Track & Field/Cross Country Camps

Track & Field/Cross Country Camps

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The main priority of our sport camp programs is the health, safety and well-being of our participants, student-athletes, coaches, and staff. 

All potential applicants to our youth residential programs are encouraged to regularly check our updated information and expectations, which may be subject to change.

Online registration ends 2 days prior to the first day of camp, unless the camp is full.

TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY 2024 CAMP DATES
Camp Dates Camp Information
Track & Field Camp  July 7-10, 2024 Register | Tentative Schedule Get Acrobat Reader
Cross Country & Distance Running Camp July 7-10, 2024 Register | Tentative Schedule Get Acrobat Reader

Track & Field Camp / Cross Country and Distance Running Camp
July 7-10
Grades 7-12

Penn State Track and Field Camp and Cross-Country and Distance Running Camp help develop skills and techniques for track and field, cross-country and distance running. Participants take part in drills, attend lectures and demonstrations, and use visual aids for each event, including the decathlon and heptathlon. Other aspects of competition -- nutrition, rest, relaxation, and general health -- are also part of the daily training. Because performance levels of campers may vary from beginner to advanced, instruction is individualized to accommodate that range. Campers use Penn State athletic facilities, including practice areas, equipment, and training rooms.

These are separate camps; you must choose either Track and Field or Cross Country and Distance Running.

The ratio of campers to staff varies between 10-to-1 and 8-to-1. Campers will be given a firsthand opportunity to work with experts in each of their respective events. All campers will receive an instructional guide for all events.

Sessions are scheduled for mornings, afternoons and evenings on full days, with a single session on the first day and a morning session on the last day. Practices are held outdoors at the track and field facility or, in case of inclement weather, at an indoor facility. Cross country camp will partake in runs through campus, the mountains and woods surrounding campus. Distance runners may choose refreshing runs in the mountains, in rural areas or on trails bordering golf courses. Evening sessions include films, informative talks, competitions, and recreational activities.

If possible, all campers are asked to bring their own implements and poles for field events. Some equipment will be supplied on a limited basis. Several lightweight poles will be available but will not be appropriate for all athletes.

Fees:
$560 resident (includes instruction, housing, all meals, camp shirt)
$465 day camper (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt, no housing)

Meals:
Cross Country: Breakfast on the second day to lunch on the last day.
Track: Breakfast on the second day to breakfast on the last day.

NOTE: Please eat & hydrate before attending registration. A snack/meal will be provided after the first night session.

 

Penn State Sport Camps
Gardner House
Elm Road
University Park, PA 16802
Fax: 814-865-8883
E-mail: SportCampInfo@psu.edu

In accordance with NCAA guidelines, all Penn State University Sport Camps and Clinics are open to any and all entrants, limited only by specified number, age, grade level and/or gender of its participants.