Nike Track & Field Camp in Schenectady
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Join us for the Track & Field Camp in Schenectady, New York. The experienced coaching staff and college athletes provide informative sessions on topics including training, drills and technique, plyometrics, motivation and goal setting, nutrition, and much more. Video analysis is used to teach campers about proper form.
Highlights Include
- Nike Running Camp T-shirt
- Camp is open to ages 12-17
- Individual and group instruction
- Specific training programs for every skill level
- Post camp goal setting
- Track Meet on Final Day of Camp!
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Camp Coaches
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Coach Tom Howley
Howley recently completed his 48th consecutive year of coaching Track and Field and 43rd year of coaching Cross Country. Howley is currently the Assistant girls XC and Track coach at Mohonasen High School having returned to the district last year. During his distinguished coaching career Howley coached at Bethlehem, Burnt Hills and Niskayuna High Schools. As head coach at Bethlehem Howley oversaw the dramatic rise in the running programs, building his team into perennial contenders in the Suburban Council and in Section 2, Class A. Howley has coached dozens of Suburban, Colonial, and Sectional Champions. His Sprint Medley Relay team this year placed 6th at Nationals, earning All America honors.
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Coach Abel Gilet
Coach Abel Gilet is the assistant track and field throws coach at the University at Albany. Since joining the staff in 2014, he has coached numerous individual conference champions and has had several school records broken in the Shot Put, Discus and Javelin. This past year, Coach Gilet’s athletes broke the America East Conference records in both the shot put and the discus. At the America East Conference Championship, UAlbany’s female throwers were responsible for 67 of the conference record 254 points scored by UAlbany. At the Division 1 NCAA Championships this year, his discus thrower was the first ever First Team All-American in UAlbany track and field history, placing 6th. Coach Gilet also competes for Haiti, and is their National record holder in the discus. He came in 5th in the discus throw at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Games (NACAC Games) in the Summer of 2018.
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Coach LISA PAPARONE
“Coach Pap” is a former Division 1 Athlete from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She started coaching over 20 years ago in NC where she had consecutive State Champions in the 4x2 and 4x1, who also went on to become National Champions in their respective years.
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Coach, Niskayuna High School Jason DeRocco
Jason has been a Math teacher, Cross Country and Track and Field Coach for 30 years. He started coaching at Gloversville High School in New York, where he coached Megan Olds (Dartmouth) who qualified for the Millrose Mile and was an All American in the mile. Previously, he was a State Champion in the 1500m. DeRocco now coaches at Niskayuna High School where the 2017 boys XC team won their first Section 2 title in 36 years and went on to finish 3rd at the State Meet. He earned 7 Sectional titles for the Girls Indoor Track and Field Team and 4 for the Boys. In 2017, coached the girls 4x8 champion at the Millrose Games (9:12.78) and earned 4 consecutive berths to the meet. He has also coached multiple Indoor All-Americans.
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.
Campers can choose from all disciplines: sprints, hurdles, jumps and throws, as well as middle distance (including steeplechase).
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 7-11, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
- Ages: 12-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp type: Day
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start time
- Location: Niskayuna High School
- Lunch: Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks
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 staff to camper ratio
- Grouped by: age, ability and experience
- Evaluation: by coaching staff
- Equipment Needed: Campers should bring at least one pair of broken in running shoes. Event shoes/spikes are recommended but not required. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
- Facility: Nikayuna High School
EVENTS OFFERED
- Sprints
- Hurdles
- Middle Distance (Including Steeplechase)
- Jumps (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump)
- Throws (Shot Put, Discus)
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
- Packed lunch and snacks
- 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.
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.
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
- 8:00am Track instructional stations
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm Track instructional stations
- 3:30pm Check-out
Camp Questions & Answers
Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor?
Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, and completed online prior to camp arrival.
Are meals provided?
Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks.
Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?
Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.
Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team?
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!
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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August 14, 2023: My daughter really enjoyed the camp and liked the coaches.
— Anonymous
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July 18, 2022: Coaches especially Coach Gilet was so kind and so uplifting and so knowledgeable
— Anonymous
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July 18, 2022: My daughter was able to try different events that she never would have tried before.
— Anonymous
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August 15, 2023: My granddaughter who is normally shy met friends and felt extremely comfortable around everyone.
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I will definitely return next year!
My girls came back happy and motivated. They enjoyed the Olympic level speakers and talking to CITs in college. They also gained knowledge from talking and working with trainers on their specific issues
— Parent of Attendee from a Similar Camp in 2022
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
Jul. 7 - Jul. 11, 2025
Nike Track & Field Camp in Schenectady
Nike Track & Field Camp in Schenectady