Penn State football locks in 2025 camp schedule

Penn State head coach James Franklin and his recruiting staff have been working hard in recent weeks to put together their official visit schedule with top prospects for the month of June. However, that’s not the only schedule they’ve been putting together for this upcoming summer.

On Wednesday, Blue White Illustrated confirmed Penn State’s 2025 schedule for prospect camps in the month of June. Just like we’ve seen in recent years, the first Elite Showcase camp of the summer will take place once the first weekend of official visits wraps up on Sunday, June 1.

The following weekend will also look similar to what we’ve seen in the past. That Friday, June 6, will be the first of three Lion Strong 7-on-7 & Big Man Challenges that Penn State’s staff hosts this summer. They’ll then focus on their expected official visitors throughout the weekend before hosting Elite Showcase II on Sunday afternoon, June 8.

Just like last year, Penn State plans to host three 7-on-7 tournaments & Big Man Challenges. They’ll take place each Friday before the dead period begins. The second and third tournaments are set to take place on June 13 and 20.

With Father’s Day set for June 15 this year, Penn State has elected not to host a camp that day. Instead, they’ll host a midweek camp a few days later on Wednesday, June 18. The staff plans to host two separate camps that day, as they’ll also host their annual specialist camp in addition to Elite Showcase III.

Nittany Lions fans can check out the confirmed schedule below.

Penn State’s June 2025 Prospect Camp Schedule

Sunday, June 1 – Elite Showcase I
Friday, June 6 – Lion Strong 7-on-7 & Big Man Challenge
Sunday, June 8 – Elite Showcase II
Friday, June 13 – Lion Strong 7-on-7 & Big Man Challenge
Wednesday, June 18 – Specialist Showcase & Elite Showcase III
Friday, June 20 – Lion Strong 7-on-7 & Big Man Challenge

What else should fans be looking for?

For those who have followed recruiting closely over the years, you likely know by now that the NCAA has allowed schools up to 10 evaluation days in June or July throughout the years. That includes both on-campus and events elsewhere. For example, multiple Penn State coaches have traveled to Detroit in recent years to attend Wayne State’s National College Showcase.

Schools are still allowed to host or attend 10 camps this upcoming summer, but there will also be a big change in the recruiting calendar this year, as the entire month of July is now considered a dead period. Previously, schools were allowed to host camps and prospects for visits for about a week in late July before the season starts. Last year, that’s when the staff hosted both its Whiteout Camp and the Lasch Bash Barbecue.

So far, Penn State has only announced seven camps over the span of six days, meaning they could still host and/or attend up to four more camps. Balancing and planning all of this while also knowing they have to be on campus every weekend for official visitors will make it difficult for the Nittany Lions to maximize all 10 of those days, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a few assistant coaches pop up at a camp elsewhere. I expect them to still host the Whiteout Camp at some point in June, but the details are still be worked out as they go about balancing one of the busiest months of the year on the recruiting trail.

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