TEMPE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Football Head Coach Kenny Dillingham is taking his team back to iconic Camp Tontozona from August 7-10, packing an interactive and engaging four days of camp that will wrap with a Saturday morning scrimmage open to the public that should start around 9 a.m.
A place synonymous with Sun Devil Football, an annual visit to "Camp T" was a tradition started by legendary head coach Frank Kush back in 1959. While a variety of challenges prevented the team from utilizing the location in recent years, it is a priority of Coach Dillingham's to continue the tradition and the team will be making their second consecutive trip in 2024.
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Tradition begins here ???
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) June 27, 2024
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PHOTO GALLERY OF CAMP TONTOZONA THROUGH THE YEARS
Arizona State's trip up North will run from Wednesday, August 7–Saturday, August 10, with practice times and availability to be determined. The festivities will be capped by the annual open practice on Saturday. Details on timing and fan policies will be available at a later date.
Dillingham's second spring at the helm has seen the Sun Devils add plenty of new faces and game-changing talent. The Sun Devil Football staff will use Camp T as an opportunity to judge the progress made by the team since its initial spring camp.
Just three weeks separate the team's August 10 scrimmage at Camp T and its season opener against Wyoming on August 31 at Mountain America Stadium, affording Sun Devil Fans a glimpse of what the upcoming season will look like.
More information on Sun Devil Football's scrimmage at Camp T on Saturday, August 10 will be available at a later date.
READ IT AGAIN
Dillingham made it his mission in year one to bring back Camp T as an annual tradition and fan-favorite for Sun Devil Football. With the return of this beloved week came great memories, moments and stories, like this:
This weekend, @ASUFootball returned to Camp Tontozona, a treasured tradition for many, including Sun Devil Football Head Coach @KennyDillingham
— Arizona State University (@ASU) August 17, 2023
Here's the story of what took place during their time there: https://t.co/CRX1BmPsX7 pic.twitter.com/DO5ZYcbfzb
Camp Tontozona Saturday. Amazing place for football. We love all the support. we can't wait for the season. #ForksUp #campt @camskattebo5 @Trenton__B16 pic.twitter.com/kpxfaMsfo7
— Leo Skattebo III (@IiiSkattebo) August 13, 2023
ABOUT ICONIC CAMP T
Set within the cool mountain country near Payson, Camp Tontozona borders the Tonto National Forest, which provides the first two syllables of the camp's name. The state of Arizona provides the last two.
Mountains skirt the camp with water, contributing much of the beauty to the area with clear-running Tonto Creek just a moment's walk from the practice field. As a matter of fact, the bubbling springs on the camp property are a popular place for a cold drink or a refreshing natural whirlpool after practice. The creek is even more popular after drills.
Three man-sized waterfalls and clear-bottom swimming holes serve as refreshers to the Sun Devils. Wildlife is another prominent specialty of Tontozona. Deer roaming the surrounding country and hawks circling the morning and evening skies are not uncommon sights.
Just minutes away by car are other attractions such as the spectacular Mogollon Rim and its breathtaking view and countryside that provide a haven for campers, horseback riders, hikers and picnickers.