Summer Camp 2012
The 2012 Wildcat Boys Cross Country running camp will be held at Washington State Park just outside Desoto, Missouri. We will leave Eureka High School on Sunday, July 22nd, and will return Wednesday, July 25th in the afternoon. Coach Miller, Coach Lewis, and Coach Demattei will run the camp. We will have a short meeting and run (to make sure you are in shape and pick your camp teams) on July 18th for all those who are going to camp.
The cross country camp can be attended by any athlete who will be on the 2012-2013 team. The camp will allow us to greatly improve our conditioning and build team spirit. Each day will be composed of running, breakfast, running, lunch, swimming, dinner, and running.
This year we will be renting cabins again instead of staying in tents. This is to prevent the problems we have experienced in the past with bad weather. Cabins are the reason for the added cost. There is a $75 deposit due by Wednesday, May 23rd. If that date has passed and you are still wanting to attend camp please contact one of the coaches to check for availability. We have total cost at $150.
Camp is hard! You will be running a lot. Do not plan on going unless you have properly prepared yourself with summer miles. If you have questions, email on of the coaches.
Coach Miller - millermark@rockwood.k12.mo.us
Coach Lewis - lewisdarrell@rockwood.k12.mo.us
1. Park Information
- Park Superintendent Phone: (636) 586-2995
- Directions: Take Hwy 21 south to DeSoto and Washington State Park is approximately 10 miles south of DeSoto.
- The Big River goes through the park for swimming and fishing. The park also has Indian rock carvings. There are showers and a swimming pool.
- The camp will cost $150. This covers the cost of the camp cabins. In addition, bring enough food to feed yourself and any additional money that you might need for snacks or the swimming pool.
2. Team Rules:
- Once arriving at the park, no athletes will be allowed to drive without a coach's permission.
- All athletes will be in bed by 11:00pm at the latest. The first run of the day will begin at 6:00am.
- If you leave the camping area for any reason, tell a coach.
- Please keep your camping area clean!
3. Items To Bring Camping:
| Shampoo | Toothpaste | Hand Soap |
| Pair Of Sweats | Wash Cloth | Insect Repellent |
| Regular Clothing for Dinner | T-Shirts | Cell Phone (Spotty Coverage) |
| Beach Towel | Swim Suit | At Least 1 Pair of Running Shoes |
| Money for 1 Dinner and Maybe the Drive-In! | ||
4. Camping Gear:
We have reserved cabins for athletes in the park. We can sleep 6 boys in each cabin. The coaches will be sleeping in a smaller cabin next to the athlete cabins. The cabins have a kitchen for food preparation and refrigeration.
5. Itinerary:
Sunday, July 22nd
Leave EHS at 2pm
Arrive at Washington State Park at 3pm / Check In
Long Run at 5pm
Dinner at 6:30pm
8:30-11:00pm Free time, then lights out
Monday, July 23rd
6:00am wakeup, stretch and first daily run
7:30-8:00am Breakfast
8:00-10:30am Free time
10:30 Short run and form running
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30 Swimming
4:30 Dinner
7:00pm Run
8:30-11:00pm Free time, then lights out
Tuesday, July 24th
See Monday (Drive-In move maybe at night)
Wednesday, July 25th
6:00am wakeup, stretch and run, free time, then pack for home!
10:30am Drive back to EHS!