UPDATED Appletree Summer Camp
Information
Departure Time: Friday,
July 11 at 2 p.m. from Swain County High School stadium (hopefully by bus)
Return time: Saturday,
July 12 at 3 p.m. at Swain County High School stadium
Camp Location: Appletree
Group Camp, site C, in the Upper Nantahala region
Directions to
Appletree: Take U.S. 74 west through Nantahala Gorge to the Nantahala River
Launch Site. Turn left onto SR 1310 (Wayah Road). Go about 8 miles and turn
right onto SR 1401 (Junaluska Rd). Go approximately 2.5 miles, and the
campground entrance is on your right. (From
USFS website)
WHO CAN ATTEND?: Everyone who is even thinking about running for the
team this fall, even if you are not doing the summer training program with us.
What: A two-day training camp emphasizing team building,
camaraderie, lots of fun activities, training basics, and yes, some running,
too
Cost: $10/person (negotiable if you cannot afford)
What to Bring:
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Tent (the more the merrier)
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Sleeping bag and pillow
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Bug spray
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Running attire (including shoes)
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SWIMSUITS
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Towels and toiletries (showers on-site)
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Snacks
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Frisbee, football/soccer ball, etc.
What’s provided:
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Meals and drinks
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Good training locations
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Pure happiness
What’s needed (this section is for the parents):
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Chaperones who can take off work Friday afternoon
and help us transport the athletes, cook meals, and make sure everyone has a
fun and safe experience. If we could have six (6) adults willing to commit to
help, that would be outstanding.
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Food. Lots of food. Exact numbers won’t be known
until we have a head count. Ideally we’ll prepare Friday dinner ahead of time
and heat it on-site, have easily put together lunches, and do a campfire
breakfast after our morning run on Saturday.
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Equipment, namely tents, lanterns, flashlights,
sleeping bags, etc, for any athletes who don’t have these already.
