SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand for these limited first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
Skills learned include
- Speed & Power Development
- Proper and efficient running form
- Event-specific training and development
- Nutrition, recovery, and rehab
- Strength and mobility training
- Mental skills & confidence training
- Goal setting
Camp will also include guest speakers, fun activities, camper bonding time, and other activities aimed at providing a fun experience will growing as a runner and a person and making new friends.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 10-14, 2026 (Friday-Tuesday)
- Age Group: 12-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Type: Overnight, Day
- Meals: All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility or local restaurants. Day campers do NOT receive breakfast.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: (All campers) Friday, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
- Check-out: (All campers) Tuesday, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Day Camper Schedule: Friday, 12:00-7:00 PM; Saturday-Monday 8:45 AM-7:00 PM; Tuesday 8:45 AM-11:00 AM
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: Edwards 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!
- Linens: Not provided
- Air Conditioning: No, fan recommended
- Key Deposit: $100 check made out to US Sports Camps
Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES:
- Overnight Campers: Features several instructional sessions per day, three hot meals, and lodging in residence halls. An evening recreation program is also included.
- Day Campers: This option offers the same features as the resident camp minus lodging and breakfast (Day Campers should eat breakfast before daily check-in).
EVENTS OFFERED:
- Speed/Power/Strength Development
- Short Sprints
- Long Sprints
- Middle Distance/Long Distance
- Hurdles
- Relays
- Throws: Shot Put, Discus, Javelin (No Hammer Throw)
- Jumps: Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump (No Pole Vault)
- Stay tuned for more events to be offered
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10
- Grouped by: event area and ability level
- Equipment needed: Campers should bring a pair of broken in running shoes, and event specific shoes if possible. Throwers can bring their own implements if desired. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
- Facility: George Fox University, local roads/trails
DIRECTOR/USSC CONTACT INFORMATION
For any registration related inquiries or general camp questions, please reach out to [email protected] or 1-800-645-3226.
For program specific questions, please reach out to Camp Director, Matthew Barreau. You can contact him at [email protected] or (503) 936-0441.
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
- 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)
- Personal items & medications
- Swimsuit and towel
- Flip-flops
- Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers
- Cell phone (if you have one)
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
- Athletic clothing mentioned above
- Comfortable non-running clothing
- Underwear and socks
- Pajamas/sleepwear
- Toiletries
- Washcloth and bath towel
- Alarm clock
- Fan (optional)
- Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)
- Laundry detergent
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. During camp, athletes will walk/run to training locations, or bus transportation will be provided.
CLOSEST AIRPORT:
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 35 miles from George Fox University
- Preferred Flight Arrival: Before 11:00am Friday
- Preferred Flight Departure: After 2:00pm Tuesday
Airport transportation is NOT provided.
Transportation is available from PDX via ridesharing companies (e.g., Lyft, Uber), as well as pre-booking via Point to Point (503) 282-0553 or [email protected].
GEAR UP FOR CAMP
All Nike Track & Field Campers receive a Nike camp t-shirt as part of their tuition. Additional Nike Camp gear is available for purchase 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 TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.
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Sample Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30am
Breakfast
8:45-9:30am
Counselor time (day campers arrive)
9:45-11:45am
Morning skills development & learn-by-doing session
12:00-12:30pm
Lunch
12:45-2:30pm
Free time
2:30-5:30pm
Afternoon workout & strength development sessions
5:30-6:30pm
Dinner
6:00-7:00pm
Speaker or classroom session (day campers depart)
7:00-9:00pm
Free time at dorms
9:00pm
In room
Overnight campers stay in Edwards Hall at George Fox University and dine in the school's dining hall.
