Chicago Bears Training Camp Schedule
So you’re thinking about heading down to Bourbonnais to see what all the fuss is about with John Fox and the latest version of the Chicago Bears. The first practice is open to the public starting on Thursday, but the real action will pick up on Saturday when the pads come on for the first time.
Here’s the Chicago Bears training camp schedule, courtesy of the Bears website:
| 2015 CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE | |||
| DAY | DATE (THEME DAYS) | PRACTICE TIMES | CAMP OPEN/CLOSE |
| Thursday | July 30 (no pads) | 9:35 – 11:30 am | 8:30 am/12:30 pm |
| Friday | July 31 (no pads) | 11:15 am – 1:10 pm | 10:00 am/2:00 pm |
| Saturday | August 1 (Youth Football Day) | 9:35 – 11:30 am | 8:30 am/12:30 pm |
| Sunday | August 2 (Vamos Bears Day) | 11:15 am – 1:10 pm | 10:00 am/2:00 pm |
| Monday | August 3 | 9:35 – 11:30 am | 8:30 am/12:30 pm |
| Tuesday | August 4 | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | August 5 (Ladies Day) | 11:15 am – 1:10 pm | 10:00 am/2:00 pm |
| Thursday | August 6 | 9:35 – 11:30 am | 8:30 am/12:30 pm |
| Friday | August 7 (Bears Blue and Orange Day) | 11:15 am – 1:10 pm | 10:00 am/2:00 pm |
| Saturday | August 8 (Meijer Family Fest) | 11:35 am – 1:30 pm | SOLDIER FIELD |
| Sunday | August 9 | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED |
| Monday | August 10 (Armed Forces Day) | 11:15 am – 1:10 pm | 10:00 am/2:00 pm |
| Tuesday | August 11 | 9:35 – 11:30 am | 8:30 am/12:30 pm |
| Wednesday | August 12 | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED |
| Thursday | August 13 | Preseason game vs. Miami | SOLDIER FIELD |
| Friday | August 14 | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED |
| Saturday | August 15 (Kids Day/Run with Staley) | 11:15 am – 1:10 pm | 10:00 am/2:00 pm |
| Sunday | August 16 (Fan Appreciation Day) | 9:35 – 11:30 am | 8:30 am/12:30 pm |
| All practices will take place on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL unless noted. | |||
| Practice dates and times are subject to change at any time. | |||
| Gatorade Junior Training Camp Dates: 8/3, 8/6, 8/11, and 8/15. | |||
| Dr Pepper Pad Experience Dates: 7/30, 8/2, 8/3, 8/7, 8/10, and 8/16. | |||
| Deja Blue Kids Autograph Dates: 7/31, 8/1, 8/5, 8/6, 8/11, and 8/15. |
Hopefully you’re a morning person because all of the practices are at either 9:35 or 11:15. Considering that most of the Bears’ games are of the 12 Noon variety, I guess that makes sense. Get everyone prepped for an early start. Besides, with the heat we’ve had lately, the earlier you get practice over with, the better. No sense wearing everyone out in the late day central Illinois heat.
If you head down to camp, heed these camp tips from our friends over at Chicago Bears Huddle and check out some of the best places to eat and drink in Bourbonnais.