A major milestone for Camden youth sports and community recreation is happening this Tuesday.
On June 16, KIPP Cooper Norcross High School—alongside Mayor Victor Carstarphen, former Mayor Dana Redd, and Chairman George E. Norcross III—will officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new, state-of-the-art football field and community green space.
The ceremony marks the culmination of a year-long project to deliver top-tier athletic facilities to the city, complete with stadium lighting for night games. Built for a rapidly expanding youth sports program that includes Boys Varsity/JV Football and Girls Flag Football, this home turf gives local student-athletes the resources and high school experience they deserve.
EVENT DETAILS
- WHAT: KIPP Cooper Norcross High School Field Ribbon Cutting & Community Activation
- WHEN: Tuesday, June 16th | 10:00 AM ET (Media check-in begins at 9:45 AM)
- WHERE: 740 Chestnut Street, Camden, NJ 08103
- WHO:
- Victor Carstarphen, Mayor of Camden
- Dana Redd, Former Mayor of Camden and President and CEO of Camden Community Partnership
- George E. Norcross III, Chairman of the board of trustees, Cooper University Health Care
- Ryan Hill, CEO of KIPP New Jersey
- Nick Drago, KIPP Athletic Director
- 50+ KIPP High School Student-Athletes & Coaches
VISUALS & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
- The Ribbon Cutting (10:35 AM): KIPP football and girls flag football players alongside elected officials and leadership cutting the ribbon.
- On-Field Action: Student-athletes taking to the turf for football drills and demonstrations immediately following the ceremony.
- Interactive Activations: Attendees signing a massive “Camden Strong” community banner and recording their “hopes and dreams” for Camden youth at a video step-and-repeat.
- Key Interviews Available: Mayor Carstarphen, Former Mayor Redd, Chairman Norcross, Ryan Hill, and KIPP student-athletes/coaches.