the Jonathan Casillas Forward Progress Camp
One of a Kind Camp
Camp founder, 2 time Super Bowl Champion, and New Brunswick native, Jonathan Casillas envisioned a camp that was more than just football. A camp that not only challenges the kids physically, but mentally as well. The product: a one day resort style, all-inclusive camp, which includes on field activities and in-class sessions. Along with New Brunswick Tomorrow, the New Brunswick Board of Education, and Laurie Lazovick, Jonathan developed this unique one of a kind camp. Since the start in 2013, we have served hundreds of kids from New Brunswick, and throughout the state of New Jersey.
Along with current and former NFL players serving as on field coaches, our life skills courses are instructed by top professionals with strong leadership backgrounds. The courses focus on skills and tools that are paramount for daily progress in todays world. Some of our instructors are New Brunswick High School Alumni, enabling that "if they can do it, so can I" mentality.
Combining the physical and mental aspects of the Forward Progress Camp we are encouraged that the impact will be felt significantly more than having one or the other.
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LIfe Skills Courses
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Forward Progress
Camp Founder, Jonathan Casillas talks about the importance of improving daily. Setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Its all about Forward Progress!
Transferable Life Skills
Dr. Al Petitpas, former president of Play It Smart, getting the kids going with some fun and interactive games.
HS 101/ College 101
NBHS alumni, Samaad Davila and Osi give first hand perspective of being a high school and college student athlete.
Personal Fitness and Nutrition
NBHS and UCONN alumni, Andre Dixon and Marvin Taylor, demonstrating the importance of health and nutrition. Gridiron stars turned trainers, the New Brunswick natives have been a vital part of the JCFP Camp since the beginning.
NCAA Student Athlete
Dr. Jim Prestbrey discussing the NCAA and Student Athlete course. Campers taking notes.
Public Speaking
CBS Host and Super Bowl Champion Jonathan Vilma instructing the Public Speaking course
Dreaming Big
NY Giants Super Bowl Legend David Tyree teaches the kids to Dream Big!
The Right Path to Success
Local New Brunswick Police Officers Jamal James, Detective Hudson, and Jay Bennet going the extra mile in serving and protecting.