ARMY TRACK& FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY CAMP

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1 ARMY TRACK& FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY CAMP Camp Director: Jonathan Hill The Army Track and Field Camp is offered to both overnight and day campers. Campers participate in a safe, highly-active, and fun-filled learning environment. Each camper receives special instruction on event techniques, drills, conditioning, warm-up/cool down routines, strength/speed training and competition.

2 2015 TRACK/CROSS COUNTRY CAMPS DATES July 19-22, 2015 July 22-25, 2015 Track and Field Camp Cross Country Camp CHECK-IN (Arrive at Shea Stadium, tent near the river) Sunday July 19, 2015 Wednesday July 22, 2015 Noon-3:00 (Track Camp Check In) Noon-3:00(Cross Country Check In) COMMUTERS MUST CHECK IN ON THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP AT REGISTRATION. CHECK-OUT (at Shea Track and Field Stadium) Wednesday July 22, 2015 Sunday July 25, 2015 Noon (Track Camp Check Out) Noon (Cross Country Check Out) CONTACT INFORMATION (845) Camp Director - Emergency Contact: Coach Jonathan Hill Camp armycrosscountrycamp@usma.edu armytrackcamp@usma.edu

3 CAMP INFORMATION - Entrance o All visitors 16 and over must present a valid ID to enter West Point. o Please anticipate and plan accordingly all luggage to be inspected prior to admittance on to West Point. o All camp visitors and residents are to enter through Stony Lonesome Gate and proceed to Shea Stadium o Signs will be posted. - Parking and Shuttle to Dorms o All vehicles will park at Shea Stadium or designated parking areas. Signs will be posted to direct you to your specific sport camp check in location. - Check In o Check-In will take place at Shea Stadium. Following check-in, busses will take campers and parents to the dormitories to unpack. First session will begin promptly at 3:00 - Facilities o Campers will be training at Shea Stadium and Gillis Fieldhouse for Track and Field, they will utilize the entire campus for Cross Country. Supervisors will be available at all times on their cell phones. - Dormitory/Barracks o All overnight campers are housed and supervised in dormitory rooms operated by the United States Military Academy.

4 CAMP INFORMATION - Cancellations o All refunds must be approved by the Camp Director. Refunds are processed on a case by case basis and you will be notified once a final decision has been made regarding any refund. - Camper Dining o Campers will dine at Ike Hall, a very visible and prominent location on campus. First Meal served to your camper will be dinner. Campers will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and breakfast only on the final day. Your children will be well-fed at camp. If you choose to send snacks with them We ask that these snacks be limited in quantity and be healthy in nature as past experiences have shown us young campers tend to overindulge. Thus, resulting in stomach-aches and sugar highs that are unpleasant for all involved. The children will also have the opportunity to purchase snack items from Grant Hall on a cash only basis. Parents: When packing snacks for your children to consume in the barracks at camp, please be sensitive to other campers that may have peanut allergies. To ensure the health and safety of all campers, we request that you avoid sending peanut products with your child. - Camper Housing o All overnight campers will be housed and supervised in dormitory rooms operated by the United States Military Academy. o We ask that campers do not bring valuables. The United States Military Academy and Army Athletic Association are not responsible for lost or stolen items. - Rules and Regulations o All campers are required to comply with the Army Summer Camp guidelines which are established to ensure personal safety, hygiene and property damage prevention. Rules and expectations are discussed during the start of each session and are posted inside the dormitory. Any camper found to be disruptive and unwilling to follow behavior guidelines will be sent home without a refund.

5 CAMP PACKING LIST Exercise clothes socks, shorts, and shirts for 4 days Running Shoes Event Shoes (if you have them) Casual shoes & flip-flops/shower shoes Casual clothes 2 towels (for showers) Toiletries ( to include prescription medication if needed) Sunscreen Sunglasses Hat ID Bed linens or sleeping bag (Twin XL) Pillow Water bottle Fan (Barracks are NOT air conditioned) Camera Spending money - $30 should be ample