FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Nanooks athletic department has announced a list of upcoming summer camps. 
 
Cross country running, ice hockey, men's basketball, and volleyball all have sport-related camps lined up for the summer of 2021. An all-day Nanooks Field Day Camp is also lined up for a full week of activities, sport variation and time to hang out with their favorite Alaska athletes and coaches. 
 
Cross Country
2021 Lil 'Nook Epic Running Cup
Lil' Nook Epic Running Cup takes you through all sorts of running races that you can dream of just in five days! Each day, your coaches will lead you through a good warm up routine and will preview the race course with you, while uncovering all secrets of that type of running! We will visit the woods; the track and we will even have an obstacle running race! If you become the winner of all the five races, your prize will be a pair of free running shoes of your choice! You can sign up for all the races at once to save some $$, or sign up separately for a race of your choice. We are looking forward to running with you!!! UAF XC Running Team.
 
Dates: July 26^th – July 30^th
Lil' Nook Epic Running Cup

• Decidedly a Day of Distance
• Silly with Sprints
• Over and Under Obstacles
• Righteous Relays
• Unfortunate Uphill's & Dancing Downhills

3 Age Categories:

• 1st: born 2016, 2015, 2014
• 2nd: born 2013, 2012, 2011
• 3rd: born 2010, 2009, 2008

If we do not have more than 5 kids in a category, we will not run the race for that group. The racers in that category can join the older group or the other gender. The win will only count if at least 5 racers are present from your age group or if you compete with older kids or as a girl with boys. (= racing up)

Meeting Location: First day at Patty Center, remaining camp day locations will be announced by the coach
What to Bring: 

• Running clothes appropriate to weather
• Running shoes
• Drink
• Change of clothes for after the race
• Snack

Discount Information: Sibling's discount: 2 kids = $190, 3 kids $280

Link for Cross Country Running Camp >> Click Here

Ice Hockey
2021 Edge Boss Day Camp

• Develop skills and fundamentals under the supervision of current and past Alaska Nanook players and coaches.
• Improve: skating, puck handling, goal scoring, passing, confidence
• Use new state of the art Edge Boss apparatuses designed to improve puck control. These are the same techniques NHL teams use, along with the Alaska Nanooks to get ready for the upcoming season.

What to Bring:

• Full hockey gear
• Workout clothes (shorts, shirts, shoes, etc.)

Camp Features:

• Two 45 minute on-ice training sessions daily with Alaska Hockey coaching staff and players.
• One 45 minute off Ice workout daily with Nanook players. Off ice workouts will include conditioning, agility, games and other fun activities

Daily Schedule: All times are in AKDT
Dates: August 9^th – August 12^th

Group A | 8U:

• 8:00am-8:45am: On Ice
• 9:00am-9:45am: Off Ice
• 10:00am-10-45am: On Ice
• 11:00am: Pick Up

Group B | 10U

• 9:00am-9:45am: On Ice
• 10:00am-10:45am: Off Ice
• 11:00am-11:45am: On Ice
• 12:00pm: Pick Up

Group C | 12U & Older

• 4:00pm-4:45pm: On Ice
• 5:00pm-5:45pm: Off Ice
• 6:00pm-6:45pm: On Ice
• 7:00pm: Pick Up

Group D | 6U

• 5:00pm-5:45pm: On Ice
• 6:00pm-6:45pm: Off Ice
• 7:00pm-7:45pm: On Ice
• 8:00pm: Pick Up

Link for Hockey 2021 Edge Boss Day Camp >> Click Here

Men's Basketball
2021 Nanooks Summer Camp
Come join Head Coach Greg Sparling, Associate Head Coach Jesse Brown and current Alaska Nanook men's basketball players for days of basketball learning. Each day will be filled with skill development at the individual level, basketball skill games and 5-on-5 action on the court! 
 
All skill levels are encouraged to attend. 
 
Location: Patty Center, UAF Campus
 
What to Bring:

• Basketballs
• Water bottles
• Basketball shoes and apparel 

Grades: 4^th – 9^th, boys and girls
 
Dates and Times: June 7, 2021 to June 9, 2021
4^th – 6^th grade times: 9:00am-12:00pm
7^th – 9^th grade times: 1:00pm-4:00pm
 
Cost: $100 for the first child if paid by May 31^st
$115 for the first child if paid AFTER May 31^st
2^nd/additional children receive $10 discount
 
Limit: 40 participants

Link for Men's Basketball Day Camp >> Click Here

Volleyball
Intermediate, Beginner and Advanced Camps available
 
Beginner Camp Info
This Beginner Camp is designed for those just starting to play volleyball. Typically, campers will have 0-2 years of experience. These campers may not be able to overhand serve and are still learning an approach and how to attack the ball.

Campers are normally in the 7th - 9th grades but experience more than age should determine participation.

Location: Patty Center Gym

What to Bring: 

• Water Bottle
• Knee Pads
• Clean Gym Shoes

Grades: 7^th – 9^th, Boys and girls
Dates: July 26^th – July 28^th
Times: 8:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $185
Included: T-Shirt
Limit: 45 Participants

Link for Volleyball Beginner's Camp >> Click Here

Intermediate Camp Info
This intermediate camp is designed for individuals with some volleyball experience. Typically, campers will have 1-3 years of experience. These campers should be able to overhead serve and be experimenting with a jump float or jump serve. 
 
Campers may still be learning an approach and how to attack the ball, but should be comfortable making an attempt. Campers are normally in the 7^th-9^th grades, but experience more than age should determine participation. 
 
Location: Patty Center
 
What to Bring:

• Water bottle
• Knee pads
• Clean gym shoes

Grades: 7^th – 9^th, Boys and girls
Dates: July 26^th – July 28^th
Times: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $185
Included: T-Shirt
Limit: 45 Participants

Link for Volleyball Intermediate Camp >> Click Here

Advanced Camp Info
This advanced camp is designed for individuals with a good foundation of volleyball skills. Typically, campers have 3+ years of experience. These campers can overhand serve with ease, may jump float or jump serve but are at least experimenting with one. Campers should be comfortable attacking the ball and looking for ways to make improvements.
 
Campers are normally in the 9^th – 12^th grades, but experience more than age should determine participation. 
 
What to Bring:

• Water bottle
• Knee pads
• Clean gym shoes

Grades: 9^th-12^th, Boys and girls
Dates: July 29^th – July 31^st
Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $210
Included: T-Shirt
Limit: 45 Participants

Link for Volleyball Advanced Camp >> Click Here

Field Day Camp
This camp is designed to provide a wide range of Field Day game activities including, but not limited to; basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, kickball, capture the flag, and more! This action-packed camp will be filled with fun and exciting activities supervised by student-athletes and coaches.
 
Dates: July 19^th – July 23^rd and August 2^nd – August 6^th
 
What to Bring:

• Water bottle
• Athletic attire
• Cash for concession stands
• Active shoes

Discounts:

• $25 off per sibling 

Additional Information:

• Early drop-off (7:45am) late pick up (5:15pm) for the week is an additional $25
• Sack lunch for the week is an additional $30 (sack lunch includes sandwich, fruit, chips and drink)

Link for Alaska Nanooks Field Day Camp >> Click Here
 
All dates and times are subject to change.
 
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