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CAMP PREPARATION
What
to Bring
• Sneakers or Cleats (non-metal)
• Comfortable, athletic wear
• Applied sunscreen before camp
• We will provide a camp-branded labeled water bottle; please return on Day 2 & 3
• Optional: Sunglasses and/or hat (please label)
• Optional: Football gloves (please label)
LOCATION
Hoboken High School Football Field
Louis M. Taglieri, Jr. Stadium (formerly JFK Stadium)
1000 Jefferson St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(Between Adams/9th St)
There is no designated parking lot. Please plan accordingly for city street parking.
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What happens during inclement weather?Camp will still resume, but indoors at the Hoboken High School Gymnasium. Best method for weather notifications would be to check our instagram page. Drop off location for inclement weather: Hoboken High School 800 Clinton St Hoboken, NJ 07030
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I can't afford the camp fee. What are my options?We will gladly work with you to ensure your child can attend! Option 1: If you qualify for Free or Reduced lunch in the Hoboken Public School system, you quality for tuition-free camp! Simply select 'I qualify for free lunch' upon registration: Option 2: Please E-mail the Camp Coordinator, Brittany (info@bischoffcamps.com) and she will be happy to work with you.
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How will the kids be divided up?We will have 2 defined groups of campers: AFC: Grades 1-3 NFC: Grades 4-8 Within these 2 large groups there will be groups of 8 forming 28 NFL Teams. Each team will be lead by a student-coach that will be your child's primary point of contact each day of camp.
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Does a parent/guardian need to be present during the camp?Parents and guardians do not need to stay on-site during the camp. Parents who wish to watch may do so from the South bleachers. Parents will not be allowed on the field of track. We appreciate your cooperation. If there is a health, injury or behavioral issue during camp, we will call the parent/guardian contact first and the emergency contact second.
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What does non-contact football mean?Campers will not be tackling other campers at any portion of the camp; our drills will be centered on individual player development. Tackling fundamentals will be taught through use of padded pieces of equipment in an instructional setting. During Razzle Dazzle Football competition, the campers will be taught and advised to "play the football not the person" during these moments. Please do not send your child with pads or helmets.
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Can my daughter attend the camp?Absolutely! We welcome all young athletes to join us within the appropriate age range.
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What should I do if I will only be attending select days?If you plan to not attend all 3 days, kindly let us know if possible. If you will not be present on the last day of camp, please notify a camp staff member and we will distribute the camp t-shirt earlier.
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Will there be any food at the camp?Campers should arrive fed and energized for an afternoon of movement! The Camp itself will not be providing food. However, you do have the option to purchase snacks pre and post camp. From 1:00 - 1:30 & 5:00 - 5:30 the Hoboken HS Rising Senior Class Committee will be selling peanut-free concessions to raise money for their Senior Trip (CASH ONLY).
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What should my child bring to camp each day?✅ Sneakers or Cleats (non-metal) ✅ Applied sunscreen to campers before arrival ✅ Optional: Hat, Sunglasses, Football Gloves (please label) ✅ Optional: Money for post-camp Hoboken HS concessions 🚫 No personal water bottles; a camp branded water bottle will be provided on first day - please return on Day 2 & 3 🚫 No use of pads or helmets will be used as this is fundamentals and drills only; no tackling
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What can I expect for Drop-Off and Pick-Up?DROP OFF Check-in begins at 1:15pm Check-in tables are located inside the gates of Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium Entrance location on Jefferson Street Drivers: May temporarily park in drop-off zone with hazards on and check-in campers quickly OR park in the area following Hoboken city signage Walkers: Enter via Jefferson Street (Columbus Park gates will NOT be open) As soon as camper is checked in, parent/guardian may leave Please Note: No Walk-Up Registrants Allowed. You must be pre-registered for camp. If camper arrives late or needs to leave early you do NOT need to email us ahead of time - just find a staff member on-site PICK UP Grades 1-3 (Team AFC - Red name tags) Campers will be waiting in the bleachers for parent/caretaker pick up Grades 4-8: (Team NFC - Blue name tags) Self-Dismissal allowed at parent's discretion.
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SOCIAL MEDIA WAIVER
During the registration process, you selected YES or NO to your child being photographed for Social Media & Future Marketing purposes. If your selection has changed, please email us. We respect the privacy and comfort of those who wish to not participate.
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