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  • Limited

    Aug. 17–19, 2026

    • Co-ed
    • Ages 9-13
    • Cross Country

    • Day (9am-12pm)

      3-day camp

      $279 Includes all fees *

Nike Cross Country Camp at Amherst College

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Camp Overview

2026 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

Whether you've been competing in the Junior Olympics for years, or you've never done a sport but love to run, this camp is for you!

The Nike Cross Country Camp at Amherst College is led by Head Men's and Women's Cross Country/Distance Coach, Hannah Chappell-Dick and offers athletes aged 9-13 the opportunity to elevate their running abilities - whether that be learning the fundamentals of proper running technique or chasing down a new PR through new drills and form analysis.

Campers will train at Amherst College's premier 8-lane track & field center, as well as along the scenic Norwottuck bike path and stunning trails around Book & Plow farm. Campers will do light workouts focused on form, learn dynamic drills, and play fun running-related games. We can't wait to show you more reasons to love running!

This camp is for kids who want to learn more about cross country and track & field - specifically events 400m and longer. All abilities and experience levels are welcome; activities and workouts will be scaled appropriately. You'll learn from college coaches and former college athletes with an emphasis on sustainable development, long-term growth, and fun.

Learn what it means to train like a Mammoth, register today!

Highlights Include

  • Top-notch coaching by Hannah Chappell-Dick and the Amherst College XC team
  • Classroom sessions on athletic nutrition and mental performance Conway Fieldhouse (fully air conditioned)
  • Expert insights about the college recruiting process from college coaches and athletes
  • Learn fun running-related games that can be shared with your xc teams back home
  • Low coach-to-camper ratio for personalized training and instruction
  • Every camper receives an exclusive Nike Cross Country Camps t-shirt!
  • Open to runners of all skill levels from ages 13-17

Camp Coaches

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    Hannah Chappell-Dick

    Camp Director

    Hannah Chappell-Dick was named the Head Coach of the Amherst College Men's and Women's Cross Country program in July 2023, and oversaw her first season at the helm in the fall of 2023.

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    Hannah Chappell-Dick

    Camp Director

    Chappell-Dick experienced plenty of success in her first season, earning several first-place finishes in meets throughout the season. She led both the men's and women's teams to second place mark in the NESCAC, and coached six runners to All-NESCAC honors. Under her supervision, Amherst runner Harrison Dow '27 was named the NESCAC Men's Cross Country Rookie of the Year. Additionally, she and her coaching staff earned 2023 NESCAC Coaching Staff of the Year honors. Both the men's and women's teams earned NCAA berths, and both teams placed 18th in the nation.

    Chappell-Dick joined Amherst from Brown University, where she was promoted to head coach of the women's cross country program in February 2023 after joining the Brown cross country/track & field coaching staff in June of 2021.

    At Brown, Chappell-Dick coached first-year Nimrit Ahuja, who earned a silver medal at the 2023 Pan-Am U20 Championships in the 5000m at Brown after also finishing 2nd in the USATF U20 Championships this summer.

    Prior to her Brown tenure, Chappell-Dick was a graduate assistant cross country and track & field coach at the University of Florida. She spent two years with the Gators (2019-21) where she assisted in coaching four NCAA Division I All-Americans while also supervising practices and training in addition to receiving her MBA.

    "Hannah gets the D3 model from being a five-time All-American athlete at Eastern Mennonite and is committed to supporting students on and off the course and track," Director of Athletics Don Faulstick said upon her hiring. "She's worked with some of the most respected distance minds and athletes in the country – we're excited that she'll bring those experiences to our teams. I am excited to have her join our staff."

    Before Florida, Chappell-Dick was a volunteer assistant coach at Georgia Tech from 2018-19. There, Chappell-Dick helped the women's cross country program earn its first NCAA Championship appearance since 2001. On the men's side, she assisted in coaching an NCAA All-American and USA Semifinalist.

    In 2017, Chappell-Dick served as the interim head men's and women's cross country coach at her alma mater, Eastern Mennonite University. As a student-athlete at EMU, Chappell-Dick was one of 30 NCAA Women of the Year Honorees and a five-time NCAA Division III All-American.

    Chappell-Dick graduated as EMU's school record holder in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4×100m relay, 4×400m relay and distance medley relay, and held the ODAC record in the mile. She was a three-time Regional Athlete of the Year, a six-time ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and a two-time EMU Athlete of the Year. She also served as a team captain and was chair of SAAC. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in biology while earning Cords of Distinction as one of the top 10 in her class.

    Coaching Career:

    2023–present: Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track & Field Coach, Amherst College

    2023: Named Head Coach of Women's Cross Country, Brown University
    2021–23: Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Brown University
    2019–21: Graduate Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, University of Florida
    2018–19: Volunteer Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Georgia Tech
    2017: Interim Head Cross Country Coach, Eastern Mennonite University
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    Jenna Gigliotti

    MPAS, PA-C

    Jenna is board certified physician assistant, coach, educator, advocate, and elite runner.

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    Jenna Gigliotti

    MPAS, PA-C

    Jenna has first hand experience struggling with bone stress injuries, an eating disorder, hypothalamic amenorrhea, low bone density, and perfectionism. She also has several years of experience coaching high school xc & track and health coaching.

    Jenna recently founded FemDialed, an organization dedicated to helping female athletes dial in their fueling, training, mindset, and recovery in the pursuit of peak athletic performance and optimal health.

    She is dedicated to helping prevent female athletes from suffering the same issues she faced. Jenna also loves dogs, growing veggies, thrifting, and 80s music.
  • Chase Worthen

    Chase Worthen

    Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track & Field

    Chase Worthen joined the Amherst College cross country and track and field coaching staff as an assistant coach in August 2025.

    Chase Worthen

    Chase Worthen

    Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Track & Field

    A former NCAA student-athlete, Worthen competed in cross country and track and field at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (2016–2019), and Cal State East Bay (2020–2022). While at East Bay, she was a conference champion in the 1500 meters, a two-time all-conference honoree in cross country, and earned all-region honors in 2021.

    Worthen holds a B.S. in Psychology, along with M.S. degrees in Special Education and Reading & Literacy. Prior to Amherst, she taught special education and coached high school and club-level cross country and track and field, helping to guide many athletes to state and national championship appearances.

    A lifelong distance runner herself, Worthen is currently training for her first marathon.

Camp Details

CAMP DETAILS

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2026 OVERVIEW

  • Dates: August 17-19, 2026 (Monday-Wednesday)
  • Age Group: 9-13
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start time at the Conway Fieldhouse
  • Lunch: Campers should bring their own snacks
  • To register for the Nike Cross Country Elite ID Camp at Amherst College (Ages 13-17), please click here!

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

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!

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10
  • Grouped by: age, ability, and experience
  • Equipment needed: Campers should bring at least two pairs of broken in running shoes. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
  • Facility: Amherst College

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
  • Snack
  • 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes
  • Non-running shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Small gym bag/backpack

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.

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.

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 Running camps please see our FAQ page.

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FAQS

  • Nike Cross Country Camp at Amherst College takes place at Amherst College - Alumni Gymnasium, a Division III college campus located at Amherst College - Conway Fieldhouse - 150 Northampton Road, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002. Led by camp director Hannah Chappell-Dick and 2 additional coaches.

  • Sessions are $229 for a 3-day camp. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due before camp starts.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 9 to 13, coed. All skill levels welcome. Participants are grouped by ability on arrival.

  • One session: August 17 to August 19, 2026. Select the session above to register.

  • This is a day camp running 9 AM to 12 PM.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due before camp starts. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

  • The following documents are required by the state of Massachusetts and must be completed in the CUSTOMER PORTAL before the first day of camp.

    Physical Exam: A physical exam performed within the last 18 months that is signed by your camper's physician is required to be uploaded in the portal.

    Immunization Certificate: Immunization records must be submitted in the form of an “Immunization Certificate." This can be provided by your camper's physician. This must be uploaded in the portal. Per Massachusetts Board of Health guidelines, all campers must meet the requirements outlined in the Massachusetts List of Required Vaccinations. This form does include a doctor's signature. Campers can complete the MA-specific health forms after adding their campers under their profile in the customer portal.

    Our additional Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, signed by the parent (guardian), and submitted in our Customer Portal before camp check-in.

  • We welcome individual campers and teams. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!

  • Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.

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