The Participant Form must be completed online two weeks prior to the first day of camp.
| 2026 FOOTBALL CAMP & CLINIC DATES | ||
| Camp | Dates | Camp Information |
| Specialist Camp | June 2, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Prospect Camp I | June 3, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Prospect Camp II | June 10, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Lion Strong 7 On & Big Man Challenge I | June 11, 2026 | Register |
| Big Man Challenge I-Individuals NOT with Team | June 11, 2026 | Register |
| Prospect Camp III | June 17, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Lion Strong 7 On & Big Man Challenge II | June 18, 2026 | Register |
| Big Man Challenge II-Individuals NOT with Team | June 18, 2026 | Register |
| Little Lions Camp | June 22-24, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Little Lions Camp-DAY I | June 22, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Little Lions Camp-DAY II | June 23, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
| Little Lions Camp-DAY III | June 24, 2026 | Register | Tentative Schedule |
Specialist Camp
June 2
Grades 9 and up next fall
The Penn State Specialist Camp is open to students who are entering grades 9 and up next fall. All kickers, punters and snappers are encouraged to attend this camp.
The Penn State Specialist Camp is designed to give kickers, punters, and snappers the opportunity to enhance specific skills through on and off the field instruction. Camp will include individual instruction and competition drills.
Fee: Includes instruction
Individual: $80
When:
June 2 – 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Prospect Camps
June 3, June 10, or June 17
Grades 9 and up next fall
The Penn State Prospect Camps are open to students who are entering grades 9 and up next fall. These physically demanding and competitive camps are specifically designed for more advanced skill players who are serious about raising their skills in preparation for playing football beyond high school.
Under the direction of the entire Penn State football staff, the focus of each Prospect Camp is placed on position-specific skill and technique development. These no-pad, no-helmet, one-day camps feature instruction for all offensive and defensive positions. This camp is geared towards quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs. Camp will include individual instruction and competition drills.
You should expect to spend time working in position groups on individual skills and techniques. You will then apply what is learned in competitive situations.
Fee: Includes instruction
Individual: $65 per camp
When:
June 3 -- 3:00-7:00 p.m.
June 10-- 3:00-7:00 p.m.
June 17 -- 3:00-7:00 p.m.
7ON PASSING CAMPS (Teams Only)
Date: Thursday - June 11, 2026 or Thursday - June 18, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. --- Registration
9:15 a.m. --- Instruction Begins
9:30 a.m. --- Session #1 – Pool Play
1:00 p.m. --- Session #2 – Tournament Play
*** Lunch is on your own.
BIG MAN CHALLENGES (Teams & Individuals)
Date: Thursday - June 11, 2026 or Thursday - June 18, 2026
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. --- Registration
9:30 a.m. --- Dynamic Warm-up
9:45 a.m. --- Session #1 – Instruction / Competition
12:00 p.m. --- Session #2 – Instruction / Competition
1:30 p.m. --- Big Man Challenge Concludes (join 7on camp)
*** Lunch is on your own.
TEAM INFORMATION
The primary focus of the Penn State Lion Strong 7on Passing Camp & Big Man Challenge is to provide an opportunity for high school teams &/or non-scholastic teams to learn from some of college football's most elite coaches.
Features of the Lion Strong 7on Passing Camp & Big Man Challenge:
- Register early, enrollment is limited.
- Team Registration for each camp closes 10 days prior to the start of the camp (June 1 or June 8)
- Instruction by Penn State Football coaching staff and players
- Each program that registers receives 24 t-shirts
- 7on Passing Camp competition consists of at least five games for every team
- Big Man Challenge participants compete in various drills individually & against other teams
- Big Man Challenge participants receive position skill & technique development
- Lit, natural grass & synthetic turf playing fields
- Sports Health Care Staff roaming the fields
TEAM PAYMENT
The coach/team representative must register online with a nonrefundable deposit of $100.
Payment must be made online by credit card. The balance of the fee is due ten (10) days prior to the camp (June 1 or June 8)
TEAM FEES
- Teams: $400 per team (7 On and Big Man included together)
TEAM REGISTRATION - COACH/TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
A coach/team representative must register online. The coach/team representative will receive a confirmation email.
- Coach/Team Representative - Provide each camper a personal team link received from SportCampInfo@psu.edu.
- Coach/Team Representative – Provide a team roster to SportCampinfo@psu.edu
- Team roster is due 10 days prior to the start of the camp (June 1 or June 8)
- Include all players and coaches on the roster.
- NO roster additions after June 1 or June 8
- Campers - Parents register campers using the personal team link provided by the Coach to ensure that their child is placed on the correct team.
Coach/Team Representative:
Penn State is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, students and visitors. We will provide trained staff to assist in making your experience at the event the best experience possible. Penn State Sport Camps are administered by Intercollegiate Athletics in accordance with University policy AD39 and NCAA rules and regulations. Clubs must obtain signed parental/legal guardian medical release forms authorizing the minors' participation in the event. All adults and minors attending Penn State Camps are participants of the camp as such; all participants must follow the instructions of the Penn State staff in complying with the rules and regulations of the event. Any violations of the rules or instructions of the Penn State staff may result in immediate dismissal from the event.
All adult participants are required to read and understand obligations for reporting child abuse witnessed or suspected during the course of participation in the camp at Penn State University. Adult participants, who willfully fail to report a case of suspected child abuse, will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Adult participants are protected by Pennsylvania law and Penn State policy from discrimination for filing a good faith report of child abuse.
Please review Penn State's procedures for Reporting Child Abuse PDF.
Head Injury:
Each participant/coach/chaperone/team rep must review the following Sports Health Care information regarding Head Injury. Visit our Sports Health Care page for more information. If you have any questions, or if we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact the Penn State Sport Camps office at 814-865-0561.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Please read this Penn State Sport Camps Standards of Conduct PDF.
REFUND POLICY
Please read this Penn State Sport Camps Weather Refund Policy PDF.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION (Big Man Challenge – Individual Campers NOT with team)
The primary focus of the Penn State Big Man Challenge is to provide an opportunity for high school offensive and defensive linemen to learn from some of college football's most elite coaches.
Note: The Big Man Challenge is designed primarily for offensive and defensive linemen. All other position players should select another one of Penn State’s summer football camps.
Features of the Big Man Challenge:
- Register early, enrollment is limited.
- Instruction by Penn State Football coaching staff and players
- Participants compete in various drills individually & against other teams
- Participants receive position skill & technique development
- Individual awards presented
- Lit, natural grass & synthetic turf playing fields
- Sports Health Care Staff roaming the fields
INDIVIDUAL CAMPERS NOT WITH A TEAM FEE (includes instruction)
- $50 per camper
WHAT TO BRING
Players should bring the following:
- Lunch/snacks to stay properly fueled (LUNCH NOT PROVIDED)
- Football helmets (strongly recommended)
- Mouthpieces - MANDATORY FOR EVERY PLAYER
- Football cleats & sneakers
- Practice shorts, t-shirts & socks
- Two different colored jerseys or matching shirts
- Water, sport drinks, liquids to stay properly hydrated
- Extra water bottle
- Sunscreen
Coaches should bring the following:
- Lunch/snacks to stay properly fueled (LUNCH NOT PROVIDED)
- Extra water bottles
- Footballs
- Extra mouthpieces
- Extra ice & drinks for team
- Athletic training supplies
Little Lions Camp
- June 22-24
Grades 1-7 next fall (boys and girls)
The Penn State Little Lions Camp is open to students who are entering grades 1-7 next fall.
Under the direction of the Penn State football staff, the focus of the Little Lions Camp is placed on developing the fundamental skills of football in a fun environment.. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from Penn State Football players and coaches, while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.
Fees: Includes instruction, t-shirt - Individual (June 22-24): $300
- One Day Option: $125 per camp
- Day I-June 22
- Day II-June 23
- Day III-June 24
When:
June 22 -- 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
June 23-- 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
June 24 -- 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Women's Football Clinic
Information on future women's football clinics will be posted should specific clinics be scheduled.