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Track and Field Emphasis

The camp teaches all aspects of how to be your best for various sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws events, including the pole vault. Instruction will include training techniques, nutrition, plyometrics and competition strategies. Sessions are often staged in small groups to encourage personal attention and plenty of feedback for all ages and ability levels. The mix of counselors is balanced between experienced college and high school coaches, and college athletes to encourage a variety of teaching styles. Join in the fun, yet challenging environment around others who want to learn more about the sport they love.

Cross Country Emphasis

Oregon's men's and women's distance tradition is unmatched and takes advantage of a great training environment with excellent facilities and a moderate climate. The Willamette Valley is ideally situated between the mountains and Pacific Ocean coast and offers sun-drenched summer weather, and beautiful natural areas to run. Trails and bikepaths criss-cross the campus and community and lead to an abundant variety of hill-training and flat, tempo-based routes. UO's track and field facility, Hayward Field, annually showcases the world's best distance runners and was the home track of 104 Duck Olympians. A host of current and former collegiate and post-collegiate stars will be on hand to offer constant instruction on training techniques, nutrition, plyometrics and competition strategies. Sessions are often staged in small groups to encourage personal attention and plenty of feedback for all ages and ability levels. The mix of counselors is balanced between experienced college and high school coaches, and college athletes to encourage a variety of fun and interactive teaching styles.

From Novice to Expert

Whether you’re trying out a new event, or prepping for a run after the state title next year, our large group of counselors offer a tremendous database of knowledge. Boys and girls of all ages from across the country help create a diverse and educational setting for both first-time and Oregon Track Camp veterans alike. Fun Off the Track In addition to track time, we create space for social activities so you can make new friends. Plan on plenty of summer hangout fun, and a dance caps the final evening. Oregon’s beautiful 300-acre campus is your new backyard with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts less than a block away, and swimming pools around the corner. Group activities also include movies, talent shows, and an occasional dorm serenading.

Other Camp Features

Other camp highlights include lectures from internationally-known athletes and training experts, video analysis of practices, and plenty of movies about Oregon’s tradition and hometown hero Steve Prefontaine.