Local kids with Sampson County Parks and Recreation gathered Tuesday evening with Lakewood High School to host the Lakewood Football Camp. Participants had the opportunity to work with the Leopards players, along with the coaching staff, in order to help with skill development and game education, such as strategy and team dynamics.

Participants at the Union football camp line up against each other to simulate the offensive and defensive linemen drills.

Members of Union High School’s football team worked together in tandem with the Sampson Parks and Recreation staff to host the Union Football Camp that took place Wednesday evening.

Union varsity football head coach Mark Oates speaks to recreation kids at Union’s football camp hosted at the high school on Wednesday evening.

Lakewood camp kids attack the lineman dummies, as they practice their block techniques.