Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Updated Appletree Camp Information (July 11-12)

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:
•                    Tent (the more the merrier)
•                    Sleeping bag and pillow
•                    Bug spray
•                    Running attire (including shoes)
•                    SWIMSUITS
•                    Towels and toiletries (showers on-site)
•                    Snacks
•                    Frisbee, football/soccer ball, etc.

What’s provided:
•                    Meals and drinks
•                    Good training locations
•                    Pure happiness

What’s needed (this section is for the parents):
•                    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.
•                    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.

•                    Equipment, namely tents, lanterns, flashlights, sleeping bags, etc, for any athletes who don’t have these already.

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