Event Description

Description
Meeting 2 days per week for 5 weeks (Monday's and Wednesday's) a team of coaches led by Queen City Striders- IM Program Coordinator, Julie Wodenka, will be providing a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. Additionally our youth will learn the principles of leadership, respect, and teamwork as well as portraying healthy habits to last a lifetime. We will break down the fundamental skills of running to meet the needs of all those participating. Our techniques will be taught through specific stretching, drills, bodyweight strength exercises, and of course Running! Included in our program is 10 1-hour sessions, post practice snacks, program T-Shirt, and discounted entries into local races. 

Located at Iron Mountain City Park, our camp will feature drills and activities located on the grassy area of the park. We will also utilize the trails within the park. Parents are welcomed spectate their kids participating in the camp activities. Any general questions regarding the program are encouraged to be asked! Please reach out to the program director, Julie Wodenka, at juliewodenka@gmail.com for any questions! All participants will receive complimentary entries into selected local races taking place in the summer and fall months. The program coordinator will be in contact in the weeks prior to the race to verify additional details. If the race falls outside of the Queen City Striders program, they will still receive a complimentary entry. 

Little and Big Striders (5-8 years old): 5:30-6:30pm

Dashers and Pacers (9-12 years old): 5:30pm-6:30pm 

First day of Camp: June 16th

Last day of Camp: July 16th