Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there still openings in all of the camps? Yes and No.
A. Yes, there is currently limited space available at the Pepperdine and Idyllwild camps. The Tahoe camp is filled for 2007. We are taking reservations for the Tahoe camp for the summer of 2008.

Q. How do I register for camp?
A. Just send in your $75.00 non-refundable deposit personal check plus our online Registration, Conditions of Enrollment, and Camp Rules forms. Mail to Runner's Workshop, PO Box 5028, Los Alamitos CA, 90720.

Q. What kind of runners will benefit most from these camps?
A. The clinics & training are geared for all levels of distance runners from beginner to state champ, ages 12 through 18 (no older than a high school senior in the upcoming season). Athletes are grouped for workouts by ability. You can attend on your own or with a group from your school.

Q. What is included in the tuition fee?
A. Housing, meals, running instruction, clinics, runner's manual, camp t-shirt and all regular camp activities (except climbing wall and ropes courses - at the camps where these are offered).

Q. Can I register online with a credit card?
A. No. The only way to register is to send in your deposit plus the Registration, Conditions of Enrollment and Camp Rules forms.

Q. What do we bring to camp?
A.  Please see the General Information form.

Q. When is physical and tuition balance fee due (plus optional climbing wall or high ropes forms)?
A.  July 3rd for the Tahoe camp, July 9th for the Pepperdine camp and July 18th for the Idyllwild camp.

Q. What if I do not turn in my paperwork or tuition balance by the due dates?
A. If there is a waiting list for the camp you may be replaced, forfeiting your deposit.

Q. What if my Physical appointment is after the due date?
A.  Send the balance and any optional paperwork - such as climbing wall form for Idyllwild - by the due date and send the physical at least 2 weeks prior to camp, or call our office beyond this deadline. Be sure to make a copy to use for the season.

Q. Can I use my school's physical?
A. Yes. If there is a place for an emergency treatment release signature - just sign and send to our office. If the school physical form does not have an emergency release section, send your school's physical and put the athlete's name and camp attending on our form and sign the emergency release section. Send both forms (the school's physical along with ours) to our office. Be sure to make a copy to use for the season.

Q. How do I get directions to camp?
A.  Directions can be found at the bottom of the camps page.

Q. What time does camp start and do we run on the first and last day?
A.  The camps begin at 3:00pm and end at 9:30am. Yes, we run on the first day at 4:00pm and the last morning of camp.

Q. Will I be housed with my teammates?
A. Yes, we automatically house you with your teammates in housing seperated for males and females. If you will be attending camp with a friend from another team - let us know and we will house you together.

Q. How will I be housed if I attend camp on my own?
A. We house all athletes who attend camp on their own with others who attend on their own. We also place the individuals with our most outgoing counselor - and the group bonds very quickly. You will make a new set of friends at camp!

Q. Are coaches really free?
A. Yes, one (per team) 1st time to Runner's Workshop camp attends free with 2 or more registered athletes. Additional coaches from the same team pay 50% of the camp tuition. This fee is waived if the team has 14 runners registered, 21 for a third coach. We will also pro-rate this 50% for teams that bring over 7 runners but less than 14.
Coaches attending with no runners pay 50% tuition. For coaches returning to Runner's Workshop for a second or more summer- one coach attends free for every 7 runners they bring, and the additional coaches works the same as mentioned above for the 1st time coaches.