And there’s no better way to start it off than with this great moment captured by photographer Matt Freed:



Followed by a fun video shared with us by parent Eileen Mess:



The camp parents were ON the [foot]ball today with their tweets, photographs & videos throughout Ben’s camp:


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Eileen Mess @Eimess76
Annual tradition continues!! Father’s Day with Ben and family!


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Remember Caleb Koehler? Well, he was there early along with his little brother, and boy, did he have his GAME FACE ON! #NoRiskNoReward


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Clockwise from the top left:


Heather Zuzik @mrsz050606
Our little QB in the making had a BLAST today at @ProCamps!!! This was def an #Experience he’ll remember for a very long time!! Thank you @_BigBen7 for being so amazing and for this amazing opportunity!! 🏈


Melissa @Meli010985
He’s so excited to be here!! @ProCamps @_BigBen7 #experience


Jim Budzilek @JimBudzilek
Ready to roll! @_BigBen7⁩


Chuck Burton @burton_coach
@_BigBen7 1st time camper from Daleville, VA #experience


Tom @trennie01
Some guys are pumped for camp this Father’s Day @_BigBen7 #herewegosteelers



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Linda Phillips @wecame2believe
Luke has been planning this hair cut since knowing he’s coming to Big Ben’s Football Camp.


Time to work, but what are the kids working on? Ben explains:



Wait, let’s take these BEFORE they get all sweaty!


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ProCamps @ProCamps
Team photo time at the @_BigBen7@_BigBen7 Football ProCamp! #Experience – at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex




Ryan
Suzy Clark @ZumbaSuzy76
Thanks @_BigBen7 for taking time with Ryan today @ProCamps #experience @steelers




shannonAnderson
Shannan Anderson @shannan67809423
Catching a pass. Ready for another awesome Father’s Day at camp with Big Ben. @ProCamps @_BigBen7


Doinghisdrills
Jim Budzilek @JimBudzilek
Doing his drills @_BigBen7 ⁦@ProCamps




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Joe Clark @clark_74
Coach ‘EM up Big Ben!! ⁦⁦@ProCamps @_BigBen7⁩ #experience




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Melissa @Meli010985
Ben threw a pass to each and every kid here 🏈🖤💛 ⁦⁦@ProCamps @_BigBen7⁩ #experience




HeatherTroyer
Heather TROYER @TroyerHeather
@_BigBen7⁩ @ProCamps #experience #AutismRocks
Thank You Ben for making Gabbys day! She has been a fan for many years and all shes ever wanted to do is meet you! THANKS AGAIN FOR A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!!


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Nay Nay @USMC_Bunnie
Now the heat is on, literally 😂 still having a blast!! BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! @_BigBen7⁩ @ProCamps #experience


And after a long, toasty, fun day…


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Bill B @bigben67
@_BigBen7 Thank you for a great day!


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Jackie Terranova @jackietnova
Great program, I have a happy camper! Thanks for your time Big Ben! @_BigBen7 @ProCamps




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T-Box Grouper @SteelCity_LCpl
Tired but elated!!!! What an awesome day! Thank you so much @_BigBen7 and @ProCamps for hosting such a special event. I really needed this today. You have no idea.


RobynFreeh
Robyn Freeh @rkfreeh
Thank you for an amazing experience!! This was Aiden’s first year at camp. He had an awesome time. @_BigBen7 @ProCamps


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Cindy Koehler @ck5121
And that’s a wrap! So thankful for the invite to attend this camp! The power of social media is amazing! Caleb and Micah both got to meet Big Ben! We are heading home with a few new memories and a few new shirts😊Thank you @_BigBen7 we are forever thankful! #norisknoreward


Happy Father’s Day!



You can see more photos from Mr. Freed and read about Ben’s camp here.