Bend FC & Oregon Lightning Summer Football Camps
Learn from the Pros This Summer
Bend FC and the Oregon Lightning Professional Arena Football Organization are excited to bring one of Central Oregon's most unique youth sports experiences to the field this summer.
Led by Oregon Lightning Head Coach Chuck Jones, along with Oregon Lightning professional players and coaches, these camps provide young athletes with the opportunity to learn directly from individuals who compete and coach at the highest levels of arena football. Campers will receive professional instruction in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment focused on athletic development, football fundamentals, confidence, teamwork, and character building.
Whether your child is brand new to football, plays flag football, tackle football, or simply wants to become a better overall athlete, this camp is designed to help players improve their skills while having an incredible week of summer fun.
What Athletes Will Learn
Athletes will be grouped by age and ability (5–9 years old and 10–14 years old) to ensure instruction is appropriate, engaging, and challenging for every participant.
Throughout the week, campers will develop:
- Football fundamentals, including throwing, catching, ball handling, and defensive skills
- Speed, agility, quickness, and footwork
- Offensive and defensive concepts
- Athletic movement and coordination
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Confidence and leadership development
- Healthy habits, including nutrition, hydration, and recovery
- Competitive game play and scrimmage experience
Each day features a combination of skill instruction, athletic performance training, competitions, team challenges, and football games designed to maximize both learning and enjoyment.
Camp Highlights
✅ Instruction from Oregon Lightning Head Coach Chuck Jones
✅ Coaching from Oregon Lightning professional players
✅ Football fundamentals and position-specific training
✅ Speed, agility, and athletic performance development
✅ Leadership and life-skills education
✅ Team competitions and football challenges
✅ Daily scrimmages and game play
✅ Fun, positive, and encouraging environment
Camp Schedule
All camps run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Week 1
June 22–25
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Week 2
June 29 – July 2
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Week 3
July 6–9
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Registration Information
Ages: 5–14 Years Old
(Based on the 2026–2027 School Year)
Who Can Attend: Boys & Girls of all skill levels
Cost: $350 per camp
Location: Bend FC Sports Complex
Discounts Available
Sibling discounts and multi-week registration discounts are available and will be automatically applied during checkout.
Why Attend?
This camp is about more than football. It is about helping young athletes develop confidence, leadership, athleticism, teamwork, and a love for sports while learning from coaches and professional players who are passionate about giving back to the next generation.
Join Coach Chuck Jones, the Oregon Lightning, and Bend FC this summer for four unforgettable days of learning, competition, growth, and fun.
Register today and train with the pros!
Contact Information
Camp Questions & Day-of-Camp Assistance
Chuck Jones
Head Coach & General Manager, Oregon Lightning
chuck.jones@theoregonlightning.com
Registration & PlayMetrics Support
For questions regarding registration or your PlayMetrics account, please contact:
Jessica Passage
Oregon Lightning / Bend FC Summer Football Camps
Bend FC & Oregon Lightning Summer Football Camps
Learn from the Pros This Summer
Bend FC and the Oregon Lightning Professional Arena Football Organization are excited to bring one of Central Oregon's most unique youth sports experiences to the field this summer.
Led by Oregon Lightning Head Coach Chuck Jones, along with Oregon Lightning professional players and coaches, these camps provide young athletes with the opportunity to learn directly from individuals who compete and coach at the highest levels of arena football. Campers will receive professional instruction in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment focused on athletic development, football fundamentals, confidence, teamwork, and character building.
Whether your child is brand new to football, plays flag football, tackle football, or simply wants to become a better overall athlete, this camp is designed to help players improve their skills while having an incredible week of summer fun.
What Athletes Will Learn
Athletes will be grouped by age and ability (5–9 years old and 10–14 years old) to ensure instruction is appropriate, engaging, and challenging for every participant.
Throughout the week, campers will develop:
- Football fundamentals, including throwing, catching, ball handling, and defensive skills
- Speed, agility, quickness, and footwork
- Offensive and defensive concepts
- Athletic movement and coordination
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Confidence and leadership development
- Healthy habits, including nutrition, hydration, and recovery
- Competitive game play and scrimmage experience
Each day features a combination of skill instruction, athletic performance training, competitions, team challenges, and football games designed to maximize both learning and enjoyment.
Camp Highlights
✅ Instruction from Oregon Lightning Head Coach Chuck Jones
✅ Coaching from Oregon Lightning professional players
✅ Football fundamentals and position-specific training
✅ Speed, agility, and athletic performance development
✅ Leadership and life-skills education
✅ Team competitions and football challenges
✅ Daily scrimmages and game play
✅ Fun, positive, and encouraging environment
Camp Schedule
All camps run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Week 1
June 22–25
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Week 2
June 29 – July 2
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Week 3
July 6–9
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Registration Information
Ages: 5–14 Years Old
(Based on the 2026–2027 School Year)
Who Can Attend: Boys & Girls of all skill levels
Cost: $350 per camp
Location: Bend FC Sports Complex
Discounts Available
Sibling discounts and multi-week registration discounts are available and will be automatically applied during checkout.
Why Attend?
This camp is about more than football. It is about helping young athletes develop confidence, leadership, athleticism, teamwork, and a love for sports while learning from coaches and professional players who are passionate about giving back to the next generation.
Join Coach Chuck Jones, the Oregon Lightning, and Bend FC this summer for four unforgettable days of learning, competition, growth, and fun.
Register today and train with the pros!
Learn more about Oregon Lightning at: www.theoregonlightning.com/home
Contact Information
Camp Questions & Day-of-Camp Assistance
Chuck Jones
Head Coach & General Manager, Oregon Lightning
chuck.jones@theoregonlightning.com
Registration & PlayMetrics Support
For questions regarding registration or your PlayMetrics account, please contact:
Jessica Passage
