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Nike Cross Country Camp at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

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Secure your spot at the current rates with a deposit.
Flexible cancellation options available.

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

**Pricing may vary based on availability and additional fees may apply.

Overnight Camp
- - Ages 13-17
  - Co-ed
  - Cross Country
  Due to high demand for this session, the price has increased. Last year, this camp SOLD OUT! Spots are limited!
  - July 7 - 11, 2026
    
    Overnight
    
    $989 Includes all fees *
    
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Camp Overview

2026 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

**Last year this camp SOLD OUT - Sign up today!**

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 Cross Country Camp at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs held on the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).

The Nike Cross Country Camp at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs offers campers an overnight camp experience, with an optional 1-day add-on session to extend your camp experience in 2026!

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

Camp Coaches

Corey Kubatzky

Head Coach

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.
Corey Kubatzky

Head Coach
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
Sara Kettelkamp

Assistant Coach

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.

Sara Kettelkamp

Assistant Coach

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.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location.

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 UCCS 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.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: July 7-11, 2026 (Tuesday-Saturday)
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 7, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (Supervision will NOT be provided prior to 3:00 PM)
- Location: Roaring Fork Dining Hall- UCCS
- View the campus map here
- Parking is available at Alpine Garage and Field on the 4th floor
Check-out: Saturday, July 11, 11:00 AM
- Location: Cucharas House
- During check out, there will be a small awards ceremony that we will start with at 11:00am if any parents wish to attend! You can then take your camper home after the ceremony.
Meals: All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility. Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

All campers should be prepared to run first thing in the morning on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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: There is air conditioning in the dorm building, but not in the individual rooms.
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.

SIBLING DISCOUNT:

We’re excited to offer a discount for families with multiple children attending! If you’re registering two or more siblings for this camp, please reach out to us at [email protected] for a discount code to use during registration.

We offer the following sibling discounts for our running camps:

$15 off for weekend clinics
$20 off for day camp sessions
$25 off for overnight sessions

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: UCCS, 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.

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.

CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event a camp day is cancelled or camp hours are adjusted due to inclement weather, we will make every effort to provide make-up time. If make-up time is not possible, no refund will be issued for the first cancelled day or any shortened hours. If additional full days are cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, a pro-rated camp credit voucher will be issued for each cancelled day beyond the first.

MORE INFO

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

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.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Cross Country Camp at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

29 Reviews

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!
The training was very organised and enjoyable. The different provided options for each workout gave everybody an option to choose from that suited their level.
2022: There was a camp counselor by the name of Evan Graff he was my camp counselor. Me and him made this unbreakable bond and friendship there and hopefully that wasn't the last time we saw each other.
2023: Running with the elite athletes and learning nutrition and sports psych- who could ask for more?
2023: The Garden of the Gods Run and getting to train at altitude with other high level runners was amazing
Each run was fun and a learning experience, as well as a challenge. I especially liked the long run we did, since it was really difficult but was also lots of fun and provided beautiful views of Colorado Springs
My son had a great time at camp. He really enjoyed the coaches and will be back next year!
He really enjoyed meeting the Olympic athletes and especially liked the talk given by the European runner. He also loved how the camp covered the mental aspect of running.
2023: Beautiful running locations in the mountains and nature of Colorado. The camp director was also knowledgeable and friendly along with great staff!
I had an amazing time at this camp, and only wished that it was a little longer. The counselors were very nice and helpful, and I got along with the other kids very well. The food was very high quality, the dorms were spacious, and the games were a lot of fun. On the last day, I felt that the run was very challenging, yet at the end, I felt accomplished. The learning sessions were helpful and I will definitely incorporate some of the things I learned in my training. My only complaint is that there were a few too many learning sessions crammed into the days, but otherwise they were great. Overall, I had an awesome time at camp and would definitely consider coming back next year
2022: There was a camp counselor by the name of Evan Graff he was my camp counselor. Me and him made this unbreakable bond and friendship there and hopefully that wasn't the last time we saw each other.
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!
The training was very organised and enjoyable. The different provided options for each workout gave everybody an option to choose from that suited their level.
2023: Running with the elite athletes and learning nutrition and sports psych- who could ask for more?
2023: The Garden of the Gods Run and getting to train at altitude with other high level runners was amazing
Each run was fun and a learning experience, as well as a challenge. I especially liked the long run we did, since it was really difficult but was also lots of fun and provided beautiful views of Colorado Springs
My son had a great time at camp. He really enjoyed the coaches and will be back next year!
He really enjoyed meeting the Olympic athletes and especially liked the talk given by the European runner. He also loved how the camp covered the mental aspect of running.
2023: Beautiful running locations in the mountains and nature of Colorado. The camp director was also knowledgeable and friendly along with great staff!
I had an amazing time at this camp, and only wished that it was a little longer. The counselors were very nice and helpful, and I got along with the other kids very well. The food was very high quality, the dorms were spacious, and the games were a lot of fun. On the last day, I felt that the run was very challenging, yet at the end, I felt accomplished. The learning sessions were helpful and I will definitely incorporate some of the things I learned in my training. My only complaint is that there were a few too many learning sessions crammed into the days, but otherwise they were great. Overall, I had an awesome time at camp and would definitely consider coming back next year
Running in Garden of the Gods
What I learned and the friendships I made.
The altitude running & bonding with other athletes
Good training experiences and fun bonding with other runners
meeting new people and learning how to better myself as a runner
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!
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.
This was her first overnight camp and she really enjoyed getting to feel a bit of independence and freedom. She made some new friends and learned some additional tactics to use down the road.
This was her first overnight camp and she really enjoyed getting to feel a bit of independence and freedom. She made some new friends and learned some additional tactics to use down the road.

FAQ

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!
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.
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.
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]).
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.

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