Dates = June 24 - June 27 (4 Days, 3 Nights)
Location = University of Jamestown - Jamestown, North Dakota
Eligibility = Entering 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Camp Staff = Camp Director - Jarvis Jelen (UJ Director of XC/TF), Camp Counselors - Current UJ student-athletes & Assistant Coaches
What to Expect
- Distance running training theory
- A jumpstart on summer xc training
- Gain knowledge & appreciation for the sport of distance running
- Exposure to trail running at a variety of local trails
- Time outdoors & in nature
- Some topics covered in classroom & training sessions - Habits Development, Mental/Emotional Preparation, Recovery/Lifestyle Guidance, Posture/Movement/Mobility Preparation, Running Mechanics Guidance, Warmup/Cooldown Routines, etc.
- Camp t-shirt included
Note – We will accommodate most levels of ability & training capacity, but should arrive at camp able to run at least 3-4 miles, once per day!
What to Bring
- Running Shoes (2 pairs if possible - may get wet or muddy - racing flats optional)
- Running Apparel (prepare for a variety of conditions, including cold!)
- Casual Clothes (again, prepare for a variety of conditions, including rain and cold!)
- Running Watch
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Toiletries and Shower Supplies (shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, etc.)
- Bedding (sheets, blanket, sleeping bag, pillow, etc.)
- Snacks
- Spending Money
Registration Closes on 6/10 - space is limited!
E-mail Jarvis Jelen at [email protected] with questions
Cost
Individual Cost = $300 (Overnight), $220 (Day Camper)
Team Cost (Overnight) From Same HS Team
- 3 ($280 per person), 5+ ($260 per person)
Team Cost (Day Camper)
- 3 ($185 per person), 5+ ($175 per person)
Camp Start = 10:45am - 11:00am (Check In) on June 24th
Camp Finish = 4:00pm - 4:30pm (Check Out) on June 27th
Drop Off/Pick Up Location = Entrance to Larson Center (#7 on map - https://www.uj.edu/student-life/campus-and-facilities/campus-map/)
Dorm Location = TBD
- Campers stay in residence halls on UJ’s campus. During the camp, campers are not permitted to leave campus unless prior arrangements have been made with the camp director, or in case of an emergency.
Tentative Camp Schedule
June 24th
10:45 - 11:00am = Check-In
11:00 - 11:30am = Ice Breaker Games
11:30am - 12:30pm = Lunch (Everyone)
12:30 - 1:30pm = Teaching Session 1
1:30 - 3:00pm = Free Time or Organized Activity
3:00 - 5:00pm = Training Session 1
5:00 - 5:30pm = Day Campers Leave
5:30 - 6:30pm = Dinner (Overnight Only)
6:30 - 10:00pm = Free Time/Group Activities on Campus
June 25th
6:45 - 7:00am = Day Campers Arrive
7:00 - 9:00am = Training Session 2
9:00 - 10:00am = Breakfast (Everyone)
10:00 - 10:45am = Teaching Session 2
10:45 - 11:15am = Free Time
11:30am - 12:30pm = Lunch (Everyone)
12:30 - 1:30pm = Teaching Session 3
1:30 - 3:00pm = Free Time or Organized Activity
3:00 - 5:00pm = Training Session 3
5:00 - 5:30pm = Day Campers Pick Up
5:30 - 6:30pm = Dinner (Overnight Only)
6:30 - 10:00pm = Free Time/Group Activities on Campus
June 26th
6:45 - 7:00am = Day Campers Arrive
7:00 - 9:00am = Training Session 2
9:00 - 10:00am = Breakfast (Everyone)
10:00 - 10:45am = Teaching Session 2
10:45 - 11:15am = Free Time or Organized Activity
11:30am - 12:30pm = Lunch (Everyone)
12:30 - 1:30pm = Teaching Session 3
1:30 - 3:00pm = Free Time or Organized Activity
3:00 - 5:00pm = Training Session 3
5:00 - 5:30pm = Day Campers Pick Up
5:30 - 6:30pm = Dinner (Overnight Only)
6:30 - 10:00pm = Free Time/Group Activities on Campus
June 27th
6:45 - 7:00am = Day Campers Arrive
7:00 - 9:00am = Training Session 4
9:00 - 10:00am = Breakfast (Everyone)
10:00 - 11:00am = Teaching Session 4
11:30am - 12:30pm = Lunch (Everyone)
12:30 - 2:30pm = Free Time or Organized Activity
2:30 - 4:00pm = Training Session 5
4:00 - 4:15pm = Camp Pick Up
