Nike Cross Country Camp at Winona State University

All Reviews about Nike Cross Country Camp at Winona State University

• Compared to other similar camps my daughter has attended, Nike Running Camp is by far the best value. We have few concerns about her safety while on a college campus, due to the outstanding staff and safety precautions, and are thrilled with the level of personal instruction she gets during the week. A no-brainer each year as we plan for summer activities. Her potluck roommate has attended previously as well, and they remembered each other. She was warmly welcomed as a returning camper by Coach Ayres.
• The staff took great pride in their roles. This was a small camp and I like it better.
• Madison really enjoyed the workouts, running with kids of all different skill levels. Although the dorm/roommate experience was daunting at first, she ended up enjoying that aspect and forced her out of her comfort zone. We live in a small town so I think the camp opened her eyes to the opportunities available through running and have her some great motivation going into this years running season!
• I enjoyed the running skill rotations that helped me learn how to prevent injuries . Also,I enjoyed the group sessions and evening talks because they helped explain how to improve my running in a lot of different ways. The coaches were really helpful and made everything fun. It was a really enjoyable camp and a great experience.
• I was looking for camps to do this summer, just to do something fun before school. I came across the ussportscamps.com website somehow and saw that they ACTUALLY included running as a sport for camps. I immediately looked for one nearby and found Winona. Soon after, I talked to my dad about it, and he thought it was a great idea. I convinced a good buddy of mine to do it with me, and we had a blast. The camp was extremely informative and intense when it came to running, and I can say without a doubt I got my money's worth.
• Nike running camps are a great experience!! You meet people just like you, who are passionate about the same thing you are. Also you learn tons of info that will help you as an athlete.
• The counselors did a great job customizing the intensity of the workouts without making my child feel singled out.
• The staff was very energetic and truly wanted to see you improve and do your very best. I would highly recommend this camp for anyone that is serious about running in High School.
• My daughter loved this camp. The trails were amazing and the staff was super helpful and friendly. She also made a lot of like-minded friends.
• I loved the hiking and daily competition running!
• Awesome instruction on proper running technique to decrease my workload and great pointers on proper warm-up -- lots of great info to share with our coach at home.
• He had a great week at camp! Loved the schedule, the camaraderie, and learning from the pros! He'll be back next summer. He loved running and playing games and all of the evening activities.
• I had a very fun time, the staff created a fun environment to spend the week.
• The camp is amazing! You get coaching from fantastic runners who will treat you as equals. You get to meet new, fun people and get to explore the campus of the college. You'd regret not going.
• Nike Running Camps supports experienced runners as well as newer runners who may be just getting introduced to the sport. Coaches were very informative, location was great and there was lots of training. Friendly environment!
• It didn't strictly focus on the running, the camp also focused on other important topics that help with running like proper diet, stretching, weightlifting, etc.
• Her favorite part was hearing Heather Kampf's talk and getting the signed poster. Besides that she really liked having the workshops interspersed with the workouts.
• Good social interactions with everyone. Great coaches. Very motivating.
• I had a great time meeting new people and running with them. I learned a lot from the seminars and will definitely be sharing that information with my team.
• The coaches were really helpful and made everything fun. It was a really enjoyable camp and a great experience. My daughter enjoyed the running skill rotations that helped me learn how to prevent injuries . Also, she enjoyed the group sessions and evening talks because they helped explain how to improve her running in a lot of different ways.
• If you want to improve your Cross Country knowledge and your overall abilities as a runner you need to enroll in this camp.
• 2023: My child loved the scenery/runs, friendliness of staff, making friends, and the entire experience.
• 2023: Greta enjoyed everything but especially getting to know college athletes and what running at that level is like.
• 2022: The overall experience was amazing. My child came home and couldn't stop taking about all of it.
• The instruction was very informative for me as a beginner. I learned a lot of things I haven't heard of before.
• I enjoyed the running skill rotations that helped me learn how to prevent injuries . Also,I enjoyed the group sessions and evening talks because they helped explain how to improve my running in a lot of different ways. The coaches were really helpful and made everything fun. It was a really enjoyable camp and a great experience.
• Compared to other similar camps my daughter has attended, Nike Running Camp is by far the best value. We have few concerns about her safety while on a college campus, due to the outstanding staff and safety precautions, and are thrilled with the level of personal instruction she gets during the week. A no-brainer each year as we plan for summer activities. Her potluck roommate has attended previously as well, and they remembered each other. She was warmly welcomed as a returning camper by Coach Ayres.
• The staff took great pride in their roles. This was a small camp and I like it better.
• Madison really enjoyed the workouts, running with kids of all different skill levels. Although the dorm/roommate experience was daunting at first, she ended up enjoying that aspect and forced her out of her comfort zone. We live in a small town so I think the camp opened her eyes to the opportunities available through running and have her some great motivation going into this years running season!
• I was looking for camps to do this summer, just to do something fun before school. I came across the ussportscamps.com website somehow and saw that they ACTUALLY included running as a sport for camps. I immediately looked for one nearby and found Winona. Soon after, I talked to my dad about it, and he thought it was a great idea. I convinced a good buddy of mine to do it with me, and we had a blast. The camp was extremely informative and intense when it came to running, and I can say without a doubt I got my money's worth.
• Nike running camps are a great experience!! You meet people just like you, who are passionate about the same thing you are. Also you learn tons of info that will help you as an athlete.
• The counselors did a great job customizing the intensity of the workouts without making my child feel singled out.
• My daughter loved this camp. The trails were amazing and the staff was super helpful and friendly. She also made a lot of like-minded friends.
• The instruction was very informative for me as a beginner. I learned a lot of things I haven't heard of before.
• Good social interactions with everyone. Great coaches. Very motivating.
• I had a great time meeting new people and running with them. I learned a lot from the seminars and will definitely be sharing that information with my team.
• Her favorite part was hearing Heather Kampf's talk and getting the signed poster. Besides that she really liked having the workshops interspersed with the workouts.
• The coaches were really helpful and made everything fun. It was a really enjoyable camp and a great experience. My daughter enjoyed the running skill rotations that helped me learn how to prevent injuries . Also, she enjoyed the group sessions and evening talks because they helped explain how to improve her running in a lot of different ways.
• If you want to improve your Cross Country knowledge and your overall abilities as a runner you need to enroll in this camp.
• 2023: My child loved the scenery/runs, friendliness of staff, making friends, and the entire experience.
• 2023: Greta enjoyed everything but especially getting to know college athletes and what running at that level is like.
• 2022: The overall experience was amazing. My child came home and couldn't stop taking about all of it.
• Awesome instruction on proper running technique to decrease my workload and great pointers on proper warm-up -- lots of great info to share with our coach at home.
• He had a great week at camp! Loved the schedule, the camaraderie, and learning from the pros! He'll be back next summer. He loved running and playing games and all of the evening activities.
• I had a very fun time, the staff created a fun environment to spend the week.
• The camp is amazing! You get coaching from fantastic runners who will treat you as equals. You get to meet new, fun people and get to explore the campus of the college. You'd regret not going.
• Nike Running Camps supports experienced runners as well as newer runners who may be just getting introduced to the sport. Coaches were very informative, location was great and there was lots of training. Friendly environment!
• The staff was very energetic and truly wanted to see you improve and do your very best. I would highly recommend this camp for anyone that is serious about running in High School.
• It didn't strictly focus on the running, the camp also focused on other important topics that help with running like proper diet, stretching, weightlifting, etc.
• I loved the hiking and daily competition running!
• The overall experience was amazing. My child came home and couldn't stop taking about all of it.
• Doing fun activities in free time and running in different places each day
• Spending time with other campers and kids that have the same passion.
• Meeting and training with other kids with the same ambitions as me
• Running with other kids that love to compete.
• Meeting new people and being in an environment where everyone enjoys similar things!
• My child loved the scenery/runs, friendliness of staff, making friends, and the entire experience.
• Greta enjoyed everything but especially getting to know college athletes and what running at that level is like.
• my highlight of this camp was doing the hike and playing sand volleyball. I really enjoyed the classes such as the class on proper form and how to have a good body image.
• I can't pick.. My daughter LOVED the entire experience. She literally talked about it non-stop.
• My daughter enjoyed the personalized attention to her running style which she will be able to bring into her fall cc season, as well as the opportunity to meet new friends she may see at competition.This is the second year my daughter has attended the camp. She asked to come back, which tells us she clearly enjoys the experience and the staff and sees value in attending.
• The highlights for me were meeting new people, learning new techniques for running, and hiking up Garvin Height's mountain. I would suggest more food options for runners like pasta and meat choices and more down time to rest or hangout with friends would be nice. We were often rushed throughout the day to get where we needed.
• Enhanced my love for running!
• The camp was well organized and the staff were friendly and encouraging!
• She had fun at the daily workouts and found that her group was mostly at the same level of experience. This helped her bond and make friends with the other campers her level
• She had fun at the daily workouts and found that her group was mostly at the same level of experience. This helped her bond and make friends with the other campers her level
• The highlights for me were meeting new people, learning new techniques for running, and hiking up Garvin Height's mountain. I would suggest more food options for runners like pasta and meat choices and more down time to rest or hangout with friends would be nice. We were often rushed throughout the day to get where we needed.
• My daughter enjoyed the personalized attention to her running style which she will be able to bring into her fall cc season, as well as the opportunity to meet new friends she may see at competition.This is the second year my daughter has attended the camp. She asked to come back, which tells us she clearly enjoys the experience and the staff and sees value in attending.
• The camp was well organized and the staff were friendly and encouraging!
• Enhanced my love for running!
• The food wasn't great. My son is allergic to wheat and needs a gluten free diet. Most items that he saw out to choose from in the cafeteria were already on a wheat bun/bread. He wasn't sure if he could ask for something to be separate or if there were any gf bread options. Would have appreciated a bit more guidance for him. He ate a lot of french fries and apples. He was fine but has had better meal experiences at other camps. It is hard to be a shy 13 year old boy with food restrictions.
• We had a lot of free time and while I did enjoy the time to be able to hang out and get to know the other participants I would have preferred more instruction during some of that time.
• The food wasn't great. My son is allergic to wheat and needs a gluten free diet. Most items that he saw out to choose from in the cafeteria were already on a wheat bun/bread. He wasn't sure if he could ask for something to be separate or if there were any gf bread options. Would have appreciated a bit more guidance for him. He ate a lot of french fries and apples. He was fine but has had better meal experiences at other camps. It is hard to be a shy 13 year old boy with food restrictions.
• We had a lot of free time and while I did enjoy the time to be able to hang out and get to know the other participants I would have preferred more instruction during some of that time.