Staples Chicago Bears Training Camp presented by Chase will open on Wednesday, July 23rd on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL for the 7th 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 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 Chicago Bears Training Camp provides a family-friendly atmosphere, which includes the Jewel-Osco Kids Zone, Gatorade Junior Training Camps, Staples Kids Only Autograph Sessions (*On Select Days ONLY), U.S. Cellular Night Practices, 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, Family Night at Soldier Field, Run with Staley, Youth Football Day, and the all new Training Camp Safety Service Day featuring several Kankakee area safety service vehicles and organizations. *Family Night at ONU will be followed by a spectacular fireworks show at Ward Field. Practice schedule | Daily activities
	COMCAST HISPANIC DAY - Sunday, July 27 Join the Chicago Bears and celebrate Comcast Hispanic Day at Bears Training Camp. In addition to the kids activities, autographs, youth football camps and giveaways there will be special activities around the camp grounds throughout the day.
	FAMILY NIGHT AT ONU - Wednesday, July 30 Come out to Ward Field and watch the Bears practice under the lights. Pre-practice festivities will start at 6pm with giveaways, strolling entertainment, junior training camps, interactive games for kids and much more. Practice starts at 7pm with a spectacular fireworks display to follow.
	FAMILY NIGHT AT SOLDIER FIELD - Friday, August 1 Come see the Bears practice at Soldier Field! Pre-practice festivities begin outside the stadium at 3pm with live music, a beer garden, kid’s games, strolling entertainment, radio station remotes, event marketing displays and tons of FREE STUFF! Gates to the stadium will open at 5pm with practice starting at 7pm. Don’t miss your chance to get on the field with the “Jersey off Their Back” scratch and win giveaway distributed upon entry. Be sure to stay after practice for a spectacular fireworks display!
	SAFETY SERVICE DAY - Sunday, August 3 Come out to Training Camp and see an assortment of Kankakee area safety service vehicles and organizations. Police cars, fire trucks, an ambulance and safety service personnel will be on hand. This all new event is a must see at ONU! Come out to see practice, participate in the camp activities and stop by the safety service display.
	ARMED FORCES DAY - Sunday, August 10 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 part of Armed Forces Day, contact the USO of Illinois for more information.
	YOUTH FOOTBALL DAY - Monday, August 11 Come down to Training Camp on this day wearing your youth football team jersey. Youth football organizations who attend can enter their team name for a chance to win FREE tickets to “Play Football Day” at Soldier Field.
	RUN WITH STALEY - Monday, August 11 The 3rd Annual Run with Staley event for kids ages 14 and under will take place on Monday, August 11, and as always, will feature the official mascot of the Chicago Bears, Staley. Race participants will run a one-mile loop around the campus of ONU. A kiddy dash will be available for kids five and under at Ward Field before the one-mile run. All participants will receive a t-shirt and medal. In addition, Staley will perform his very own First and Goal School Show. Last but not least, the first 50 racers to arrive and register for the run will receive a pass to the kid’s only autograph session following practice. Registration is only $14 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Daily Journal Newspapers Education Program.  REGISTER | SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
	STALEY REMOTE - Various practices at training camp Located in the Jewel-Osco Inflatable Kids Zone, the Staley Van remote will feature giveaways, music and hands on entertainment. This all new activity will be available on select days throughout camp. Of course Staley the official mascot of the Chicago Bears will be on hand to lead the charge!