He Doesn’t Rest—Kenny Clark Heads Home Every Offseason to Coach Football and Mentor Underprivileged Youth

For most NFL players, the offseason is a time for rest, rehab, and a break from the grind. But for Kenny Clark, star defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers, it’s something entirely different. Every summer, Clark makes a journey back to his roots in San Bernardino County, California—not for publicity, not for profit, but for a promise he refuses to break.

That promise? To never forget where he came from—and to always give back.

Through his Clark Family Dreams Do Come True Foundation, Clark hosts an annual football camp in Rialto, California, now in its eighth year. Each summer, over 300 underprivileged kids attend the free, full-day camp, where they receive professional football instruction, meals, athletic gear, and life-changing mentorship—not just from Clark, but from other current and former NFL players who volunteer their time.

In 2024, the camp’s estimated value surpassed $50,000, but Clark never earns a dime. His reward is seeing hope in the eyes of children who, like him, once needed someone to believe in them.

“When I was young, camps like this made me believe I could make it,” Clark shared. “Now, I want to be that person for the next kid standing in my shoes.”

Raised in a tough neighborhood in San Bernardino, Clark’s journey wasn’t easy. His father was incarcerated when Kenny was just nine, and his mother, a school administrator, raised him and his siblings through strength, structure, and love. Those early experiences shaped his passion for mentorship and fueled his commitment to helping youth stay focused on education, sports, and personal growth.

The camp isn’t just about football—it’s about life direction. Clark and his team lead sessions on discipline, self-confidence, staying out of trouble, and setting long-term goals. Many of the children who attend come from households that lack stability or positive male role models. For them, Clark isn’t just a football star—he’s proof that success is possible, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Local parents and community leaders have praised the camp’s impact. “Kenny shows up year after year, rain or shine,” one community organizer said. “He’s not here for attention. He’s here because he cares—and the kids know it.”

What makes Clark’s efforts even more remarkable is his consistency. Through Pro Bowl seasons, contract negotiations, and personal challenges, he’s never missed a single year. The NFL spotlight never distracts him from his real mission during the offseason: showing 300 kids that their dreams can come true, too.

Beyond the camp, Clark’s foundation continues its work year-round—providing scholarships, mentoring programs, and career resources to support young people long after the final whistle blows.

As Kenny Clark enters his 30s, his football legacy is already secure. But it’s his unshakable promise to the kids of Rialto—those who may never make headlines but carry his words in their hearts—that could become his greatest achievement of all.