A group of Hartford Union High School football players volunteered and passed on their passion for the game. The players had the opportunity to serve at the Green Bay Packers Football Outreach Camp, hosted by Honor Elementary. 

Hartford Head Football Coach John Redders told WTKM that it meant a lot to the football program.

"It's a neat experience with some of our local schools like Richfield and Erin, and the Honor School District. They had the group from the Green Bay Packers come in, doing some of their outreach work. They go around to area schools and hold activity camps to help motivate kids to exercise."

12 junior varsity football players from Hartford Union High School helped with setting up drills and taught grade school students how to block and tackle. The student campers also learned how to throw and run with a football.   

"The best thing I walk away with, is not just seeing the energy from the younger kids but I love it when the teachers come up and compliment our players from Hartford with the way they conducted themselves in such a classy way."

This special event gave students from the second through fifth grade the chance to test their skills through fun football drills and obstacle courses. It included relay races, kicking, catching and even diving for a touchdown.

Photo of some of the campers and teachers by Hartford Union High School.