This camp is for those interested in cross country running. All levels are welcome.

A great introduction to the sport of running for those interested in cross country or for anyone looking to improve their aerobic conditioning over the summer.

For rising 5th grade through 12th graders

For rising 5th grade through 12th graders

Must register 1 week before camp date to get a camp t-shirt.

Includes t-shirt Per MSHSAA guidelines, participation for grades 9-12 is limited to St. Dominic students.

Our Athletic Camps will run throughout June and July with options for most grade levels.

Monday to Thursday at Christ Prince of Peace from 8 am to 11:30 am; Friday at Schroeder Park 8 am to 10 am. Registration available for 3 days, 4 days, and 5 days. Big River Running’s Cross Country Camp for 6th – 12th graders is a great way to get a jump start on the cross country season. Bring yourself or your whole team for a great week of training, the opportunity to meet other runners, the chance to learn from some of the best runners in the St. Louis area and, of course, to have a lot of fun! Campers will end the week feeling motivated and excited to reach their goals for the upcoming season. Highlights include: Training Runs & Workouts; Games & Bonding Activities; Informative Speakers; and Big River XC Challenge – The final day of camp will feature a fun cross country race. Campers will be divided into teams and the event will be scored just like in a real cross country race.

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Must register 1 week before camp date to get a camp t-shirt. 9-12th grade students must be enrolled at St. Pius X Catholic High School to participate.

Includes t-shirt Per MSHSAA guidelines, participation for grades 9-12 is limited to St. Dominic students.

The camp will focus on developing an athlete's skills in stamina, coordination, speed, strength, flexibility, mindset, nutrition, hydration, and personal management to help athletes reach their fullest potential. The camp is designed specifically for the fall cross country season and the summer training leading up to the fall season but also is open to anyone interested in conditioning for any other sport. Camp will be at SFBHS track with 2 days at the city park.

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Athletes will participate in running technique drills, speed training, running specific strength training, and endurance conditioning each day. Running safety and technique will be taught. This is an intense conditioning program. Plan on eating a good breakfast and competing against yourself each day.

**You must be a current enrolled student at Kirkwood High School to attend High School camps** 2025 Athletic Camps: What To Bring: Indoor: · Athletic Shoes-sport specific preferably · Water Bottle-as there will be no water fountains available. Outdoor: · Athletic Shoes/Cleats-sport specific preferably · Sport Specific Equipment: Baseball Glove/Bat, Stick, and all protective gear. · Water Bottle-as there will be no public water available.