Football Camps

Youngsters who want to learn or improve their football skills can attend one of three free summer football camps offered by the Parks Department's Play Time Recreation and the Demetrius Johnson Charitable Foundation.

Football camps will be held in three city parks. The first camp is scheduled for the week of June 8 and they will continue to be held through the week of June 22.

Boys and girls ages 8 to 17 are eligible to participate. Youth Football Camps are non-contact and aim to improve a child’s skill level.

Coaches from the Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation will be providing instruction. Fundamentals of all positions on offense and defense will be taught in addition to life skills such as teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and the importance of education.

Participants will be grouped based on age and skill level. This camp is free of charge but participants must bring proper shoes and shorts. Space is limited to 75 youths per camp.

Camps will be held:

Session One: June 8 through 12 at Penrose Park, from 9 a.m. to noon

Session Two: June 15 through 19 at Fairground Park, from 9 a.m. to noon

Session Three: June 22 through 26 at Leisure Park, from 9 a.m. to noon

Space is limited and youngsters must be registered to attend camp. For a registration form, call Play Time Recreation at 289-5367 or go to Sports Camps. Fill out the form and return it to: Parks Department, Play Time Recreation, 5600 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63110.