Illinois is home to 6 Division I football programs — 3 in the Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and 3 in the Championship Subdivision (FCS) — competing across 4 conferences (Big Ten, MAC, Missouri Valley, OVC).
The 2026 camp cycle has concluded. Check back in early 2027 as programs post new schedules; the dates shown below are last season's listings, kept for reference.
Whether you're searching for college football camps near you or comparing every Illinois program at once, each listing links to the camp's official registration page, which may be operated by the school or by its coaching staff's camp organization. CampSzn does not run camps or process registrations — we track dates, costs, and staff so families can compare Illinois programs in one place.
Illinois has 6 Division I football programs — 3 in the Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and 3 in the Championship Subdivision (FCS). Most Division I programs host at least one summer prospect or youth camp on campus each year.
The heaviest stretch of the college camp calendar is June, with some programs adding spring dates (March–May) and late-July sessions. Dates are typically announced between February and May for that summer.
Registration is handled by the camp itself, usually through its official camp site — which may be run by the school or by its coaching staff's camp organization. Each program page on CampSzn links straight to that official registration page. CampSzn never processes registrations or charges fees.
This page lists every FBS and FCS program in Illinois in one place. If you don't see a school close to you, check the nearby-states section at the bottom — many families compare camps by driving distance rather than state lines, and the closest college program may be just over the border.
Many families compare camps by driving distance rather than state lines — these neighboring states may have programs closer to you.