Continuing the tradition of the Herm Edwards Football Camp

May 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Seaside, CALIF. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) announced today that that Herm Edwards has entrusted his annual football camp to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.  

Herm Edwards stated: “My increased commitments to my job at ESPN and my family, the time has come to turn the football camp over to the Boys & Girls Club.  Being a former Boys Club member, this organization is near and dear to my heart.  The Boys Club helped shape who I am today.  Ron Johnson and Anthony Toney, former teammates of mine with the Philadelphia Eagles, both work for the Boys & Girls Club.  They have volunteered their time coaching kids at my camp since the beginning.  I am confident they will do an excellent job as they take over the camp.”

Over the past 15 years, thousands of youth have participated in the Herm Edwards Football Camp and learned not just how to throw or catch a football, but also how to have a game plan for life. “I’m pleased that Ron and Anthony, with the Boys & Girls Club will keep the camp going.  I know they will continue to provide a first class football camp that is free to all camp participants.”, Edwards said.

Camp dates are June 27-30, 2011 at Monterey Peninsula College.  Space is limited to the first  500 youth aged 9-17, living in Monterey County. Registration forms are available online at www.bgcmc.org and at local youth centers. Camp expenses this year will total slightly over $8,000. Businesses or individuals wishing to make financial contributions help cover camp costs may contact the Boys & Girls Club, Seaside Clubhouse at 831-394-5171, or donate online by visiting the Boys & Girls Club website above. For information about sponsorships, contact the Boys & Girls Club at 831-394-5171.

Other ways to support the Ron Johnson-Anthony Toney Football Camp include becoming a volunteer coach or working behind the scenes, assisting with player registration, field set-up or score keeping. Call the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County today at 831-394-5171 to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the football camp.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County has played an integral role in the community for over 40 years, providing programs and services to nearly 800 young people daily from Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas. Over 95 percent of the funding comes from individuals, corporations and foundations. Clubhouses are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session. Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at (831) 394-5171.