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Nike Cross Country Camp Arizona Elevate

Serious | Fun | High Altitude Training at its Best.

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2023 DATES ANNOUNCED!

The Nike Arizona Elevate XC Camp offers outstanding training, high altitude runs, educational breakout sessions and fun evening activities.

Situated just north of Phoenix, Emmanuel Pines is nestled in the Prescott National Forest in Prescott, AZ.

Join 2x NCAA Champion, US National Team Member, and Grand Canyon University Head Coach Sara Slattery, along with Chandler High School Coach and Canadian National Team Member Matt Lincoln for some fun-filled, informative days doing what you love best - XC training on gorgeous trails followed by post run creek soaks.

Highlights Include

Nike Running Camp T-shirt
Low Camper to Coach Ratio.
High Altitude Training.
Cabin style bunks for great team building and friendship.
Fun evening activities and post run creek soaks.
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Director Sara Slattery

Sara Slattery begins her 7th season as the GCU men’s and women’s cross country head coach in 2021 after a successful career as a NCAA and professional athlete. Since her arrival at GCU, every distance school record has been broken in cross country and track. Every women's school record in a distance event, save for one, was broken in 2018 and only one men's distance record still stands from 2017. Then in 2021, the school record book was rewritten in every men's and women's outdoor distance event (800m -10,000m), except for one.
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Slattery was a professional distance runner, competing in national and international competitions. In 2007, she was the Pan American Games champion in the 10,000 meters in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. She was an alternate for the U.S. team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and has been a member of other U.S. national teams.

Slattery graduated from Colorado in 2003 with a degree in economics and earned a master's degree in secondary and adult education there in 2005. She was a four-time NCAA champion, 10-time Big 12 champion and a 10-time All-American as a student-athlete, setting three school records (indoor mile, indoor 3,000 meters and outdoor 5,000 meters). In 2016, Slattery was inducted into the Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame.

Slattery is from Phoenix, where she attended Mountain Pointe High School and was a 10-time state champion. She was also a member of the 1998 U.S. Junior National Cross Country Team and earned state Runner of the Year honors during her junior and senior years.
Camp Co-Director Matt Lincoln

Coach Matt Lincoln begins his 7th year at Chandler High School working with the Wolves cross country and distance teams. During his first 6 seasons at Chandler, the Wolves squads have won 10 state championships. He was named USTFCCCA Girls cross country coach of the year for Arizona in 2015 and the NFHS Arizona and West Sectional girls cross country coach of the year in 2017. Under his watch, the school records in cross country and distance events have been broken 34 times and the girls 4x800m have won 4 straight state championships.
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Lincoln attended Penn State University from 2001-2006 where he earned a degree in Kinesiology and a teaching certification in Health and Physical Education. He set 3 school records at Penn State, earned 8 Academic All-BigTen honors and was named to the NCAA All-Academic team in 2006. He was named captain of the cross country team in 2004 and 2005 and captain of the track and field team in 2006.
Upon graduating, Lincoln, ran professionally from 2007-2013 with the Canadian National team. He finished 3^rd at the 2004 Olympic trials, 8^th at the World University games in the 1500m in 2007, received a bronze medal in the 1500m at the 2009 Francophone Games and placed 4^th and 5^th at the 2012 Olympic trials in the 800m and 1500m, respectively. Lincoln has run sub four minutes for the mile and owns PR’s of 1:48.37 for 800m and 3:38.44 for 1500m. He holds the Canadian record in the Indoor and Outdoor 4x800m and the Distance Medley Relay.
Coach Lincoln is a certified USATF level 2, endurance coach and was an assistant coach with Phoenix Athletics track club in Toronto from 2007-2010. He also coached a grass roots track and field program in Canada for two years (2008-2009).

Escape the heat of the summer and enjoy 5 days of XC running with others who share the love of Cross Country. Join us for cooler temperatures, a traditional camp atmosphere, and a taste of training at altitude!

Located approximately 6 miles NW of Prescott, Emmanuel Pines is conveniently located less than 150 miles from Phoenix Int'l Airport and Scottsdale.

Daily training includes trail runs, as well as break out sessions with guest speakers, discussing such topics as nutrition, race strategy and tactics, and running collegiately.

Aside from training, Arizona Elevate XC Camp provides daily fun activities, including field trips to nearby lakes and parks. This camp will help campers develop as a runner, while gaining self-confidence and making new friends.

CAMP DETAILS

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots.

2023 OVERVIEW

Dates: June 25-29, 2023
Age Group: 13-18
Gender: Co-ed
Camp Type: Overnight
Check-in: Sunday, 3:00pm
Check-out: Thursday, 11:00am
- Location: Oak Lodge & Cedar Chapel
- View the campus map here
Meals: All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility.

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: Oak Lodge
Campers Per Room: 4-8 (adjoining rooms)
Roommates: Guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: Separate common men's and women's restrooms
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No, fan recommended
Key Deposit: N/A

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: Emmanuel Pines Camp, local roads and trails

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.

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
Flip flops
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

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 Wake up call
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Meet with counselor for stretching / pre-run activation / run description
9:00 am Run / workout
10:30 am Post run snack/ nutrition / shower
11:00 am Classroom/ group meeting
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Free time
3:00 pm Afternoon run/ Cross train
4:00 pm CORE/ strength/ drills
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Campfire/ evening games
10:00 pm Lights out

AZ elevate facility

Emmanuel Pines offers two bedroom cabins to larger three and four bedroom cabins & bunkhouse dormitory. Each cabin is uniquely designed with original, rustic style. Each individual lodge/cabin is furnished with porches, living room, TV, microwave oven and toaster.

How are runners placed in their training groups?

Training groups are based on a combination of current/recent weekly mileage and fitness level, season & personal best(s), and home geographical location. A change in groups can be accommodated if staff members leading those groups feel it is needed.

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 other single campers, similar in age. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!

How many miles do we run each day?

Athletes will run 1-2x per day, depending on schedule and campers current fitness level, with morning session being a distance run and the afternoon session being either a 2nd run or active recovery/training activity.

Actual distances vary based on runner’s current mileage and fitness level.

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Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Campers dine in the dining hall 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 us to make the proper accommodations.

Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?

Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. Staff members provide supervision during instruction, dining times, evening activities, and in the cabins. All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.

What are some of the evening activities that are planned for the campers?

Fun and exciting evening activities are an important part of the camp experience and are carefully planned by the staff. Evening activities include challenge course, volleyball, campfires, Frisbee, free time and more.

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

Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, and completed online prior to camp arrival.

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 $825.00

Availability: Less than 5 spaces

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

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Nike Cross Country Camp Arizona Elevate

Serious | Fun | High Altitude Training at its Best.

Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Director Sara Slattery

Camp Co-Director Matt Lincoln