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Running in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom since 1974

38th Annual
Green Mountain Running Camp 2012
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Welcome to Green Mountain Running Camp!

Thanks for deciding to join us this summer at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vermont. The following information is based on the many questions that have been asked during our long history of camp operations.
 

If your question is still unanswered, feel free to call us at (914) 962-5238.  Coach John Holland will be happy to help you. 


   


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Camp Costs

Campers..................................................................$ 710.00

Runners Housing Key Deposit  (Checks only).........$  30.00

"Lifers" Off-Campus Meals (between sessions).........$  50.00
  • Full payment for all camp sessions must be received by May 15, 2012.
  • The room Key Deposit fee is $30 - bring a check payable to: US Sports Camps  NO CASH!  The Key Deposit fee will be returned at checkout when your room keys are returned to us.
  • For "Lifers" attending 2 week sessions, an extra food allowance of $50 is required for off-campus meals between the two sessions.

NOTE:

  • We accept High School athletes only.
  • Campers must be entering their freshman year of high school or older.

Register now for
Summer 2012

   
Session 1:  July 29 - August 4
Session 2:  August 5 - August 11
Session 3:  August 12 - August 18

   
Questions about camp?
Green Mountain Running Camp/US Sports Camps
750 Lindaro Street, Suite 220
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 800-Nike Camps  (800.645.3226)
    Fax:  415-479-6061
 
 
Application Information
Applications must have the following items or they will be rejected:
  • An parent/guardian signature
  • A $250 deposit, non-refundable
  • Insurance information
 
Registration prior to May 15, 2012:
  • A deposit of $250 is required with application.
  • Remaining balance due (full payment) must be received by May 15, 2012.
Registration after May 15, 2012:
  • Full Payment of registration fees must be included with application.

Important Dates & Times


2012 Session Dates:

Session 1:  July 29 - August 4
Session 2:  August 5 - August 11
Session 3:  August 12 - August 18


Check-In Time:      2:00 - 4:00 pm each Sunday in Arnold Dorm - hilltop or lobby (rain)  

Check-Out Time:     9:00 - 10:30 am each Saturday



Arrivals, Departures, and Charter Bus Locations


Check-in each Sunday begins at 2:00PM.
Due to dorm preparation, early arriving campers cannot be accommodated. Local inns in this area may be available to campers wishing to spend Saturday night in the vicinity. The Wild Flower Inn (802-626-8310) in East Burke offers wonderful accommodations.
 

Charter buses are available from several locations during the three weeks of camp.  Please read carefully as some pick-up locations are only available for specific weeks.

Session 1:

CB East HS, PA
Westfield HS, NJ
Hillsborough, NJ
Simsbury HS, CT
White Plains HS, NY 

Session 2:
 
Cheshire HS, CT
Ridgefield HS, CT 
St. Anthony's HS, NY
White Plains HS, NY 

Session 3:
 
Hunterdon Central HS, NJ 
White Plains HS, NY 
 
 
Full payment must accompany all bus reservations. 
Bus Fare is the same price for Round Trip bus or One Way bus. 
Preference is given to round trip riders.  Seats fill up quickly!    
 
  
 
Advice for a Successful Camp Experience

Pre Camp Training for a Successful Camp Experience
Minimum of 25 miles per week with some hills included for 4 weeks prior to the session you are attending.

CAUTION: ->  Due to the number of runners who attend the camp (over 250 per week), and our busy schedule of workouts and classes, we are unable to accommodate individuals with acute dietary, social, and/or medical needs. Runners with preexisting illness or injuries that limit their training should not register or attend.-> UNDER-TRAINED RUNNERS attending camp generally have a less successful training experience and leave themselves open to possible injuries and acute “thunder thighs” throughout the week. Are there hills? Yes! We are located in the Green Mountains. So try to add some hilly runs to your weekly schedule leading up to camp. Swimming in the college pool is an option for runners who lack conditioning or who are recovering from an injury.
->  All runners will be interviewed at registration for running group assignments and should be bluntly honest about their pre-camp conditioning.  
  
 
Charter Bus Information

We have expanded our charter bus services! Save yourself two 12 - 14 hour round trip drives by using bus. Bus seats are available to students and coaches. Priority is given on a first come first serve basis and to round trip reservations. Seats fill up fast. Act quickly!

Bus Pick Up / Drop Off Locations
 
Bus Fee (for Roundtrip & One-Way):

$130 Round trip (and One-Way) from all locations except Connecticut stops.
$115 Round trip (and One-Way) from all Connecticut locations.
  

To reserve a seat, full payment of must be included with your application and deposit.


2012 Bus Schedule

It's a long ride - we suggest you bring lunch!
 

Session 1:  July 29 - August 4

 
CB East HS, PA:
Leave CB East HS, PA 6:45AM on Sunday, July 29
Return to CB East HS, PA at 6:00PM on Saturday, August 4
  

Westfield HS, NJ:
Leave Westfield HS, NJ 8:30AM on Sunday, July 29
Return to Westfield HS, NJ at 5:00PM on Saturday, August 4

  
Hillsborough, NJ:
Leave Hunterdon Central HS, NJ at 6:45AM on Sunday, July 29
Return to Hunterdon Central HS, NJ at 6:00PM on Saturday, August 4

 
Simsbury HS, CT:
Leave Simsbury HS, CT 10:00AM, Sunday, July 29
Return to Simsbury HS, CT at 1:30PM on Saturday, August 4

 
White Plains HS, NY:
Leave White Plains HS, NY at 9:00AM on Sunday, July 29
Return to White Plains HS, NY at 3:30PM on Saturday, August 4

 
 
Session 2:  August 5 - August 11

 
Cheshire HS, CT:
Leave Cheshire HS, CT 10:00AM, Sunday, August 5
Return to Cheshire HS, CT at 1:30PM on Saturday, August 11

 
Ridgefield HS, CT:
Leave Ridgefield HS, CT 9:00AM, Sunday, August 5
Return to Ridgefield HS, CT at 3:00PM on Saturday, August 11

 
St. Anthony's HS, NY:
Leave St. Anthony's HS 8:00AM, Sunday, August 5
Return to St. Anthony's HS at 4:30PM on Saturday, August 11
  

White Plains HS, NY:
Leave White Plains HS, NY at 9:00AM on Sunday, August 5
Return to White Plains HS, NY at 3:30PM on Saturday, August 11
  
 

Session 3:  August 12 - August 18

 
Hunterdon Central HS, NJ:
Leave Hunterdon Central HS, NJ at 6:45AM on Sunday, August 12
Return to Hunterdon Central HS, NJ at 6:00PM on Saturday, August 18

 
White Plains HS, NY:
Leave White Plains HS at 8:30AM on Sunday, August 12
Return to White Plains HS at 3:30PM on Saturday,  August 18

  
Bus Pick Up / Drop Off Locations
 


  
 
Directions to Lyndon State College

Lyndon State College is located in Lyndonville, Vermont.

The college is a three-hour drive from Boston on I-93 and I-91, and is easily accessible from Albany, NY, Hartford, CT, Springfield, MA, or Montreal, Canada. Get off Interstate 91 at exit 23.  Make a quick right, then left onto Back Center Road next to motel. Go one mile to Lyndon Center. Make first left up hill to LSC. Follow signs to dorms.

 
Get detailed driving directions.
 Housing
  • All runners are housed in Lyndon State College dorm rooms.
  • The room Key Deposit fee is $30 - bring a check payable to: US Sports Camps NO CASH!
  • The Key Deposit fee will be returned at checkout when your room keys are returned to us.
  • Campers must bring their own towels, sheets (Twin extra long), and sleeping bag or blanket (nights can be cool!).

What to Bring

Bring a $30 check payable to: US Sports Camps (NO CASH!) for your room deposit fee. This will be returned at checkout when your room keys are returned to us.  In addition to towels, sheets (Twin extra long), and a blanket, bring washcloths, soap, shampoo and other personal toilet items.  Swimsuits are recommended for the college field house pool and local lakes. Bring casual clothing for meals. Shirts and shoes are required in the dining hall. There are coin-operated laundry facilities on campus.

    
What NOT to Bring

No pets! No loud music! No video game systems! No firecrackers or drugs! Alcohol is strictly forbidden.
      
Alcohol and Drugs are strictly forbidden!
 
Optional Extras
 
The camp will offer you the opportunity for some power shopping for the following:
·  Bargain priced running gear and shoes from Super Runners Shop. Go to: www.superrunnershop.com, and they
 will take your order after you register. 
·  Sports massage therapy by certified therapists
·  Running books, videos, designer gear with camp logo and other goodies from camp store
·  VO2 Max test


Medical Information

The camp has a full time physician and/or nurse on staff. However, in case hospitalization is necessary, each runner must be covered by his/her own health and accident insurance. Your signature on the registration form acknowledges that your child has had a physical within the last 12 months. Please complete the Medical form and bring it with you to camp. Runners who are allergic to bee stings must bring their own anti-venom kits on each run.  All runners must be mentally prepared to concentrate on the footing on the trails to avoid turned ankles. Any runners with preexisting medical conditions, such as asthma, high blood pressure, or runners who are taking medications must identify themselves at registration and then review their condition with the camp physician/nurse.
      
Campus Conduct Rules

LSC has very strict policies prohibiting drug and alcohol use on campus. Camp policy prohibits dorm room visitations by members of the opposite sex. Runners breaking these rules will automatically be expelled from camp.  No refunds will be given.  Parents will be informed of the dismissal and must come to pick up the offender. Curfew, visitation and quiet hours are strictly enforced.
 
Food Restrictions
For food allergies or restrictions, please contact us:

Green Mountain Running Camp/US Sports Camps
750 Lindaro Street, Suite 220
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 800-Nike Camps (800.645.3226)
Fax:  415-479-6061

  
 
"Lifers" (Two week campers)

A limited number of campers attend two sessions of the camp.  The great majority of them are experienced runners. “Lifers” are required to remain on campus between sessions. Meals are taken off campus under staff supervision.  No meals are served on campus from Saturday breakfast to Sunday dinner. An extra food allowance of about $50 is required.
   
       
Phone Calls
A phone will be available for staff and camper use in each suite of rooms on each dorm floor. Outside calls require a credit card or a collect call. Campers are encouraged to bring their own cell phones. They actually work in Lyndonville! Campers are reminded at orientation on Sunday to call home to give their parents their suite phone number. Sometimes campers forget or may not be in their rooms due to our busy schedule, especially during the first 24 hours. Please refrain from calling the camp administration telephone number for you child’s suite phone number. If there is an essential need, we will call you. Experience has taught us that if they don’t call, they have settled in and are enjoying themselves.
 
Lyndon State College: 802-626-6200
  
Camp Administration: 802-626-6604 
(July 31-August 20, 2011 only!  Not in use for return calls until Sunday, July 31)

 
Mail

During Camp Sessions
Camper’s Name
c/o Green Mountain Running Camp/US Sports Camps
Lyndon State College
Lyndonville, VT 05851

During Non-Camp Time

Green Mountain Running Camp/US Sports Camps
750 Lindaro Street, Suite 220
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 800-Nike Camps  (800.645.3226)
Fax:  415-479-6061

There are no strangers at
Green Mountain Running Camp,
only friends who haven't met.

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