HQ2 Elite XC Camp In Michigan
Year 56 of Camp: Historic, Personalized, Genuine, Safe and Social
Meet NCAA Coaches/Athletes, & Professional Runners!
The oldest camp in the nation!
Both Weeks: July 21-Aug 2
AS OF JUNE 22, WE ALREADY HAVE CAMPERS REGISTERED FROM 12 STATES/DISTRICTS: CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GEORGIA, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW MEXICO, OHIO, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, AND WYOMING (PLUS STAFF FROM THE EAST TO WEST COAST!)
CHECK OUT THE AMAZING TEAMS ALREADY ATTENDING!
ADAMS, ALPENA, ANN ARBOR HURON, ATHENS, BASIS DC, BELLAIRE, BERKLEY, BEVERLY HILLS GROVES, BIRMINGHAM GROVES, BLACK RIVER, BOYNE CITY, BRIGHTON, BUCKLEY, CHARLEVOIX, CHARLTON HESTON ACADEMY, CHEBOYGAN, CHIPPEWA HILLS, CODY, DOS PUEBLOS, DUNDEE, EAST JORDAN, EATON RAPIDS, ELK RAPIDS, ERIE MASON, FAIRVIEW AREA SCHOOLS, FRANKTON, GRAYLING, GROVES, HILLSDALE ACADEMY, HOPKINS, HURON, IDA, KALKASKA, KEARSLEY, KELLER, KENSINGTON WOODS, LA CANDADA, LAINGSBURG, LAKE FENTON, LAKEVILLE, LAKEVILLE MEMORIAL, LANSING CATHOLIC, LANSING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, LUTHERAN WEST, LUTHERAN NORTH, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH, MANTON, MINNETONKA, MT PLEASANT, NORTHVILLE, NORUP INTERNATIONAL, NOVI, PLAINWELL, ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, REED CITY, ROSCOMMON, SANDUSKY, SANFORD MERIDIAN, SANTA FE PREP, SAULT STE. MARIE, SHEPHERD, STEVENSON, TECUMSEH, TROY ATHENS, WESLEYAN SCHOOL, WHITE CLOUD, WILLIAMSTON, YALE
Team rates for 7 or more attending together!
700 Acres of Trails, plus Great Roads, Rails Trails @ Eagle Village, Hersey, MI
Our first 50 years were located at Wolverine Camps (HQ1) 1969-2018. Since 2019, we are "HQ2", the oldest XC Camp in the nation!
The Camper Experience is designed to develop personal bests and life-long health! Our teaching and programs have produced State and National Champions! Our Campers and Staff have excelled at the high school, college and professional levels!
HQ2 Cross Country Mission:
Our Mission is to continue to be the best running camp in the nation by helping all runners have a fun and healthy experience with the sport of running! We strive to teach all aspects of running, leadership, team building, positive mental, emotional, and physical skills! We are passionate about education and developing people with World Class Instruction!
Performance
We develop athletes to be the best version of themselves through performance and life leadership! We offer a huge variety of fun activities and educational options! We will have professional coaches, athletes, NCAA coaches/athletes, and excellent guest speakers from across the country/world.
Tradition
Founded with John Osler in 1969, and continued with Kermit Ambrose in the 1970s-1990's, both Stu ('71) and Dr. Drew ('89), began as campers, then counselors, co-directors and directors. Many of our staff have been with us since the mid 1990's. We have both evolved with current science and remained stead-fast in the hard work traditions of Kermit. We still eliminate electronics and cell phones and focus on running, education, and relationships.
Leadership
We have an excellent staff who teach leadership skills in the dorms, in running and in our educational programs. We teach communication, teamwork and educational components. We teach many lifestyle choices to help athletes return to their teams as a better teammate and person. Our programming is designed to enhance all coaching philosophies. We teach mechanics, nutrition, sports psychology, goal setting, attitude, teamwork and other ideas that enhance all programs.
"Phenomenal Camp Experience!"
"Our camper loved the ability to connect with the counselors, learn from experts, and the variety of daily runs...We felt the coaches and counselors were genuine and really cared about the campers and helping them improve."
Learn from NCAA Coaches, NCAA Athletes, Professional Runners, and a World Record Holder!
Registration is Open in October!
Eagle Village, Hersey, MI
Outdoor Pool, Slip-n-slide, High Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Game Room,
9-Square-In-The-Air, Disc Golf, Sand Volleyball, Basketball, GaGa Ball, Hiking Trails.
Check-in / Driving Directions: 17235 Adventure Rd, Hersey, MI 49639
Follow the HQ2 signs to Registration
Camp Co-Director, Dr. Drew Ludtke: Introducing World Record Holder, First Runner under 2:00 hours, Eliud Kipchoge, at the Chicago Marathon
Camp Features
- Formerly Wolverine Cross Country Camps
- Information that enhances coach/athlete relationships
Two Swimming Pools
High Ropes and Climbing
- Excellent Dorms or Beautiful Camp Sites
- Form Analysis, Physiology, Mental Strategies & Biomechanics
- Injury & Nutritional strategies
- Open for 7th to 12th grade
- NCAA Division 1 College Coaches/Runners
- Lifetime Friendships
Guest Speakers
Herbert Lindsay, World Record Holder, Half Marathon
Dave Hodgkinson, Biomechanics Expert, Motivational Speaker, One of the best coaches in Michigan History
Coach Stu Scholl, Former Coach, Motivator, and Educator, 55 years of Camp Experience
Greg Lautenslager, former NCAA D1 Coach who moved to New Zealand. Has developed an Olympian and many All Americans. 4 X Olympic Trials Qualifier. Auther of Following the Flame and Ghosts of the Gridiron. Head Coach at Hill College.
- All runs are on trails or dirt roads!
- Welcoming runners from beginners to state champions.
- No Pavement Running! 50% trails, 50% dirt roads.
Camper Packing List!!!
Clothing List:
6-8 T-Shirts
1-2 Long Sleeved Shirts
Sweatpants
6 Pair of Underwear
10 Pair of Socks
6 Pair of Running Shorts
2 Pair of Non-Running Shorts
1 Pair of Pants/Jeans
Swimsuit
Umbrella, Poncho
Warm-up Sweats (top & bottom)
2-3 Pair of Running Shoes
Food: Free Snacks and Camp Store Snacks are provide
Bedding:
1 set of twin sheets
Sleeping bag
1 pillow and pillow case
1 extra blanket (it can get cold)
Personal Articles:
Musical Instrument (optional)
Comb/Brush
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Washcloth
Bath Towel
Soap/Shampoo
Deodorant
Water Bottle
$30 for snacks, $ for extra swag
Mesh Bag for Dirty Clothes
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
Books, Cards, Games
Medications in the original bottles (required by the State of Michigan)
Flashlight
Not Allowed At Camp:
Cell phones (see below)
Radios/Stereos/IPod/Video Games
Gum/Candy/Soda
Bikes
Clothing with inappropriate images/weapons/swearing
Glass Bottles/Knives
Running Spikes
Cell Phones are not allowed at camp. The goal is to engage campers with the curriculum, to eliminate a liability with communication with non-camper peers or strangers that may attempt to visit a youth camp. To have the best experience possible, we are asking that all cell phones are turned in to counselors at check-in. The state of Michigan licensing strongly encourages no cell phones. Parents will have access to call camp for emergencies or to give information regarding pick-up.
Check-in Day: Sunday
2:00-3:30 Registration: Eagle Village
4:00-10:00 Short Run, Form Analysis, Social Activities, Meet Other Campers, Dorm Discussions
10:00 Lights Out!
Normal Day
7:45 Breakfast, cleaning, mingle with counselors
9:00 Motivational Speakers
10:00 Warm-up & Trail Run
12:00 Lunch
2:00 Warm-up, dynamics
3:00 Circuit Training, Adventure Run, Swimming
5:00 Dinner
6:00-8:00 Climbing, High Ropes, Swimming
8:30 Snack Time
8:30-10:45 Social Time
Check-out Day: Friday
9:30-10:45 Final Run of the Week, Open to Families/Coaches
10:45am Closing Ceremonies for Parents to watch
11:00am Campers must check out by this time.
Directors:
Stu Scholl
All American Cross Country Runner, former Wolverine Camper and Director of Wolverine Cross Country Camp. Stu School brings 52 years of coaching, camp & running experience to HQ2. He trained and coached alongside camp founder, Kermit Ambrose. Stu is an organic farmer in Montague. He is a lifelong supporter of healthy living, eating, running and activity! Stu brings discipline, fun, safety, health, stories, and even organic food to the camp.
Ass't Director: Justin Desloover, Registered Dietician, Former Camper, Counselor
Dr. Drew Ludtke
Coached at the college level since 2000, including eight years of NCAA D1. Dr. Drew Ludtke coached 14 NCAA DIII Individual Titles, Two NCAA team titles, six NCAA Records, three international records, and over 200 school records. With 25 years of camp experience, Drew continues to develop excellence in every athlete through fun, engaging and challenging workouts.
Ass't Director: Megan O'neil Professional Running for Hanson's-Brooks, Former Counselor
Collegiate Expert: Sean Smith, Azusa Pacific, Head Cross Country Coach, former counselor.