TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — On Tuesday, dozens of kids participated in the Summer Playbook for Success Camp and Block Party.

The camp is put on by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, Ray-Ray McCloud III, who has ties to the Tampa Bay area.

He said it all starts with professional athletes passing down their experiences.

The camp is all about encouraging kids, both on and off the field, to visualize their dreams, focus on their health and wellness, and building towards a better future.

You may see kids having fun by throwing a football around and dancing, but they are also building confidence and healthy habits.

“I remember here, just this was a place of transition age where you build confidence, you build teamwork, and that’s why I chose this place. For me, giving back is something I grew up on,” McCloud III said.

McCloud III is from Tampa and a graduate from Sickles high school.

“Well, for me, Tampa’s built me and made me the man I am today,” he said.

His foundation, RMIII Foundation, is partnering with Tampa Housing Authority’s Building Hope Program, the City, and Tampa Family Health Centers.

“We are working together to put on an amazing summer camp and it has dual purpose, not only the health component, but also the fitness component,” said Sherry Hoback, CEO of Tampa Family Health Centers

“So, for me, it’s about giving back and bringing sports back and the confidence of this is where the athletes are coming from in Tampa,” McCloud said.

Through this camp, the kids learn about building skills, being a part of a team, and the importance of being kind and taking care of themselves.

“Nutrition, putting the right things in, fruits and vegetables are some of the things they called out that they love to eat to make sure they stay strong and healthy. They’re going to be working those muscles today, so we talked about hydration, that’s very, very important, but we also talked about rest and recovery,” said Dr. Ashley McPhie, Tampa Family Health Centers.

“We have a lot of places to go, we do games, go to the computer lab, game room, outside, and we play a lot,” said camp goer, Darius Durham.

McCloud said it is all about giving back and inspiring hope in the place he calls home.

“Not only do I hope it inspires, but I hope they can visualize their own dream,” he said.

The camp is for ages 5 through 14 and McCloud said eventually, he hopes to expand this into a weeklong summer camp. For more details, click here.