Registration Information

2009 Rensselaer Football Camp Registration form and Team Registration Form (91KB PDF file)

Medical History Form - Day Programs (Football Camp participants only need to complete page 1) (58KB PDF file)

All participants must complete page 1 of the Medial History Form on or before the first day of camp. If you have any questions, please contact Kari Bennett in the summer programs office at (518) 276-6431.

Cost

EARLY Registration: $120.00 per camper

LATE Registration & Walk-up Registration: $150.00 per camper. Walk-up registration is available for the first day of camp for those who did not pre-register.

Group Rate: $100.00 per camper available to groups sending 10 or more campers and following the below instructions.

Group Rate Instructions: Special camp rates are available for the Youth Camp (Week 1) and the Senior Camp (Week 2) for groups sending 10 or more campers. To qualify, all registrations must be submitted together in the same envelope. Registrations sent separately may not qualify for the special rates. Each camper must complete a separate registration form and include the school name. For more information on group rates contact Camp Director Pat DelMonaco, delmop@rpi.edu, (518) 276-6188.

REFUNDS: All session changes must be received in writing, via fax or email. The $50.00 deposit is nonrefundable.

Program Information

CAMP GOALS: The goals of the Rensselaer Football Camp are to improve individual technical skills in the knowledge of proper technique through speed, quickness, agility, strength and to install a competitive winning attitude in the understanding of teamwork, sportsmanship, dedication, and hustle. Rensselaer head football coach Joe King and his staff are dedicated to providing each camper with a greater comprehension of the game of football.

Areas of instruction include:

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: Fundamentals in stance-start, technique in base run blocking, double teams and pass blocking
RECEIVERS – FLANKERS: Release-patterns-receiving-blocking
RUNNING BACKS: Running techniques-pass receiving-blocking
QUARTERBACKS: Ball handling-passing-reading defenses
DEFENSIVE BACKS: Pass coverage(zone/man)-tackling-pass coverage drills
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: Reaction-reading-tackling-pass rush
LINEBACKERS: Keying-tackling-pass drops
KICKING GAME: Punting-extra points-field goals-kick off instructions Separate periods will be set up….
AGILITY TRAINING: Agility training program will be introduced
FLEXIBILITY TRAINING: All campers will be given instruction in flexibility exercise

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the required equipment for the camp? Campers should have full football equipment. Every player is in full uniform for each practice. Full football equipment means; helmets, shoulder pads, girdle, thigh & knee pads and mouth piece. Rensselaer Football Camp does not provide football equipment. Youth campers should seek equipment by contacting their Pop Warner coach. High school campers should seek equipment by contacting their high school coach.

Will each camper receive a t-shirt? Yes.

Where will the camp be held? Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY Evening Camp – Harkness Field (Synthetic turf field – illuminated for practice after dark with seats for 3,000). Parents are welcome to stay!

What type of shoes should the players have? Since camp will be on a turf field the coaching staff encourages players to wear cleats or turf shoes. However sneakers (Basketball Shoes or Cross Training Shoes) may be worn.

When is check in? Report to Harkness Field, on the first day of camp. There is no camp on Sunday. The first night of camp is Monday and the last night is Thursday. Camp begins immediately after check-in.

What will the camp cover? Here is a schedule of activities. Games will be played the last night of the camp.
6:00PM Registration
6:00-6:15 Arrive/Dress
6:30 Stretch
6:45-7:45 Offense Practice
7:45-7:50 Break
7:50-8:50 Defense Practice
8:50-9:00 “Football Talk”
9:00 Depart

Will the players be grouped according to age and size in order to ensure the safest environment possible? Yes.

What type of medical care is available? Medical facilities are nearby and a full time athletic trainer will be on the field.

Can a high school graduate attend camp? No.

Program Inquiries/Questions: For further information about the program, Request Information, or contact, Mike Gunther, Program Manager for Recruitment, (518) 276-8351, gunthm@rpi.edu.

MAIL OR FAX MATERIALS TO:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Attn: Outreach Programs Office
110 8th Street – Low Center Suite 4011
Troy, NY 12180-3590
(518) 276-6431 (Voice)
(518) 276-8738 (Fax)
An email will be sent to confirm receipt of materials.

Special Needs: If you have any special needs please contact Kari Bennett at (518) 276-6431.

Registration Questions & Answers: If you have any registration questions, please contact Kari Bennett at (518) 276-6431.

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