CAMP OVERVIEW: Lauren´s First and Goal Football Camp is a one-day non-contact camp for any student who will be entering 9th through 12th grades in Sept. of 2010. Players will be divided into small groups by position and age for offensive and defensive skill instruction. Student-athletes should wear sneakers to the facility to be used on the turf, and bring football shoes for the grass.
During Lauren´s First and Goal Football Camp, participants will have the unique opportunity to make contact with Division I, II & III college coaches who are volunteering their time and expertise to work the camp. The camp will also feature a guest speaker. Last year, more than 275 college coaches volunteered at the LFG camp. The camper to coach ratio will be approximately 8 to 1.
COST: The registration fee for Lauren´s First and Goal Football Camp is $30. Any amount given over the initial $30 is greatly appreciated and 100% tax deductible.
REGISTRATION: Participants should pre-register by May 24, 2010. The first 400 pre-registered players will receive a free camp t-shirt.
WHAT TO BRING: Campers must bring a bag lunch. Drinks will be provided. Student-athletes should wear sneakers to the facility to be used on the turf, and bring football shoes for the grass. There are no indoor facilities and the one-day event will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LAUREN´S FIRST AND GOAL FOUNDATION: Each year over 3,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with brain tumors. Brain tumors have surpassed Leukemia as the number one cancer causing death among children. Lauren´s First and Goal is a 501c3 charitable organization created to raise funds to support pediatric brain tumor research, support local pediatric cancer services, provide financial assistance to families living with a pediatric cancer diagnosis and to raise public awareness regarding pediatric brain tumors. The camp is named in honor of 12-year-old brain tumor survivor, Lauren Loose. Lauren was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors at age two.
FACILITIES & DIRECTIONS: The camp will be held at Lafayette College´s Metzgar Athletic Campus (3414 Sullivan Trail, Easton, Pa.), which is located three miles northwest of the Lafayette College Hill Campus in Easton, Pa.
Metzgar is an 80-acre facility, which has one artificial turf field and multiple grass fields. Student-athletes should wear sneakers to the facility to be used on the turf, and bring football shoes for the grass. The Lafayette training staff has volunteered to provide full training facilities and supervision. To reach the Metzgar Athletic Campus from Lafayette College, take Cattell St. north as it winds around and turns into Sullivan Trail. Metzgar is located on Sullivan Trail on the left side of the road with a parking lot inside the main gate.
From Rt. 33 south take the Stockertown (Rt. 191) exit. Make a left at the end of the ramp and right at the light. Metzgar is three miles on the right just past the small airport.