Countdown to Camp!
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkhill, NY)
When: June 28 - August 14, 2026
Each camp session runs from Monday to Friday at 5:00 PM. Athletes may check-in any time after 3pm on Sunday. Athletes who are registered for back-to-back weeks may choose to remain on campus through the weekend.
Available Weeks
Daily Schedule
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Training Session 1 Morning run and technical training focused on endurance, form, and event-specific development. 8:30 – 9:15 AM | Breakfast Athletes refuel with a balanced breakfast and recovery time. 9:30 AM – 11:030 PM | Optional Employment or Free Time Get paid to work our kids camps during your free time or enjoy rest and get ready for the afternoon session. 11:030 – 1:00 PM | Lunch Lunch and downtime to recharge for the afternoon. 1:300 – 3:00 PM | Optional Employment or Free Time Additional employment opportunities with our kids camp. 3:30 – 5:00 PM | Training Session 2 Weight room training, seminars, workshops, or guest speakers. Some runners may complete a second run at the coach’s discretion. 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Dinner Dinner and team building 7:00 – 8:15 PM | Free Time Rest and prepare for the next day.
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What makes us special:
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities including working with our 6-12 year old youth camps, residential job assignments, social media content creation, and more. None of the jobs will conflict with the training schedule. Must have paid a deposit to apply for a job and must meet payment deadlines to retain a offer.
Transportation assistance
Our team provides airport pickups and drop-offs for athletes flying in from out of state, ensuring a smooth arrival and departure process. In addition, daily transportation to and from practice locations is provided through a licensed and trusted school bus company.
Flexible schedule
Registration is separate for each week; Each camp runs from Sunday at 5pm to Saturday at 2pm. Participants are allowed to stay through the full 5 weeks but we separate the camps into 5 one week segments to help provide flexibility for individuals with planned vacations or other summer commitments.
Wellness & Overall Support
We provide optional resources to support athletes’ mental, emotional, & spiritual well-being. Services include on-site counseling, sports psychology workshops, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) gatherings, & more. All of these opportunities are optional services that athletes can access for free.
World-Class Running Locations
Use of Local Tracks & some of NY's Finest Trails (Rockefeller Preserves, Rail Trails, Nyack Beach...)
Featured Location: Rockefeller State Park Preserve
“My favorite place in the world to run is Rockefeller State Park Preserve. The Preserve has maintained those trails in terrific condition, and you can walk or run for hours on end and never hit the same trail twice, since it's several thousand acres”
Ready to Join The Program?
After registration, participants will receive medical and insurance forms to complete.
Questions? Email joubert@rise-up-sports.com
Safety & Security
In addition to our in-house rules and residential supervision, STAC's Office of Campus Safety provides continuous, year-round security on campus. Their Safety & Security professionals respond to a variety of calls for help, from medical emergencies to suspicious activity. The team conducts foot and vehicle patrols of campus grounds, buildings, and residence halls 24 hours a day and the campus is heavily equipped with security cameras making it the optimal place to create a safe and friendly camp environment.