Cam Newton spreads holiday cheer to kids during ‘Santa Cam' tour

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton gave out gifts to area schools Tuesday afternoon.

Channel 9’s sports anchor Phil Orban rode along with Newton during the Santa Cam tour.

First stop on Santa Cam's tour: Barringer Learning Center to drop off backpacks full of gear and a 30k check pic.twitter.com/28qzMV9q4Z
— Phil Orban (@philorbanWSOC9) December 13, 2016

Newton’s first stop was at the Barringer Learning Center during a school assembly where he dropped off backpacks full of supplies and a $30,000 check.

Watch raw video of Cam's visits

Santa Cam arrived Bethlehem Center later in the day and handed out gifts and goodies to the students.

Santa Cam's next stop: Bethlehem Center to pass out food and toys. And the sleigh rolls on... pic.twitter.com/vF5zfv6Wtm
— Phil Orban (@philorbanWSOC9) December 13, 2016

"That's something that never gets old, and you know, for me, and my foundation, we want to have that type of connection with everyone, not only with kids," Newton said.

Santa Cam surprises students at Barringer Learning Center
MUST SEE VIDEO: This is what happens when you think you're having an assembly and Cam Newton walks in. Cam Newton is surprising children all over Charlotte today with his Santa Cam tour and only Channel 9 is there. Cam's first stop was at the Barringer Learning Center to drop off backpacks full of gear and a $30,000 check. At 5:30 p.m. we will take you through his charity event ONLY ON CHANNEL 9. IMAGES: http://on.wsoctv.com/2hKFPn3
Posted by WSOC-TV on Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Santa Cam’s sleigh stopped at Dick’s Sporting Goods at SouthPark where children received a $200 shopping spree.

Santa Cam even entertained the crowd by riding a bicycle through the store.

Last stop for Santa Cam's sleigh: Dick's Sporting Goods. 50 kids getting a $200 shopping spree. Cam picked a bike 🚴 pic.twitter.com/xrIYV2NfNz
— Phil Orban (@philorbanWSOC9) December 13, 2016

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