Youngsters need not be exceptional athletes to attend camp. Indeed, some campers have never participated in sports before. Others have, and hope to play on their schools' teams. Virtually every camper encounters challenge as well as success. A professional staff of educators, the camp director and carefully selected college students combine to provide a variety of choices and instructional experiences.
Special sections are devoted to hammer throw.
In addition to daily training sessions, staff and guest speakers provide lectures, films, and demonstrations on the latest training techniques. Speakers also focus on other aspects of competition including nutrition, relaxation, and discipline. Peter Slovenski, Head Coach of Men's and Women's Track, Bowdoin College. Carolyn Court, Head Coach of Women's Track and Field, Bates College, and Al Fereshetian, Head Coach of Men's Track and Field, Bates College. Focusing on modern training concepts and techniques, the experienced staff challenges participants to develop a heightened sense of personal accountability toward training.