ABOUT COMMANDERS CAMPS

The Washington Commanders and Flag Star Football stand for the same thing: Football Greatness in the DMV. We're proud to partner together on the Commanders Camps, a full summer slate of youth football camps throughout the DMV! Open to boys and girls in 2nd-9th grade, the camps will be run by Flag Star Football coaches and supported by the Washington Commanders as a part of the team's ongoing commitment to grow the game at the youth level within the DMV. 

‘Greatness’ looks different at every level, but there are common threads throughout: focus, effort, teamwork and fun. An eagerness to improve, a readiness to be part of a team. We incorporate all of those values in our programs. And whether it’s a Washington Legend talking to our groups or a Flag Star coach leading our drills, we’re looking to teach ‘Greatness’ in everything we do.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs

  • The Commanders fingerprints are all over this program and we are proud to partner with Flag Star to expand access to football to more kids in the DMV. In addition to a Commanders ‘Fan Pack’ and Commanders’ game-film, each program will have a guest appearance by a Washington Legend. 

    Camp logistics and registration are run by Flag Star Football and their team of coaches, although Flag Star and The Commanders collaborate closely to ensure this is the best program the DMV has to offer!

  • Flag Star Football is our operating partner for all Commanders Camps. They’re local, they’re experienced and they’re die-hard Commanders fans!

    For 11 years now, Flag Star has been the leading youth flag provider in the DMV. They run year-round programming (Fall/Winter/Spring leagues throughout the DMV) and have an unbelievable group of coaches. Their programming north-star focuses on helping kids get better and have fun.

    If you have any questions during this process (registration, logistics, etc.), you can reach them by e-mail (commanderscamps@flagstarfootball.com) or phone (202) 517-7797.

  • Absolutely not. Our camps are designed for every kid, of every skill level to get better and have fun.

    Vince Lombardi started every season by holding up a football and saying, “this is a football.” In every one of our programs, while teaching high-level skills and schemes, our coaches will start from square one in their teaching.

  • Yes!! And you can apply for that here. 

    Financial Aid applications are vetted individually (and quickly) through the Flag Star Football Foundation, but the general rule is if you’re eligible for free and reduced lunch … you’ll be eligible for financial aid.

  • Yes, these camps are co-ed. While the majority of our camps skew towards male enrollment, we want to actively encourage our female athletes to join! If you’re looking for a Girls-Only Camp, you can find more information for that here.

  • Yes! You can e-mail commanderscamps@flagstarfootball.com or text/call (202) 517-7797 to talk through your questions in real time.

  • All registrations are fully refundable.

    If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, please contact us at commanderscamps@flagstarfootball.com. Refund requests must be submitted via email, and refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.

    We’re happy to help and want to ensure families feel confident and flexible when registering.

Parent Testimonials

"We were brand new to DC when my son did this camp (we moved the week before) and the staff and this program were essential in helping him feel settled and like this was a place he could call home. I'm so appreciative that he had this experience!"

- Whitney 

"My daughter thoroughly adored all this camp offered! She said it was her favorite camp of all time (she's 12 so she's done quite a few summer camps).”

- Stacie  

"My sons loved the pizza lunch, meeting Washington VIP (Fred Smoot) and getting more confident as players. It was their favorite camp of the summer (and they are a tough crowd)! Everyone was professional and friendly at drop off and pick up. I've been recommending it to all their friends for next summer. THANK YOU!"

- Lauren

"Wow - the entire team was amazing. My son was in tears on day 1 due to nerves and they gave him the encouragement and support he needed to not only get by, but to LOVE camp. As a result, he played flag football in the Fall and loved it!”

- Lisa

“He loved all of it. He loves Flag Star and the Commanders so this was a perfect combo."

- Caroline