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Nike Cross Country Camp at Westminster University

2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

New in 2024, Nike Cross Country Camps is coming to Westminster University in Salt Lake City! The camp combines elite distance running instruction with an unforgettable summer experience. Hosted by Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at Westminster, this camp provides an incredible opportunity for campers to learn from amazing distance running coaches in a high-altitude environment. The camp staff is comprised of dedicated college coaches, high school coaches, and collegiate athletes who are committed to helping campers improve their results and create memories that last a lifetime. The camp is open to boys and girls, ages 12-17.

Highlights Include

Top tier collegiate coaches, high school coaches, and student athletes
Daily morning and afternoon training sessions
Low camper to staff ratio
Sports psychology sessions and college recruitment education
Every camper receives a Nike Cross Country Camp t-shirt
Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
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Camp Director Westy McQueen

Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at Boise State University and Westminster University.
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Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, sport development experience for each child. Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, Level II U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and specializes in volleyball, soccer, golf, and football.
Cross Country Director Greg Mitchell

Greg Mitchell joined the NNU track & field and cross country staff in the fall of 2022, serving as the assistant cross country coach and the assistant track & field coach for the distance events. Mitchell brings plenty of experience to the program with over 25 years of coaching at the collegiate, high school, and club level. He most recently served as the head coach of the Rose City Track Club in Portland from 2017-2021, coaching post-collegiate athletes to achievements such as Olympic Trials Marathon and Boston Marathon qualifying times.
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Prior to that, Mitchell spent two years, one as an assistant and one as the head coach, at Mountainside High School in Beaverton, Oregon, helping to establish a brand new program at a new high school. Before Mountainside, he spent 10 years at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, first as an assistant coach and then the associate head cross country coach for six seasons, coaching numerous individual NCAA DIII national qualifiers and conference champions.
Support Staff Brody Kemble

Brody Kemble is a rising junior cross country athlete at Northwest Nazarene University and serves as a support staff member for Next Athletes and Nike Cross Country Camps.
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Brody made the 2023 GNAC All-Academic Team and was a 2023 First Team All-GNAC member with a 7th place finish. He was also the 2023 GNAC Outdoor 10K and 5K Runner-Up.
Support Staff Quincy Ellis

Quincy Ellis is a men’s cross country athlete at Northwest Nazarene University and serves as a support staff member for Next Athletes and Nike Cross Country Camps.
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Quincy made the 2023 GNAC All-Academic Team and had a third place finish in the 4x400 Relay at the GNAC Outdoor Championships.
Sports Psychology Director Hope McQueen

Hope McQueen serves as the Sports Psychology Director for Next Athletes and provides sports psychology and performance support at the Nike Sports Camps at Westminster University and Boise State University. Hope is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and has a master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from California Baptist University.
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Hope is a former Division I and semi-professional soccer player and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a high-level athlete. Hope works with many families and youth sports organizations to help their athletes take control over the most important part of the game, the game played in between the ears! Hope works with kids of all ages.

Master's of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology, California Baptist University

Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology, North Carolina State University

Counseling on Lethal means Certification

Certified Mental Performance Consultant administered by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA)
College Recruiting Expert Scott Petersen

Scott Petersen, an athlete parent turned college recruiting consultant, has a great deal of knowledge to share with parents and athletes about the recruiting process. Scott is a college recruiting expert for Next Athletes and is excited to share his expertise at the Nike Camps at Westminster University and Boise State University.
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Scott brings to the table over 32 years of marketing expertise and a passion for helping student-athletes fulfill their dreams. His mission originated from a personal journey with his son’s athletic recruitment. Despite hiring six well-known brands in the recruiting world, his son had no offers or scholarships as he entered his senior year of high school. Fueled by a steadfast belief in his son’s potential and his own marketing acumen, Scott took the recruitment process into his own hands. In a short span, his son went from zero offers to over 26 offers and $1.1 million in scholarship opportunities. Scott’s innovative approach involved a high-level exposure program and an athlete branding program, ensuring that each student-athlete’s skills and potential were showcased to the fullest. When the world turned on its head with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Scott saw an opportunity to support other talented athletes facing similar struggles. His unique recruitment strategy resonated with families across the entire country, leading to the successful recruitment of over 400 athletes from coast to coast.
College Recruiting Expert Peter Ozolin

Peter Ozolin is an athlete-parent, former high school football coach, and experienced college recruiting advisor. Peter is a college recruiting expert for Next Athletes programs and offers a wealth of information to share with Nike Camp families.
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Peter Ozolin is a successful entrepreneur who has made it his mission to help student-athletes realize their full potential, both on and off the field. With a rich background in business leadership and a deep passion for mentoring, Peter brings a unique set of skills to the world of athletic recruiting. Throughout his career, Peter has consistently shown an ability to identify potential and foster growth. From his early days as a tech entrepreneur to his time leading Manzama, a leading provider of news and media aggregation tools, he has always been guided by a deep-seated desire to help others succeed. This desire, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset and marketing expertise, has led him to the world of athletic recruiting. Peter’s journey started with his family’s personal experience. When his son embarked on the high school recruiting process, Peter applied his business marketing knowledge and strategic thinking to the task, leading to a multitude of offers. This experience underscored the transformative impact that targeted marketing and strategic planning can have on an athlete’s recruiting journey. Inspired by this success, and the opportunity to make a major impact in young athletes’ lives, Peter began helping other student-athletes achieve similar outcomes. Peter leverages his entrepreneurial acumen to drive athletes forward into the future. Peter’s promise is to give his best to every athlete and parent he works with.
Certified Athletic Trainer Lindsey Lunt

Lindsey is a Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer and provides on-site support for Next Athletes and the Nike Sports Camps at Westminster University and Boise State University.
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Lindsey is a Certified Athletic Trainer at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, where she primarily helps with the Women’s Basketball team. She is originally from Arizona. She attended Southern Utah University where she received her Bachelor of Exercise Science Degree. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Utah, earning her Master of Athletic Training degree. She has a passion for helping athletes achieve their full potential and watching them succeed at what they love doing. In her free time, she loves to read, be outside, hike, camp, and spend time with her loved ones.

CAMP DETAILS

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the camp at Westminster University is offering one session of overnight with a day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) option for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed into groups with other athletes of similar ages and ability levels. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, with consideration of your experience and desire to improve. Next Athletes has designed a comprehensive training program suitable to all levels, including drills, pacing, strength endurance, speed and core strengthening, and mental toughness.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: June 17-21, 2024
Age Group: 12-17
Gender: Co-ed
Camp Type: Overnight, Day
Meals:
- Overnight Campers: receive all meals on campus
- Day Campers: Meals are NOT provided

CAMP SCHEDULE

Check-in:
- Overnight campers check-in between 7:30-8:00am on Monday in front of Hogle Hall. There will be camp staff at the entrance to direct you. Overnight campers will check into their dorm prior to arrival.
- Day campers should arrive between 8:00-8:30am at Behnken Field House at Dolores Eccles Athletic Center. There will be a camp orientation at Behnken Field House at Dolores Eccles Athletic Center at 8:30am following check-in which we highly encourage the parent or guardian to attend. Parents are welcome to depart following orientation.
Check-out: (All campers) A closing ceremony will take place at Behnken Field House at Dolores Eccles Athletic Center at 12:00pm on Friday. Day Campers will be picked up immediately following the closing ceremony. Overnight campers check-out from the dorm immediately following orientation.
Day Camper Daily Schedule: Monday: 8AM-4PM; Tues-Thurs: 9AM-4PM, Friday: 9AM-12PM **Times subject to change

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All Campers should arrive at camp, prepared to run on Monday, 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: Hogle Hall
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
Air Conditioning: Yes
Key Deposit: TBD

Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES:

Instruction: Daytime training sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus, evening activities and all meals
Day campers: Instruction and daytime activities only. Lunch is not included
Supervision: Staff members reside in adjacent rooms to the overnight campers and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Running Camp t-shirt and prizes

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10
Grouped by: age, ability, and experience
Equipment needed: Please bring your own running apparel, running shoes/event spikes, and hat/sunglasses. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
Facility: Westminster University Campus, Sugar House Park

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.

DAY CAMPERS:

extra athletic clothing
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/event spikes
non-running shoes
Packed lunch/snacks
water bottle
sunblock
small gym bag/backpack
extra spending money ($50)
and any other appropriate clothing for that day’s activities which will be described to you on the first day of camp

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

Weather-appropriate clothing for 4 nights/5 days
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/event spikes
Non-running shoes
Water bottle
Sunblock
Small gym bag/backpack
Pajamas/Sleepwear
Backpack
Swimsuit and easily identifiable towel
Flip flops
Toiletries
Bath towel
Hat or Visor
Sunglasses
Pen and paper for guest speaker notes
Spending Money ($50-100)
Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided to/from camp. 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. If there is a need for additional facilities, we may conduct camp nearby at an off-campus location. In this case, overnight campers will be bussed to this location and day campers will be dropped off and picked up at the destination. Parents will be given notice if this is the case.

**All information on this page is subject to change. We will communicate any changes via email.

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.

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
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Day Camper check-in
9:00 AM Warm-up/Activation Drills
9:30 AM Morning Session (track workout/run)
10:30 AM Stretch/post workout nutrition
11:00 AM Guest Speaker
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free Time
1:30 PM Strength/Core
2:00 PM Afternoon Session (Cross Train/Run)
3:00 PM Wrap-Up Break Out
4:00 PM Day Camper Check-out, Overnight Camper free time
5:00 PM Dinner/Free Time
7:00 PM Team Building Activity
9:00 PM Bed Check
10:00 PM Lights Out

Sugarhouse park

Sugar House Park, considered a “crown jewel” among regional parks in the Salt Lake Valley, comprises 110.5 acres of lush, rolling green space, located on the site of the old State Prison in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City. It is bordered by 1300 East on the west, by 2100 South on the north, by 1700 East on the east, and by I-80 on the south. There are two entrances for vehicular traffic off of 2100 South, at 1400 East and 1500 East.

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

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 your first day of camp.

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 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!

Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?

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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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: 12 - 17

Gender: Co-Ed

Overnight $795.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Day 9:00AM - 4:00PM $495.00 USD

Availability: Yes

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

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Nike Cross Country Camp at Westminster University

2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Camp Director Westy McQueen

Cross Country Director Greg Mitchell

Support Staff Brody Kemble

Support Staff Quincy Ellis

Sports Psychology Director Hope McQueen

College Recruiting Expert Scott Petersen

College Recruiting Expert Peter Ozolin

Certified Athletic Trainer Lindsey Lunt

Camp Details