Come learn with the University of the Ozarks Eagles! Join us for a one-of-a-kind cross-country camp held right here in the Ozarks. This camp welcomes runners who went on to compete at the Regional, State, and even National levels. Our camp counselors — current University of the Ozarks cross country student-athletes — bring years of competitive experience and are ready to guide athletes of all levels. Receive instructions in: Leadership and team building with Ozarks leadership staff Proper pacing, race strategy, and training methods Injury prevention, including pool-based recovery sessions (facility-dependent) Warm-up and cool-down routines Speed development sessions with Ozarks coaching staff Strength training with certified strength and conditioning coaches Nutrition and post-workout recovery Shoe selection and running gear guidance Goal setting and motivation from collegiate-level athletes and guest speakers …and much more! A Typical Camp Day: We begin our daily run at 7:00 AM Commuters may be dropped off at the designated dorm entrance by 6:45 AM. After the morning run, we eat breakfast, clean up, and jump into a full day of running-focused discussions, team activities, leadership development, and fun. Each evening ends with a team-centered reflection or devotional time. Team-Based Camp Experience Each camper is placed on a small “running team” of 4–5 athletes. These groups stay together throughout the camp to build friendships, encourage team bonding, and develop leadership skills that carry over into their school season. July 19th - 23rd Entering Grades: 8th - 12th Ages: 13 - 18 Cost: Overnight Camper | $485 ($480 + $5 Fees) Commuter Camper | $385 ($380 + $5 Fees) Discounts: We offer discounts for: Commuters University of the Ozarks employees Multiple children from the same household Military families Register five or more runners from the same high school team and receive a $30 per camper discount. Contact us for details! Camp Agenda: (Subject to Change) Sunday, July 19th: Welcome 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Camper Check-in and Move-in at New Student Hall - main lobby 1st floor 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Introduction & Welcome to Camp at New Student Hall - main lobby 1st floor 4:30 PM - 5:40 PM - Ice Breakers: Meeting the Staff at New Student Hall - main lobby 1st floor 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Borck Dining Hall 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Rules and Overview of Eagle Cup, Break into Eagle Cup Teams at New Student Hall - main lobby 1st floor Monday, July 20th: 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Morning Run (Hill Workout) 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast at Borck Dining Hall 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Weight Strength Training at Ozarks Wellness Center 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Lunch at Borck Dining Hall 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Sports Nutrition Meeting 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Summer Training: How to train during the summer to be a champion in the fall! 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM - Running Psychology and Mental Skills Training 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Dinner at Borck Dining Hall 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM - Game Night New Student Hall - Main Lobby 1st floor Tuesday, July 21st: 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Morning Run (Speed endurance training) Back Soccer Fields on campus 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast at Borck Dining Hall 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Leadership Thoughts and Ideas Talk with Coach Kunkel 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Lunch at Borck Dining Hall 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Cross Training Ideas 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Training Recovery / Self-Care Ideas 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Dinner at Borck Dining Hall 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM - Game Night Wednesday, July 22nd: 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Morning Run (Easy Run & Easy Strides) 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast at Borck Dining Hall 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Shoes - How Does a Runner Choose the Best Shoe for Them? 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch at Borck Dining Hall 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Q&A with Ozarks XC Athletes / Open Q&A with Camp Counselors 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Motivation Tactics Talk with Coach Kunkel 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Campus Tour 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Borck Dining Hall 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Water Games at Ozarks Baseball Field Thursday, July 23rd: 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Morning Run (Team 1600m Time Trial) 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast at Borck Dining Hall 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Picture Day! And Awards! 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Camper Pick-Up