HBO and Los Angeles Rams Invite Boys and Girls Clubs to Training Camp Exclusive

IRVINE, CA—The Los Angeles Rams, with HBO Sports, have invited 150 children from Orange County Boys and Girls Clubs to experience a unique training camp experience as part of "Play Football" month that is celebrated annually in August.

The Los Angeles Rams are returning to LA for the first time in 22 years, and before training camp is done, they are inviting the The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, Huntington Valley and Central Orange Coast to play with the team, the Rams Cheerleaders and of course the mascot, "Rampage."

"Following practice, the kids will have an opportunity to take part in a Play Football clinic," according to release.

The Rams and HBO Sports are working together to host 150 children from Orange County Boys & Girls Clubs for an exclusive VIP day at Rams training camp.

"After watching practice, the kids will have an opportunity to meet Rams players and participate in a Play Football clinic," the release stated.

The invitation only event is sponsored by HBO Sports, NFL Films and the Los Angeles Rams. All three will team up for an all-access look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League on the new season of the league’s signature documentary TV program, "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams."

The Los Angeles Rams – Los Angeles’ original professional sports team – stand as one of the oldest franchises in the National Football League and since its founding in 1937, have garnered three World Championships and sent 29 of its members to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a professional sports team, the organization is committed to being a valuable civic partner and serving the greater Los Angeles area 365 days a year. For more information visit www.therams.com and follow the Rams on Facebook and Twitter, @RamsNFL.

“Play Football” Month is a nationwide celebration of youth and high school football players during August. Play Football Month celebrates the values of the game and recognizes the efforts and contributions of youth and high school football players and coaches across the country as they prepare to embark on the exciting journey of a new season.

Throughout the preseason, the league and its 32 clubs will highlight the talent, character, values and achievements of football players, past and present, on and off the field. For more information on Play Football Month, visit playfootball.com

HBO’s mission through Corporate Social Responsibility is to drive philanthropic, pro-social, employee and community engagement initiatives with a focus on education to identify and nurture the next generation of creative storytellers. We work to motivate and empower young people to embrace their gifts, tell their stories and pursue their dreams.

For more information, visit: www.TheRams.com , www.PlayFootball.com