Runner's Roost Endurance Camp
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Session One: Friday, Aug 7 through Saturday, Aug 15
Session Two: Saturday, Aug 15 through Sunday, Aug 23
Take your pre-season endurance training up a notch in Craftsbury, VT
Runner’s Roost Endurance Camp is an all-in-one endurance training opportunity for middle and high school-aged female athletes. During each August session, campers will gain a competitive edge through a dynamic, cross-training regimen which embraces endurance activities including running, cycling, swimming, canoeing, hiking, and turtling.
The camp is timed accordingly to help young women prepare for fall running and sports seasons. Camp participants should expect a weekly running routine of anywhere from 15-35 miles, skill dependent. Workout accommodations can/will be tailored to each trainee.
Runner’s Roost Endurance Camp encourages participants to embrace the active lifestyle and outdoor setting of its northern Vermont location. Campers will make full use of all the Green Mountain state has to offer: the dirt roads, the woods, the mountains, the water, even the occasional moose crossings.
STAFF
Camp Director Steve Norris is the owner of the Runner’s Roost and veteran head of the girl’s cross country and track program at Darien High School. He is the only girls coach in Connecticut who has won state-open team titles in three different sports: cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. Norris brings 40+ years of experience as a runner and a coach to his camp director role. He has trained middle school and high schoolers for 30 years in Vermont.
Also on staff will be an adult female coach.
FACILITIES
Runner’s Roost Endurance Camp rents property from Breezy Hill Farm, 1135 Wylie Rd, Craftsbury, Vt. Owner Cindi Bollettieri lives in the main house and rents her summer house to the camp.
Accommodations include one king bed, one queen bed, eight singles. Total capacity is twelve campers. Land phone line (802) 586-9124.
We have the use of the 200 acre property which includes a three acre swimming pond.
TESTIMONIALS
“Norrie’s camp reinforced running as a lifestyle, a time to play, and an outstanding way to make close friends. Almost 15 years later, the sport still brings me the greatest joy, the closest friends, and the biggest sense of adventure.Coach Norris’ slightly off-beat approach to training is great preparation for the high school race scene as well. He has a deep understanding of the high school athlete and goes over a lot of the basics throughout the week. The best part [of camp] was the team building. Throughout the week you are challenged in many ways (we had to run up Jay Peak, canoe for four miles, and search for a pint of Ben and Jerry’s with a “map”) and what I remember most was laying the foundations for the friends and teammates that I’m still in touch with. It was just the right balance of challenge and fun. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat!”
-Kerri Lyons, three year camper and three-time FCIAC cross country champion for Wilton High School and ran all four years at Cornell University.
“Camp in Vermont is one of my fondest memories [from] my high school experience. I remain incredibly close with a majority of the friends I initially made at camp, and we still reminisce about the time we spent in Craftsbury together. Though the workouts and runs we did there were oftentimes challenging, it was always the highlight of my summer. I cannot recommend it enough.”
-Grace Loh, three year camper and a two-time placer in the New England high school championship 1000 meters for Darien High School and ran all four years at Bucknell University.
“Our daughter not only improved her running skills and endurance, but enjoyed the friendships and camaraderie. Norrie and his camp offer a rare blend of seriousness about the sport, while welcoming all abilities.”
-Amy Bell, parent of two-time camper
FAQs
What kinds of activities does Runner’s Roost Endurance Camp offer?
What does a typical day look like at camp?
My camper needs her own transportation to camp. How do I get to camp?
Take Route 2 west for 15 miles to Hardwick.
Take Route 14 north for 10 miles.
Make a right on the paved road with signage to Craftsbury. This road takes you through Craftsbury Center and Craftsbury Common.
Proceed ½ mile past the Common down a gradual hill. Stay straight when the paved road bends left.
Keep straight 100 yards to the next intersection.
Continue straight up Wylie Hill Rd.
After ½ mile, pass the yellow main house on left.
Proceed another ¼ mile and look for a driveway on the left hand side.
What medical services are available in case of emergency?
The closest hospital is Copley Hospital in Morrisville, VT, 20 miles from camp. (802) 888-4231
*NOTE: If any camper is suspected of having a concussion, they will be immediately removed from all athletic and endurance activities until written clearance is provided from a licensed physician.
What amenities are there on site?
What should participants bring to camp?
*NOTE: A full packing list will be provided for all campers after June 1.
Still have questions? Camp Director Steve Norris can be reached at (203) 655 9937 or runtheroost@gmail.com
Is any other special equipment required?
Is there a meal plan?
*NOTE: Any dietary restrictions/food safety concerns should be brought to the camp director’s immediate attention.
REGISTRATION & LOGISTICS
Runner’ Roost offers two summer sessions.
Friday, August 7 through Saturday, Aug 15
*NOTE: Transportation including bicycles is provided to Craftsbury leaving early morning of Aug 7. Camp is over 10:00AM, Saturday, Aug 15. Transportation including bicycles cannot be provided back to Connecticut.
Saturday, Aug 15 through Sunday, Aug 23
*NOTE: Campers need to find their own transportation including bicycles to Vermont, arriving no later than 4;00PM, Aug 15. On Aug 23 return transportation to Connecticut including bicycles will be provided.
The cost of the camp is $900. This covers all room and board. Campers will want to bring money for special events such as movie and admission to the Orleans County Fair.
To reserve your spot for the camp, please send a $400 deposit check made out to Runner’s Roost. The new address is Runner’s Roost, 27 Princes Pine Rd, Norwalk, Ct 06850. Phone: (203) 866-8648. The remaining balance of $500 is due by June 1. At that time campers will receive a questionnaire.
Fill out the interest form below to be contacted by a member of our staff.