At Lil’ Kickers, we are inspired by our kids! We are a family-run business, established in 1999, with the simple goal of creating a fun and effective soccer program for children. We started small, with three indoor facilities in Seattle, Washington. But now, our soccer program has grown into a successful franchise, with over 100 locations in 27 states and provinces and a total enrollment of over one million kids and counting!
We believe that the best way to create a successful program is to start with the experts. We have partnered with renowned child development professionals and experienced coaches to create a curriculum which not only introduces kids to soccer, but also helps develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Plus, our program encourages physical exercise, and good sportsmanship - both on and off the soccer field.
At Lil’ Kickers, we are passionate about providing kids with a safe and fun learning environment and are proud of the success of our program. We are excited to continue to grow and watch our kids reach their goals and have a blast doing it!
Programs at Lil Kickers (LKSOCCER) in Melrose Park, IL
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Bunnies 18-24 Months
Managing a class full of toddlers can be like herding kittens. They’re playful, sometimes skittish and easily distracted. But with the right structure and interactions, a lot can happen. Activities with bubbles, parachutes, cones and other sensory toys build skills for balance, coordination, running, tracking, kicking and changing directions—all building blocks needed for playing soccer. With parents by their side, our youngest Lil’ Kickers feel safe to explore new experiences and create new relationships while learning in a fun and dynamic environment.
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Thumpers 2-3 Years
“Why?” Hang around enough with this age group of curious, older toddlers and you will hear that word a lot. Working with Thumpers and their parents, we welcome their inquisitive nature and sense of wonderment in learning. We use those traits to shape confidence and self-esteem to further build core movements like balance, coordination and timing–all necessary for mastering a soccer ball. While parent involvement continues here, this class bridges the gap between parallel play and directly interacting with the coach and other players. So “why” take a Thumpers class? Because it is a blast.
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Hoppers 3-4 Years
Preschoolers have a hard time sharing, but we help get them there. After all, soccer (and life!) is all about give-and-take. The goal of these classes is to create teammates who are coachable and eager to learn. Sharing is a big part of that. Creative storylines and animated coaches keep kids engaged and having fun. They won’t even know they’re working hard and learning. They’ll come away with important skills for soccer and beyond.
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