Nike Track and Field Camp at Ocean City High School
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2024 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
The beautiful Carey Stadium at Ocean City High School offers the ideal setting for this Track and Field Camp for middle and high school athletes, hosted by Ocean City High School Coach Tim Cook.
Campers will have the opportunity to learn and develop across a number Track & Field events, including sprints, hurdles, and jumps (including pole vault), as well as middle distance and throws (Shot Put only). Each day includes training sessions and games for each event. Camp concludes with an official track meet, with prizes awarded to event winners!
Highlights Include
- Choose from Track & Field Field Events - Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps/Throws/Middle Distance
- No throwing events in 2024
- 10:1 camper to staff ratio
- Nike Running Camp T-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Director Tim Cook
Tim Cook is in his 14th year at Ocean City High School, and his 7th year as Head Coach of the Ocean City Girls Cross Country and Track & Field Team. Coach Cook has coached multiple county champions, sectional champions, state champions, meet of champions winners, and multiple All-Americans, and also coached multiple county and sectional champions in cross country, along with team sectional title.
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Staff Coach Mike Colombo
Mike Colombo is the head girls track coach at Mainland Regional High School. He has been coaching hurdles for 17 years. He has coached 3 shuttle hurdle teams that have qualified for New Balance Nationals, including one All-American team. He has a USATF level one certification and a USATF level two certification in jumps as well.
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Coach John Oberg
Brings many years of experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. Longtime Ocean City High School pole vault coach. He coached multiple county, conference, sectional, and state champions. Most recently, John was the pole vault coach for Rowan University.
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Coach Ryan Smith
Former head coach and assistant of Egg Harbor Township High School Boys Track and Field. Coached from 2008 - 2022, mainly the sprints, high jumpers, and hurdlers.
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Coach Dan Heyman
Head Coach of Mainland Regional High School Cross Country, and Track Assistant (Distance) Coach for the past 34 years. His teams and individuals have many sectional and state titles in New Jersey, as well as success in national meets and in the NCAA.
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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.
Coach Cook has designed a camp program which focuses on track and field fundamentals including technical event specific drills, stretching, and speed and core strength exercises.
In addition to Coach Cook, the camp is facilitated by other athletes and coaches from the Ocean City track & field community.
The final day of camp will allow campers to enjoy a fun Track & Field Meet, allowing for some fun competition and building on what the campers have learned during the week!
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 15-19, 2024
- Ages: 12-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp type: Half-Day
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
- Check-in: 15 minutes prior to camp start time
- Location: Ocean City High School Track
- Meals: Campers should bring their own water and snacks
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: Carey Stadium at Ocean City High School
EVENTS OFFERED
Track and Field
- Sprints
- Hurdles
- Jumps (including Pole Vault)
- Middle Distance
*No Throws offered in 2024
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 Drop-off & Check-In
- 8:15am Camp Warm Up / Strength Circuit
- 9:00am Event Group Session 1
- 10:00am Water/Snack Break
- 10:15am Event Group Session 2
- 11:20am Camp Recap/Wrap Up
- 11:30am Pick Up / Departure
Carey Stadium at Ocean City High School is located in Ocean City, NJ, at 5th St. and the Boardwalk. Entrances to Carey Stadium are on both 5th St and 6th St.
Driving Directions
FROM NORTH -Take the Atlantic City Expressway East. Take exit 7S for Garden State Parkway South. Take Garden State Parkway South to exit 30 for Somers Point/Ocean City. After toll booth keep straight through 2 major traffic lights over the 9th Street Bridge (Route 52 Causeway) into Ocean City. At the bottom of bridge make a left onto Bay Ave. Take Bay Ave to 6th St, make a right at 6th Street. Go down 6th Street until Atlantic Ave.
FROM SOUTH - Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 25 for Ocean City/Marmora. Make a right at the end of the ramp and go over bridge into Ocean City. At the first traffic light make a left onto Bay Ave. Take Bay Ave all the way to 6th St. Make a right onto 6th St and follow 6th St all the way to Atlantic Ave.
Camp Questions & Answers
My child does multiple events; will there be opportunities for her to train on multiple skills during camp?
Yes campers can train with multiple event groups.
What does my child need to bring to camp?
Please check your camp webpage for a list of items to bring to camp.
My child is new to the sport, do you accept athletes who are beginners in the sport?
We bring the best out of campers of all skill levels. All we require is a positive attitude.
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.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 22, 2023: My daughter LOVED this camp! She enjoyed the variety of activities and the immense knowledge the instructors shared. It was extremely well run and organized with no wasted time. Smooth transitions occurred from each activity and even when there was bad weather there was clear communication.
— Anonymous
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July 27, 2023: My daughter got to try some new events. The coaches were patient and worked with her.
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July 23, 2022: Loved everything and improved a lot and learned new skills to make me a better runner
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July 22, 2023: The ability to participate in a variety of events such as high jump.
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July 23, 2022: Focusing on the details that aren't usually gone over in practice
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July 22, 2023: Caley was able to focus on high jump and learn new steps
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Jayonni enjoyed himself!
Having Olympian coaches and running with very elite high school athletes.
— Parent of Attendee from a Similar Camp in 2022
Nike Track and Field Camp at Ocean City High School
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Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
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