Eric Benton is the Founder and Executive Director of Camp25. He was born and raised in Southampton County and is the son of Deborah Parker and Duncan Benton, and the bonus son of Travis Parker. Eric graduated from Southampton High School in 2007 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Carson Newman University in 2012. He currently serves as an elementary Physical Education teacher and a high school football coach. Eric is also the Vice President of the Courtland Community Center in Courtland, VA.
In 2022, he was a recipient of the Hampton Roads Inside Business Top 40 Under 40 award. In 2024, Eric was recognized as a Local Legend by Camp Community College. He has also received community service awards from Gems Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for his service to the community. Under Eric’s leadership, we have facilitated more than 18 sports seasons and over 30 educational and activity camps.
2026 Calendar:
Our 2026 program calendar is also available below so you can stay up to date with educational camps and sports leagues throughout the year.
Our 2nd Annual Football & Cheer Season is almost here! Season starts in late July, and we are currently looking for football players and cheerleaders ages 5–14 to join the Wolfpack family!
Please check out the enclosed flyers
2026 AAU Championships
13U – Virginia Beach & Williamsburg
11U – Rocky Mount & Williamsburg
Camps For Kids
SUMMER SPLASH
Let us help you through your summer by providing an awesome camp experience for your kids!
SPRING BREEZE
Don’t worry about spring break! We have you covered with our Spring Breeze Camp experiences.
ONE-DAY CAMPS
Throughout the year, Camp25 seeks to mentor children through several 1-Day Camps varying in subject.
Camp25’s Mission/Vision Statement
Mission – Every child deserves the opportunity to participate.
Vision – To see every child reach their full potential.
Camp25 AAU Travel Basketball, Local Youth Basketball/Cheer,Volleyball, Soccer League, and Football/Cheer
DID YOU SAY YOU WANTED YOUR KIDS IN CAMP? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
From Summer to Spring and days in between, Camp25 provides an unmatched camp adventure for kids ages 4-12.
One-Day Camps are essential for Camp25 to stay in touch with your kids and create a mentoring relationship with them. Throughout the year, One-Day Camps are offered in enrichment, physical activity, and extra-curricular opportunities. One- Day Camps are for kids ages 4-12
Summer Splash is a four-week summer camp hosted Monday-Thursday weekly. Summer Splash features physical activity, healthy eating, education enrichment, and motivational lessons. Field trips are often offered in addition to camp enrollment. Summer Splash Camp is for kids ages 4-12.
Spring Breeze is available during Spring Break each year and runs four days. Spring Breeze offers physical activity, healthy eating, educational enrichment, special guests, and motivational lessons. Spring Breeze Camps is for kids ages 4-12.