23rd ANNUAL STOWE SUMMER SPORTS FESTIVAL
Founder & Executive Director, GRADY VIGNEAU
Grady, a college football All-American, a member of the University of New Hampshire Athletic Hall of Fame & a decorated college football coach, was honored in 1997 for his outstanding work with young people through his summer sports camp programs. Featured on the nationally syndicated TV show, "MORE THAN A GAME", hosted by CNN Sports anchor Fred Hickman, Grady continues to be recognized for his active leadership. His willingness to give back to the sports that have so 
well defined his own success in life speak volumes about his commitment to young people & the incredible value of the Summer Sports Festival!
When you attend camp, Grady personally guarantees you a:
- Strong & Consistent Student-Centered Philosophy!
- Leading Edge Camp Curriculum!
- Professional staff of College & Prep Coaches & an experienced support staff!
- STAFF: CAMPER RATIO averaging 1:5!
- On-Site Athletic Trainer!
- Fully structured & carefully arranged daily schedule --which means you are never bored!
2011 CROSS COUNTRY DISTANCE RUNNING CAMP
August 14-19, 2011
Co-ed for students in grades 6-12, and graduating H.S. Seniors
Director: Dan Flynn, Head Coach, Lesley University
Our great staff of college and prep coaches armed with a leading edge curriculum, will provide you with the insight, technical know-how, and motivation to raise your level of running to a new high. Stowe's marvelous array of challenging off-road terrain is simply the best. You'll learn the most proven training methods and review your progress via digitized videotape analysis. You'll learn Fartlek and interval training using heart rate monitors, pool running, speed development and running form, race rhythm, strategy, and plyometrics.
At XC Camp, you learn from top college coaches every day! In recent years, we've featured great coaches like Ray Treacy of past NCAA Champion Providence College; Jan and Ed Samuelson, Duke; Jim Boulanger and Bob Hoppler, UNH; Ellen O'Neil and Sandy Ford-Centonze, Dartmouth; Laurie Melnick and John Copeland, URI; Ed Kusiak, UVM; Michael Smith, UNC-Charlotte; Kevin O'Neil, St. Anselm's.
Cross country Campers run and cross-train on Stowe's many backcountry trails, dirt roads, and single track terrain. The Trapp Family Lodge & Smugglers' Notch Resort trail networks offer a special treat and challenge!
At XC Camp, you learn it all
- "Total Flexibility" Programs
- Fartlek & Interval Training
- Running Form & Speed Development Training
- Water & Pool Training
- Uphill/Downhill Running Technique
- Heart Rate Monitor Workouts
- Plyometrics & other strength training development
- Race Rhythm & Strategy
- Video Analysis & Personalized Evaluations
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" ... by far the most educational, well organized, integrated, and just plain fun camp my athletes have ever attended. An involved, thoughtful staff, great atmosphere and facilities, excellent variety of terrain - and poster-type scenery that just doesn't quit!"
- Vince Fedor, XC Coach, Dunmore (PA) High School
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2011 DRYLAND ALPINE SKI RACING CAMP
August 6 thru August 13, 2011
ONE-WEEK OPTION ONLY FOR 2011!
Co-ed for students in grades 3-10
Group # 1 / Gr. 3-4
Group # 2 / Gr. 5-6
Group # 3 / Gr. 7-8
Group # 4 / Gr. 9-10
Director: Danny Noyes, Head Alpine Ski Racing Coach, Colby College, ME
Our ski camp is "one-of-a-kind" throughout the United States. Our four "age specific" groups create a greatly enhanced "comfort zone" for YOU and your fellow campers and a highly effective teaching and learning environment. We implement a leading edge technology springing from our commitment to our B.A.S.E. concept of ski race training.
We help you focus on the mental & physical aspects of racing. Summer is the major part of the long preparation period which ends in late fall just before the competition season begins. Physical conditioning is just one component of ski racing. During the preparation period, it gets a lot of attention and time.
Successful ski racers put everything together - conditioning, nutrition, techniques, sports psychology, school, their families and a lot more. It is a great challenge. Finding that balance is what it is all about.
At Ski Camp, you learn from top college coaches every day! Since 1988, our staff has been drawn from among the nation's top Collegiate and Academy programs. In fact, our roster of coaches reads much like a "Who's Who" of Coaches -
-John Teague, UVM, (Retired), led UVM to only two NCAA Titles in school history
-Kyle Hopkins, US Ski Team Coach
-Barbara Ann Cochran, US Olympic Gold Medallist
-Jeff Pier, St. Lawrence University
-Julie Parisien, US Olympic Silver Medallist
-Sandy Ford-Centonze, Dartmouth College
-Chip LaCasse, retired UVM Dir. of Skiing
-Ed Hauck, Colby-Sawyer College
-Felix McGrath, UVM, Coach of Austrian Women's World Cup Team
Serious training on in-line skates is a critical component of your dryland camp. "Skate to ski", however, is far from the only teaching aid we implement in building your B.A.S.E. of ski racing skills --
- Mountain Biking
- Cross-Training Sports
- Ski Specific Dryland Skills & Drills
- Speed & Quickness Development
- Technical Skills & Equipment Workshops
- Motivational Speeches
- Agility Challenges
- Aerial & Balance Skills
- Daily Videotape Analysis & Feedback
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"Summer Ski Camp is the next best thing to being on real snow!" I learned a lot -- & it's so-o-o cool!"
- Emily Driscoll, (age 12), Bedford, NH
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CAMP BASE OF OPERATIONS & ACCOMODATIONS
THE ROUND HEARTH AT STOWE, STOWE, VT
The Round Hearth, located on Stowe's famous Mountain Road, serves as host for DRYLAND ALPINE SKI RACING CAMP and CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING CAMP. The "Hearth" is conveniently located adjacent to the Stowe Rec Path and nearby all Ski & XC running venues. A "college-style" bunk facility specifically designed to host youth programs, the Round Hearth is ideally configured to maximize your learning and training -- Our on-site hot tubs, nearby clear mountain stream swimming holes & open fields, PLUS a "perfect" mountain country location make the “Hearth” the #1 choice for your learning, training - & FUN!
GENERAL COMMENTS ON ROUND HEARTH
-- All campers, camp directors, coaches, Certified Athletic Trainer and support staff stay, eat, learn, & have fun on-site at designated Camp HQ!
-- Boys & girls sleep on separate dorm wings featuring bunk rooms of 4-8 beds each. Each wing features large, modern "college dorm" style baths. Campers must provide own bedding & towels. We provide pillows & blankets.
-- Our full service cafeteria style kitchen serves healthy "all you can eat!" homecooking(w/ full salad bar & vegetarian options!)
-- Your learning is ensured by Lodge conference rooms equipped with video tape viewing facilities & big screen TV.
-- Lots of outdoor space, cool hot tubs, & mountain stream swimming holes afford plenty
of refreshing fun!
CAMPER NON-TRAINING ACTIVITIES DURING “STRUCTURED” FREE TIME:
- Great fun happens all day long-- on & off the skates, bikes,& practice fields -- at the Stowe Summer Sports Festival, including:
- Delicious Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream “smorgasbords”!
- Waterfront training - & Fun! - at local VT State Park & famous Stowe Mountain Resort!
- camper frisbee, volleyball & other fun Challenges!
- Additional safe supervised dips in SAFE local swimming holes!
- "bouncy boxing" & "jaunty jousting" fun!
- barbeque, games & DJ Music "on the lawn" at the Round Hearth!
- inspiring mountain hikes -- complete with awesome views!
- “SWIMMING HOLE”, Indoor Pool & Fitness Center, Stowe, VT
- Stowe's state of the art "SWIMMING HOLE", indoor pool & fitness center, provides key Camp TRAINING & OFF-TIME fun-time activities all week long!
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Note on Camp Tuition & Deposits
At the time of registration a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 is required per camper. We strongly encourage you to mail or phone in your tuition balance on or before June 1st or you risk having your registration cancelled. Please call if you have questions concerning your tuition charges or your deposit.
Cancellations
Cancellations strongly effect our camps and are costly because of the implications it has on our staffing and material fees. Tuition charges must be received by June 1st or you risk losing your childs spot in camp. If you cancel your childs registration after all payments have been received, all efforts will be made to mitigate your costs.
Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime if you have issues, questions, or concerns regarding our deposit and cancellation policy.
CROSS-COUNTRY DISTANCE RUNNING CAMP - FAQ's
What will my son/daughter learn when attending this camp?
Campers will be exposed to a variety of workouts that address different physiological aspects of their training. While we don't expect a significant training effect from a six-day camp, we hope that the campers will share feedback with their coaches about how each workout affected them.
The bigger picture is that we want to teach each camper about the different aspects of training and racing. We use lectures that reinforce what is being taught in the physical activity. We also hope that we can help foster a love for running and racing; and for learning to work with new people to achieve team success.
What type of activities do you do?
We use tempo runs, fartlek (speed play) runs, interval workouts, uphill/downhill technical training and long aerobic runs. We also incorporate cross training elements such as pool training and strength training.
There is also a personal running form evaluation based upon video of each camper.
For fun and recreation, we have team games, supervised swimming at local natural swimming holes, and music/dancing a couple nights during the week.
What is a typical day at camp like?
We have an early morning optional run, followed by breakfast, our main practice element and then shower and lunch time. We have technical or alternate training in the afternoon, followed by dinner and structured recreational or free time in the evening.
What coaches will my son/daughter work with?
Our staff has been consistently excellent and has included NCAA Division I, II and III coaches, high school coaches and successful club coaches. We also bring in excellent professionals from the world of swimming, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and more.
How will attending this camp help my son/daughter?
This camp fosters growth in all areas of personal development wrapped up with the focus of distance running. We hope to make positive personal connections that help campers become more confident with their training and racing and to have this growth carry over into all aspects of their lives. In fact, the mission that Grady Vigneau has for these camps is exactly why I have stayed involved with this program for so long.
What training methods are used during this camp?
We espouse training methods that follow the traditional "hard, then easy" philosophy of training; however, in order to introduce all of the different workouts and skills, we often have a little more "hard" than "easy". This being said, we balance that by keeping the volume of these more challenging elements to a level that allows all campers the chance to have their bodies to recover for the next days' activities.
We also promote the concept that "Runners Run" so we look to make sure that we promote the idea that for improvement, runners need to be consistent with their running. This being said, we obviously appreciate the positive effect of cross training and look to provide a quality variety of these elements; taught by experts in these areas.
What should my son/daughter do to prepare for camp?
There will be a running log that we expect all campers to keep so that we can evaluate which group is the best fit for them upon arrival. Running 3-6 days a week at a distance that the camper and coach or parent feels is appropriate is also encouraged.
We also expect that campers will arrive with a positive attitude toward learning, and are prepared to have significant amounts of FUN!
If my son/daughter is a novice, should they attend this camp?
We can provide a positive experience for almost any camper, and have had great results in tailoring workouts and training to appropriate levels. It is recommended that all campers be able to run at least 3 miles comfortably, and have done this for 3-4 times per week for the weeks leading up to the camp.
How can I learn more about this sport?
There are many websites dedicated to the sports of Cross Country, Track & Field, and Road Racing. There are also numerous books and articles at your local library. Local high school and university level coaches may also be resources for you. It is important to be fairly familiar with the training history of a runner before attempting to give specific training advice.
Who would you recommend this camp to?
This camp has been enjoyed by distance runners of all levels, and recent attendees have earned scholarships and even one competed in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. We certainly don't guarantee that all will achieve this level, but we feel confident that all campers can learn and have a great time while at the Stowe Summer Sports Festival Cross Country/Distance Running Camp.
DRYLAND ALPINE SKI RACING CAMP FAQ's
What will my son/daughter learn when attending this camp?
The skills that your child will learn at this summer camp are endless. The camp staff is made up of College Head Coaches, College Assistant Coaches, Ski Academy coaches, and the counselors are all collegiate skiers. We feel that these are all people who have reached an important level of success as well as maturity, and everyone involved with Dryland Camp is excited to share what they have learned with each camper.
What type of activities do you do?
There will be an instructional session each day, focusing on skill sets that are important to build a competitive athlete, let alone a competitive ski racer. We take advantage of Stowe's natural attractions to make the exercises new and fun, and daily inline sessions allow us to simulate the skiing mechanisms the best we can without actual time on snow. The camp isn't all work, because all work and no play doesn't lead to the type of fun we are looking for to strengthen a bond between your children and this sport we all love. We will have daily swimming opportunities as well as hiking, mountain biking, games, and team building time, topped off at the end of the week with a cookout and relay races in our inflatable obstacle course.
What is a typical day at camp like?
Wake up and stretch starts off your day around 6:45-7:00. Three meals a day break up our activity periods (9-11:30, 2-4:30, 6-7:30), and there is plenty of down time to relax, let loose, or just spend time with new friends.
What coaches will my child work with?
The coaches vary from year to year depending on their busy schedules, but Camp Director Danny Noyes (Colby College Head Ski Coach) has already begun building his staff for this summer. In recent year's we have seen coaches from UNH, St. Lawrence, Colby, Colby-Sawyer, Plymouth State, Boston College, as well as several academies inside and outside New England.
How will attending this camp help my son/daughter?
This camp is intended to give your child a head start on their winter preparation. We do not set out to whip your child into shape, but rather teach them exercises and activities that are both fun and instructional with hopes that they will carry these lessons with them into the fall. We find that time spent with accomplished athletes and coaches will leave a lasting impression that will hopefully, have you coming back summer after summer. In the end, skiing is a sport we love, and we take this opportunity to share our passion with youth within and outside our region to hopefully introduce interest and desire that can encompass all sport, most of all skiing.
What training methods are used during this camp?
Dryland Camp will have your son or daughter running, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, skating, and laughing their way to faster times on snow as well as more complete race techniques. Our view on out-of-season training is that you have to take bits and pieces of every activity to provide the well-rounded athlete and racer. Here at Dryland Camp, we do that and more.
What should my son/daughter do to prepare for camp?
Nothing. Showing up with an enthusiasm and attitude that will allow them to try new things will result in a very good experience with our staff and prepare them to take what they learn home with them. We are set up to accommodate all ability levels in every activity that we partake in. A little time with their bike or inline skates will give your child added confidence, but any type of "training" certainly is not required.
If my son/daughter is a novice, should they attend this camp?
We feel that our camp reaches all abilities and what better way to begin "Camp Life" as a novice than in a camp with the positive outlook and structure that ours has.
Whom would you recommend this camp to?
While our camp is sport specific, the tools that we use in training will help your child in all aspects of sport. The basics of running, jumping, balance, agility, and overall fitness and athleticism will help the soccer players and basketball players as well as the skiers and baseball players. Even if your child has not identified with a particular sport yet, this camp will enable them with the tools to help them accomplish whatever they are looking to do.
