We're a team that
truly loves children

Sova Camp grew out of love for children and years of experience creating unforgettable events. We don't just organize summer — we build an environment where every child grows, discovers themselves and finds friends.

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    at Sova Events
  • 0 + happy children
    at our events
  • 0 flagship programs
    this season
  • 0 locations
    in the Chicago area
  • UA+EN a natural
    bilingual environment
Our story

It all started
with love for children

Sova Camp is a new chapter in the long story of the Sova Events brand.

For many years we've been creating parties, birthdays and large-scale events for children in the Chicago area. We've seen hundreds of bright eyes and thousands of smiles — and realized that children deserve more than just isolated celebrations. They deserve an environment.

That's how the idea of Sova Camp was born — a space that brings together pedagogy, culture, sports, creativity and values. A place where the Ukrainian diaspora preserves language and roots, and where every child feels at home.

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Our journey

How we got to Sova Camp

  1. 2014

    Sova Events is born

    The first birthdays and family celebrations for the Ukrainian community in Chicago.

  2. 2018

    The first big events

    Large concerts, festivals and shows for kids. The team grows.

  3. 2023

    Partnership with ChildEats

    We team up with healthy-meal specialists for children.

  4. 2026

    Sova Camp launches

    The first July Program at our Bloomingdale location in the Chicago area.

  5. 2027 →

    What's next

    New programs, new locations, new formats — follow us at @sova.camp.

Our mission

Create a childhood
that's worth remembering for life

We believe childhood is the foundation an entire adult is built on.
That's why at Sova Camp we don't just entertain — we build.

  • Growth through experience

    Not lectures — but real situations, projects, experiments, movement and teamwork.

  • Care for the inner world

    We see a person, not a participant. Support, acceptance, attention to each child.

  • Bilingualism and roots

    Ukrainian + English — without formal lessons. Always with respect for culture.

  • A high quality bar

    A premium approach — from pedagogy to meals. Details matter here.

Our team

The people you trust with what matters most

Sova Camp is staffed by educators, mentors, psychologists and specialists in their fields. Meet the key faces of our team.

Christina Kleban

Christina Kleban

Founder · Sova Camp

Founder of Sova Camp and the Sova Events family. For years she has built programs where children feel confident, safe, and truly seen.

  • Sova Camp
  • Sova Events
Sofia Petrenko

Sofia Petrenko

Parent relations coordinator

She is families' main point of contact — registration, questions, daily updates, and peace of mind while camp is in session.

  • Registration
  • Family updates
Andrii Kovach

Andrii Kovach

Program & schedule coordinator

He builds the daily schedule, aligns activities with educators, and keeps each camp day full, balanced, and on time.

  • Activities
  • Daily flow
Natalia Bondar

Natalia Bondar

On-site group coordinator

She is with the children on site every day — morning welcome, transitions between activities, and helping every child feel at ease in their group.

  • Child care
  • Camp safety
Partners

We work with the best

The quality of Sova Camp is the sum of the qualities of our partners. We choose only the ones we'd trust with our own children.

  • Sova Foundation

    Philanthropic partner of Sova Camp — scholarships, program development, and access to bilingual summer experiences for children in Chicagoland.

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  • Sova Events

    Parent brand behind Sova Camp since 2014 — children's events, entertainment, and production in the Chicago area. Event consultation, characters, and shows.

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  • Saint Andrew Cathedral

    Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Bloomingdale — venue partner for the July program. Private gated campus, Saturday Ukrainian school, and cultural programs for the diaspora.

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  • USA Systems

    Northbrook-based IT and business solutions company (since 1991) — technology and consulting support for camp operations.

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  • Hikit Studio

    Chicago web design and digital marketing studio — builds and maintains Sova Camp's online presence, SEO, and automations.

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  • Passage Chicago

    Passage Banquet Hall in Northbrook — event space and catering partner for camp celebrations and community events, including Ukrainian banquet packages.

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JOIN US THIS SUMMER

Ready for an unforgettable summer for your child?

Pick the program that fits best — and we'll take care of the rest.