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This camp is for incoming freshmen through seniors.  Camp will be games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from June 9 through July 18.

HS Baseball Field for home games; other high school fields for away games

Adam Ulen

Coach Ulen is in his 12th season at Harvard HS and 6th season as Head Varsity Coach. He has coached baseball for 16 years at the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level. 

Harvard HS Girls and Boys Bowling Summer Clinic Days. Featuring small group and one-on-one instruction from Various USBC Gold, Silver and Bronze level coaches from Northern Illinois. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is the camp for you.  For bowlers of ALL skill levels.  This is an Instructional Clinic. (Paid participants will be issued a discount card for bowling @ J’s Lanes valid through October 2025)

J's Lanes in Harvard

Katey Dietz & Linda Miceli

Harvard High School Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling Coaches

Harvard HS Girls and Boys Bowling will be hosting Summertime Bowling Fun. Indoor, out of the heat and comes with a slice of pizza and pop (lane time and shoe rental included).

J's Lanes, Harvard

Katey Dietz and Linda Miceli

Katey Dietz is the Harvard High School Girls Varsity Head Coach 

Linda Miceli is the Harvard High School Boys Varsity Head Coach

Harvard HS Girls and Boys Bowling will be hosting Summertime Bowling Fun. Indoor, out of the heat and comes with a slice of pizza and pop (lane time and shoe rental included).

J's Lanes in Harvard

Katey Dietz and Linda Miceli

Katey Dietz is the Harvard High School Girls Varsity Head Coach 

Linda Miceli is the Harvard High School Boys Varsity Head Coach

This camp is for all students that will attend 4th and 5th grade in District 50 during the 2025-2026 academic year. The camp includes both team and individual skills. This is included in the camp fee along with a camp t-shirt.

Jefferson School Gym

Brian Heidtke

Coach Heidtke is the Head Varsity Basketball Coach for Harvard High 

This camp is for all students that will attend Harvard High School in the 2025-2026 academic year. The camp includes both team and individual skills. We will be working on developing our offensive and defensive concepts for the coming season. We also will be playing one night a week in summer leagues through the month of June. This is included in the camp fee along with a camp t-shirt.

Harvard HS South Gym

Brian Heidtke

Coach Heidtke is the Head Varsity Basketball Coach for Harvard HS 

This camp is for all students that will attend Harvard Junior High School in the 2025-2026 academic year. The camp includes both team and individual skills. We will be working on developing our offensive and defensive concepts for the coming season. This is included in the camp fee along with a camp t-shirt.

Crosby Elementary Gym

Brian Heidtke

 Coach Heidtke is the Head Varsity Basketball Coach for Harvard HS.

This camp is designed for the cheerleaders who made the HS Cheer Team during the April tryout session.

Jefferson Gym and HS Stadium Track

Courtney Behm

Coach Behm is the Head Coach of the HS Cheer Team.

This year’s Cross Country Summer Camp spans three weeks from Jul 7, 2025, to Jul 24, 2025, on Mondays and Thursdays. It is designed for runners of all skill levels to immerse themselves in training, develop their skills, and build camaraderie with fellow runners. This camp includes team-building activities such as group runs, games, and bonding exercises. We will attend field trips to picturesque natural settings conducive to running, such as mountain trails, forested areas, or near lakes (Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Lake Geneva, and Warren Dunes State Park).

Day 1 (July 7, 2025) 7:45 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.: Camp expectations, Dynamic Warm-Up, Stride & Cadence Mechanics, One-Mile Easy Run, Team Building Activity

Day 2 (July 10, 2025) 7:45 A.M. -1:15 P.M.: Field trip to Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Day 3 (July 14, 2025) 7:45 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.: Dynamic Warm-Up, Weight Room, Progression of Strides, Two-Mile Easy Run, Team Building Activity, Stretching

Day 4 (July 17, 2025) 7:45 A.M. -1:15 P.M.: Field trip to Lake Geneva Shore Path

Day 5 (July 21, 2025) 7:45 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.: Dynamic Warm-Up, Weight Room, Three-Mile Easy Run, Team Building Activity, Stretching

Day 6 (July 24, 2025) 7:30 A.M. -7:30 P.M.: Field trip to Warren Dunes State Park

Harvard HS

Armando Valdes

Armando Valdes has been the country coach at HHS for the last four years. He has been a runner his whole life. He did cross country and track as a student-athlete. To Mr. Valdes, coaching at Harvard is a rewarding and fun experience where he can contribute more effectively to build positive self-images of our Hornet athletes while teaching them empathy. It allows him to share his love and passion with the team and provide them with opportunities and challenges for them to grow and build a purposeful life.

Weightlifting, Speed School, and O.T.A throughout June and July to develop skills and strength to execute football plays during the Fall.

Harvard HS Football Field and Weight Room

Brad Swanson and Harvard High School Football Staff

Entering 19th season coaching football, 7th as a Head Coach and 3rd season at Harvard High School. All 6 Varsity assistant coaches will be present to execute the camp.

Introduce your young athlete to the fun and excitement of basketball at the Harvard High School Basketball Camp for youth beginners, designed specifically for players in grades 1st-3rd! This camp is the perfect way to get kids moving, learning new skills, and discovering the joy of the game in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Led by Harvard High School’s experienced coaches and players, the camp focuses on developing basic basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork. Through age-appropriate drills, fun games, and interactive activities, campers will build coordination, confidence, and a love for the sport, all while making new friends and having a blast.

With a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement and fun, the camp is perfect for beginners and offers a safe, non-competitive atmosphere where young players can learn at their own pace. Every camper will leave feeling more confident in their abilities, with a better understanding of the game and the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.

This camp is designed to make basketball a fun and rewarding experience for young players, while laying the foundation for future growth in the sport.

Crosby Elementary Gym

Brad Suhling

The Harvard High School Girls Basketball team is led by a passionate and experienced coaching staff dedicated to developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court. With a strong background in high school and college basketball, our coaches bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to the program, guiding players to reach their full potential. Together, this dedicated and experienced coaching team works to create an atmosphere of growth, discipline, and team camaraderie, preparing players for success in both their athletic and personal lives.

Get ready to learn the game of basketball in a fun and supportive environment at the Harvard High School Basketball Camp for youth beginners, designed for players in grades 4th-7th! Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your basic skills, this camp is perfect for young athletes eager to discover the excitement of basketball.

Led by Harvard High School’s experienced coaching staff and players, campers will focus on building foundational basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork. Through engaging drills, games, and interactive lessons, participants will gain confidence, improve their coordination, and develop a love for the game.

Our coaching staff emphasizes a positive and encouraging atmosphere where players can grow at their own pace. The camp is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all skill levels, so every camper can feel successful while learning the essentials of basketball. Off the court, campers will enjoy fun activities that foster team spirit, leadership, and good sportsmanship.

This camp is the perfect opportunity for young players to get started in basketball, make new friends, and experience the joy of the game in a safe and energetic setting.

Harvard HS South Gym

Brad Suhling

The Harvard High School Girls Basketball team is led by a passionate and experienced coaching staff dedicated to developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court. With a strong background in high school and college basketball, our coaches bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to the program, guiding players to reach their full potential. Together, this dedicated and experienced coaching team works to create an atmosphere of growth, discipline, and team camaraderie, preparing players for success in both their athletic and personal lives.

Elevate your game this summer at the Harvard Girls Basketball Summer Camp, designed for athletes in grades 8th-12th. Whether you're aiming to sharpen your skills or take your game to the next level, this camp offers an immersive experience that combines high-level coaching, advanced techniques, and a competitive environment.

Camp participants will focus on developing essential basketball fundamentals including shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense, and basketball IQ. With personalized instruction from Harvard’s coaching staff and former players, you'll gain insights into college-level strategies while receiving hands-on guidance to perfect your skills.

In addition to on-court training, players will engage in team-building activities, leadership workshops, and strength conditioning to enhance both mental and physical fitness. This camp is perfect for dedicated athletes looking to showcase their talents, build confidence, and prepare for the competitive high school season.

Whether you dream of playing at the next level or simply want to improve, the Harvard Girls Basketball Summer Camp offers an inspiring environment to push your limits and grow as a player. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn and grow your basketball abilities and IQ!

Harvard HS South Gym

Brad Suhling

The Harvard High School Girls Basketball team is led by a passionate and experienced coaching staff dedicated to developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court. With a strong background in high school and college basketball, our coaches bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to the program, guiding players to reach their full potential. Together, this dedicated and experienced coaching team works to create an atmosphere of growth, discipline, and team camaraderie, preparing players for success in both their athletic and personal lives.

Unlock your shooting potential at the Harvard Girls Basketball Shooting Camp, designed for players in grades 6th-12th who want to take their scoring ability to the next level! This specialized camp focuses on developing the techniques and mental approach necessary to become a consistent and effective shooter, whether you're a guard or forward.

Led by the Harvard Girls Basketball coaching staff, players will receive expert instruction on shooting mechanics, footwork, shot selection, and game-time strategies. Through personalized coaching, campers will work on refining their form, increasing shooting accuracy, and mastering key fundamentals such as off-the-dribble shooting, catch-and-shoot, and free throws.

In addition to on-court drills and shooting exercises, players will engage in mental training sessions to build confidence, focus, and the resilience needed to perform under pressure. The camp will provide a competitive yet supportive atmosphere where players can challenge themselves, push their limits, and develop a greater understanding of their shooting strengths and areas for improvement.

Whether you’re preparing for high school play or looking to elevate your overall game, the Harvard Girls Basketball Shooting Camp offers a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills and elevate your shooting to new heights.

Harvard HS South Gym

Brad Suhling

The Harvard High School Girls Basketball team is led by a passionate and experienced coaching staff dedicated to developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court. With a strong background in high school and college basketball, our coaches bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to the program, guiding players to reach their full potential. Together, this dedicated and experienced coaching team works to create an atmosphere of growth, discipline, and team camaraderie, preparing players for success in both their athletic and personal lives.

Boys and girls from 9-12th grades will come and work on preseason drills along with the fundamentals to improve their game. They will be put through various drills to help them improve in the areas the coaches feel will help them during their respective seasons.

Harvard JH Soccer Field

Victor Gonzalez, Cristian Juarez, Elizabeth Benetiz, Jose Portillo, Breanna Miller, New Boys Coach, David Abel, Keith McCloud, Brandon Barry

Victor has been the head boys and girls soccer coach at Harvard High School for the past 9 years. Brandon was the assistant coach at Harvard for 6 years. Cristian was a player and now a coach for the past 2 years. David was the previous coach for Harvard and coached for 16 years. Keith was the assistant coach under Victor and David and coached for 20 years.

The boys team will host the Illinois/Wisconsin Classic and play games against teams from Wisconsin in the fourth annual Illinois vs Wisconsin Classic camp.

Harvard JH Soccer Field

Victor Gonzalez and Cristian Juarez

 Victor has been the head boys and girls soccer coach at Harvard High School for the past 9 years. Cristian was a player and now a coach for the past 2 years.

The boys' team will travel to Bettendorf, IA to participate in a team camp tournament. They will play against teams from all over IL/IA/WI.

Harvard JH Soccer Field

Victor Gonzalez and Cristian Juarez

Victor has been the head boys and girls soccer coach at Harvard High School for the past 9 years. Cristian was a player and now a coach for the past 4 years.

Boys and girls are welcome to register to make an in-house summer league for U10 players. This league will be a rec league that will focus on improving the fundamentals of young soccer players. If we get enough interest we will create 4 teams that will play each other once a week.

Harvard JH Soccer Field

Victor Gonzalez

Victor has been the head boys and girls soccer coach at Harvard High School for the past 9 years.

This is a camp for players to learn basic skills including throwing, catching, fielding, batting, base running, sliding and basic strategy.

Lions Park

Becky Edinger

Coach Edinger has worked within the Harvard Softball program for over 15 years and the coaching staff of Aldridge, and Grady, brings multiple years of coaching experience to the program. 

This is a camp for players to learn basic skills including throwing, catching, fielding, batting, base running, sliding and basic strategy.

Lions Park

Becky Edinger

Coach Edinger has worked within the Harvard Softball program for over 15 years and the coaching staff of Aldridge, and Grady, brings multiple years of coaching experience to the program.

High School volleyball camp focusing on skills with some game play.

Harvard HS South Gym

Samantha Grady

Coach Grady is entering her second year as the Head Coach at Harvard HS, and has over 10 years experience of coaching volleyball.

This camp is hosted by NIU with a focus on skills training with some torunament style play.  Transportation will be provided to/from Harvard HS.  There is a limit on the number of students who can register for this camp (14 total).

NIU Recreation Center in DeKalb

Samantha Grady and NIU Coaches

Coach Grady is entering her second year as the Head Coach at Harvard HS, and has over 10 years experience of coaching volleyball.

This camp will concentrate on building volleyball skills and fundamentals.

Harvard JH Gym

Samantha Grady

Coach Grady is entering her second year as the Head Coach at Harvard HS, and has over 10 years experience of coaching volleyball.

This camp is meant to give any Junior High student interested an opportunity to try out the sport of wrestling and continue to build their skills in the sport.  There will be wrestling instruction and open mat time in addition to the strength & speed training. 

Harvard HS Wrestling Room and Weight Room

David Schultz & Anthony Olivares

David Schultz - HHS Head Coach (2016-Present)

Anthony Olivares - HJHS Head Coach (2024-Present)

This camp is meant to give anyone interested an opportunity to try out the sport of wrestling and continue to build their skills in the sport.  We will introduce technique and conditioning drills that are used at the Junior High and High School levels.

Harvard HS Wrestling Room

David Schultz & Anthony Olivares

David Schultz - HHS Head Coach (2016-Present)

Anthony Olivares - HJHS Head Coach (2024-Present)

This camp is meant to build the strength and speed of our athletes and develop the skills they need to become better wrestlers.  There will be wrestling instruction and open mat time in addition to the strength & speed training.  Wrestling activities will conclude at the end of June, but strength & speed training will continue throughout the summer.

(Please note that some dates/times may change.  Notice will be sent out on Band.)

Harvard HS Wrestling Room and Weight Room

David Schultz

Harvard HS Head Wrestling Coach since 2016.