Summer is right around the corner which means children will be looking for something to do. Parents, here is a helpful guide to local summer camps dedicated to your young runners.
2014 Summer Multi-Sport Speed, Agility & Explosion Camp
Where: Lehigh University
Dates: Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays from June 18-Aug 5
Ages: grades 3-12
Children will be split by age and ability.
Youth Fundamentals Speed Camp
Where: Warrior Fit Performance, Easton
Dates: June 16-20
Ages: 7-10
Camp will provide young runners the opportunity to fine tune their skills and abilities.
Junior High Functional Speed Camp
Where: Warrior Fit Performance, Easton
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: 11-13
Speed Camp will provide your athlete with the foundational skills and abilities that will enable him or her to compete at a high level throughout the competitive season.
High School Elite Speed Camp
Where: Warrior Fit Performance, Easton
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: 14-17
This Speed Camp will provide your athlete with the competitive edge, mental toughness and winning attitude to elevate their game beyond their competition.
Big Red Track and Field Camp
Where: Parkland High School
Dates: July 8-12
Ages: 6 and up
Camp will give the camper an overview of all 18 track and field events. A fun learning environment, videos, professional speakers, video analysis, great instruction and more.
Track & Field/Cross Country Camp
Where: Lehigh University
Dates: July 12-15 (overnight camp)
Ages: 13 to 18 years old
Camp will feature advanced technical and functional training in all jumps, pole vault, sprints, distance and throws. Video analysis. Three 2-hour sessions per day.
Easton Track and Field Camp
Where: Easton Area high School
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: 7-17
Four-time Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs will be coaching this five day track camp focusing on distance running, conditioning and track & field events.
Trojan Cross Country Camp
Where: Parkland High School
Dates: July 15-19
Ages: 5-14
If you plan on running cross country, this is the camp for you. If you play another sport, this camp will teach you how to outlast the competition.
Lil Rover Speed Camp
Where: Warrior Fit Performance, Easton
Dates: July 20-24
Ages: 6-13
This Speed Camp will provide your athlete with the necessary tools to fine tune their skills and abilities and compete at a higher level in preparation for game time.
Track and Field Youth Day Camp
Where: Lehigh University
Dates: July 21-25
This camp brochure is yet unavailable. Follow link to Lehigh University’s summer camp webpage and check back for updates.
Emmaus Green Machine Track Camp
Where: Emmaus High School
Dates: July 22-26
Ages: grades 3-9
Campers will learn proper warm-up techniques, develop basic fundamentals, learn the importance of sportsmanship and enjoy the thrill of competition in this week-long camp, ending with a special Meet of Champions for family members to attend.