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Monmouth University - XC/Track

Track & Field Camp

Location West Long Branch, NJ
Event Date(s) Jul 11, 2022 to Jul 14, 2022
Ages 10 to 17
Grades 4th to 12th
This event has been completed.

Event Description

Monmouth University Track & Field Camp

The Monmouth University Track and Field staff strives to help each participant reach his or her potential by offering training advice and providing personalized instruction in the sport of track and field to all campers who attend. Campers will receive a wealth information, including specific drills and goals to help them improve their running/racing, throwing and jumping. Campers will get the opportunity to practice all facets of track and field including field events (including pole vault) while supervised by the experienced Monmouth University Track and Field staff. Each camper will be provided guidance on proper running/throwing/jumping form and training methods that they can use throughout the year. The program provides positive coaching techniques that will help the athlete walk away with increased self-confidence. Athletes will receive tips about preparing for success in high school and college in the sport of track and field. Campers will get the opportunity to participate in a camp meet at the end of the week to show off the skills that they have learned throughout the 4 days of camp. Lunch will be provided each day in the Monmouth University dining hall but campers should also bring snacks/water bottles as breaks will be given throughout each day.

July 11th - July 14th, 2022
*Rain Date if needed: Friday July 15th

Ages: 10 - 17
Times: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $400 for all 4 days

Space is limited to 50 campers per session

*DUE TO COVID-19 ALL CAMPERS/GUARDIANS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK UP TO THE CHECK IN DESK.  EACH CAMPER WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE RESPONSIBILITY FORM AND DAILY COVID SCREENING PAPERWORK.

Camp Staff:
The staff of the Monmouth University Track and Field program along with successful high school coaches from NJ will be available for instruction and guidance to ensure a positive experience for each camper.

Items to bring to Camp Each Day:

  • Water Bottle
  • Towel
  • Bathing Suit
  • Extra Shirt/Shorts
  • Running Shoes

Camp Schedule:

  • 8:30am - Check-In
  • 8:45am - Drills/Warm up
  • 9:00am - Skills Session - 1 0n 1 instruction in small groups in area of interest
  • 10:30am - Shower in Monmouth University Locker Rooms
  • 11:00am - Guest Speaker
  • 12:00pm - Lunch
  • 1:00pm - Pool
  • 2:00pm - Team Building Exercise
  • 3:00pm - Core Work/Event specific drills
  • 3:30pm - Wrap up of Day
  • 4:00pm - Departure

Questions about the camp can be directed to Damon Godfrey (dgodfrey@monmouth.edu) and Mike Nelson (mnelson@monmouth.edu).