Hi-Five Sports Chicago

What Hi-Five Sports Chicago does

Hi-Five Sports Chicago is the Chicago, Illinois franchise operation of Hi-Five Sports Franchising LLC, a private youth sports programming company founded in 1990 in Northfield, IL by Marv Tuchman and franchised since 2015. The Chicago location, in operation since 2000, delivers multi-sport programming for children ages 3 to 14 across camps, after-school enrichment, leagues, clinics, birthday parties, and private coach-at-home sessions. Core summer programming runs as a 9-week day camp (June 15 – August 14, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM) at Chicago Hope Field & Student Athletic Center (2641 W Harrison St.), with supplementary programming at Franklin Fine Arts Center (Lil' Champ Camp for ages 3-5) and The Pickleball Clubhouse (Pickleball & Pizza family events).

The company's "technology" is its proprietary multi-sport curriculum — age-appropriate equipment, field sizes, hoop heights, and coaching methodologies developed over 30 years — augmented by the Murphy mascot and Murphy Coin / Murphy Mart reward system for character reinforcement. Co-branded programming with the Jr. NBA and NFL Flag Football provides league-affiliated league play and clinics. Operations rely on standard third-party registration infrastructure (Active Network campscui.active.com, Court Reserve) rather than a proprietary platform.

The business operates direct-to-consumer via website, social media, and parent word-of-mouth, with institutional channel access through school-based after-school enrichment partnerships. Pricing is subscription-based for camps (Mt. Prospect: $485/week with multi-week discounts up to 16% for 10 weeks) and unit-priced for events (birthday parties $425–$1,500, clinics $199/session). Revenue streams include summer camp registration, school-year after-school enrichment, league and clinic fees, birthday party rentals, and add-on services (after-camp care, catered lunches, party enhancements).

Name

Hi-Five Sports Chicago

Legal name

Hi-Five Sports Franchising LLC

Website

https://hifivechi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hi-Five Sports Chicago is a youth sports franchise operating camps, leagues, after-school enrichment, and birthday parties for children ages 3-14 in Chicago, part of Hi-Five Sports Franchising LLC's 15-location multi-state system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Instruction & Recreation

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth sports camps
• After school enrichment
• Youth basketball leagues
• Children's birthday parties
• Kids sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Summer Sports Camps: Week-long or multi-week summer camp registrations for children. Camp runs June 15 - August 14, 2026 for 9 weeks, from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Pricing varies by location with single week and multi-week packages available.
2. After-School Enrichment Programs: Weekly after-school sports programs running during the school year, offering multi-sport activities and classes.
3. Sports Leagues and Clinics: Organized league play including Jr. NBA Hoops, flag football leagues, and basketball clinics with seasonal registration.
4. Birthday Parties and Events: Customized birthday party packages including sports activities, staff, equipment, and party space rental.
5. School Break Camps: Sports-filled day camps during school breaks (winter, spring, etc.) offering multi-sport activities.
6. Add-on Services: Additional revenue from after-camp care, catered lunches, and party add-ons including bounce houses and goody bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hi-Five Sports Chicago operates youth sports camps, after-school enrichment programs, recreational sports leagues, and birthday party events for children ages 3-14 across the Chicagoland area. The franchise delivers a multi-sport curriculum spanning basketball, soccer, baseball, pickleball, and more, with a coaching philosophy that emphasizes fun, sportsmanship, and character development over competitive outcomes.

Product overview

Hi-Five Sports Chicago is a multi-location youth sports entertainment franchise offering a comprehensive portfolio of sports programs for children. The core offerings include Summer Sports Camp (a 9-week multi-sport day camp), School Break Camps, After School Enrichment programs, and sport-specific leagues and clinics including Jr. NBA Hoops basketball, Pickleball, and flag football. The company also provides Birthday Parties and private Hi-Five Housecalls lessons. Pre-K programs like Little Ballers introduce young children ages 3-5 to sports fundamentals. The programs are designed for children from preschool through 9th grade, emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun in a positive, safe environment. The company has been operating for over 25 years in the Chicago area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hi-Five Sports Zone: Brick and mortar indoor sports facilities designed for children from preschool to 8th grade
• Murphy

Products and services

• Summer Sports Camp Multi-week summer day camp offering a multi-sport curriculum (basketball, soccer, baseball, pickleball, and more) for children ages 3-14 in the Chicagoland area, emphasizing fun, sportsmanship, and character development.
• School Break Camps Day camps offered during school holidays and break periods to provide active, supervised programming for children when school is not in session.
• After School Enrichment School-based after-school program that provides structured sports enrichment for elementary-aged children, hosted at participating schools in the Chicagoland area.
• Hi-Five Fridays Friday programming offering multi-sport play sessions for children at Hi-Five Sports Chicago venues.
• Pickleball Skills Academy Instructional pickleball program teaching fundamentals, drills, and game play to children.
• Little Ballers Pre-K Hoops Early-childhood basketball program designed for preschool-aged children to introduce basic basketball skills and motor development through play.
• Birthday Parties Hosted children's birthday party service at Hi-Five Sports venues, offering staffed multi-sport activities, a dedicated host, and party room amenities for families.
• Hi-Five Housecalls Private, on-location sports coaching service where Hi-Five instructors travel to homes, schools, or community spaces to deliver customized training sessions.
• Hi-Five Jr. NBA Hoops Affiliated youth basketball program developed in partnership with the Jr. NBA, providing age-appropriate hoops instruction and gameplay for children.
• Jr. NBA Skills Clinics Focused basketball skills clinics delivered under the Jr. NBA umbrella, targeting fundamentals, footwork, shooting, and team play.
• Lil' Champ Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• One former camper developed from age 8-12 playing in Hi-Five Sunday league to college athlete and professional baseball player
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Hope Field & Student Athletic CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chicago Hope Field serves as the primary location for Hi-Five Sports Camp in Chicago, hosting the 9-week summer camp program from June 15 - August 14, 2026.
• Franklin Fine Arts CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Franklin Fine Arts Center serves as the location for Lil' Champ Camp (ages 3-5) running June 29th - July 31st, 2026.
• The Pickleball ClubhouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Pickleball Clubhouse at 4242 N. Elston Ave. hosts Pickleball & Pizza: Summer Family Days events on select Sundays.
• Jr. NBAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hi-Five Jr. NBA Hoops program provides organized basketball league play for children, utilizing NBA branding and structure for youth development.
• NFL Flag FootballcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hi-Five NFL Flag Football program provides flag football leagues utilizing NFL branding and official GameBreaker protective headgear.
• 116 KidsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025116 Kids runs the STEM program at Hi-Five Metro Manhattan's Camp In The Hill summer camp, combining sports with academic enrichment.
• No Limit Ninja (Yonkers)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hi-Five Westchester partners with No Limit Ninja in Yonkers for a unique ninja/sports hybrid summer camp experience for children ages 4-13.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Little Gym: International children's enrichment franchise offering gymnastics, sports, and movement classes for ages 4 months to 12 years. Comparable multi-product franchise model, age-segmented programs, and parent-direct subscription revenue.
• i9 Sports: Youth sports franchise focused on organized leagues and camps for ages 3-14, emphasizing fun, good sportsmanship, and age-appropriate rules. Directly comparable franchise structure, target demographic, and product mix to Hi-Five.
• Skyhawks Sports Academy: National youth sports franchise offering multi-sport camps, clinics, and leagues for children ages 2-14. Operates across the US with a comparable multi-sport, fun-first curriculum and school-partnership distribution model.
• British Swim School: Youth swim instruction franchise with a comparable franchisor structure, multi-week package pricing, and parent-targeted direct-to-consumer acquisition. Operates in similar locations to Hi-Five Sports.
• US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps): Operates Nike Sports Camps nationwide, providing youth sport-specific and multi-sport summer camp programs. Comparable direct-to-consumer youth sports camp model with national footprint and franchise-like operator relationships.
• Goldfish Swim School: Youth sports instruction franchise specializing in swim lessons for children 4 months to 12 years. Comparable franchise economics, parent-targeted marketing, and indoor facility model with multi-week packages.

Emerging players

• Sportball: Youth multi-sport instruction franchise for children ages 16 months to 12 years offering sports camps, clinics, and parent-child classes. Comparable age-appropriate, non-competitive multi-sport positioning.
• Kids In Sports: Multi-sport youth sports programs for ages 1-10 operating in select US markets. Comparable multi-sport curriculum, parent-direct subscription model, and indoor Sports Zone facility format.

Broad incumbents

• Champions (K12 Enrichment): Before/after-school enrichment provider operating school-based programs nationwide including sports and recreation classes. Comparable school-partnership distribution model and after-school enrichment offering.
• YMCA Youth Sports: Nonprofit community organization offering youth sports leagues, swim lessons, and camps nationwide. Competes on similar programs (camps, after-school) and serves overlapping family demographics, but as a broad community-services incumbent rather than a specialized franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hifivesportsfranchising
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hi-five-sports-camp-chicago

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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