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Come develop your football skills and test your mettle at our 23rd annual football camp! Each session includes fundamental skill development at each offensive and defensive position: Stance, footwork, blocking, tackling, receiving, route-running, pass covering, ball carrying and passing. 

Camp features an additional three days where players will receive instruction in a non-contact environment to safely learn the fundamentals of the game; participate in competitions, and get a head start learning the scheme and techniques of his school’s team!

The second week includes fundamental skill development at each offensive and defensive position: stance, footwork, blocking, tackling, receiving, route-running, pass covering, ball carrying and passing. Coaches will prioritize the instruction of safe, proper tackling technique and limit the full contact sessions to ensure the safety of our campers. This includes following all health and safety protocols from Albany DOH, Section 2 and GCSD. Campers will compete with team mates and with players from other high schools from around Section 2. The camp will conclude with controlled scrimmages (FR/JV will scrimmage separately from Varsity).

General Information
  • What to bring:
  • Equipment - helmet, shoulder pads, jersey and leg pads (assigned through high school)
  • Mouthpiece, Cleats AND sneakers (campers should bring)
  • Helmet and mouthpiece, helmet, mouthpiece and shoulder pads
  • Sports drink or water
  • Session 1 Dates/Times:
  • Mini Camp - June 4th-June 6th: 3:30 - 5:30pm (Transportation available from FMS to GHS)
  • Team Camp - June 9th - June 13th: 3:30-6:30pm (Transportation available from FMS to GHS)
  • Taping and pre-practice will begin at 3:15pm
  • Session 2 Dates/Times:
  • Team Camp - August 4th- August 7th: 5:30-8:30pm (No Transportation Available)
  • Taping and pre-practice will begin at 5:15pm.

Cost
  • Cost: $139 for one session or $199 for both sessions which includes coaching, field and equipment preparation and usage, certified athletic trainer on the premises every day and camp tee shirt!
  • Additional scholarships are available for families in need - Contact Coach Penna for details. pennad@guilderlandschools.net

Instructor's Experience:
  • Dan Penna is the head varsity football coach for Guilderland High School 2005-present. He was the assistant varsity coach from 1998-2004.
  • Dan was the Union College Football assistant coach in 1996.
  • Dan received his master's degree in teaching from Union College in 1997.
  • Dan's playing experience: 4 Year varsity lineman at Union College 1992-1995 and Albany Conquest two-way starter in 2002.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Football 23nd Annual Black & Blue Session 1 
1
N/A 9 - 12 MTuWThF  06/04/2025 - 06/13/2025
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Guilderland High School - Football Field
$139.00 R, $139.00 NR
 
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Football 23nd Annual Black & Blue Session 2 ONLY 
86.a
N/A 8 - 12 MTuWTh  08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Guilderland High School - Football Field
$139.00 R, $139.00 NR
If you wish to register for session 2 only, you must contact Coach Penna. pennad@guilderlandschools.net
 
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Football 23nd Annual Black & Blue Session 1 & 2 
86
N/A 8 - 12 MTuWTh  08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Guilderland High School - Football Field
$199.00 R, $199.00 NR
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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