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Oswego's Jarrett Payton Hosting Inaugural Football Camp

Oswego’s Jarrett Payton, son of Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton will host the 2012 Jarrett Payton Academy Youth Football Camp from June 11 to 13 at Mooseheart Child City and School in Mooseheart, IL.

The camp is an event of the Jarrett Payton Foundation, which is committed to positively impacting the lives of children —physically, emotionally and psychologically by creating and providing programs that present them with opportunities designed to develop their leadership skills and enrich their lives.

The camp is a three-day summer skills camp geared toward enriching lives and building confidence in young men grades four to eight through football.

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Participants will leave the camp with further education in specific football skills and knowledge, as well as leadership skills, wellness tips and strengthened relationships with peers.

The fourth to fifth grade camp takes place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the sixth to eighth-grade camps from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Registration before or on May 15 is $100 and $125 thereafter.

For more information call )847-922-3420, email info@jarrettpayton.com or on the web at www.jarrettpayton.org.

Registration form is also attached to this announcement. 

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