3rd Annual Football Hotbed Ivy League & All-Academic College Tour

For the third consecutive year, Football Hotbed is taking elite student-athletes on one of the most unique and valuable recruiting experiences in the country — the Football Hotbed Ivy League & All-Academic College Tour.

Built for serious football players with elite academic profiles, this exclusive experience gives qualified student-athletes direct exposure to some of the most prestigious universities and football programs in America.

This is more than a college tour.

It is a strategic recruiting, networking, and educational experience designed to help student-athletes and families better understand the pathway to competing at the Division I level while earning a world-class education.

The Nation’s Academic Epicenter

Over five days and four nights, tour participants travel throughout the Northeast visiting many of the nation’s most respected academic institutions and Division I football programs.

Athletes gain:
• Behind-the-scenes access to elite campuses and football facilities
• Face-to-face interaction opportunities with college coaches and staff
• Insight into Ivy League and high-academic recruiting standards
• Exposure opportunities through Football Hotbed’s national network
• A clearer understanding of the balance between academics and athletics at the highest levels

This tour was created specifically for families seeking an elite academic and athletic future.

Why This Tour Matters

Most families will never efficiently access this many elite universities in one coordinated experience.

Football Hotbed has spent years building relationships, organizing national exposure events, and helping athletes navigate the recruiting process.

Our college tours are designed to:
• Save families time and unnecessary travel costs
• Maximize exposure opportunities
• Create meaningful recruiting conversations
• Help athletes identify the right academic and football fit
• Provide a realistic understanding of what coaches and admissions departments expect

Before arriving on campus, participating schools are often provided with prospect information and film, creating valuable visibility opportunities for athletes before they even step on campus.

For many families, the relationships, exposure, education, and recruiting insight gained during this tour can shape scholarship opportunities and future admissions outcomes.

Proven National Experience

The Ivy League & All-Academic Tour is an extension of Football Hotbed’s nationally recognized exposure platform and successful Southeast and Texas tours.

Athletes from across the United States have participated in Football Hotbed tours and showcases while pursuing opportunities at elite college football programs.

Football Hotbed alumni have gone on to:
• Earn Power 4 and Division I scholarships
• Participate in nationally recognized events
• Compete for championship-level college programs
• Reach the NFL Draft

Now in Year 3, the Ivy League & All-Academic Tour continues to expand as one of the few experiences in the country specifically designed for high-achieving football student-athletes.

Who Should Apply?

We are seeking:
• Varsity-level football players
• High-character student-athletes
• Prospects with Division I aspirations
• Families who prioritize both academics and athletics

Minimum GPA Requirement:

3.8 Overall GPA (weighted or non-weighted)

Tour Investment: $4,000

The Football Hotbed Ivy League & All-Academic Tour is intentionally designed as a premium, high-value experience for serious student-athletes and families.

The investment covers:
• Ground transportation throughout the tour
• Hotel accommodations
• Coordinated scheduling and campus logistics
• Access to multiple elite academic institutions
• Recruiting exposure opportunities
• Football Hotbed tour staff support and guidance throughout the experience

Participants are responsible for:
• Meals and personal spending
• Any camp participation fees at schools visited during the tour

Why Families Make The Investment

Families routinely spend thousands of dollars traveling individually to campuses across the country without access, organization, or recruiting structure.

Football Hotbed streamlines the process by combining:
• Exposure
• Networking
• Education
• Recruiting strategy
• National travel logistics
• Elite campus access

Into one professionally organized experience.

For many families, one meaningful recruiting relationship, scholarship opportunity, or admissions pathway created during this tour can provide life-changing long-term value far beyond the initial investment.

Apply For Consideration

Participation is selective and space is limited.

To be considered, student-athletes should submit:
• Highlight film
• Academic transcript
• Basic player information

📧 Email: info@footballhotbed.com
📞 Phone: 1-888-879-3396 ext. 700

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FAQs

Why should I consider doing a college tour with Football Hotbed?

You can tour nearly any college by reaching out to a coach or member of the athletic department of any of the Division One college football programs that interest you.  Most times, you’ll be accommodated and given a basic facility tour.  If you’re a talented athlete based off your film, you’ll be afforded a bit more access.  Taking a tour with Football Hotbed gives you access despite your skill level.  It allows you to go behind the scenes and learn what it truly takes to play at the highest levels of football.  The biggest reason, however, is that every time we enter a school, we provide a prospect list first.  Your film is usually attached, and participation almost guarantees each school we visit will have evaluated your film.  This is a priceless guarantee. Good film leads to opportunities that can lead to scholarships. In the Ivy League, good film and elite grades can lead to acceptance into America’s most prestigious institutions.

What does the tour price cover?

Tours are a nearly weeklong experience with lots of travel and expenses.  Our tour fee covers room and transportation.  Each athlete is responsible for his own meals and spending money for snacks and any souvenirs. Tour participants are also responsible for covering the costs of any college camps we attend.  While camping is NOT required, it’s encouraged on dates we’ve identified as camp dates for athletes.

3rd Annual Ivy League Academic College Tour

Tentative Itinerary — Subject to Change

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Arrival Day — Boston, Massachusetts

Student-athletes should arrive at Boston Logan International Airport no later than 8:00 PM.

Camp Participation Information

NOTE: Participation in football camps is optional. Student-athletes may attend all camps, select camps, or choose not to participate in camp activities.

Camp registration fees are the responsibility of each participant.

What to Bring

• Athletic shoes and cleats
• Athletic apparel
• Football helmet (helmets will not be available for rental)

Important Travel Note

The first night’s hotel accommodations are not included in the tour registration fee. All participants must be prepared for a 9:00 AM departure on Wednesday, July 8th.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

• Campus visit at Dartmouth College
• Evening attendance at Brown University Football “Under the Lights” Camp (Registration Required)

Thursday, July 9, 2026

• Campus visit and football camp at Harvard University
  • Camp Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • (Registration Required)

Friday, July 10, 2026

• Campus visit at Yale University
• Campus visit at Columbia University

Saturday, July 11, 2026

• Campus visit and football camp at Princeton University
  • Camp Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • (Registration Required)

Sunday, July 12, 2026

• Campus visit and football camp at University of Pennsylvania
  • Camp Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • (Registration Required)

Evening departures will take place from Philadelphia International Airport.

Departure Information

Student-athletes may depart from an airport other than the designated tour ending location; however, all alternate travel arrangements and transportation are the responsibility of the participant and family.