SECURE YOUR SPOT!
The Nike Cross Country Camp at University of New Haven offers an experienced coaching staff for cross country training. Educational lectures on topics including training, drills and technique, plyometrics, motivation and goal setting, nutrition, and much more are included in the daily breakouts. Video analysis is used to teach campers about proper form. Join us this summer in West Haven, Connecticut for an action-packed week.
2027 OVERVIEW
- Dates:
- June 11-July 14, 2027 (Saturday-Tuesday)
- Age Group: 10-17 (Grades 4-12, Entering Fall 2027)
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Types: Overnight, Day
- Meals: All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility. Day campers do not receive breakfast. All campers are provided lunch and dinner.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Day Camper Schedule:
- Schedule:
- Saturday: 1:00pm-5:30pm (Check-In 1:00pm-1:30pm)
- Sunday-Tuesday: 8:30am-5:30pm
- Meals: Saturday, dinner; Sunday-Tuesday, lunch and dinner
Overnight Camper Schedule:
- Check-In: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Saturday at Bergami Hall
- Schedule: Saturday-Tuesday
- Check-Out: 5:30-6:00pm on Tuesday
- Overnight Campers: Housing on campus and all meals are provided.
View the campus map here
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!
Per Connecticut and Massachusetts Board of Health guidelines, all campers must fill out the CT Health & Liability Form and meet the requirements outlined in the Massachusetts List of Required Vaccinations.
HOUSING
- Dorm: Assigned at check in
- Campers Per Room: TBD
- Roommates: Guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
- Bathrooms: Shared on floor
- Linens: Not provided. Please bring Size Twin XL sheets.
- Air Conditioning: TBD
- Key Deposit: $50 check made payable to US Sports Camps
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 boarding school residence halls. An evening recreation program is also included.
- Day/Extended Day Campers: This option offers the same features as the resident camp minus lodging & breakfast (Day Campers should eat breakfast before daily check-in).
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, ability, and event
- Evaluation: by coaching staff
- Equipment: Campers should bring at least one pair of broken in running shoes. Event shoes/spikes are recommended but not required. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
- Facility: University of New Haven
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:
- Extra Athletic clothing
- 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes
- Non-running shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Extra spending money (suggested $40)
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
- Athletic clothing mentioned above
- 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 (size Twin XL), comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)
- 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.
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.
NIKE CROSS COUNTRY CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our Cross Country camps please see our FAQ page.
Facility
University of New Haven
Saturday
12:00-1:00pm
Check-in Resident Campers
1:00-1:30pm
Check-in Day Campers
1:30-4:30pm
Run
5:00-6:30pm
Dinner
7:00-9:00pm
Evening Activity
10:30/11:00pm
Lights Out
Sunday/Monday
7:30-8:30am
Breakfast
9:00-11:30am
Run
12:00-1:30pm
Lunch
1:30-4:30pm
Run
5:00-6:30pm
Dinner
7:00-9:00pm
Evening Activity
10:30/11:00pm
Lights Out
Tuesday
7:30-8:30am
Breakfast
9:00-11:30am
Track Activity
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch
1:30-4:30pm
Run
5:00-5:30pm
Dinner
5:30-6:00pm
Check-out: All Campers
