Nike Track & Field Camp at UC Santa Barbara
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 6 - Jul. 9, 2026
2026 DATES ARE LIVE, REGISTER TODAY!
Nike Track & Field Camps is excited to return to University of California, Santa Barbara in 2026! Register today and enjoy elite-level training while making memories to last a lifetime. The camp offers a unique opportunity to train under the direction of college coaches and current and former collegiate athletes who serve as counselors. The camp is open to athletes ages 10-17.
Overnight Camp
Our overnight camp at UCSB offers an immersive, on-campus experience where campers reside in the beautiful Manzanita Village dormitories (which has many rooms with views of the Pacific Ocean) in adjacent rooms to the camp staff while training during the daytime hours. The tuition includes housing, meals, fun evening activities, as well as college recruiting seminars on Tuesday evening (parents are encouraged to attend the seminars!).
Day Camp (9:00am – 4:00pm)
Nike Track & Field Camps also offers a summer day camp program for athletes who do not wish to stay overnight. This program runs 9:00am-4:00pm each day and includes daytime training only. Campers can bring their own lunch or purchase on campus.
Nike Sports Camp Experience
At UC Santa Barbara, Nike Sports Camps offers a unique experience with many sports (Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Swim, Tennis, and Track & Field) operating simultaneously. During the day, the athletes receive sport-specific coaching within their sport focus. In the evening, overnight campers across all sports come together for a special camp-wide experience which includes fun field games, educational seminars, and more.
The Nike Track & Field Camp at University of California Santa Barbara is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. Athletic facilities and coaches are subject to change. The camp is not owned, sponsored, controlled or endorsed by University of California Santa Barbara.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from passionate coaches and current and former student athletes
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Morning and afternoon training sessions each day
- Fun field games and other evening activities (overnight program only)
- Panel-style evening seminars covering important topics within collegiate athletics
All campers receive a Nike Camp T-shirt and have an opportunity to win prizes (based on merit)
Camp Coaches
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Camp Administrator 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. 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 a variety of sports including tennis, volleyball, soccer, golf, and football.
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Track & Field Director Amber Williams
Amber Williams serves as the head men’s track & field coach at Pomona-Pitzer and serves as a support staff member for Next Athletes.
View Amber's Bio ⟩
Camp Details
CAMP INFO:
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
GENERAL CAMP INFO:
- Camp Dates: July 6-9, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)
- Ages: 10-17
- Gender: Coed
- Options: Day Camp (9:00am-4:00pm) & Overnight Camp
- First Day Check-In: Please use the campus map if you have any questions.
- Overnight Campers: 7:30-8:00am at Las Encinas Quad
- Day Campers: 8:15-8:45am for day campers at Las Encinas Quad
- Orientation (All Campers): 8:45-9:00am at Las Encinas Quad
- Last Day Check-Out: 4:00pm on Thursday at Las Encinas Quad
- Meals: Meals are provided for overnight campers only. Day campers are required to bring their own lunch each day.
- Apparel: All campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.
OVERNIGHT CAMP
The overnight program includes instruction, fun games and competitions for prizes, overnight accommodation, all meals, fun evening activities, and more. The camp staff resides in the dormitories in adjacent rooms to the campers and provides supervision throughout the camp.
- Check-in: On the first day of camp, check-in will be between 7:30-8:00am.
- Check-in Location: Las Encinas Quad
- Check out: On the last day of camp, check-out is at 4:00pm at Las Encinas Quad.
- Meals: Day 1: Lunch, Dinner | Days 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch
Housing Information: The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change.
- Dorm: Manzanita Village Residence Hall
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual. 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 included. Bring linens (Twin XL) or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: None. The dormitories at UCSB are located directly in front of the ocean and tend to stay cool. Campers are welcome to bring a small fan.
- Room Key Deposit: $60
DAY CAMP (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
This camp offers a day camp program for campers who do not wish to stay overnight. This option includes instruction and daytime activities only.
- Day Camper Drop-Off (Monday): 8:15-8:45am at Las Encinas Quad
- Day Camper Drop-Off (Tue-Thurs): 8:45-9:00am at Las Encinas Quad
- Day Camper Pick-Up (Every Day): 4:00pm at Las Encinas Quad
- Parking: Parents can use the UCSB Parking Structure 22 for all drop-offs and pick-ups. UCSB charges by hour or by day for parking. Parents can pay at the kiosk at the parking structure.
- Meals: Lunches are not provided for day campers.
PARENT/CAMPER SEMINARS
Both campers and parents are invited to join us for educational seminars on Tuesday evening. The location and schedule will be announced prior to camp. Seminar topics will include college recruiting, expectations of a collegiate athlete, how to choose the right school, and more. We also offer opportunities for Q&A with each panel of coaches.
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!
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:
- Running or athletic shoes
- 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
- 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
- Running or athletic shoes
- Swimsuit! Campers and staff often go to the beach below the dorms in the evening
- 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
- Please label all luggage and athletic equipment with an easily identifiable tag which has the camper’s full name and contact info
- Room Key Deposit of $60 (please bring a check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC” on the first day of camp).
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.
TRAVEL
Nike Sports Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT
If you have a team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more details.
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 RUNNING CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our running camps please see our FAQ page.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 6 - Jul. 9, 2026
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Reviews & Testimonials
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Customized workouts
Coach Boothe did a great job customizing the intensity of the workouts without making my child feel singled out.
May 15, 2025 -
Very inspiring
The Nike Cross Country Camp at UC Santa Cruz was the perfect balance of intense training and great fun. Coach Boothe was very inspiring and encouraged me to push myself to acheive my absolute best. I can't wait to come back next year and improve my skills even more. Thank you so much for everything!
May 15, 2025 -
Rigorous workouts and fantastic clinics!
I loved meeting other runner and running with them! It was really fun all the time but we still had rigorous workouts and fantastic clinics!
May 15, 2025
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The camp curriculum is fantastic
August 13, 2018: My daughter really enjoyed getting to meet so many people that were positive and excited about running. The coaches and counselors were all super enthusiastic and my daughter really loved them all. The camp curriculum is fantastic.
May 15, 2025 -
Beach day was the best!
August 13, 2018: The highlight was when we went to wilder park and ran right near the beach and then went to the beach afterwards because this was such a relaxing run and a fun time at the beach. She loved learning about the different places they ran and what they learned about becoming a better runner all around.
May 15, 2025 -
Great info to share with my coach
Awesome instruction on proper running technique to decrease my workload and great pointers on proper warm-up -- lots of great info to share with my coach at home.
May 15, 2025 -
Amazing trails
August 24, 2018: I loved running nice trails with more experienced kids. The coaches were very friendly and knowledgeable.
May 15, 2025 -
Would run again
This is a stellar camp, 10/10 would run again
May 15, 2025 -
Learned alot
August 17, 2019: Owen really liked his counselor and he said he learned a lot about stretching he needs to do for various runs.
May 15, 2025 -
Trail running
August 16, 2019: Eli loved running on the trails in the forest and by the ocean with a friendly group of teens and energetic staff
May 15, 2025 -
Coach Klech is amazing
August 15, 2019: A definite highlight was getting to know the Head Coach David Klech so well. He is enthusiastic, experienced and has a wealth of knowledge. He got to know Gaby so well as an individual, that he was able to recite her time goals for upcoming xcountry and track seasons.
May 15, 2025 -
Very informative
Nike Running Camps at UC Santa Cruz supports experienced runners as well as newer runners who may be just getting introduced to the sport. Coach Boothe was very informative, the location was great, and there was lots of training. Friendly environment!
May 15, 2025 -
Amazing trails
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.
May 15, 2025 -
Would like more clinics
Would like more clinics like Nutrition, Recovery Session (i.e. rollers), Sports Psychology - getting over the psychological obstacle, Race Day Preparation. Stuff like that.
May 15, 2025 -
Complete running experience
Provided a complete running experience, including conditioning, racing strategy, and increasing love of the sport.
May 15, 2025 -
Beautiful area to run
August 16, 2018: The camp was fun in a beautiful area to run. I enjoyed being with other runners, enjoyed free time with other campers. Loved the positive and inclusive attitude of the camp staff.
May 15, 2025 -
Customized workouts
Coach Boothe did a great job customizing the intensity of the workouts without making my child feel singled out.
April 22, 2025 -
Very inspiring
The Nike Cross Country Camp at UC Santa Cruz was the perfect balance of intense training and great fun. Coach Boothe was very inspiring and encouraged me to push myself to acheive my absolute best. I can't wait to come back next year and improve my skills even more. Thank you so much for everything!
April 22, 2025 -
Rigorous workouts and fantastic clinics!
I loved meeting other runner and running with them! It was really fun all the time but we still had rigorous workouts and fantastic clinics!
April 22, 2025 -
The camp curriculum is fantastic
August 13, 2018: My daughter really enjoyed getting to meet so many people that were positive and excited about running. The coaches and counselors were all super enthusiastic and my daughter really loved them all. The camp curriculum is fantastic.
April 22, 2025 -
Beach day was the best!
August 13, 2018: The highlight was when we went to wilder park and ran right near the beach and then went to the beach afterwards because this was such a relaxing run and a fun time at the beach. She loved learning about the different places they ran and what they learned about becoming a better runner all around.
April 22, 2025 -
Great info to share with my coach
Awesome instruction on proper running technique to decrease my workload and great pointers on proper warm-up -- lots of great info to share with my coach at home.
April 22, 2025 -
Amazing trails
August 24, 2018: I loved running nice trails with more experienced kids. The coaches were very friendly and knowledgeable.
April 22, 2025 -
Would run again
This is a stellar camp, 10/10 would run again
April 22, 2025 -
Learned alot
August 17, 2019: Owen really liked his counselor and he said he learned a lot about stretching he needs to do for various runs.
April 22, 2025 -
Trail running
August 16, 2019: Eli loved running on the trails in the forest and by the ocean with a friendly group of teens and energetic staff
April 22, 2025 -
Coach Klech is amazing
August 15, 2019: A definite highlight was getting to know the Head Coach David Klech so well. He is enthusiastic, experienced and has a wealth of knowledge. He got to know Gaby so well as an individual, that he was able to recite her time goals for upcoming xcountry and track seasons.
April 22, 2025 -
Very informative
Nike Running Camps at UC Santa Cruz supports experienced runners as well as newer runners who may be just getting introduced to the sport. Coach Boothe was very informative, the location was great, and there was lots of training. Friendly environment!
April 22, 2025 -
Amazing trails
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.
April 22, 2025 -
Would like more clinics
Would like more clinics like Nutrition, Recovery Session (i.e. rollers), Sports Psychology - getting over the psychological obstacle, Race Day Preparation. Stuff like that.
April 22, 2025 -
Complete running experience
Provided a complete running experience, including conditioning, racing strategy, and increasing love of the sport.
April 22, 2025 -
Beautiful area to run
August 16, 2018: The camp was fun in a beautiful area to run. I enjoyed being with other runners, enjoyed free time with other campers. Loved the positive and inclusive attitude of the camp staff.
April 22, 2025 -
Instructors took time out to demonstrate the drills
Focusing on the details that aren't usually gone over in practice
November 20, 2023