Kirk Ferentz, Iowa Hawkeyes football players returning to Johnston for free youth camp

The University of Iowa announced Monday that senior Hawkeye football players and head coach Kirk Ferentz will preside over a youth football camp, scheduled for May 4 at Johnston Middle School.

"The players, staff and I take great pride in working with these kids to become better players, and to install the importance of having fun and being respectful," Ferentz said in a statement. "Our initial camp in Johnston last spring reached capacity and was well received."

The two-session camp is for boys and girls entering grades 1-8; with one session from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and the other from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. There is no cost.

Online registration opens at 8 a.m. Thursday. All campers must pre-register at hawkeyefbcamp.com. Water will be provided.