ShortE Football

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Immerse your child in a world of fun, skill development, and age-appropriate football play! Led by experienced coaches, this camp is designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of football while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. Through engaging drills, exciting activities, and non-contact game play, participants will develop key skills such as throwing, catching, running routes, and agility. Each session is thoughtfully structured with a combination of skill stations, teamwork challenges, and fun football games—keeping players active, engaged, and learning in a positive environment.

You will not be contacted by a coach before the program and should show up the first day at your registered time ready to play!

🤸‍♀️Ages: 3-5 years old

📍Location: Chapman Park, adjacent to the Dorothy F. Johnson (DFJ) Center at 775 East 16th St.

Fall Program Registration

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💰Fee: $71 for 6-week program

Tue | 9/8-10/13 | 3:30 - 4:15 PM Registration opening soon!

Winter Program Registration

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💰Fee: $71 for 6-week program

Tue | 10/27-12/8 (no program on 11/24) | 3:30 - 4:15 PM Registration opening soon!

Program Information

🤸‍♀️Ages: 3-5 years old

📍Location: Chapman Park, adjacent to the Dorothy F. Johnson (DFJ) Center at 775 East 16th St.

🏈Equipment: All equipment is provided for the program. Participants should arrive in athletic clothing, athletic closed-toed shoes, and bring plenty of water!

⛅Weather: Programs canceled due to rain, heat, or air quality will be rescheduled for up to one week at the season's end or credited to your account. All updates will be posted at least one hour before the program starts at www.ChicoRec.gov/fields

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