Each station will be led by a credentialed position coach with expertise in the position being taught. The primary focus will be on individual development to prepare players for the upcoming season.
When available, Northwestern Wildcat players will assist in coaching, offering insights and instruction from their collegiate-level experience.
Girls Back to School Camp
Exclusively for Northbrook Girls Flag Football players!
This camp is designed for ALL Girls Flag Football players, from 2nd to 8th grade, who want to elevate their game and excel at football. With expert position coaches leading the way, players will focus on developing essential QB, RB, and WR skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Who:
- Girls Flag Football players, grades 2–8
- Divided into the following levels (minimum of 8 participants per level):
- 2nd/3rd Grade
- 4th/5th Grade
- 6th–8th Grade
When:
Three evenings during the first week of school after spring break (and before the first game of the spring flag season!)
What to Expect:
- Four sessions focused on QB, RB, and WR skills development
- Personalized coaching from expert position coaches
- A positive environment to build skills, confidence, and teamwork
This camp offers a unique opportunity to develop core football fundamentals and connect with teammates in preparation for an exciting season ahead.
GBN Jr Spartan Summer Camp
Learn about the GBN football system! The GBN football staff will offer instruction to help players prepare for the upcoming football season. Football safety, fundamentals, skills and tactics will be taught. Open to rising 3rd through 8th-grade players who are registered to play Northbrook Junior Spartan Football in the fall. This camp will meet at the GBN football fields. This will be a non-padded camp. This camp will be held rain or shine, all players should have both indoor and outdoor shoes with them each day of the camp
Offered the week after the July 4th holiday, mornings Monday-Friday.
Spring Cheerleading Camps
Whether you are looking for a refresher of your cheerleading skills or looking to try cheer for the first time, join one of our clinics this spring. We will host three 2-hour practice sessions learning cheers and a dance in grade-level targeted clinics. Then join us on the sidelines cheering at a GBN Junior Spartans football game showing off all the new skills learned at practice. $65 per participant.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (current 1st-2nd graders)
Practice Time - 5:30pm-7pm - Fieldhouse GYM
Game Sunday May 4th - TBD (Around 12noon)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (current 3rd-4th graders)
Practice Time - 5:30pm-7pm - Fieldhouse GYM
Game Sunday May 11th - Time TBD (Around 12noon)
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (current 5th-7th graders)
Practice Time - 5:30pm-7pm - Fieldhouse GYM
Game Sunday June 1st - Time TBD (Around 12noon)
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