Learn more about camp and what to expect at Five Star

Week 1: June 28 to July 1
Week 2: July 12 to July 15
Week 3: July 26 to July 29

Program hours are between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Drop off between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Pick up between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

Drop off
Children may be dropped off between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Attendance will be taken at 9:15 AM. Warm-up activities will be offered to children who arrive before 9:15 AM. Children who arrive late must be walked to a staff member in the field.

Pick up
Children may be picked up between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM. If you are running late, please let us know. Children will not be left alone.

Pickup and Drop Off Location
Pick up and drop off location is in the parking lot next to the Gordon Field and the Gosman Athletic Center across the street from the main campus at Brandeis University on South Street. Drive into the parking lot and down to Gordon Field. Drop your child off and then circle around the parking lot to exit. Speed limit is 10 miles per hour during drop off and pick up times.

8:15 Staff arrive
8:30-9:00 Drop-off
9:00 Welcome - format for day
9:15 Dynamic stretching and warm-up
9:40 Water break
9:45 Skill stations (passing, catching, agilities, defense, punting/kicking)
10:30 Contests
11:00 Games
11:45 Water break
12:00-12:40 LUNCH
12:55 Contests for Prizes
1:15 Games
2:40 Closing remarks
3:00 Pick-up

Five Star Flag Football is the best summer sports program in New England. Our strong affiliation with Brandeis University assures that our program provides the summer experience of a lifetime. Each child receives an official Five Star Flag Football jersey. We have the best facilities in New England. Our program is hosted on Gordan Field at Brandeis University. The synthetic field is state-of-the-art and is similar to the fields played on by your child's favorite NFL player. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we are able to run the program inside the beautiful Gosman Athletic Center. Most summer programs are unable to provide attendees with a rainout facility, and no one has a facility as nice as Five Star's. Our staff is comprised of experienced coaches, former professional, All-American, and standout high school athletes. The program utilizes teaching and coaching techniques developed to improve skills and knowledge of the game.

Children will learn the proper fundamentals of the game. They will develop a greater understanding of how to become a better teammate and player. This will lead to athletes having increased self-confidence and competitiveness. Children learn by practicing specifically designed drills in a fun and instructive flag football environment. We will improve skills in the areas of passing, catching, kicking, speed, and agility.

Our program provides first class flag football instruction to both boys and girls aged 6-14 who enjoy playing flag football, are interested in learning the game, and want to get better on a local team. Our coaches are experienced in teaching all age groups and skill levels.

Children are separated into different groups by age and skill level. It is possible that sometimes there will be competitions or drills in which older kids are playing with younger kids.

Your child will need proper athletic shoes and exercise apparel. Shorts and t-shirts are appropriate, and we recommend packing your child an extra change of clothes. It is mandatory for children to wear mouth guards while participating. Mouth guards will be available for purchase throughout the duration of the program.

You will also need to provide your child with a lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refrigerators, so we ask that you pack accordingly.

Other recommended items include sunscreen and a backpack to keep belongings together.

One of the most important things that we ask your child to bring is an open mind and a willingness to learn. We want our attendees to be enthusiastic about attending our program!

Pizza, snacks, sports drinks, and water are available for purchase at our concession stand. There will be designated times during the day when children will be allowed to go with staff members to the concession stand. Children who are not interested in purchasing lunch and snacks are encouraged to bring their own. Prices at the stand are as follows:

Cheese Pizza Slice - $3.00

Water - $1.00

Sports Drink - $3.00

Candy - $1.00

Chips - $1.00

After the lunch period, campers have the option of using the indoor swimming pool, which is supervised by lifeguards from Brandeis University as well as our own staff. Campers utilize the locker rooms for changing before proceeding to the pool area. Within these locker rooms, there are changing stalls with privacy curtains and single-use bathrooms featuring locked doors for changing. Our staff closely monitors this process.

To access the deep end of the pool, campers are required to pass a swim test administered by the lifeguards. Once the test is successfully completed, campers will be given a bracelet to indicate their eligibility to enter the deep end. The swimming period typically lasts for about 45 to 60 minutes.

The pool is very nice.  See below.

Safety comes first. Five Star Flag Football wants families to rest assured their children are safe. It is important that parents/guardians provide us with necessary medical information when filling out the registration packet and update us if there are changes. In the event of an emergency we want to be as prepared as possible to adequately handle the situation. Our staff members are trained in CPR/AED and First Aid. During program hours, staff will make sure children are hydrated and nourished. Because some children might have nut allergies, we ask parents/guardians to please refrain from sending any food or snacks containing nuts. It is mandatory for children to wear mouth guards while participating.

Children will be required to stay on Gordon Field or Gosman Athletic Center (in the case of bad weather) and will always be attended. Children will be walked to and from bathrooms, concession areas, and athletic training room. Children will not be allowed to stray off the field or out of the athletic center. Children must remain on site throughout the program hours unless otherwise arranged in writing between parent/guardian and staff.

Many of our campers have EpiPens. If your child has an EpiPen, please notify us on the registration form. You can also e-mail or call us to let us know. The EpiPens are stored in cool conditions with our athletic trainer who is stationed in the middle of camp activities. We employ walkie talkie systems and our athletic trainer is always close by.

We prefer that parents leave EpiPens with us for the entire duration of camp, but understand if you need to drop it off and pick it up each day.

Please notify us on the registration form about any known medical conditions your child has. This information is recorded and stored in our medical binder. The medical binder is kept on the field with our athletic trainer at all times.

Five Star Flag Football has strict rules to ensure the safety of our campers. Here are a few examples:

• We are nut free! Please do not allow your child to bring anything containing nuts.
• Children are not allowed to leave the field without a coach or staff member. If a child needs to use the restroom or visit the concession stand, they are required to notify their counselor and use the "buddy system."
• Under no circumstances are children allowed to leave the Gordon Field of the Gosman Athletic Center unless there is written permission from parents or guardians and it is coordinated with our staff ahead of time.
• Children who need to use the restroom must go with another child as a "buddy," and they must inform a staff member.
• We make sure that two counselors are present whenever there are personal issues with a child.