Nike Track & Field Camp University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Directed by Penn Head Womens Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Gwen Harris, the NIKE Track & Field Camp at the University of Pennsylvania helps high school athletes learn the techniques, strategies, and skills they need to become champions.
Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing and teaches young athletes the skills necessary to excel at their chosen events. The superior coaching staff includes current and former athletes who have competed on the national level.
Events Offered - All but pole vault
Highlights Include
- Individual event and group instruction
- Nike Running Camp T-shirt
- Nike Running Camp graduation certificate.
- Specific training programs for every skill level
- Post camp goal setting and training tools
Train at the University of Pennsylvania’s historically famed Franklin Field this summer and experience the site where some of the century’s best collegiate and professional athletes have competed over the years.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Gwen Harris
Gwen Harris begins her 10th season as the Betty J. Costanza Head Coach of Women's Track and Field at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011-12. Harris became just the second coach in program history when she replaced long-time program mentor Betty Costanza in 2002.
Harris has led the Quakers to some stellar results during her tenure. In each of her nine seasons, Harris has had at least one athlete reach the NCAA Championships with six different individuals earning All-America status. Overall, Penn runners have established 168 top-10 marks and 68 school records under Harris since 2003.
Read Full BioPrior to her arrival at Penn, Harris served as Head Coach of the James Madison University Women's Track and Field program for 17 years. For her accomplishments over the past 20 years, Coach Harris was inducted into the Delaware African-American Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2010, she was inducted into the Delaware State University Hall of Fame as well.
Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of running, jumping, and throwing and teaches young athletes the skills necessary to excel at their chosen events. The superior coaching staff includes sprinting coach Bill Walton and current and former athletes who have competed on the national level. Individual and small group instruction is provided to help campers of all ability levels become faster, smarter, and improved runners.
Note: All events offered but pole vault.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30am Breakfast
- 9:00am Conditioning
- 11:45am Lunch
- 1:00pm Lecture/Video Breakdown
- 2:15pm Instructional Stations
- 4:30pm Rest
- 5:00pm Dinner
- 6:15pm Evening Activities
- 8:30pm Speakers
- 10:30pm Lights Out!
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in: Sunday, July 8th between 1:00-2:00 pm at Harrison College House. Campers enter via 40th Street and Locust.
Check-out: Graduation is on Thursday, July 12th between 10:00-12:00 pm at the Franklin Field. Parents welcome to attend! Check-out will immediately follow at the dorms.
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: age, ability and event
Facility: UPenn’s Franklin Track
HOUSING
Dorm: TBA
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: no, fan recommended
Key Deposit: $130 – check made out to US Sports
Spending Money: $35
Medical Facility: an athletic trainer is on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: Philadelphia International Aiport (20 min).
Transportation: Not provided. A metered cab ride from the airport to campus generally costs $20, including the tip, and takes approximately 20 minutes.
College Campus Experience
"Definitely will recommend this camp to kids interested in having a living and training experience in a college campus atmosphere."
Grand Improvement!
"I would definitely recommend this camp for children of all qualified ages. They helped drop my sons' time in the open 400m by 1.5secs in a matter of 4 days."
All over great!
We had great workouts. The camp keeps you in shape and gives you the necessary information about track events. It was very well organized and fun beyond the training!
Enjoyed from Beginning to End!
I really enjoyed this camp, from registration to pick-up, because I learned so much from it. The food was very good for a camp.
Second to None
"The Nike Track and Field Camp at U Penn was second to none. My son had a great week meeting new friends, recieved great coaching and training in a safe fun environment."
Amazing Coaches
"I have always loved running and the Nike Running Camps was the best choice for me. I learned so much about my favorite sport. The coaches were amazing and I would love to return in future years."
Very Positive!
"The Nike Running Camp was a very positive experience for our daughter. It was her first-ever camp and we were nervous parents. But everything went very well!"
Recommend to Anyone Interested in Running
"I feel that the UPenn camp was a great experience that really prepared me. Along with making me a better runner it also gave me a little taste of what it will be like to live on my own in college with roommates along with making new friends from many different areas around the United States and even the world. I feel that overall the camp had a vibrantly positive feel and all of the coaches were more than willing to lend a hand when needed. I would recommend this camp to anyone interested in running at all because it will help them develop a true love for the sport."
Awesome Experience!
"The Nike Running Camp is an awesome experience for any young person looking to get serious about track and field. The coaches really help the children understand the fundamentals of their individual sport and help them to improve. If your child is serious about running, send them to this camp."
Parent of Camper
Great Experience
"My daughter had a great experience at the Nike track camp this summer. The coaches were kind and the experience was informative and an overall positive one."