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1-800-645-3226
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118 Cameron Indoor Stadium
Durham, North Carolina 27708
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Duke Track & Field Camp provides campers with detailed instruction and an inside look into what has made the Blue Devils one of the premiere, up and coming track & field programs in the country.
The camps are conducted on the beautiful campus of Duke University in the heart of Durham, North Carolina and specialize in Sprints (up to 400m), Jumps, Hurdles, Throws and Pole Vault. Boys and girls, ages 12-18 check-in between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Check-out is at 1:30-2:00 pm.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Weightloss, and more. Running, Track & Field.
CAMP FACILITIES: The training facilities at Duke University are among the best in the nation. Morris Williams Track and Field Stadium is located on the west side of Kennedy Tower, sharing the press box with Koskinen Stadium, and is the new home to Duke Track and Field.
The track features a BSS 1000 track surface, constructed by Beynon Sports. Encompassing the track is a walkway, allowing spectators to view any event in the stadium, and bleachers are located next to the finish line. For field events, two long/triple jump runways are located inside the home straight with sand pits on both sides to accommodate changes in wind. Inside the back straight are two pole vault runways, with two additional runways located in the D-area. The D-area will also hold dual high jump pits. The infield also accommodates all throwing events, boasting two shot put areas, a javelin runway and a combined hammer and discus cage. Protective nets have been placed along the long/triple jump and pole runways for added safety.
Campers will be able to experience campus life on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation. They will get to stay in double dorm rooms on Duke's gothic style west campus. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the main cafeteria (Great Hall). All meals will be buffet style.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 10:1 Camper to staff ratio
Camp Director Shawn Wilbourn is currently in his eighth season as a member of the Duke Track & Field coaching staff after joining the Blue Devils following the Olympic Trials in July of 2008. Wilbourn works with Duke’s combined-event, pole vault and sprints and hurdles student-athletes.
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