HAWTHORN will tour Tasmania as part of the 2016 Australia Post AFL Community Camp program in 2016.

Following the Hawks' NAB Challenge game against Carlton at Launceston's Aurora Stadium on Thursday 18 February, the team will travel the Apple Isle to meet fans and get involved within the community.

The Hawks' community camps will run on February 19 and February 20.

The players will visit Launceston, Hobart, George Town, Derby, Devonport, Burnie and Ulverstone.

AFL General Manager Game and Market Development, Simon Lethlean said the Australia Post AFL Community Camps is the first major event on the 2016 AFL calendar and allows players to give back to local communities.

“During the 2014/2015 camps, over 95,000 school students had visits from AFL players and in 2016 we’re looking to exceed this number as the AFL Clubs concentrate on a dedicated school blitz, while also taking part in the traditional AFL super clinics out in the communities amongst other activities,” Mr Lethlean said.

562 schools were visited, 14,907 children participated in AFL super clinics and 3,760 people visited in aged care facilities and hospitals as part of the 2014/2015 Australia Post AFL Community Camps.

*Dates and locations are subject to change with updates promoted accordingly.