The Nike Cross Country Camp in Lake Tahoe is sure to provide a memorable summer camp experience in South Lake Tahoe!
A beautiful Northern California XC camp location at Tahoe Prep Academy in South Lake Tahoe, California, offering a picturesque setting and high altitude trails for XC runners looking to train, improve, and have fun!
The Nike Cross Country Camp in Lake Tahoe offers a mix of learning, training, and recreation for both high school and middle school cross country runners, and delivers an action-packed week of training, competition, and fun evening activities!
Campers leave as better, smarter runners to tackle their upcoming cross country season.
Highlights Include
Middle and High School XC Running (12-17yrs)
Beautiful Trail Running in Lake Tahoe
Perfect Camp Setting at Tahoe Prep Academy
High Altitude Training
Nike Running Camp T-shirt
Camp Coaches
AJ Acosta
Head Coach
AJ Acosta has a long storied career spanning his high school years as national champion and won the 2005 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships to his years as an Oregon runner, an eight time All American and 2x US Olympic Trial participant. Acosta currently resides in Alameda where he coaches at Bishop O'Dowd High School.
Camp Details
Daily training includes trail runs, as well as breakout sessions with guest speakers, discussing such topics as nutrition, race strategy and tactics, and running collegiately.
Aside from training, our Nike Cross Country Camp in Lake Tahoe provides daily fun activities, including a lake day on the shores of Lake Tahoe. This camp will help campers develop as a runner, while gaining self-confidence and making new friends.
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: 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: Yes
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:
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: Tahoe Prep Academy, Lake Tahoe 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.
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)
Athletic clothing mentioned above
Non-running shoes
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.
**This is a sample schedule and is subject to change.
Campers stay in dorm style housing (2 campers per dorm room) at the Tahoe Prep Academy.
We also have fun activities, including a scheduled fun run/ picnic day complete with a visit to the Lake Tahoe beach, located nearby for swimming and relaxation!
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Cross Country Camp in Lake Tahoe
10 Reviews
Chase really enjoyed the camp. He liked the runs and other activities--kick ball, dodge ball & swimming. He really liked the location and said the rooms were great. He like the councelors and said the food was good. Overall, he had a great experience and is looking forward to next year
My daughter really enjoyed getting to know her fellow campers and camp counselors. She loved the trails, lodge and area. She had a great time!
I loved camp for many reasons. First off, I loved how small it was because it allowed for the campers to get to know each other quicker and increased the amount of bonding within the bunk. I also really liked the rec activities. I thought they were fun and engaging. Finally, the food and accommodations were great and the amount of downtime we had helped me rest and get organized everyday which was perfect
My daughter had an amazing time and everyone was so friendly. The speaking sessions were both interesting and helpful with lots of good takeaways, and the training was challenging and beneficial for the upcoming season. Such a beautiful location as well! We will definitely be back next year!
I loved camp for many reasons. First off, I loved how small it was because it allowed for the campers to get to know each other quicker and increased the amount of bonding within the bunk. I also really liked the rec activities. I thought they were fun and engaging. Finally, the food and accommodations were great and the amount of downtime we had helped me rest and get organized everyday which was perfect
My daughter had an amazing time and everyone was so friendly. The speaking sessions were both interesting and helpful with lots of good takeaways, and the training was challenging and beneficial for the upcoming season. Such a beautiful location as well! We will definitely be back next year!
My daughter really enjoyed getting to know her fellow campers and camp counselors. She loved the trails, lodge and area. She had a great time!
Chase really enjoyed the camp. He liked the runs and other activities--kick ball, dodge ball & swimming. He really liked the location and said the rooms were great. He like the councelors and said the food was good. Overall, he had a great experience and is looking forward to next year
My son enjoyed himself, improved his running time and learned new techniques.
My daughter enjoyed the balance of training with social/recreational activities. She also loved the coach
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 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 at Tahoe Academy, which offers a variety of different meal options that are sure to accommodate most campers’ dietary needs.
In the case that a camper possesses dietary restrictions, please reach out via email to [email protected], 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 rooms/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, completed online when registering
