NIU Football camps are an exciting & affordable opportunity to be coached by one of the finest coaching staffs in the country. You will have the opportunity to tour our top notch facilities & better understand why NIU has become one of the premier programs in Division 1 FBS Football. Your decision to invest in our camps is an investment in your future. If you are not familiar with Northern Illinois University, you will see first hand why this is a special place to be. We develop champions on the field & in the classroom. If you have a desire to be coached & work hard, then our camps are the place for you!
PASSING ACADEMY IS INTENDED FOR SKILL PASSING POSITIONS
(Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, Cornerbacks, Safeties, Linebackers)
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS IS INTENDED FOR SKILL & COMBO POSITIONS
(Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, Cornerbacks, Safeties, Linebackers, Kickers, Punters, & Returners)
BIG DOGS IS INTENDED FOR LINEMAN
(Offensive Lineman, Defensive Lineman, Outside Rushing Linebackers or Blocking Tight Ends)
7on7 IS INTENDED FOR HS TEAMS TO GET SKILL WORK COMPETITION
(Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, Cornerbacks, Safeties, Linebackers)
Registration & Refund Policy Registration can be completed below by clicking on the date you would like to attend.
Cost for Passing Academy, Friday Night Lights & Big Dogs Camps are $52 plus a $3 online service fee.
If you do not make an online payment or do not register before, CASH ONLY payments will be accepted onsite and the cost will be $55.
Transfer of paid registration fees to a non-registered camper is prohibited. Paid campers may transfer between 2022 summer dates, however no refunds will be issued and increased fees must be paid if applicable. Transfer of paid registration fees to a 2023 NIU football camp is prohibited.
If a parent or guardian are NIU Athletic Department employees the camp registration fee will be waived.
Check-in will start one hour before the start of camp in the Chessick Indoor Facility on the north side of Huskie Stadium.
Orientation will begin at the camp start time.
What to Bring: Campers should bring their own helmet, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, tennis shoes, football cleats, & appropriate practice attire.
THERE WILL BE NO EQUIPMENT RENTAL THIS YEAR.
Jerseys will be distributed at check-in and must be returned at the end of camp. Camp t-shirts will also be handed out at check-in. State restrictions regarding helmets & shoulder pads will be enforced.
Who is Eligible: Current high school & junior college students are eligible. High School graduating classes of 2023, 24, 25, 26, 27 & any current Junior College students.
Our camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).
First Aid & Consent Form: First aid staff will be on call during camp sessions. The parental authorization/release of information form must be signed & returned with the registration form or camper will not be allowed to participate. The parental authorization/release of information form can be found at niuhuskies.com/camps and will also be emailed at a later date. Any medical expenses incurred are the responsibility of the camper.