FROM STAFF REPORTS
Troutman Elementary School recently hosted the Carolina Panthers PLAY 60 camp.
Students had a fun time participating in several high-energy activity stations. According to school officials, the Play 60 Camp was a great culminating activity to what students learned throughout the school year about fueling up with healthy foods and staying active daily.
The Carolina Panthers PLAY 60 Camp, presented by Atrium Health, brings the experience of an NFL training camp to schools, recreation centers and day camps across North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Play 60 Camp is a free, non-contact camp program that gives kids the opportunity to participate in eight physical activity stations that challenge kids to run, throw and catch footballs while improving their coordination. Each camp is run by a counselor who leads activities and shares the importance of a healthy, active lifestyles.
The Carolina Panthers are recognized as an NFL leader in youth health and fitness programs. The Panthers are avid supporters of the NFL’s PLAY 60 initiative, which encourages children to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.