Camps | Clinics

Camps & Clinics

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After January 1, 2003, listings on the general camps/clinics page are free.
An email or website link is $50 for three months.
Email Don Rich for advertising information for special camp/clinic rates

PennTrack Featured Camps:
High Performance Distance Academy @ Virginia Tech | June 30-July 5 - Click here for info
26th Annual Marauder Cross Country Camp | July 27-August 1 - Click here for info

Camp Type/Name	Date	Location	Contact Info.	Cost	Features
CAMP A PennTrack Featured Camp High Performance Distance Academy @ Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA	June 30- July 5, 2003	Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Virginia	First 150 registrations accepted: Coaches can reserve space now by calling: 540-552-8330. James DeMarco Camp Director Home: (540) 552-8330 Cell: (540) 230-2154 E-Mail: James DeMarco Visit us online at: Runaboutsports	Athlete - $445.00   Commuter Athlete - $360.00 (includes lunch & dinner)   Coaches - $350.00/ commuter Coach- $265.00 (includes lunch/dinner) (For every 3 athletes coach brings, take $100.00 off or bring 7 or more athletes and coach is free and assigned duties.EX. If Coach brings 12 athletes, $400.00 is taken off. Extra given to coach for travel expenses.) Cost includes: Instruction, 5 days housing, 3 all-you-can-eat meals daily, medical supervision & insurance, bus transportation to training sites, written evaluations, awards, 24 hour supervision and security, awesome camp Dri Release shirt, water bottle, heavy duty athletic bag, running log book, Sportstretch stretch rope, Clif Bars, Clif Shots and a great week of training!!! There will be a camp store for shoes, apparel, & accessories employed by running shoe experts. Eligibility: Girls and boys entering grades 9-12. All coaches. Campers will be grouped according to grade level and consideration to current fitness level. Make checks out to: High Performance Distance Academy. Confirmation letter will be mailed upon receipt of the application. All balances are due no later than 2 weeks prior to camp (June 16). No exceptions. If balance hasn't been paid, the camp cannot guarantee that camper availability in camp. A $30.00 fee applies to all returned checks.	The focus for camp is training and is recommended for serious runners only. All abilities are welcomed, the only requirement is the desire to be better. Athletes should be prepared for training and have run in the weeks prior to arrival. Besides training, athletes will be instructed by collegiate coaches, health professionals, and  top athletes on motivation, nutrition, biomechanics, weights and circuit training, goal setting, injury prevention, & sports pychology. Meb Keflezighi, the American 10K Record Holder, is a featured speaker at the Academy. Experts, Olympians, NCAA National Champs. Training Week: Camp will include two-a- day runs, optional pool workout, circuits, ply metrics and daily strength training.  Runs will be over the VT Cross Country course, Jefferson National Forest, surrounding VT trails and the VT Track & Field facility, identical to the track used in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. There will be free time to rest, play volleyball, ultimate, or just talk to new friends.
CAMP Sky Jumpers Vaulting Camp - SJVSC Pole Vaulting Camp	July 10-13, 2003	Kutztown University Kutztown, PA	http://www.skyjumpers.com/camps/kutztown application.htm	Commuters - $350 Includes instruction, meals, insurance, t-shirt, booklet, etc. Does not include room. Residents - $405 Includes all of the above plus room and board. Refunds subject to $50 processing fee. No refunds after June 27th, 2003. Substitutes acceptable. No refunds if dismissed for disciplinary or injury reasons. APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 27, 2003	Directed by Olympic bronze medallist and former world record holder Jan Johnson. His SJVSC camps system is legendary for offering the finest, most up to date teaching system possible in a high energy, fun atmosphere. He has coached hundreds of world and national caliber vaulters.
CAMP The Kenyan Way Running Academy XC Camp	July 20 -25 2003	Portsmouth Abby School, Newport RI	The Kenyan Way Running Academy 130 Ackerman Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450	$425.00	Features following guest speakers: PAUL TERGAT, Peter Rono, Henry Rono as well as others - camp web site - www.geocities.com/thekenyanway
CAMP Kutztown University Cross Country Camp	Sunday August 3-Thursday August 7, 2003	Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA	Rates - Overnight Camper - $310.00 includes - 5 days of instruction, t-shirt, meals, training log, and lodging Day Camper - $ 260.00 includes - 5 days instruction, t-shirt, lunch and dinner only, and training log. Groups of 3 or more - Overnight - $280.00 Day Camper - $240.00	Coach Ray Hoffman, hoffman@kutztown.edu	Ages - 13 - 18 yrs Guest speakers include Olympians, College All-Americans, Division 1 and Division 2 College Coach's, as well as motivational and goal setting speakers. Offerings - boys and girls steeplechase session video analysis, pool running, cross training. Lectures - goal setting, visualizing success, team dynamics
CAMP A PennTrack Featured Camp 26th Annual Marauder Cross Country Camp	July 27- August 1, 2003	Millersville University, Millersville, PA	The cost per camper is $290, with team discounts available. Camp shirt, memory book, insurance is included. Campers are housed in AIR-CONDITIONED DORMS.	The camp director is Thomas Engleman. He can be contacted by e-mail | coache@dejazzd.com, or at 916 Dawn Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522, Telephone # 717-733-7430	The camp is coed for ages 12-18. Running will be on varied terrain around Millersville, with trips to Lancaster Country Park and Mt. Gretna for trail runs. There is 1 counselor for every 10 campers. The University pools and other recreational facilities are available. Speakers and videos are planned for evening activities. The camp has been working with runners of all levels of abilitiy for 25 years and has an extremely knowledgeable and experienced staff of teachers/ coaches.

Pole Vaulting Sites

PoleVaultEducation.org - Non commercial, with safety suggestions, FAQ's, Tools & Guides, Coaches e-mail forums

Sky Jumpers - Jan Johnson's vault camps plus articles for coaches and athletes

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Camp Type/Name	Date	Location	Contact Info.	Cost	Features
CAMP A PennTrack Featured Camp High Performance Distance Academy @ Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA	June 30- July 5, 2003	Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Virginia	First 150 registrations accepted: Coaches can reserve space now by calling: 540-552-8330. James DeMarco Camp Director Home: (540) 552-8330 Cell: (540) 230-2154 E-Mail: James DeMarco Visit us online: Runaboutsportsv	Athlete - $445.00   Commuter Athlete - $360.00 (includes lunch & dinner)   Coaches - $350.00/ commuter Coach- $265.00 (includes lunch/dinner) (For every 3 athletes coach brings, take $100.00 off or bring 7 or more athletes and coach is free and assigned duties.EX. If Coach brings 12 athletes, $400.00 is taken off. Extra given to coach for travel expenses.) Cost includes: Instruction, 5 days housing, 3 all-you-can-eat meals daily, medical supervision & insurance, bus transportation to training sites, written evaluations, awards, 24 hour supervision and security, awesome camp Dri Release shirt, water bottle, heavy duty athletic bag, running log book, Sportstretch stretch rope, Clif Bars, Clif Shots and a great week of training!!! There will be a camp store for shoes, apparel, & accessories employed by running shoe experts. Eligibility: Girls and boys entering grades 9-12. All coaches. Campers will be grouped according to grade level and consideration to current fitness level. Make checks out to: High Performance Distance Academy. Confirmation letter will be mailed upon receipt of the application. All balances are due no later than 2 weeks prior to camp (June 16). No exceptions. If balance hasn't been paid, the camp cannot guarantee that camper availability in camp. A $30.00 fee applies to all returned checks.	The focus for camp is training and is recommended for serious runners only. All abilities are welcomed, the only requirement is the desire to be better. Athletes should be prepared for training and have run in the weeks prior to arrival. Besides training, athletes will be instructed by collegiate coaches, health professionals, and  top athletes on motivation, nutrition, biomechanics, weights and circuit training, goal setting, injury prevention, & sports pychology. Meb Keflezighi, the American 10K Record Holder, is a featured speaker at the Academy. Experts, Olympians, NCAA National Champs. Training Week: Camp will include two-a- day runs, optional pool workout, circuits, ply metrics and daily strength training.  Runs will be over the VT Cross Country course, Jefferson National Forest, surrounding VT trails and the VT Track & Field facility, identical to the track used in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. There will be free time to rest, play volleyball, ultimate, or just talk to new friends.
CAMP 26th Annual Marauder Cross Country Camp	July 27- August 1, 2003	Millersville University, Millersville, PA	The cost per camper is $290, with team discounts available. Camp shirt, memory book, insurance is included. Campers are housed in AIR-CONDITIONED DORMS.	The camp director is Thomas Engleman. He can be contacted by e-mail | coache@dejazzd.com, or at 916 Dawn Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522, Telephone # 717-733-7430	The camp is coed for ages 12-18. Running will be on varied terrain around Millersville, with trips to Lancaster Country Park and Mt. Gretna for trail runs. There is 1 counselor for every 10 campers. The University pools and other recreational facilities are available. Speakers and videos are planned for evening activities. The camp has been working with runners of all levels of abilitiy for 25 years and has an extremely knowledgeable and experienced staff of teachers/ coaches.