Camps for Women

Running Times 2007 Guide to Camps and Travel

EZ8 Running Camp for Women
Newport Beach/Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita/Mission Viejo, CA
Ages: All ages
April 21-June 13, June 23-Aug 15, Aug 25-Oct 17, 2008
Cost: $260
About the Camp: The EZ8 Runner's learn to run an eight-minute mile with ease. Can you run an 8-minute mile now? (If not easily...you should and need to join us!)
Contact: EZ8 Runners, Christina Lucy Company, 30245 Tomas Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. 714-329-6284, Fax 949-589-8216, info@ChristinaLucy.com, http://www.orangecountyrunning.com/

Lake Champlain Women's Running Camp
Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont
June 8-14, 2008
Age: 18+
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $1300 (shared room)-$1650 (single suite) before April 1....then after April 1st $1550 (shared room) - $1900(single suite).
About the Camp: Created specifically for women, this camp, located at Basin Harbor Club offers participants of all levels a unique vacation of activity, education, relaxation, camaraderie, and more. Camp includes one on one nutrition counseling and coaching.  Our camp is kept to no more than 30 women with the coach-to-runner ratio at 5 to 1. This ensures that each camper's goals are addressed and camaraderie is maximized.
Contact: or Jill McManus, RunVermont, 1 Main Street, Suite 305, Burlington, VT 05401, Tel: 800-880-8149, fax: 802-863-1921, info@runvermont.org, www.runvermont.org.

Melody Fairchild Running Camp
The Colorado Mountain Ranch, Boulder, CO
July 14-21, 2008
August 9-16, 2008
Age: Girls 14-19
Cost: $950
About the Camp: Our camp experience offers coaching and instruction in an intimate setting. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers each week to provide quality mentoring and to create the meaningful experience desired by athletes looking to improve and grow. Running strength and skill will be tested on trails at 7500 ft. altitude in the Rocky Mountains. Seminars will focus on race strategy, nutrition, sports psychology, strength training, flexibility, recovery, goal setting and self-confidence for female athletes.
Contact: Melody Fairchild Running Camp, 5120 Williams Fork Trail  Apt. 205, Boulder, CO 80301; 541-513-3930, melodyfairchild@netscape.net; www.fairchildsportscamps.com/

Sub5 Girl's Distance Runners Camp
Manteno, IL
Ages: 12-18, girls only.
July 13-17, 2008
Cost: $395 - group and coaches discount-10% off available for 5 or more and US TRACK AND FIELD MEMEBERS 10% off. Discounts can not be combined.
About the Camp: All Girls running camp focusing on both the physical and mental side of the sport!
Contact: SUB5, Inc.,  508 S Evanston Ave., Arlington Hts, IL 60004; Phone: (847) 818-9374; janet@runsub5.com; www.runsub5.com. 

Suzy Favor Hamilton Running Camp
Bellin Health, Green Bay, WI
Ages: 7th-12th grade all levels
Cost: $399
About the Camp: Learn new training and nutrition tips. Become a smarter racer. Best of all, enjoy new friendships with girls who share your passion for running! This camp features an incredible staff of Olympic athletes and collegiate runners.
Contact: Suzy Favor Hamilton Running Camp, 1630 Commanche Ave., Green Bay, WI 54313 www.bellin.org; Julie Phelps, Bellin Health Sports Medicine, at (920) 430-4738, japhel@bellen.org.

Women on the Move - Conference and Retreat
Spearfish, SD
Ages: 18+ (teens welcome with parent or guardian)
August 13-15, 2008
Cost: Single Occupancy (1 bed)   $545
Double Occupancy (1 or 2 beds)  $440 per person
Triple Occupancy (2 beds)  $405 per person
Quad Occupancy (2 beds)  $390 per person
Commuter (no bed)  $340 per person
About the Camp: You’re training hard for the upcoming Leading Ladies’ Marathon or Half-Marathon. Why not make your experience even more memorable by signing up for the inaugural Women On the Move (WOM) Conference & Retreat, which occurs right before race weekend.
Contact: Marathon and Beyond, 206 N Randolph St, Suite 400,
Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 359-9345, FAX: (217) 359-4731, E-mail us: jan@marathonandbeyond.com.

Women’s Quest Fitness Retreat

Wine Country Adventure
Healdsburg, CA
Ages: 18+
April 27-May 2, 2008
Cost: $1650
About the Camp: Combine road running, cycling, canoeing, yoga and hiking with wineries and culinary delights.  All ability levels welcome.
Contact: Colleen Cannon, 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite E-4, #181, Boulder, Colorado 80302; (303) 545-9295; Colleen@womensquest.com; www.womensquest.com.

Colorado Adventure
Winter Park, CO
Ages: 18+
July 15-20, 2008
Cost: $1650
About the Camp: For Women Only.  We combine trail running, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, orienteering and a ropes course.  All ability levels welcome.
Contact: Colleen Cannon, 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite E-4, #181, Boulder, Colorado 80302; (303) 545-9295; Colleen@womensquest.com; www.womensquest.com.

Mother/Daughter Adventure
Winter Park, CO
Age Group: 10+
July 22-27, 2008 (check web site for coming details)
Cost: $2400 pair (mother/daughter-$700/addtional daughter)
About the Camp: We'll play (run, hike, mountain bike, yoga, ropes course) to help you move through transitions together.   All ability levels welcome.
Contact: Colleen Cannon, 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite E-4, #181, Boulder, Colorado 80302; (303) 545-9295; Colleen@womensquest.com; www.womensquest.com.

Vermont Women's Adventure Retreat
Smugglers Notch, VT
Ages: 18+
Sept 7-12, 2008
Cost: $1650
About the Camp: Combine trail running, cycling, kayaking, yoga, swimming and hiking with wine, cheese and Ben & Jerry's.  All ability levels welcome.
For more options, see www.womensquest.com.

About Women's Quest: Women’s Quest is a unique health and Fitness program designed to build confidence and empower women of all athletic abilities.
Contact: Colleen Cannon, 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite E-4, #181, Boulder, Colorado 80302; (303) 545-9295; Colleen@womensquest.com; www.womensquest.com.