Northern Arizona University

Introductory Altitude Camps for Youth

The training center offers 3-day Introductory Altitude Camps for high school teams, club teams, and their coaches. This offering is a part of the training center’s Community Olympic Development Program and primarily is geared toward cross-country runners, and track athletes, 800m and up. Teams in other sports are welcome to take part in an Introductory Altitude Camp if the camp offerings fit their training goals.

The purpose of the Introductory Altitude Camp is to provide an opportunity for coaches to bring their young athletes to Northern Arizona University to learn how elite athletes train and to get a participatory glimpse of their daily training schedule.

Teams wishing to stay in the campus residence halls may schedule their visit any time from June 1 to July 31. Teams open to staying in a nearby hotel at a discounted rate may come at any time of the year. All bookings are pending availability of the training center’s Head Distance Coach, Dr. Jack Daniels. Each group is responsible for bringing enough staff and/or chaperones to provide at least one adult for every 10 runners.

Sample Schedule (components may vary slightly)

DAY 1

1:00pm Arrival and check-in at the Residence Hall

2:00pm Camp / CODP overview

3:00pm Easy run / Stretch – Led by elite runner

4:00pm Classroom Session: "Ingredients of Running Success" by Jack Daniels

5:00pm Shower / Relaxation

6:00pm Dinner at campus dining hall

7:00pm Evening program at discretion of each team

DAY 2

8:00am Breakfast

9:00am Nutrition Presentation

10:00am Running Workout: Cadence & Breathing, Led by Jack Daniels

11:00am Walking tour re: Blood Testing, Strength & Conditioning/Aqua Jogging

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm VO2 max demo – Exercise Science Lab

3:00pm Classroom Session: "Training Specifics" by Jack Daniels

4:00pm Olympic Sportsmanship Presentation

5:00pm Coaching consultation with Jack Daniels; Athletes have down-time

6:00pm Dinner

7:00pm Evening program at discretion of each team

DAY 3

8:00am Breakfast

9:00am Camp wrap-up

10:00am Easy Run / Stretch, Led by elite runner

11:00am Clean rooms / Check out of Residence Hall

12:00pm Depart

Cost for the camp varies depending on group size. There is a base cost of $650.00 for all of the services provided by the training center. This price is fixed, regardless of group size. Cost for room and board is charged per person, at a rate of $45 per night.

Sample Budget (8-person team)

Base cost for all services provided by center: $650.00

Cost for on-campus room & board (includes tax): $720.00

Total: $1,370

Teams may pre-arrange to extend their trip for more than three days. Additional charges will apply for room and board, and the team is responsible for setting their own daily agenda for the remainder of the camp, independent of the training center.

SPECIAL NOTICE: the training center is booked for this offering through September 1, 2008. When enquiring, please select dates that fall after September 1.