EDGERRIN JAMES FOUNDATION AND PARKS TO HOST FOOTBALL CAMP

Tuesday, July 21 �9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Collier County Parks and Recreation is proud to host the Edgerrin James and Immokalee Sports Complex Football Camp on Tuesday, July 21, when local children will have the chance to spend the day with pro football player Edgerrin James. The NFL running back will be hosting a FREE football mini-camp at Immokalee Sports Complex for all local children. James has a close connection to Immokalee, because he was born and raised in Immokalee. After being recruited from Immokalee High School, James played for the Indianapolis Colts and most recently for the Arizona Cardinals.

On April 23, 2009, James was inducted to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. The Edgerrin James and Immokalee Sports Complex Football Camp is for school aged children age six and up including high school students. More than 200 children have already signed up for the football camp. Walk-in campers are welcome, however they must be registered for the Edgerrin James and Immokalee Sports Complex Football Camp by Tuesday, July 21 at 9:30 a.m. The Edgerrin James Foundation will provide food for the children, and Vitamin Water will provide drinks for campers throughout the day. The camp will be held Tuesday, July 21 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Children must wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes.

Following the football camp, James and the Immokalee Sports Complex will host a pool party for the kids as a “cool off” at end the day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents will be invited to attend as well. Let your little football player play with a pro! Sign up for this camp today by calling the Immokalee Sports Complex at (239) 657-1951. The Immokalee Sports Complex is located in Immokalee, Florida at 505 Escambia St.