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All Reviews about Nike Cross Country Camp at Emmanuel Pines with Arizona Elevate

10 Reviews

  • 2023: Everything was great! Have a good time learning from runners with experience
  • I loved making new friends, bonding with the coaches, and the informative running nutrition class
  • Great tips and knowledge shared by coaches/staff to the campers
  • Great tips and knowledge shared by coaches/staff to the campers
  • 2023: Everything was great! Have a good time learning from runners with experience
  • I loved making new friends, bonding with the coaches, and the informative running nutrition class
  • Everything was great ! Have a good time learning from runners with experience
  • Activities, good competition to learn from, very fun!
  • Making new friends and bonding with the coaches.
  • Spending time and learning from so many professional athletes and coaches!

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Camp dates & prices

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Flexible cancellation options available.

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

  • Limited

    June 21–25, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 13-18
    • Cross Country

    • Overnight

      5-day camp

      $835

Nike Cross Country Camp at Emmanuel Pines with Arizona Elevate

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Camp Overview

2026 OVERNIGHT DATES & PRICES ARE HERE!

In addition to amazing trail runs at 6K feet of elevation, campers will also have the chance to participate in educational sessions and learn what it takes to become a better runner – and to hear some of the top runners in the world speak in person! Campers will learn how to become a better athlete, through training, nutrition, sports psychology and tools from NCAA coaches to help them be recruited to run in the NCAA.

Join Arizona State Record Holder(1600m,3200m), 4X NCAA Champion, US National Team Member, NCAA Division 1 XC Coach and Author of How She Did It Book, Sara Slattery for a week of high altitude training in the beautiful Arizona landscape. Sara brings with her 3 Amazing Coaches: Shayla Houlihan (NCAA Division 1 Coach), Jessica Sheerer (Arizona State High School Championship Coach) and Bernie Montoya (Arizona State Record Holder).

Highlights Include

  • World Class and Professional Athlete Speakers
  • Educational Sessions on (Training, Mental Performance, Nutrition, Injury Prevention)
  • Exclusive Camp Training Guide
  • Nike Camp Elevate T-shirt
  • Low Camper to Coach Ratio.
  • Train on beautiful trails at 6K feet of Elevation
  • Train with Athletes from all over the country and build lifelong friendships.
  • Fun activities including ropes course, scavenger hunt, camp fires, post run lake soaks.

Camp Coaches

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    Sara Slattery

    Director

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    Sara Slattery

    Director

    Slattery co-authored the book How She Did It, with 2 Time Olympian Molly Huddle. The book is a guide for young female athletes navigating the world of distance running on how to have long healthy careers and highlights 50 of the top Women in the sport.

    Sara was the head Coach for GCU XC and Track from 2015-2022. Slattery rewrote the record books for GCU XC and Track. During her tenure every Men’s and Women’s distance school record was broken in cross country and track from 800m -10,000m. She coached teams to 20 WAC track championships.

    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 multiple 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 is considered to be one of the best distance runners ever from Arizona. She held 3 State records (1600m, 32000m and 4x800m) and won 10 State titles in XC and Track and Field. She was also a member of the 1998 U.S. Junior National Cross Country Team and was the 1999 Pan American Games Champion in the 3K. She earned state Runner of the Year honors during her junior and senior years.
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    Jessica Sheerer

    Coach

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    Jessica Sheerer

    Coach

    Coach Jessica Millanes Shearer is the head coach of Desert Vista Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track. A true Thunder alum, Coach Shearer graduated from Desert Vista in 2000, where she left an indelible mark on the Cross Country and Track teams. Throughout her high school career, she showcased her leadership prowess by captaining the Cross Country squad for 3 years, and clinching state championships in both Cross Country and Track. Notably, Coach Shearer was a part of Desert Vista's first state championship title, a moment that still resonates with her as a testament to the program's enduring excellence. She feels blessed to give back to a program that has provided her so much.

    Following her high school journey, Coach Shearer pursued her passion for running and coaching at Saint Mary's College (IN). There, she continued to compete in Cross Country while simultaneously lending her expertise to a local high school's track and field program.

    After completing her college degree, Coach Shearer joined the United States Marine Corps, completing two tours in Iraq. Her dedication to service and discipline from her military experience continue to shape her coaching philosophy, instilling in her athletes the values of perseverance, teamwork, and commitment.

    Beyond the track, Coach Shearer finds strength and inspiration in her family. She and her husband, Rob (USMC Retired), share the joys of parenthood with their two daughters, Evelyn and Cecilia (affectionately known as CC). The family's athletic legacy continues as Evelyn and Cecilia actively participate in Cross Country and Track in middle school, further illustrating the Shearer family's enduring connection to the sport.

    Coach Shearer's return to Desert Vista High School signifies the reunion of an exceptional athlete and leader with her alma mater. Her impressive journey from standout athlete to dedicated coach and military service member exemplifies her commitment to excellence and her unwavering dedication to the development of young athletes, both on and off the track. Coach Shearer's passion for helping others and her deep roots in Ahwatukee, make her an invaluable asset to the Desert Vista Cross Country program and the community it serves.
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    Bernie Montoya

    Coach

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    Bernie Montoya

    Coach

    Bernie is the head cross country and distance track coach for Chandler High School. He has been a huge part of the success at Chandler and coached teams to 4 State Track and Field Championships.

    Widely considered one of the best Arizona high school distance runners ever. He was the First student-athlete in Arizona prep history to win three state cross country titles following his 5,000-meter victory in 15:14.23 at the Arizona Division I State Championships before going on to finish 22nd at the Nike Cross Country nationals this past fall. In 2012, Montoya made headlines across the country as he won the prestigious adidas Dream Mile in New York. The races are run as a part of the Diamond League meet, the adidas Grand Prix. Both the Dream Mile and Dream 100 are invitation only races (selected by adidas) with the Mile featuring the 14 best athletes in the country on both the men`s and women`s sides.

    Montoya shocked the field with his winning time of 4:01.32 to win the event, clocking the fastest time in United States junior class prep history and the ninth-fastest time in U.S. high school history, period. Montoya also holds the Arizona state two-mile record with his time of 8:48.25 at 3,200-meters. He finished his career at Cibola winning three titles at the Arizona High School State Championships with three individual titles, taking the 800-meter run in a time of 1:50.19, which would be a new record for the state of Arizona at any division, a record previously held by former ASU standout John Kline.

    Coach Montoya has been a part of the foundation of Camp Elevate as a coach since year one. From his experience as a successful athlete to now coaching one of the top track and XC programs in the state Bernie brings a wealth of knowledge as a coach and has helped make Camp Elevate successful!

Camp Details

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/workouts, as well as breakout sessions with professional athlete guest speakers, and educational sessions discussing such topics as nutrition, race strategy and tactics, and recruiting and running in the NCAA.

Aside from training, the Nike Cross Country Camp at Emmanuel Pines with Arizona Elevate provides daily fun activities, including beautiful trail runs, lake soaks, educational sessions, scavenger hunts and team games. This camp will help campers develop as a runner, while gaining self-confidence and making lifelong friendships.

CAMP DETAILS

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: This camp may SELL OUT. You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots.

2026 OVERVIEW

  • Dates: June 21-25, 2026 (Sun-Thurs)
  • Age Group: 13-18
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Camp Type: Overnight
  • Check-in: Sunday, 2:00pm
  • Check-out: Thursday, 9:00am
    • Location: Thumb Butte Lodge
    • 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: Thumb Butte 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: We do not require a room key or meal card deposit. However, if you do not return your key or meal card on the last day of camp, you will be responsible for all replacement charges 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: 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
  • 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

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.

CAMP TUITION PAYMENTS

Full payment of camp fees must be completed by the first day of the month before camp. For example:

  • June Camps: final payment is due on May 1
  • July Camps: final payment is due on June 1
  • August Camps: final payment is due on July 1

Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before the start of their camp will forfeit all camp fees paid to date and be removed from the camp.

Your confirmation email shows your balance due and balance due date. Final payments can be made through the US Sports Camps Customer Portal or by phone at 1-800-645-3226.

BEHAVIOR POLICIES

We may ask campers who require 1×1 supervision, disrupt the camp experience, or threaten the safety of themselves or others to leave camp. Behaviors meriting expulsion include, but are not limited to: a cause or threat of violence, putting themselves or others in danger, possession of a weapon, possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, drugs or illegal substance, robbery, damage to property, sexual misconduct or assault, harassment, hazing, racist remarks or acts, or intimidation. In those cases, we will contact a parent to pick up the child immediately. We do not issue refunds to campers who are asked to leave camp.

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.

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.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Cross Country Camp at Emmanuel Pines with Arizona Elevate

10 Reviews

  • 2023: Everything was great! Have a good time learning from runners with experience
  • I loved making new friends, bonding with the coaches, and the informative running nutrition class
  • Great tips and knowledge shared by coaches/staff to the campers
  • Great tips and knowledge shared by coaches/staff to the campers
  • 2023: Everything was great! Have a good time learning from runners with experience
  • I loved making new friends, bonding with the coaches, and the informative running nutrition class
  • Everything was great ! Have a good time learning from runners with experience
  • Activities, good competition to learn from, very fun!
  • Making new friends and bonding with the coaches.
  • Spending time and learning from so many professional athletes and coaches!

FAQ

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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