Indianapolis, Indiana – The Indianapolis Colts are teaming up with students at Theodore Potter School 74 to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a special day of learning, fun, and football. On Tuesday, October 7, the team will host a Hispanic Heritage Football Camp at the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) campus, which is known for its two-way dual language immersion program that helps students become fluent in both English and Spanish.
The event, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will give children in grades two through five the opportunity to experience the excitement of football while learning teamwork, coordination, and basic athletic skills. Through six position-based stations, students will participate in non-contact drills designed to build confidence and teach the fundamentals of the game in a safe, inclusive environment.
While the focus of the day will be on sportsmanship and physical activity, the Colts are also making literacy a key part of the celebration. The team is donating funds to the school’s annual book fair, ensuring every child has the chance to take home new reading material. The contributions will be transformed into “Colts Cash” that students can use to select books for their own home libraries.
The event schedule is filled with activities meant to inspire students both on and off the field. Festivities will begin at 9:20 a.m., when the team’s beloved mascot Blue performs a spirited school show before joining members of the Colts’ Special Teams unit to read stories to students. The book fair will open at 10 a.m., followed by the football skills camp at 11 a.m. The day’s events will wrap up around 12:30 p.m., marking a morning full of learning, laughter, and community connection.
By combining athletic fun with educational enrichment, the Colts aim to reinforce the importance of cultural pride, physical fitness, and lifelong learning. Events like these serve as part of the team’s broader mission to give back to the community and support students in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Theodore Potter School 74, which embraces a bilingual learning model, provides an especially fitting setting for the event. The dual language program allows students to learn in both English and Spanish, celebrating the diversity of Indianapolis and encouraging cultural appreciation from an early age.
The Colts’ Hispanic Heritage Football Camp is more than just a sports clinic—it’s a celebration of community, diversity, and opportunity. By engaging young learners through movement, reading, and cultural pride, the team continues to strengthen its bond with local schools and families across Indianapolis.
As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, the Colts’ event at School 74 stands as a reminder that the power of sports extends far beyond the field—it’s about teamwork, inclusion, and building a stronger community together.
