Official Chicago Bears Training Camp 2010 Thread

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Post all news, discussion, and things relevant to the Chicago Bears training camp in Bourbonnais, IL. Who all is going to be there? I know Zack is planning on going.

The Chicago Bears will kick off Staples Bears Training Camp presented by Chase on Friday, July 30th on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL for the 9th consecutive year. The site, which is located about 60 miles south of Chicago, provides the Bears with four practice fields, air conditioned locker rooms, dining facilities, a weight room, meeting rooms and dorms for players, staff and media.

As always Staples Bears Training Camp will allow fans an opportunity to watch the team practice for FREE. Gates will open one hour prior to the start of all practice sessions. Staples Bears Training Camp provides a family-friendly atmosphere, which includes the Jewel-Osco Inflatable Kids Zone, Junior Training Camps, Staples Kids Only Autograph Sessions (*On Select Days ONLY), Staples Bears Pride Poster Contest (*On Select Days ONLY), giveaways, games and much more.

Theme days and special events this year will include the familiar Armed Forces Day, Comcast Hispanic Day, Family Night at ONU, Comcast Family Night at Soldier Field presented by Chase, Run with Staley, Youth Football Day and Staples Bears Training Camp Safety Service Day featuring several Kankakee area safety service organizations.

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Some "theme" days.

Hispanic Day


Sunday, Aug. 1


In addition to kids activities, autographs, youth football camps and giveaways, there will be special activities around the camp grounds

Family Night at Soldier Field


Friday, Aug. 6


Activities outside the stadium -- including a live band, radio station remote broadcasts, kids games, sponsor booths and giveaways -- start at 4 p.m, the gates open at 5 p.m. and practice begins at 7 p.m. The first 30,000 fans will receive a scratch-off card for the chance to go on the field and meet a player and win a signed practice jersey. A fireworks show will follow practice. Assigned seating is $8 and available for purchase chicagobears.com. Tickers are only $7 if four or more are purchased. Tickets at the door are $12.


Bears Family Night at Olivet


Tuesday, Aug. 10


Pre-practice festivities start at 6 p.m. with giveaways, junior training camps and interactive games for kids. Practice under the lights of Ward Field starts at 7 p.m., and a spectacular fireworks display will follow.


Run with Staley/Youth Football Day


Thursday, Aug. 12


The 5th annual Run with Staley, for kids 14 and under, features the Chicago Bears's mascot, Staley. Race participants will run a one-mile loop around the campus of Olivet. Before the run, a kiddy dash will be available for kids 5 and under at Ward Field. All participants will receive a T-shirt and medal, and the first 50 racers to register will receive a pass to the "Kids Only" autograph session following practice. Registration is $15.


Also, wear your youth football team jersey on this day, and youth football organizations that attend can enter their team name for a chance to win free tickets to "Play Football Day" at Soldier Field.


Armed Forces Day


Monday, Aug. 16


Armed Forces Day is dedicated to the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country. Special reserved bleacher seating will be available for those who dress in uniform. If you are interested in being party of Armed Forces Day, contact the USO of Illinois for more information.


Safety Service Day


Wednesday, Aug. 18


See an assortment of Kankakee area safety service organizations, including police cars, fire trucks and ambulances. Professional safety service personnel will be on hand to show off equipment and educate fans.

[TopekaRoy]

The Chicago Bears will kick off Staples Bears Training Camp presented by Chase on Friday, July 30th on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL for the 9th consecutive year. The site, which is located about 60 miles south of Chicago, provides the Bears with four practice fields, air conditioned locker rooms, dining facilities, a weight room, meeting rooms and dorms for players, staff and media.

As always Staples Bears Training Camp will allow fans an opportunity to watch the team practice for FREE. Gates will open one hour prior to the start of all practice sessions. Staples Bears Training Camp provides a family-friendly atmosphere, which includes the Jewel-Osco Inflatable Kids Zone, Junior Training Camps, Staples Kids Only Autograph Sessions (*On Select Days ONLY), Staples Bears Pride Poster Contest (*On Select Days ONLY), giveaways, games and much more.

Theme days and special events this year will include the familiar Armed Forces Day, Comcast Hispanic Day, Family Night at ONU, Comcast Family Night at Soldier Field presented by Chase, Run with Staley, Youth Football Day and Staples Bears Training Camp Safety Service Day featuring several Kankakee area safety service organizations.

I know "in this day and age" it has to be done, but does anyone else think the corporate sponsorships are getting out of hand? At least the Chicago Park District hasn't sold naming rights to Soldier Field!

Anyway, I'm very excited about training camp, and I can't wait for the first preseason game!

[zack54attack]

Cant wait

[JB94]

Garza looks ready for business...

[bossdrb]

Let's get it sonnnn.

[zack54attack]

Anyone else going???

[USCChiFan]

Originally Posted by zack54attack

Anyone else going???

I may go once or twice

[Unitedcenterfans]

Anyone see the funnel clouds over camp today? Not a good start to the year.

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