Braves football camp is coming up!

Parents have until Friday, July 16, to register their child for the 2021 Braves Football Camp.

The camp, for students who will be in grades 3-8 this fall, runs four days, Aug. 2-5, at the high school practice field, located behind the school on the northwest side.

Cost per camper is $40.

Purpose of the camp is to improve football fundamentals and promote a team-first mentality, according to head Coach John Beck.

Your child will be taught skills such as throwing, catching, kicking and blocking,” he said.

The camp utilizes drills, contests, and games to teach our young athletes the skills that are needed in our program,” Beck said.

Most important,” said the coach, “the main purpose is to have a great football camp experience.”

Grades 3 and 4 will go from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

Grades 5 and 6 will be on from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Grades 7 and 8 will be on from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Those who are not registered by July 16 will not receive a camp t-shirt.

Applicants may send in their registration

Indicate which camp (3-4, 5-6 or 7-8).

Checks should be made payable to Montezuma Community School District, or MCSD.

They need to be sent to John Beck at Montezuma Community School, 504 North 4th St., Montezuma, Iowa 50171.

You need to include your camper’s name, address, the grade level, t-shirt size and a phone number.

Beck may be reached at (641) 990-6802.

Beck can be e-mailed at jbeck@montezuma.k12.ia.us