General Information

Participation (Ages, Skill Levels)

Duke Track and Field and Cross Country Camps are open to all skill levels. Participants should be of high school age (entering 9-12th Grade). Spots are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Staff

Campers will be instructed by Duke’s coaching staff, student athletes and additional counselors. Please visit the Staff page for more details.

Cost

Cost of the overnight 4 day camp is $835, which includes camp instruction, accommodations, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and Nike t-shirt.

An Extended Day option is available for $635 (includes camp instruction, lunch and dinner daily, and a Nike t-shirt). Extended Day campers will be involved with camp daily from 9:00am – 9:00pm.

Accommodations and Meals

Campers will have the opportunity to experience life at Duke University first hand, staying in the air conditioned, Gothic Style dorms on West Campus. Meal’s will be served in Duke’s world class, award winning dining hall, West Union (WU). Breakfast, lunch and dinner will all be served.

Roommate Requests

Overnight campers will receive a roommate request questionnaire a few weeks before camp. Please do not email roommate requests

Key Deposit

$125 (cash/check ONLY) is due at check-in and will be returned if keys are returned at check out. Please do NOT mail the key deposit – you must bring it to check in.

Athletic Trainer/Sports Medicine

An athletic trainer will be on site and available as needed. All campers will be required to sign a general liability waiver and submit medical history and proof of insurance.

Sample Daily Itinerary

7:30am Breakfast
9:00am Warm-Up
9:30am Training Session
11:30am Lunch
1:00pm Speaker/Lecture Session/Chalk Talk/etc
4:00pm Training Session
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Evening Recreational Activity
10:00pm Bedtime/Lights Out

Transportation/Airport Pickup

Campers are responsible for getting themselves to and from camp. Airport pickup and drop-off is available upon request for $80.00 round trip ($40.00 each way). For more information, please click here.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise, making it impossible for you to attend our camp. The following policies outline your options for cancellations, refunds, and credits. Without the purchase of Cancellation Insurance, our standard policy will apply.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to duketrackandfieldcamp@gmail.com.

Standard Cancellation Policy (Without Cancellation Insurance)

  • More than 14 days before camp begins: You will receive a camp credit for the full amount paid, minus processing fees. This credit can be applied to any future camp and is transferable only to immediate family members (e.g., siblings).

  • 14 days or fewer before camp begins: A camp credit will be issued for the total amount paid, minus a $200 deposit and processing fees. This credit can be used for future camps and is transferable only to immediate family members (e.g., siblings).

  • Once camp begins: No refunds or credits will be issued under any circumstances.

Cancellation Insurance

For added flexibility, we offer optional Cancellation Insurance for $50 per session. This must be purchased at the time of registration and provides additional protection for cancellations.

Advantages of Cancellation Insurance:

  • More than 14 days before camp begins: Receive a full refund of the camp fees paid (less the $50 insurance fee and processing fees).

  • 14 days or fewer before camp begins: Receive a camp credit for the total amount paid (less the $50 insurance fee and processing fees). The credit is valid for future camps and can be transferred to immediate family members (e.g., siblings).

  • Once camp begins: If a camper is unable to complete camp due to injury (verified by a doctor’s note and documented by the camp director), a pro-rated camp credit, minus processing fees, may be issued for future camps.

Camp Postponement or Cancellation by Duke Track and Field Camps LLC

In the event that Duke Track and Field Camps LLC must postpone or cancel a session due to unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other events beyond our control, camp tuition will be refunded (minus processing fees).

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