Walter Camp Foundation
Welcome to the digital home of college football's most enduring legacy. The Walter Camp Football Foundation is a New Haven, Connecticut-based organization run entirely by volunteers. Our mission is two-fold: to preserve the traditions and historical excellence established by Walter Camp, and to support local youth charities and recreation programs through community initiatives.
Who Was Walter Camp?
Walter Camp shaped the very rules of American football at Yale—introducing the line of scrimmage, the down-and-distance system, and creating the first All-America team in 1889. Explore the biography and innovations of the man who revolutionized collegiate athletics.
Foundation History
Trace the history of the Foundation from its roots in the late 19th century to its official volunteer charter in 1967. Learn how we have maintained the integrity and prestige of collegiate selections for over a century.
Mission & Values
Discover our dual mission: to honor college football excellence through prestigious national awards and to give back directly to local youth charities and recreation programs across Connecticut.
Leadership Board
Meet the executive officers, board directors, and coordinators who volunteer their time to steward the Walter Camp Football Foundation and orchestrate our annual national events.
Our Partners
We are supported by leading universities, national corporations, and local Connecticut organizations. See the sponsors who make our charity dinners and golf classics possible.