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2024 Tonka Youth Football Summer Camp Registration.

 

Registration is currently not open.  It will open April 1st.  All dates and so on below are accurate, but are subject to change.

Wide Receiver Academy or Top Gun QB Clinic

This is the 7th year for the Wide Receiver Academy offered by the High School Coaching Staff for 5th-8th graders.  This Academy/Camp is for players that just want to be around the football... learning the techniques and skills to run a pass play, how to move, position oneself, hand position, etc.  These camps will run concurrently together (Top Gun / WR Academy) and is a great opportunity for anyone. 

The camps will be held on the following Wednesdays: July 10th, July 17th, July 24th and July 31st.  

The program runs from 8 to 9:30 AM.  Athletes should wear workout clothes and have football shoes.  Footballs will be provided.  The fee for either the Wide Receiver Academy or Top Gun Clinic is $75.  Please direct any questions to Jason Opsal at jason.opsal@minnetonkaschools.org.

Tonka Speed Camp

Learn specific speed techniques and training methods from head football coach, Mark Esch, that will crossover to the football field and every sport.

Football Speed Camp (Grades 5-8)

Fee: $75

Fridays - July 12th, 19th, and 26th

Equipment needed:  shorts, t-shirt, shoes or football cleats.  Athletic wear.  

Grade 5th and 6th  8-9AM

Grade 7th and 8th  9-10AM

TFA Youth Football Camp - Grades 2nd through 6th

This camp offers a great opportunity to learn important fundamentals of football in an organized and fun atmosphere.  The Minnetonka High School Coaching Staff, along with former Skippers (now playing college football) and current players, will teach football fundamentals including tackling, blocking, passing, catching, and ball security.  Each night of camp will conclude with fun, competitive games that incorporate these skills.

COST:  $75
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
4th-6th GRADE:   Helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, cleats, shorts & practice jersey. 2nd and 3rd GRADE: mouth guard, cleats, shorts and t-shirt.
DATE/TIME:  Aug 5th to Aug 7th      4-6pm
LOCATION:  Minnetonka High School / Stadium or Veterans

Camp Tonka With Coach Lombardi

Camp Tonka: Football Fundamentals (Grades 5-8)

Camp Tonka is a fast paced, high touch football 'feast' of a camp.  Coach Lombardi, Minnetonka's New Defensive Coordinator, will bring his energy and expertise to this camp and your player is guaranteed to be a better football player because of it.  This is a 'do not miss camp'.   

A fun, competitive way to learn football fundamentals.

Wednesdays July 10th, July 17th, July 23rd, and July 20th 10:30am - noon

Equipment needed:  shorts, t-shirt, shoes or football cleats.  Athletic wear. 

TFA Summer 7 on 7 Passing League - Grades 2nd through 8th

Players in the Summer 7 on 7 Passing League will help develop the offensive and defensive skills and fundamentals associated with the passing game. 

COST:  $75
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Shorts, Cleats & T-Shirt
DATES/TIMES: 

Grades 2  Tuesdays July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd and July 30th from 9 to 10:30am
Grades 3-4  Tuesdays July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd and July 30th from 10:30am - Noon
Grades 5-6  Thursdays July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, and Aug 1st from 8 - 9:30am
Grades 7-8  Mondays July 7th, July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th from 8 - 9:30am

LOCATION:  Minnetonka High School

TFA High School Prep Camp - Grades 7th & 8th

The High School Prep Camp focuses on teaching fundamentals along with the Offensive and Defensive schemes that are run at the high school level.  Every player will work at an offensive and defensive position.  This camp provides a great foundation for our 7th and 8th graders as they prepare for their upcoming season in 11-man football.

COST:  $75
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:   Helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, cleats, shorts & practice jersey
DATE/TIME: Aug 5th to Aug 7th   6-8pm
LOCATION:  Minnetonka High School - Stadium or Veterans 

Register for Tonka Strong Summer Training

Look for Summer Registration to be coming soon...

TFA-TONKA STRONG SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION WITH COACHES MARK ESCH & HEAD STRENGTH COACH TAYLOR MOON

Time: 2:30-3:30 pm

Location: Pagel Weight Room 

Who: Future Year 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Football Players

(Grade fall of 2024)

Cost: $140

Join head football coach Mark Esch and head strength coach Taylor Moon for this weight room training / camp.  Participants will learn movement mechanics and weight room movement patterns that allow them to build upon previous training.  If your son is new to the weight room this is an excellent opportunity get him started.

This will be a fast paced, high tempo program that will help acclimate and build upon future weight room commitments.  We offered a similar camp this past winter and spring, and our 9th grade came into the summer ready to take it to the next level.  This training will build on what was completed these past sessions.  

Finally, this training facilitates your athlete's ability to track his progress from the previous season through the spring and into the summer.  These are skills they can use for a lifetime.

Dates: (twice a week for 6 weeks) (dates are tentative)

6/10 & 6/12 

6/17 & 6/19

6/24 & 6/26

7/8 & 7/10

7/15 & 7/17

7/22 & 7/24

 

- - - - Other Camps We Hear About - - - -

We love football and want to give our players every opportunity to learn and play outside of our season.  There are many opportunities for camps and other activities that we hear about over the course of the year.  The details below will be our way of sharing these with you.  As 2021 dates become available we will update, please check back! These are non-TFA hosted camps and this section will simply be our way of sharing those opportunities.  We certainly encourage summer participation in other sports and physical activities throughout the summer.  

2021 St Thomas Youth Football Camp

WHO:     Youth Camp: Entering Grade 3rd-8th

WHERE:  University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 

CAMP EXPERIENCE:

Our youth football camp experience includes the development of throwing, catching, running & kicking a football. Our coaching staff takes pride in developing each camper with personalized instruction & passionate coaching. Additionally, each camper will compete in various drills that are both challenging and fun. Our camp is no contact and non-padded.

COST:

$130 Per Camper.

Contact Coach Wallie Kuchinski with any questions or if you wish to pay by check at kuchinski@stthomas.edu

Register at:  https://ustfootballcampreg.sportngin.com/register/form/045612353 or click on the helmet image.

- - - - St. Johns Football Camp - - - - Grades 3-8

Go to www.johnniecamps.com

This day camp focuses on football fundamentals. Fee is $90.  Camp is instructed by St Johns University Coaching staff and former players.

 

Kyle Rudolph Pro Camp

- - - - Football University - FBU - - - - 6th thru 12th Grade

Go to: http://www.footballuniversity.org

This is a position specific camp with former NFL players and coaches giving instruction.  Helmet and shoulder pads are required for some activities. FBU hold camps across the nation. 

- - - Bethel Football Youth Camp - - -

Go to: 

https://www.bethel.edu/events/2020/athletics/bethel-football-youth-camp

$120 camp fee includes instruction, t-shirt, and lunch. $60 nonrefundable deposit required with registration (deducted from camp fee).

Bethel University coaching staff along with current and former Bethel University football players.