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Westfield Today
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Westfield Flag Football Minicamp to Welcome Children With Special Needs
The free Westfield Champions minicamp at Kehler Stadium will offer 1:1 instruction for children ages 5-15.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:37pm
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A community-driven flag football program offers children with special needs the chance to learn new skills and connect with their peers in an inclusive, supportive setting.Westfield TodayWestfield PAL is planning a free flag football minicamp for children with special needs on April 19 at Kehler Stadium in Westfield, New Jersey. The Westfield Champions minicamp will provide 1:1 instruction as participants move through stations focused on passing, catching, rushing and defense. The program is intended to give children time with friends, neighbors and classmates, and no prior knowledge or football experience is necessary.
Why it matters
The Westfield Champions minicamp is part of a larger program that serves children with special needs through flag football instruction and community participation, providing an accessible setting for children who may be new to the sport.
The details
The Westfield Champions minicamp is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, from 3 to 4 p.m. and is open to Westfield children ages 5 to 15 with special needs. Officers from the Westfield Police Department will be in attendance, and a healthy snack will be provided for all participants. Students in eighth grade or high school are invited to volunteer as instructors.
- The Westfield Champions minicamp is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 3 to 4 p.m.
The players
Westfield PAL
The organizer of the Westfield Champions minicamp, a program that serves children with special needs through flag football instruction and community participation.
Jeff Russo
A league organizer for the Westfield Champions program.
Jack Hantman
A league organizer for the Westfield Champions program.
The takeaway
The Westfield Champions minicamp provides an inclusive and accessible opportunity for children with special needs to participate in flag football, fostering community engagement and skill-building in a supportive environment.
