Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District announced that camp recreation leaders will begin the summer season with fresh perspective and new skills to bring to their roles, thanks to Nike. On Tuesday, Nike launched the Swoosh Summer Academy in Chicago providing more than 1,500 recreation leaders with customized training that will allow them to deliver positive sport and physical activity coaching to the 40,000 children ages 6-12 participating in camps across the Chicago Park District locations this summer. Swoosh Summer Academy will provide recreation leaders, who are employed through the Mayor’s One Summer Chicago program, with specialized training on how to deliver positive youth development through sports. The training will take traditional coach and leadership training to the next level with Nike’s partner, Up2Us Sports. Additionally, the recreation leaders will be outfitted in Nike apparel and footwear that will enable them to move, lead and inspire with the activities that they will be trained to deliver to the campers. Chicago Park District summer camps allow children to remain active and engaged throughout the summer. Campers play sports, participate in art and cultural activities, and attend field trips and more. Spaces are still available. For information, visit your local parks or the website at http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/day-camp/.