Football camps are a great summer activity, but in this heat, as with any rigorous outdoor activity, it can be dangerous if the right precautions aren't taken. Our Rachael Paradis found out how coaches and officials at the Brian Leonard camp are making sure the kids stay hydrated.

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"We've always got plenty of water breaks, but we're really taking good care of the kids today and the kids have free reign to run to the water whenever they want. We're taking a real close watch on them," said Dan Duddy, Brian Leonard Football Camp Director.

Duddy also says they are mandating breaks every 12 to 20 minutes. In that time, they have to rest, drink water and hang out in the shade. They are teaching kids to pay attention to warning signs like lack of sweat, sitting down more frequently and dizziness.

Emily Roy, a student athletic trainer for SLU, tells us that they are also making sure the parents know what is best before and after camp.

"They had a meeting this morning with the coaches and they went over how to prep. Give them plenty of water, drink plenty the night before is really important," Roy said.

The camp stresses teamwork and that includes watching out for their teammates to make sure that they are staying healthy in this heat.

"The guys here tell us to keep an eye out on our teammates, make sure that they're not getting too exhausted, make sure they're getting enough water and keeping hydrated," said Jesse Miller of Canton.

The football camp continues through Saturday and so will the heat. Kids who went to the camp ranged in age from first grade to twelfth and about one hundred kids turned out this week.