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Duke in the Community
The Duke men's soccer team participates actively in the
Durham community. Each year, men's soccer players visit
elementary schools throughout the area as part of the
Verizon Read with the Blue Devils program. For the 15th
year, Duke Athletics and the Durham Public School System
have combined their efforts to aid area teachers in providing
reading incentives for third and fourth graders. More
than 4,000 students in Durham County are involved in the
program annually.
The Blue Devils also spend time after each game signing
autographs. Fans can meet the players on the fi eld shortly
following the end of each
game. The Duke Soccer Camp
offers day and overnight camps
throughout the year for beginners
and advanced players,
From the inception of the Read with the Blue Devils program,
school visits by Duke student-athletes have been a
major component. Almost 200 Duke student-athletes from
nearly all 26 varsity sports, including numerous Blue Devil
soccer players, make periodic visits to the third and fourth
grade classes, working with the youngsters on reading and
goal-setting. Duke Athletics provides positive role models
for both boys and girls at the elementary schools.
including the top 100 Seniors
Program for rising high
school seniors. Over 1,000
kids attended the camps this
summer. More information
on camps can be found at www.goduke.com.
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