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Camp Overview

2027 DATES & PRICES NOW AVAILABLE!

SPRINTS | HURDLES

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

This Track & Field Camp is designed as a comprehensive training camp program with a focus on track & field fundamentals including drills, pacing, strength endurance, speed, and core strengthening as well as the mental edge training necessary for top athletic performances.

We work with elementary, middle & high school T&F athletes of all abilities, to help you get better and have fun!

This camp will provide instruction for sprints and hurdles ONLY.

Check out the Nike Cross Country Camp at University of New Haven here!

Highlights Include

  • Nike Track & Field Camp T-shirt
  • Camp is open to ages 10-17 (Grades 5-12 Entering Fall 2027)
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Specific training programs for every skill level

Camp Coaches

  • Shaunnaya Williams

    Shaunnaya Williams

    Director of Cross Country & Track and Field

    Shaunnaya Williams recently is the director of cross country and track and field at the University of New Haven. Since Williams was hired, the program has produced five national champions, 28 individual All-Americans, three All-American relay teams, and numerous All-Northeast-10 Conference and All-New England honorees. Additionally, her teams have excelled in the classroom as she has mentored seven USTFCCCA All-Academic Team members.

    Shaunnaya Williams

    Shaunnaya Williams

    Director of Cross Country & Track and Field

    During the 2019-20 indoor season, Williams mentored Kristen Washington and Kathleen Amstad, who each won individual NE10 titles. The duo each captured USTFCCCA All-Region honors, along with five members of the men’s team. The men’s team earned its highest-ever finish of fourth place at the NE10 Championships, led by Dante Gonzalez’s second place showing in the high jump and a runner-up performance by the 4x400m relay team. Washington, Michael Reddy and Brett Deri each earned Academic All-NE10 honors.

    In 2018-19, The Chargers had eight individuals finish in the top 10 at the Northeast-10 Indoor Championships, led by senior Amaysia Lake in third place of the 60 meter hurdles, Alanna Robinson's runner-up showing in the weight throw, and Kristen Washington who finished runner-up in the long jump. The same trio of Washington (long jump), Robinson (weight throw) and Lake (pentathlon, long jump, 60m hurdles) each earned All-East Region accolades during the indoor season. Michael Kandolin won the NE10 Indoor title in the weight throw, then qualified for the NCAA Championships in the weight throw.

    The 2017-18 season saw senior hurdler Riley Knebes win the Northeast-10 Conference title in the 400m hurdles, in addition to earning All-America honors after placing fifth overall at the NCAA Division II Championships. Knebes, along with men’s thrower Michael Kandolin each earned Academic All-NE10 honors, while the duo joined thrower Alanna Robinson in earning All-East Region honors.

    The 2016-17 academic year saw four NE10 individual championships, as George Murray was an NE10 and New England Champion in the triple jump in both the indoor season before adding a second NE10 championship in the event in the outdoor season. In the outdoor season, Roxanne Redwood was an NE10 Champion in the long jump, posting an 18’4.25 finish.

    With no men’s sprints coach in 2015-16, Williams stepped up to mentor Courtney Moshood to two NE10 Champions in the same indoor season, as he won both the 60-meter and 300-meter dashes before adding a New England championship in the 60-meter dash. Brett Reckling also took home an NE10 Championship during that season, emerging victorious in the 400-meter dash. George Murray also qualified for the Indoor National Championships, placing 12th for second team All-America honors.

    In 2014-15, the Chargers’ women’s track and field team competed at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in six events. During the indoor and outdoor campaigns, New Haven finished third at both the Northeast-10 Championships and the New England Championships, their highest ever finish at the New England meet. Six Charger women garnered All-America honors in 2014-15, including the 4x400m relay team at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships. New Haven placed 14th and 17th at the NCAA Division II Indoor and Outdoor Championships respectively.

    As part of the banner season, Briana Conyers earned All-America accolades and was named the USTFCCCA East Region Field Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year and was named Co-Field Athlete of the Meet at the NE-10 Outdoor Championships for her performance in the triple jump and heptathlon. Conyers also won the indoor and outdoor championship in the triple jump at both the NE-10 Championships and New England Championships, wrapping her season with a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. Tiara Mitchell also earned All-America honors in the triple jump, finishing 13th at the NCAA Indoor meet and 14th at the outdoor event.

    During 2014-15, Williams also mentored Matthew Jeune to All-America honors in the triple jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships as well as mentoring him to a school record in the event. Jeune also claimed the Northeast-10 Conference Championship in the triple jump during both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

    Williams mentored Tiara Mitchell to the in 2011-12, her first season as head coach. As a freshman, Mitchell won an individual New England Outdoor Championship and broke the New Haven record in the triple jump with a distance of 12.23 meters. Mitchell also holds the indoor record at 11.58 meters. In addition to Mitchell's NCAA Championship appearance, Williams also coach Matt Jeune and David Thomas to NCAA appearances during the 2011-12 seasons and guided three student-athletes to New England Championship as well – Calista Hutchinson (high jump), Matt Jeune (high jump) and David Thomas (long jump).

    Williams also mentored Shannon Gagne, who became one of the most decorated athletes in University of New Haven history. An NE10 and New Haven Hall of Fame inductee, Gagne became a five-time national champion and nine-time All-American. In 2011, Gagne put together one of the finest seasons in the history of Charger athletics, as she captured her combination of three National Championships during the indoor season with victories in the long jump, 200- and 400-meter dashes. In addition to being the first to win three titles across track and field events, her combination of victories also marked just the second time in NCAA Division II women's track and field history that three individual titles were claimed at the same championship meet.

    The women's cross country team has also improved steadily during Williams’ first four seasons. The Chargers placed 12th at the Northeast-10 Conference Championships with Erin Fox leading the way during the final two meets of her junior season.

    Prior to New Haven, Williams coaching experience includes a year (2007-08) as assistant track and field coach at the James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn. She specialized in developing the teams’ sprinters and jumpers and combined event athletes.

    In addition, Williams has been the assistant track and field coach for the New Haven Track Club since 2005, specifically working with athletes from 7-14 years old. Recently, she earned her USATF Level 3/IAAF Level 5 Jumps certification and holds a USATF Level 2 coaching certificate and a USATF Level 2 in combined events.

    A 2007 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Williams was a member of the track and field and field hockey teams. During her career, Williams was selected to the Northeast-10 all-conference team and the All-New England team. She also served as captain during her senior season. Following graduation, Williams stayed with the Owls’ women’s track and field program as an intern for the 2006-07 season where she helped develop two All-Americans in the triple jump.

    An active member of the New Haven community, Williams spends her free time volunteering for various local charities and events.
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Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

The Nike Track & Field Camp at University of New Haven offers an experienced coaching staff for track & field training. Educational lectures on topics including training, drills and technique, plyometrics, motivation and goal setting, nutrition, and much more are included in the daily breakouts. Video analysis is used to teach campers about proper form. Join us this summer in West Haven, Connecticut for an action-packed week.

2027 OVERVIEW

  • Dates:
    • July 11-14, 2027 (Saturday-Tuesday)
  • Age Group: 10-17 (Grades 5-12, Entering Fall 2027)
  • Gender: Co-ed
  • Camp Types: Overnight and Day
  • Meals: All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility. Day campers do not receive breakfast. All campers are provided lunch and dinner.
  • Events: This camp will provide instruction for sprints and hurdles ONLY.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Day Camper Schedule:

  • Schedule:
    • Saturday: 1:00pm-5:30pm (Check-In 1:00pm-1:30pm)
    • Sunday-Tuesday: 8:30am-5:30pm
    • Meals: Saturday, dinner; Sunday-Tuesday, lunch and dinner

Overnight Camper Schedule:

  • Check-In: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Saturday at Bergami Hall
  • Schedule: Saturday-Tuesday
  • Check-Out: 5:30-6:00pm on Tuesday
  • Overnight Campers: Housing on campus and all meals are provided.

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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!

Per Connecticut and Massachusetts Board of Health guidelines, all campers must fill out the CT Health & Liability Form and meet the requirements outlined in the Massachusetts List of Required Vaccinations.

HOUSING

  • Dorm: Assigned at check in
  • Campers Per Room: TBD
  • Roommates: Guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
  • Bathrooms: Shared on floor
  • Linens: Not provided. Please bring Size Twin XL sheets.
  • Air Conditioning: TBD
  • Key Deposit: $50 check made payable 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 boarding school residence halls. An evening recreation program is also included.
  • Day/Extended Day Campers: This option offers the same features as the resident camp minus lodging & breakfast (Day Campers should eat breakfast before daily check-in).

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 staff to camper ratio
  • Grouped by: age, ability, and event
  • Evaluation: by coaching staff
  • Equipment: 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: University of New Haven Track

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.

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)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

  • Athletic clothing mentioned above
  • Comfortable non-running clothing
  • Underwear and socks
  • Pajamas/sleepwear
  • Flip flops
  • Toiletries
  • Personal items & medications
  • Washcloth and bath towel
  • Alarm clock
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Flip-flops
  • Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers
  • Cell phone (if you have one)
  • Fan (optional)
  • Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets (size Twin XL), comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)
  • Laundry detergent

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 check-out or can be purchased 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.

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 TRACK & FIELD CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our Track & Field camps please see our FAQ page.

Facility

University of New Haven

Saturday

12:00-1:00pm Check-in Resident Campers

1:00-1:30pm Check-in Day Campers

1:30-4:30pm Track Instruction

5:00-6:30pm Dinner

7:00-9:00pm Evening Activity

10:30/11:00pm Lights Out

Sunday/Monday

7:30-8:30am Breakfast

9:00-11:30am Track Instruction

12:00-1:30pm Lunch

1:30-4:30pm Track Instruction

5:00-6:30pm Dinner

7:00-9:00pm Evening Activity

10:30/11:00pm Lights Out

Tuesday

7:30-8:30am Breakfast

9:00-11:30am Track Instruction

12:00-1:30pm Lunch

1:30-4:30pm Track Instruction

5:00-5:30pm Dinner

5:30-6:00pm Check-out: All Campers

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FAQS

  • Address: University of New Haven - 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, Connecticut 06516. Led by camp director Shaunnaya Williams. Popular with families from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and other states nationwide.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 10 to 17, coed. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • This camp currently has no active sessions. Join the priority list to be the first to know when new dates are released. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

  • Per Connecticut and Massachusetts Board of Health guidelines, all campers must fill out the CT Health & Liability Form and meet the requirements outlined in the Massachusetts List of Required Vaccinations. This form does include a doctor's signature.

    Our additional Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, signed by the parent (guardian), and submitted in our Customer Portal before camp check-in.

  • 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.

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