Nike Track & Field Camp, Salt Lake City
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Jun. 9 - Jun. 12, 2025
2025 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
Please note: Camp is closed to spectators during daytime hours. Parents are highly encouraged to attend the orientation on the first day and closing ceremony on the final day!
SUMMER 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. Overnight campers are housed at The University of Utah for the duration of the camp. The camp utilizes East High School as its training facility.
SUMMER DAY CAMP (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
The Nike Track & Field Camp in Salt Lake City also offers a day camp program for campers who do not wish to stay overnight. This option includes instruction and daytime activities only. The schedule is modified on the first and last days of camp.
Highlights Include
- Top tier collegiate coaches, high school coaches, and student athletes
- Daily morning and afternoon training sessions
- Low camper to staff ratio
- Sports psychology sessions and college recruitment education
- Every camper receives a Nike Track & Field Camp t-shirt
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
- Sprints and hurdles ONLY
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Westy McQueen
Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of Nike Sports Camps. 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, athletic development experience for each child.
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Certified Athletic Trainer Kulsum Baig
Kulsum Baig is a certified athletic trainer and handles all athletic training needs for Next Athletes’ Nike Sports Camps. With a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from San Diego State University and a Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management from the University of Kentucky, Kulsum has worked with athletes at the high school, collegiate, and clinical levels.
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Camp Details
CAMP DETAILS
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, the camp in Salt Lake City is offering one session of overnight with a day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) option for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed into groups with other athletes of similar ages and ability levels. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, with consideration of your experience and desire to improve. Next Athletes has designed a comprehensive training program suitable to all levels, including drills, pacing, strength endurance, speed and core strengthening, and mental toughness.
This camp provides sprints and hurdles instruction only.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 9-12, 2025 (Mon-Thurs)
- Age Group: 12-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Events offered: Sprints & Hurdles
- Camp Type: Overnight, Day
- Meals: Meals are provided for overnight campers only. Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily.
- Apparel: All campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in:
- Overnight Campers: 7:30-7:45am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Following camp check-in, overnight campers will store their luggage in a secure room and return immediately to the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center for Orientation. Overnight campers will be transported to The University of Utah in the late afternoon after the first day of training and will check in to their dormitory at that time.
- Day Campers: 8:00-8:30am for day campers at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Monday: 8:00-8:30am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. – see “Summer Camp Info” section for full details about Orientation
- Tuesday-Thursday: 8:45-9:00am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Orientation (All Campers): 8:30-8:45am
- Overnight Campers: 7:30-7:45am at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Day Camper Daily Check-Out:
- Monday-Wednesday: 4:00pm at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Last Day Check-out: Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Thursday at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Parent/Camper Seminars: Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 7:30-8:30pm each night the location will be announced at check-in for evening seminars. Seminar topics will include college recruiting, expectations of a collegiate athlete, how to choose the right school, and important sports psychology topics. We also offer opportunities for Q&A with each panel of coaches.
- Parking: Parents can use the Dumke Garage for all drop-offs and pick-ups. Parking is free.
All Campers should arrive at camp, prepared to run on Monday, the 1st day of camp.
Note: Camp is closed to spectators during daytime hours. Parents are highly encouraged to attend orientation and the camp closing ceremony!
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!
OVERNIGHT INFORMATION
- Check-in: On the first day of camp, check-in will be between 7:30-8:00am
- Check-in Location: The Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- After overnight campers check in, parents and campers will receive their room and access cards, and store luggage at Westminster University. Overnight campers will be transported to The University of Utah in the late afternoon after the first day of training and will check in to their dormitory at that time.
- Campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.
- Check out: Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University.
- Meals: Day 1: Lunch, Dinner | Days 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch
- Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony will take place at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.
SUMMER DAY CAMP HOURS & MEALS
- Monday: 8:00am-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00am-4:00pm. Meals are not provided. Day campers must pack a lunch.
- Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm. Check-out is following the 3:30pm closing ceremony. Meals are not provided.
- The closing ceremony will take place at the Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center at Westminster University. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.
- Meals: Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily.
HOUSING
- Dorm: Kahlert Village at the University of Utah
- Campers Per Room: 2
- 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: Yes
- Room Key Deposit: Please bring a $145 check made out to "Next Athletes, LLC"
Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
Campers and staff will be housed on campus at University of Utah. All campers within each sport will be housed at the same university. Families will be notified which location prior to camp.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES
- Instruction: Daytime training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus, evening activities and all meals
- Day campers: Instruction and daytime activities only. Lunch is not included
- Supervision: Staff members reside in adjacent rooms to the overnight campers and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Running Camp t-shirt and prizes
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
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10
- Grouped by: age, ability, and experience
- Equipment needed: Please bring your own running apparel, running shoes/event spikes, and hat/sunglasses. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
- Facility: University of Utah
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:
- 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
- extra spending money ($50)
- and 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 for 4 nights/5 days
- 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
- Pen and paper for guest speaker notes
- Spending Money ($50-100)
- Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided to/from camp. 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. If there is a need for additional facilities, we may conduct camp nearby at an off-campus location. In this case, overnight campers will be bussed to this location and day campers will be dropped off and picked up at the destination. Parents will be given notice if this is the case.
**All information on this page is subject to change. We will communicate any changes via email.
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 Cross Country camps please see our FAQ page.
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Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 AM Wake up
- 7:30 AM Breakfast
- 8:30AM-8:45 AM Day Camper check-in/Orientation
- 9:00 AM Warm-up/Activation Drills
- 9:30 AM Morning Session (track workout/run)
- 10:30 AM Stretch/post workout nutrition
- 11:00 AM Guest Speaker
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Free Time
- 1:30 PM Strength/Core
- 2:00 PM Afternoon Session (Cross Train/Run)
- 3:00 PM Wrap-Up Break Out
- 4:00 PM Day Camper Check-out, Overnight Camper free time
- 5:00 PM Dinner/Free Time
- 7:00 PM Team Building Activity
- 9:00 PM Bed Check
- 10:00 PM Lights Out
The track complex at University of Utah is the perfect place for track athletes to perfect their event.
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 online form is required to be filled out accurately, signed by the parent (guardian), and completed before your first day of camp.
Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team?
We welcome individual campers and teams. If you come to camp by yourself, we place you in a dorm room with another single camper, similar in age. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!
Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?
Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. Staff members reside in the same dorms as the campers and provide supervision during instruction, dining times, evening activities, and in the dorm.
All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.