Iowa State University Track
and Cross Country Camps
Cyclone Wilderness Cross Country Club
For Boys and Girls-Grades 7-12

General Information

Costs and Cancellations:
Individual fee is $200 ($215 after July 8th) but reduced to $185 per person if a team of 5 or more registers. After July 8, camp fees are nonrefundable. Should a camper leave camp due to injury or illness, the camp fee is nonrefundable.

Your Camp Fee Includes:
• Workout Sessions on the Iowa State Cross Country Course (1995 and 2000 NCAA Championships Host), Lied Indoor 300 Meter Track, and 60 miles of trails located in Ames
• Camp T-Shirt
• Meals for your stay
• 2 nights of camping, fun and games in the Lied Recreation Center.

Check In: Sunday, July 24th, 2:00 to 2:30 PM in the lobby of the Lied Recreation Center (Beach St, Ames, IA) on the Iowa State campus in Ames.

Housing: ‘Roughing it in Style’ - We do an indoor campout and will set up tents on the turf field of the Lied Rec Center. You will need to bring your own tent and sleeping bag.

What to Bring: Bedding, Pillow, and Tent, Running clothes (2 x daily workouts), running shoes, t-shirt for tshirt exchange, swimming suit, towel, toiletries, and a sportswatch.

Topics to be Discussed:
• Principles of endurance training
• Strength training and speed drills
• Nutrition for training and racing
• Proper running techniques
• Race day preparation/Race strategy
• Proper shoe selection
• Injury prevention/Injury care
• Flexibility

Confirmations and Medical:
A completed and signed release form must be on file to participate. The parent/guardian's personal or injury insurance policy will be utilized as the primary insurance for the treatment of injuries and hospitalization of illness or injuries incurred during the sports camps.

2011 STAFF

Click here for 2011 Summer Camp Brochure

Click here for camp schedule.

Click here for mail-in registration form.

Please Contact Travis Hartke with Questions at thartke@iastate.edu or 515-450-9583.