Camp Overview


We expect high demand and camper spots are first-come-first-serve, so please be sure to register early.

This summer, we will be offering one (1) individual camp session from July 6-10, 2025 Individual and one team session from July 13-17, 2025.

  • Interactive strength/mobility

  • Elite athlete panel

  • Recovery techniques

  • Sport psychology

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Guest speakers

Campers run in an altitude environment with the Appalachian Mountains as the background and develop as runners while gaining self-confidence and making new friends.

App Cross Country Camp is designed to further each runner's knowledge of training, injury prevention, nutrition, strength training, and recovery.

Sport-specific strength and mobility sessions are to help teach runners how to train their bodies to handle the mileage and how to avoid injury. Additional breakout topics include goal setting and race strategy planning.

Nike will be offering a clinic during the camp to explore shoes and products.

Meals

All meals are provided at the on-campus dining facility. Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

HOUSING

  • Dorm: Assigned at check-in

  • Campers Per Room: 2

  • Roommates: Guaranteed if requested 30 days prior to camp

  • Bathrooms: Shared on floor

  • Linens: Please bring your own

  • Air Conditioning: Yes

  • Key Deposit: If you do not return your key or meal card on the last day of camp, you will be responsible for a $75 lost room key fee from the camp and must be paid prior to departing. Appcrosscountrycamp will charge the camper credit card on file for all costs due.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES

Several instructional sessions per day, three meals, an evening recreation program, and lodging in residence halls on App State University campus. The fees also include a Nike Camp T-Shirt and a Nike Backpack. If you register before February 15th, 2024 you will receive a pair of Nike Dragonfly spikes, which will be provided at the time of check-in.

Cancellation: If you cancel prior to May 1, 2025 you will be returned $600 of the registration fee. The remaining balance will be the penalty of cancellation, and the camper will not be provided the Dragonfly spikes or Invincible shoes due to cancellation. Cancellation after May 1, 2025 will forfeit 90% of the total cost of camp.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio.

Groups: Campers will be in groups with 2+ counselors and will rotate among sessions with senior staff members for specific instruction and education.

Equipment: Campers should bring at least two pairs of running shoes. Spikes/racing flats are optional. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.

Facility: App State Track Facility (Randy Marion), local roads, trails, and parks.

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. App Cross Country Camp is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

ALL CAMPERS:

  • Athletic clothing

  • 1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes

  • Non-running shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Sunblock

  • Comfortable non-running clothing

  • Underwear and socks

  • Pajamas/sleepwear

  • Toiletries

  • Personal items & medications

  • Washcloth and bath towel

  • Alarm clock

  • Swimsuit and towel

  • Flip-flops or slides

  • Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers

  • Cell phone (if you have one)

  • Fan (optional)

  • Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)

  • Extra spending money (suggested $50)

  • Laundry detergent

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 camper on time.

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

We will 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.