CAMP DATES
Track and Field Camp
July 12–16, 2009
July 19–23, 2009
Cross-Country and Distance Running Camp
July 12–16, 2009
July 19–23, 2009
Thank you for considering our Penn State Track and Cross-Country Camp. To those of you who have sent a child to one of our past camps, thank you for your continued loyalty; rest assured that your child’s 2009 camp experience will be every bit as rewarding. Those considering sending a child for the first time should know that the camper’s safety and welfare are our top priority and that your child will receive professional instruction from a team of outstanding coaches. Again, thank you for considering Penn State for your child’s Penn State Track and Cross-Country Camp experience. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Warm regards,
Beth Alford-Sullivan
Head Coach
Who Should Attend
Penn State Track and Field Camps and Cross-Country and Distance Running Camps are designed for students entering grades seven through twelve next fall. High school graduates are also eligible to enroll.
About the Camps
Penn State Track and Field Camps and Cross-Country and Distance Running Camps help develop skills and techniques for track and field, cross-country, and distance running. They are learning camps—not training camps. 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 ten-to-one and eight-to-one. 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 and a certificate to verify their completion of camp activities.
Sessions are scheduled for mornings, afternoons, and evenings on full days, with single sessions on the first and last days. Practices are held outdoors at the track and field facility or, in case of inclement weather, at an indoor facility. 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.
Recreation—During camp, participants can spend their free time enjoying Penn State's many recreational facilities, including the outdoor swimming pool.
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