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Summer Strength & Agility Camp for Student Athletes in Westmont, IL
Mighty Oak Athletic runs the most serious summer strength and agility camp in DuPage County. Based in Westmont, IL — minutes from Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Darien, Burr Ridge, and Oak Brook — our summer program builds stronger, faster, more confident student athletes ages 6 to 18. One flat price. Unlimited sessions. Real barbell training. No gimmicks.
$199/month. Unlimited training. Six days a week. Free trial session.
Quick Facts
Location: 6424 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559
Ages: 6–18 (elementary, middle school, and high school athletes)
Price: $199/month — unlimited sessions
Session length: 60 minutes
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday — 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Coach: Mike Ockrim, CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), founder of Mighty Oak Athletic and published author of Death Resistant and Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition.
Free trial: Yes — one free session for new athletes.
What Your Athlete Will Learn This Summer
Our camp isn't a glorified open gym. Every session is coached, programmed, and progressed. Summer campers train the same foundational barbell and athletic movements we teach year-round:
Back squat and deadlift — the two lifts that build real lower-body strength
Overhead press — shoulder strength, posture, and pressing power
Power clean from the floor — the single best movement for explosive athleticism
Speed mechanics, change of direction, and footwork — the agility half of the program
Conditioning that actually transfers to sport — short, intense, and specific (no pointless long-distance running)
Every athlete progresses through our Level 1 through Level 9 color system — white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, red, and black — so your kid always knows where they stand and what they're working toward.
Why Parents in Westmont, Hinsdale, and Downers Grove Choose Mighty Oak Athletic
We coach boys and girls the same way. Same barbells. Same standards. Same expectations. Strong girls become confident women. Strong boys become useful men.
We train for long-term athletic development, not summer bragging rights. Our philosophy is simple: play the long game. That means perfect reps before heavy reps, recovery before intensity, and honest coaching over hype.
We're a barbell gym, not a bootcamp. No resistance bands as a main course. No trap bars. No made-up "functional" nonsense. Just the lifts and drills that have built strong, fast, healthy athletes for a hundred years.
We're local, and we're dialed in. Mighty Oak Athletic has trained student athletes from Hinsdale South, Hinsdale Central, Downers Grove South, Downers Grove North, Benet Academy, Nazareth Academy, Fenwick, Lyons Township, and every DuPage County middle school you can name.
Who This Camp Is For
Football players prepping for August two-a-days
Volleyball and basketball athletes who need vertical jump and explosiveness
Soccer and lacrosse players who want to outrun and out-cut the competition
Cross country and track athletes who want injury-proof legs
Any kid ages 6–18 who wants to get stronger, faster, and more confident this summer
Beginners welcome. If your kid has never touched a barbell, that's perfect. We start at zero and build up with coaching every step.
Serving the Western Suburbs of Chicago
We're the go-to summer training facility for families in: Westmont · Hinsdale · Clarendon Hills · Downers Grove · Darien · Burr Ridge · Oak Brook · Willowbrook · Lisle · Woodridge · La Grange · Western Springs · Oak Brook Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is the Mighty Oak Athletic summer camp for? Our summer strength and agility camp serves student athletes ages 6 to 18, including elementary, middle school, and high school athletes.
How much does the summer camp cost? $199 per month for unlimited training. Your athlete can attend every single session we offer — six days a week, morning or afternoon.
Where is Mighty Oak Athletic located? 6424 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559. We serve families across DuPage County including Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Darien, Burr Ridge, and Oak Brook.
What are the summer camp hours? Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Each session is 60 minutes.
Does my kid need strength training experience? No. Beginners are welcome and expected. Every athlete starts at Level 1 (white belt) and progresses at their own pace. Our coaches teach every lift from scratch.
Is it safe for kids to lift weights? Yes, when coached properly. Decades of research from the National Strength and Conditioning Association show that supervised strength training is one of the safest forms of youth athletics and significantly reduces sports injury risk. Our head coach, Mike Ockrim, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Do you train girls? Yes. We train girls and boys with the same barbell-based program, same standards, and same expectations. Our strongest athletes have always included girls.
Is there a free trial? Yes. Every new athlete gets one free trial session. Book your free trial here.
What sports does this help with? Football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, wrestling, track, cross country, and every other field and court sport. Strength and speed transfer everywhere.
Give Your Athlete the Best Summer of Their Life
Stop wasting summer on screens and sugar. Build something this kid will carry for the rest of their life.
Questions? Call 630-464-9498 or email Coach@MightyOakAthletic.com
