A typical football camp is usually a one-or-two-weekly talent identification event where the best academy football athletes in the  junior classes are invited to display their talent and learn from experienced trainers and coaches. Throughout the day, athletes are separated into position groups, compete in drills, listen to advice from coaches, and reenact real game scenarios in order to add context for recruiters.

A typical camp could range from a hundred to several hundred or even a thousand athletes. Because of the size of the talent pool and the number of coaches needed to help and evaluate those players, it is essential for athletes to maintain a game mentality and pay attention in order to succeed and differentiate themselves.

Very few football camps come without an up-front cost to attend or travel expenses, which is why each one should be taken seriously as an investment in the future of the athlete in the sport.