Cross Country University Running Camp

(XCU Camp)

After 6 years, XCU Camp is back, in a new location!!!

Previous Camp Videos: 2018

August 3 - August 8, 2026 

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."

What is Cross Country University? Cross Country University Running Camp is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the sport of distance running.  For 6 days and 5 nights, the main focus of this co-ed camp is to aid every runner to improve their knowledge and enjoyment of the sport.  The camp is open to all runners who are entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2026.

XCU Camp Includes:

- How to train intelligently
- Improve your running mechanics
- Race strategies
- Proper nutrition
- Cross training and running drills
- Injury prevention
- Motivational speakers on a variety of running-related topics
- Running in college
- Running form video analysis

Purpose: A major focus at XCU is combining learning, hard work and having fun!  Evening activities include a talent show, camp fires with s'mores and a dance.  Activities include swimming, basketball, gaga, pickle ball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and Camp Olympics.

Counselors: Our Camp Directors have coached and taught at all levels of competition and who have decades of coaching experience and understand the needs of young runners.  Our outstanding counselors are current or former collegiate runners from a wide range of programs, some of whom are now teachers and coaches.  If you are interested in being a camp counselor, please contact Jordan Brannan at jbrannan16@gmail.com, the sooner the better.
*We perform background checks on all XCU counselors.

Location: Our camp is held in tranquil Elizaville, New York at Camp Eagle Hill.  It has newly refurnished cabins and a fully staffed dining hall with a selection of nutritious foods, including a salad bar, that will fill the needs of the young endurance athlete.  Though our camp won't include everything listed in the Camp Eagle Hill website, it does include a lake, pool, ice cream parlor, volleyball, tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts and much more.  Our camp has about 5k of running loops on the grounds.  Camp Eagle Hill is also located 15 minutes from beautiful Lake Taghkanic State Park, which boasts over 7 miles of cinder trails.

Additional Information: Teams and individuals who have previously attended the camp have had tremendous all over the Northeast following their XCU Camp experience.  They have won a number of team and individual NJ State Meet of Champion and PA State Championships. Three teams qualified for the Nike XC Nationals.  But...don't be overwhelmed by those achievements.  Many of our runners are beginning runners who are eager to learn and grow.  All runners are placed in groups according to their ability and pace.

For questions or more information: Contact Jordan Brannan at jbrannan16@gmail.com or call 929-536-5715.

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