Q. Are there still openings in all of the camps?
A. Yes.
Q. How do I register for camp?
A. Click on our Registration page.
Q. What kind of runners will benefit most from these camps?
A. The clinics & training are geared for all levels of distance runners from beginner to state champ, ages 12 through 18 (no older than a high school senior in the upcoming season). Athletes are grouped for workouts by ability. You can attend on your own or with a group from your school.
Q. What is included in the tuition fee?
A. Housing, meals, running instruction, clinics, runner’s manual, camp t-shirt and all regular camp activities (except for tickets to the Boardwalk).
Q. Can I register online with a credit card?
A. Yes. See our Registration or Tuition pages.
Q. What do we bring to camp?
A. Please see the training & camp info page.
Q. When are my forms due? What about camp tuition?
A. All camp forms are due by July 1st. You can download all the forms you need on our camp info page. Tuition is due in full when you register for camp.
Q. Is my tuition refundable?
A. Camp tuition is not refundable, but we would be happy to give you a credit for next year’s camp.
Q. What if I do not turn in my paperwork by the due dates?
A. Stay positive! Turn your forms in by the due date.
Q. What if my Physical appointment is after the due date?
A. Contact us and let us know.
Q. Can I use my school’s physical?
A. Yes. Be sure to make a copy to use for the season.
Q. How do I get directions to camp?
A. We will send you directions prior to camp.
Q. What time does camp start and do we run on the first and last day?
A. Camp begins at 3:00pm on Sunday and ends around Noon on Thursday. Yes, we run on the first day, and the last morning of camp.
Q. Will I be housed with my teammates?
A. Yes, we automatically house you with your teammates in housing separated for males and females. If you will be attending camp with a friend from another team – let us know and we will house you together.
Q. How will I be housed if I attend camp on my own?
A. We house all athletes who attend camp on their own with others who attend on their own. We also place the individuals with our most outgoing counselor – and the group bonds very quickly. You will make a new set of friends at camp!
Q. Are coaches really free?
A. Yes. Coaches attend free with 7 or more registered athletes. Additional coaches from the same team pay 50% of the camp tuition. We will also make a donation to teams of 14 or more.
Q. What is the staff to camper ratio?
A. The ratio of campers to staff will be roughly eight campers to one staff member. During camp, campers will be running in groups, with a counselor assigned to each group. There is a chance that these groups could grow as large as 10 campers per counselor, but the average group size will be 8 campers.
Q. Where do campers stay?
A. Campers stay in dorms on the UC Santa Cruz campus, specifically College 8 or College 9/10. The camp staff, as well as camp director, stays in the dorm during camp.
Q. Will I have fun at camp?
A. That’s the plan!
Q. Will I be a faster runner after camp?
A. See above