Who We Are
At Game Time Kids, we go beyond the usual activities. Get ready for games, challenges, and competitions that capture kids imaginations. Our enthusiastic staff brings these events to life, inspiring excitement and building meaningful bonds.
Whether it’s guessing Taylor Swift’s baby picture or creating an epic trick shot at our Ultimate Race, or designing shields from cardboard before an awesome dodgeball game at camp, we can guarantee one of a kind programs, energizing minds and bodies through teamwork, camaraderie, problem-solving, and most of all fun.
Miles Friedman (Owner and Founder)
Whether it was an epic obstacle course or an exciting new game, Miles grew up constantly creating. During the stay-at-home orders of Covid-19, he designed unique challenges and events for his family to enjoy. While stuck at home, he dreamed of sharing his creations with kids everywhere, spreading the same joy he had given his family. Once restrictions lifted, then high school sophomore Miles Friedman was off to the races, founding Game Time Kids in 2021. Working with children inspires Miles, as he sees in them the same creativity, curiosity, and fearlessness that defines Game Time Kids. Miles’ favorite GTK activity is trick shot day at camp.
Check out what local press is saying about Miles: Wilmette Patch Article
Charles Wise (Director)
Since his first time stepping off the bus at Camp Manitou, Charles instantly knew camp was for him. Growing up attending both Manitou and Camp Temagami, he learned first hand the impact a summer program can provide for a young kid. After being a camper for many years, he went on to be on staff for two more. In 2023, Charles joined Game Time Kids as a counselor bringing his enthusiasm to every GTK event. Now, he has joined forces with Miles as a Co-director and Partner with the goal to bring the magic of GTK to kids all across the Northshore. In his free time he enjoys playing tennis, skiing, photography and playing guitar. His favorite GTK activity is Wizard Dodgeball.
What People Are Saying
“My son, who was a rising 3rd grader last summer, could not get enough of the Millmette summer camp! The camp put together the perfect mix of activities: sports based games, team challenges and, my child’s favorite, “trick-shot” events. Parents get real time updates from camp as well as fun photos and videos. From the kids perspective, Miles and the counselors are simply the coolest! I feel great about my kids spending time at camp and having great teenage role models!”
“My son had a great time at the Amazing Race! Such a fun way to get the kids active, creative and practice collaboration and problem solving.”
“Miles and his incredible team planned and ran a personalized scavenger hunt, Amazing Race-themed birthday party for my daughter. It was an unforgettable experience that kept the kids very busy, active, happy, and best of all out of the house for two whole hours. They had so much fun that they didn’t even notice it was 40 degrees and pouring rain out. I was beyond impressed and thrilled with Miles’s professionalism, creativity and talent for keeping the kids engaged.”