RIVER HILLS — As the Green Bay Packers get training camp underway to prepare for the 2025 season, quarterback Jordan Love spent time Thursday before reporting for camp helping kids polish their skills and get ready for their own season during his second annual football clinic at University School of Milwaukee.
Nearly 600 kids were able to attend the Jordan Love Youth Football Camp. The event began with the Green Bay signal-caller addressing everyone, introducing himself and detailing the schedule for the day.
The camp allowed players to work on their skills and pose for a photo with Love. Some youngsters were even lucky enough to have the chance to catch a pass from the Packers’ starter under center. Everyone also received lunch and camp T-shirt.
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One of Love’s goals with the camp is to create an opportunity for everyone to try football. He stressed that it is a sport that all can participate in and enjoy.
“Football is for everyone,” Love said. “You definitely see a rise in the flag football game going on nationally, and having girls out here is a big part of that, so it’s fun.”
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That growth is also taking place locally. Grafton and Port Washington high schools joined forces to create a girls flag football program. They participate in a league that recently kicked off its summer season. It lasts five weeks and involves eight other teams from the Milwaukee metro area.
While football was the main draw for those attending the camp, it was also an opportunity for the Hands of 10ve Foundation to expand its reach.
“Our mission is to inspire and empower children from all backgrounds to engage in sports, promoting physical and mental well-being,” is the purpose of the foundation, according to its website. “We also aim to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community.”
Love stressed the importance of creating awareness of mental health is one of his goals of the camp and noted that kids having an opportunity to be active and interact with others can have a positive impact.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, shown throwing a pass, hosted a youth football camp Thursday at Don Forti Stadium on the campus of University School of Milwaukee.