Directions to Base

Encampment in-processing will be performed Friday 17 Apr 2026 and Friday 24 Apr 2026 at the 
Burkey Mall Recruit Training Command Welcome Center., 2650 N Green Bay Rd, Great Lakes, IL 60088.
All participants will report to the Burkey Mall Recruit Training Command Welcome Center between 1500 (3:00 PM) and 1900 (7:00 PM).

Parents and guardians will be asked to stay until cadets have had a "meds/meal" check and are officially checked in to the event.  Dinner is not served on Friday night - make sure your cadet has eaten.
 Friday night traffic in the Chicago area can be a challenge. Please take the necessary steps to ensure you are on time. We cannot accommodate late arrivals.

 VANS. 

Graduation will be Sunday 26 Apr 2026 at 1600 (4:00PM). Use address: 903 Illinois St, North Chicago, IL 60088 (this is Gate 6).

The only persons allowed are the names listed on the Graduation form your cadet turned in.

You can enter the Guard Gate 6 and proceed to the parking garage between 1445 (2:45 PM) and 1555 (3:55 PM).

Make sure to have your DL, ID's for all passengers, registration and insurance for your vehicle. 

Last reviewed on 01 Aug 2025