Grand Valley State - Track & Field Camps
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Track and Field Camp


2012 NCAA DII Women's Indoor Track & Field National Champions
2011 NCAA DII Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Champions
2011 NCAA DII Women's Indoor Track & Field National Champions


Camp Features

The purpose of the camp is to provide quality individual instruction in the technique and training that is necessary for young athletes to reach their potential. Everything is designed to instruct, entertain, and motivate the athletes through training sessions and lectures.

Dates:  July 8-11, 2012
Check-in Time:  11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Check-out Time:  4:30-6:00 PM
Grades:  Entering 7th-College Freshman (Male & Female)
Resident Camper:  $295
Group Rate Discount (Resident) - 5 or more:  $275
Commuter Camper:  $225

Registrations received after July 3rd, 2012 will
be charged an additional $20

Campers will be supervised at all times to ensure a safe and secure environment for the athletes to learn and have fun. Any misconduct could result in dismissal without a refund.

Each day brings about a new opportunity for each athlete to explore the possibilities of their potential, all while enjoying the beautiful campus and meeting new friends. Several Grand Valley Track and Field student-athletes will be on hand serving as counselors, in addition to the successful coaches brought in from across the nation. A video analysis of your event as well as those of championship caliber athletes will be viewed. Most importantly we will have FUN!

Guest Lecture:  The Grand Valley State University Track and Field Camp has a variety of special guest speakers every summer. Past speakers have featured: Ryan Cole (Arizona State), Mandi Zemba (New Balance), Tony Bonacci (Eastern Michigan).

Room & Board:  The modern suite style residence halls are conveniently located on campus near the athletic facilities, dining hall, and recreation areas. All the rooms are state-of-the-art, which include twin beds and bathrooms. Each camper is asked to bring their own linens and shower belongings. High quality meals are provided. Special nutritional requests can typically be pre-arranged with adequate notice.

FacilitiesEach camper will have access to the Grand Valley State University new state-of-the-art Outdoor Track, Indoor Track and Kelly Family Sports Center. Additionally, the camp will utilize turf and grass fields for plyometrics and drills. Other activities include: tennis, sand volleyball and swimming. Also, as in the past, we will spend an afternoon training session along the beaches of Lake Michigan.

A Typical Day...
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Group Lecture or Video Session
10:00 AM
Morning Training Session
12:15 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Group Lecture or Video Session
1:45 PM
Free Time
3:30 PM
Afternoon Training Session
6:00 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM
Recreational Activity
9:00 PM
Free Time
10:30 PM
In Bed and Lights Out