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Nike XC High Altitude Camp at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Nike XC High Altitude Camp at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs 7 Reviews

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2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

2024 Registration is Open!

Encounter the beautiful landscape of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak in the heart of Olympic City! Experience the amazing training runs at Bear Creek Park, Garden of the Gods, and Gold Camp Road. Come to the Nike XC High Altitude Camp held on the campus of University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

The Nike High Altitude XC Camp at UC Colorado Springs offers campers an overnight camp experience, with a NEW optional 1-day add-on session to extend your camp experience in 2024!

This is high-altitude training at its best!

Highlights Include

High Altitude Training with UCCS Coaches
Optional Extra Day add-on
Current UCCS Athletes as Counselors
Training Tips, Supplemental Training, Injury Prevention Techniques
Sessions on Race Strategies and Goal Setting
Sport Specific Strength and Mobility Sessions
Nike Running Camp T-shirt
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Head Coach Corey Kubatzky

Coach Kubatzky returned to UCCS in 2014, where he previously served as a graduate assistant coach and an assistant coach, to lead the women’s program after spending 4 years as an assistant coach with the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project.
View Corey's Bio & Cross Country Tips ⟩
While an assistant coach, the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project produced Olympian and Boston Marathon runner-up Desiree Linden (Davila), several US Team Members for IAAF track and cross-country World Championships, and many top-10 finishers at US Championships. The experience gained while apprenticing under great coaches at the DIII, DII and Professional level and working with some of the best runners in the country on a daily basis helped form his current coaching philosophy. While at UCCS, Coach Kubatzky has coached athletes to school records, NCAA Championship appearances, All-American, All-Region and All-RMAC performances, top-five all-time program marks, and lifetime bests. He also currently coaches a small group of elites and sub-elites, including four athletes who achieved Olympic Trials Qualifiers while under his direction. Kubatzky earned his master’s degree from UCCS and his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis where he competed for the cross-country and track teams, serving as team captain his senior year. He is married to Lavenna Kubatzky, herself an accomplished distance runner, who teaches 3rd grade at Oak

Creek Elementary School. He is originally from Georgetown, Texas.
Cross Country Tips by Corey:

Running Tips: Patience and Focus is the Key to Becoming a Great Runner
Assistant Coach Sara Kettelkamp

Coach Sara Kettelkamp was the Assistant Women's Cross Country and Track coach for 7 years, having helped coach multiple athletes to school records, NCAA Championship appearances, All-American, All-Region and All-RMAC performances, top-five all-time program marks, and lifetime bests. She plans to continue her passion of coaching and mentoring runners toward personal and athletic goals and can’t think of a better place to do this than in Colorado.
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Sara’s passion for running began in high school and continued throughout college where she pursued a degree in Sports Conditioning and Training at UCCS while competing for the cross-country and track team. Looking to expand her knowledge outside of her degree she became a certified personal trainer as well as a certified strength and conditioning coach. It was then that Sara volunteered as an assistant coach for the Palmer High School Cross Country and Track & Field team. This experience helped lock in her passion for coaching. Before graduating, Sara was offered a position as a graduate assistant coach with the UCCS team while she pursued a master’s degree in Health Promotion. While pursuing her master’s degree Sara spent most of her time researching functional movement and how to incorporate that into a running program. This research has led to a published article and began a shift in the team’s strength training routines, which now has since focused on identifying and improving the weaknesses of each athlete in order to improve overall strength. She has continued working in the field of strength and conditioning within the collegiate, tactical, and private sectors.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: Camp sessions SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This year, we will be offering our regular camp session, with the option to purchase an additional 1-day add-on.

The regular camp session will be a regular curriculum, featuring:

Interactive strength / mobility
Elite athlete panel
Recovery techniques
Sport Psychology
Sport nutrition
Guest speakers

The 1-day add-on session will be a college athletics focused curriculum, including:

Long Run at one of the many beautiful open spaces/parks in Colorado Springs
How to go through the recruiting process Q&A
How to be a leader in your team discussion and presentation

The Nike UC Colorado Springs XC Camp is designed to further each runner's knowledge on training, injury prevention, nutrition, strength training, and recovery.

Campers run in a high-altitude environment with the majestic Rocky Mountains as their backdrop!

SESSION INFORMATION

Sport-specific strength and mobility sessions are to help teach runners how to train their body to handle the mileage and how to avoid injury. Additional breakout topics include goal setting and race strategy planning.

Aside from training, the Colorado Springs High Altitude XC Camp provides daily fun activities, including a field trips to beautiful parks such as Garden of the Gods. This camp will help campers develop as a runner, while gaining self-confidence and making new friends.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: July 9-12 (option to add-on additional day July 13)
Age Group: 13-17 (High School)
Gender: Co-ed
Camp Type: Overnight
Schedule: A more detailed schedule will be sent out approximately 3 weeks prior to camp start
Check-in: Tuesday, July 9, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Check-out: Friday, July 12, 11:00 AM OR Saturday, July 13, 11:00 AM (add-on ONLY)
- Location: Roaring Fork Dining Hall- UC Colorado Springs
- View the campus map here
Meals: All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility. Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

All Campers should arrive at camp, prepared to run on Sunday, the 1st day of camp.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.

All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

HOUSING

Dorm: Assigned at check-in
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: Guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: Shared on floor
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: Yes
Key Deposit: If you do not return your key or meal card on the last day of camp, you will be responsible for a $75 lost room key fee from the host facility. US Sports Camps will charge the camper credit card on file for all costs due.

Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES:

Overnight Campers: Features several instructional sessions per day, three hot meals, and lodging in residence halls. An evening recreation program is also included.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Grouped by: age and ability
Evaluation: by coaching staff
Equipment: Campers should bring at least two pairs of broken in running shoes. Spikes/racing flats are optional. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
Facility: UC Colorado Springs, local roads, trails, and parks

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

ALL CAMPERS:

Athletic clothing
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes
Non-running shoes
Water bottle
Sunblock
Comfortable non-running clothing
Underwear and socks
Pajamas/sleepwear
Toiletries
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Alarm clock
Swimsuit and towel
Flip-flops
Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers
Cell phone (if you have one)
Fan (optional)
Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)
Extra spending money (suggested $40)
Laundry detergent

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

GEAR UP FOR CAMP

All Nike Cross Country Campers receive a Nike camp t-shirt as part of their tuition. Additional Nike Camp gear is available for purchase at check-out or can be purchased at any time on our storefront.

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE CROSS COUNTRY CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our Cross Country camps please see our FAQ page.

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Sample Daily Schedule

7:00 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM Learning Session-Guest Speaker
9:00 AM Depart for run at Bear Creek Park
9:30 AM Workout begins
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free time
2:00 PM Learning session
3:30 PM Interactive strength/mobility session
5:00 PM Free time or optional learning session – i.e. Transitioning to College / Recruiting
6:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Learning Session-goal setting and mental strategies
9:00 PM Free time
10:30 PM Lights out

Uccs Running Facilities

Located at the base of the iconic Pulpit Rock, the Mountain Lion Fieldhouse offers one of the finest indoor track and field facility in the NCAA. The Fieldhouse boasts a 200-meter, 19 meter radius track oval with eight sprint lanes. It is home of the UCCS XC program. Most of our tactical/strength/and guest speaker sessions are held in this new facility.

Training runs taking place at Bear Creek Park, Garden of the Gods, and Gold Camp Road.

Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team?

We welcome individual campers and teams. If you come to camp by yourself, we place you in a dorm room with another single camper, similar in age. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!

How do you accommodate roommate requests?

When you register for the camp, you have an option to submit a roommate request. If you would like to add a roommate request after registering for a camp, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We accommodate all roommate requests, made 2 weeks before the start of camp. Campers who do not submit a roommate request will be placed in a dorm with other runners, similar age and same gender.

Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor?

Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This online form is required to be filled out accurately, signed by the parent (guardian), and completed before the first day of camp.

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Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Campers dine in the school cafeteria which offers a variety of different meal options that are sure to accommodate most campers’ dietary needs. In the case that a camper possesses extreme dietary restrictions, please reach out to Camp Director (contact information will be provided in Information Packet or email us at [email protected]).

Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?

Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. Staff members reside in the same dorms as the campers and provide supervision during instruction, dining times, evening activities, and in the dorm.

All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
July 18, 2022: I enjoyed getting to work closely with a college coach during the workouts and q&a's. I also had a really great time making friends!

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 24, 2022: meeting new people and learning how to better myself as a runner

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 16, 2023: Good training experiences and fun bonding with other runners

— Anonymous

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- 5/5.
July 16, 2023: The altitude running & bonding with other athletes

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 13, 2023: What I learned and the friendships I made.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 15, 2023: Running in Garden of the Gods

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
GREAT STAFF, AWESOME CAMP!

Before we even got to check in, Coach Jackson and Coach Clark recognized my daughter from last year's camp and welcomed her with open arms. My daughter loved the workouts and the hands on approach to making her become the best version of herself. She loved the energy of the coaches and counselors at the camp.

— Parent of Attendee from This Camp in 2022

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

Programs: Cross Country

Age Group: 13 - 17

Gender: Co-Ed

Overnight $895.00 USD

Availability: Yes

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.

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