Thanksgiving Goalkeeper Campin Fontana, CA
The day before Thanksgiving, your goalie trains with a pro.
Two full hours of goalkeeper training with 2021 MASL Goalkeeper of the Year Claysson de Lima, in groups by age and level. Then a meet & greet with pro players.
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Youth goalkeeper camp in the Inland Empire.
The De Lima GK Academy Thanksgiving Goalkeeper Camp is a 2 hour, goalkeeper-only session on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at Koehler Park in Fontana. It is led personally by Claysson de Lima, 2021 MASL Goalkeeper of the Year.
It is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 15 at every skill level, split into groups by age and level. It is a short drive from Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland and San Bernardino.
- What
- Goalkeeper camp, 2 hours of training
- When
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 9:00 to 11:00 AM PT
- Where
- Koehler Park, 15352 Walnut St, Fontana, CA 92336
- Who
- Goalies ages 6 to 15, in groups by age and level
- Coach
- Claysson de Lima, 2021 MASL Goalkeeper of the Year
- Price
- $80 Early Bird through Nov 18, then $97
Everything for $80.
Meet & greet with pro players
After training: photos and questions with professional players.
Names announced soon- Coaching from Coach ClayssonTwo hours, in small groups by age and level.
- Official De Lima camp shirtYours to keep.
- Camp event photosFrom a professional photographer.
- Healthy snacks and waterFor the whole morning.
- Entry into both rafflesN1 gloves and free months of training.
2 free months of training
Two goalies each win a free month of weekly training at De Lima GK Academy. Current students are eligible too.
N1 Gloves giveaway
Professional-grade goalkeeper gloves raffled among campers.
Two full hours of training.
The meet & greet and raffles come after. The two hours are all training.
What to bring
- Goalkeeper gloves, if they have them
- Cleats or turf shoes
- Water bottle
- A jacket for the morning
We provide
- Official camp shirt
- Water and healthy snacks
- Event photos
What training with us looks like.
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Trained by someone who plays at the pro level.
Claysson de Lima is a professional goalkeeper in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and was named 2021 MASL Goalkeeper of the Year. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he came up through the youth academies of Fluminense and Botafogo before moving to the U.S. in 2017 to turn pro with the Ontario Fury (now Empire Strykers). He now plays for the Tacoma Stars.
He founded De Lima GK Academy to bring the coaching he uses at the professional level to young goalkeepers across Southern California. He leads the camp in person.
- Youth academyFluminense & Botafogo
- 2017 to 2022Ontario Fury
- 2022 to 2025Empire Strykers
- NowTacoma Stars
Limited spots. Reserve yours before Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Goalkeeper Camp
- 2 hours of coaching with Coach Claysson, in groups by age and level
- Meet & greet with pro players after training
- Official camp shirt, event photos, snacks and water
- Entry into the N1 gloves and 2 free training months raffles
Checkout only
They'll only be this age once.
The camp photos show the whole group. This pack is just your goalie: 10 hand-picked, edited, high-resolution action shots.
The diving save. The proud smile. The moment with the pros. For the fridge, the grandparents and their Instagram.
After camp: $79.
Tick the box on the Stripe checkout page. One click.
2 Goalie Pack
Register two goalies together and save 10%.
Frequently asked
Boys and girls ages 6 to 15, every skill level. Goalies are split into groups by age and level so everyone trains at the right pace.
Goalkeeper gloves if they have them, cleats or turf shoes, a water bottle, and a jacket for the November morning. The camp shirt is handed out on site.
After training. The full 9 to 11 AM block is training; the pro player meet & greet, raffles and group photo start at 11.
Yes. Parents are welcome to stay and watch the whole session.
Koehler Park, 15352 Walnut St, Fontana, CA 92336. Questions about arrival? Text us at (909) 438-1539.
Names will be announced soon on this page and on Instagram @delimagkacademy.
Every registered goalie is entered. We raffle N1 goalkeeper gloves and 2 free months of weekly training at De Lima GK Academy (two winners, a $160 value each). Current academy students are eligible too.
Camp photos cover the whole group and are included. The photo pack is 10 hand-picked, edited, high-resolution action shots of just your goalie. It's $39 at checkout and $79 after camp.
Yes. The 2 Goalie Pack registers two goalies for $144 total, 10% off.
Email info@delimagkacademy.com within 48 hours of registering for a full refund. If weather makes training unsafe, camp is rescheduled and every family is notified directly.
Yes. De Lima GK Academy runs weekly goalkeeper training in Upland at the YMCA of Upland, a short drive from Fontana, plus Santa Ana and Irvine.
Questions? Talk to us before you book.
Fill out the form and we'll reply on WhatsApp, usually the same day.
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The day before Thanksgiving, your goalie trains with a pro.
Limited spots. Coach Claysson leads the training in person.