Your child can strengthen his tackling, offense and defense skills while attending football camp. Youth football camps cater to various age groups, with coaches focusing on rules, drills, individual exercises and team building exercises. Many are led by renowned coaches in the industry. Football programs may be categorized under general sports camps, where football is just one of the recreational pursuits offered. But as kids get older, they need more focused training, so enrolling your child in football camp strengthens his goals and skills to prepare for a possible career in this sport. Some camps segregate by age, with groups of ages 7 to 10, 11 to 12, 13 to 14 and so on. This allows for more in-depth instruction, along with lectures, demonstrations and on-field practice by skilled coaching staff.

Highlights: Many football camps feature pro players or ex-pro players as coaches, so your child may be able to meet and work with some of the best players in the NFL today.

What to Pack: Have your child pack his gear if he has any, such as football cleats, helmet and pads. Many camps will give out complimentary jerseys while there.

Safety: Since football can be a dangerous sport, injuries may occur. Qualified medical staff should be on hand to administer medical aid if necessary.