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.

Our story Meet the team
  • 0 + years of experience
    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 and All Summer Long programs at two locations in the Chicago area.

  5. 2027 →

    What's next

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

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 Sova

Christina Sova

The heart and soul of Sova Events. For years, she's been creating spaces where children feel special.

  • Sova Events
  • Brand strategy
Ivan Kostiuk

Ivan Kostiuk

European Taekwondo Champion, World Kickboxing Champion. 3rd Dan black belt.

  • MMAGoal Academy
  • Sport & character
Olena Melnyk

Olena Melnyk

In charge of daily operations, parent communication and program quality.

  • Pedagogy
  • Operations
Maria Lysenko

Maria Lysenko

Designs the creative-educational program content and leads the key workshops.

  • Creative activities
  • Bilingual learning
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.

  • ChildEats

    Healthy-meal specialists for children. They prepare every breakfast and lunch in our programs — natural, homemade, balanced.

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  • MMAGoal Academy

    Sports partner of the All Summer Long program. Founded by Ivan Kostiuk — European Taekwondo Champion.

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  • Saint Andrew Cathedral

    Venue partner of the July program. The Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Bloomingdale provides a private, gated property and a spiritual foundation for the environment.

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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.

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