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Year 57 of Camp: Historic, Personalized, Genuine, Safe and Social Environment.
Meet NCAA Coaches/Athletes & Professional Runners!
The oldest camp in the nation!
The HQ2 Experience:
The Camper Experience is designed to develop personal bests and life-long health! Our teaching and programs have produced State and National Champions as well as professional runners! 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!
Year 57 of Camp: Oldest and Best running camp in the USA! Personalized, Genuine, Safe and Social Meet NCAA Coaches/Athletes, & Professional Runners!
In 2024 WE HAD CAMPERS REGISTERED FROM 12 STATES/DISTRICTS: CAL, DC, GEORGIA, IND, ILL, MICH, MINN, NM, OHIO, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, AND WYOMING! CHECK OUT THE AMAZING TEAMS FR 2024
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!
Performance
Performance
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
Performance
Performance
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
Performance
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.
PACKING LISTS AND DAILY SCHEDULES PLUS FAQS
CLOTHING
HEALTH & DIGITAL DETOX
CLOTHING
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)
OTHER
HEALTH & DIGITAL DETOX
CLOTHING
Personal Articles:
- Musical Instrument (optional)
- Comb/Brush
- Toothbrush/paste
- 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
HEALTH & DIGITAL DETOX
HEALTH & DIGITAL DETOX
HEALTH & DIGITAL DETOX
Not Allowed:
- 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.
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE
HEALTH & DIGITAL DETOX
Sunday Check-in :
2:00-3:30 Registration
4:00-10:00 Short Run (Optional), 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
Friday Check-out:
9:30am Parents arrive
9:30-10:45am Final Run, Open to Families/Coaches
10:45am Closing Ceremonies
11:00am Campers check-out
DIRECTORS
DAILY SCHEDULE
DIRECTORS
Coach 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: Megan O'neil Professional Running for Hanson's-Brooks, Olympic Trials Qualifer, Former Counselor
Ass't Director, Justin Desloover: Registered Dietitian, Former Camper, Counselor, Staff Manager, Check out Justin as a Professional
DIRECTORS
DAILY SCHEDULE
DIRECTORS
Coach Drew Ludtke. : Coached at the college level from 2000-2021, including eight years of NCAA D1. Dr. Drew Ludtke coached 14 NCAA DIII Individual Titles, Two NCAA team titles, seven 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 & challenging workouts.
Collegiate Expert: Sean Smith Bio, California Baptist University, Head Cross Country Coach, former counselor. In Smith's first season with the CBU, he helped guide the men's cross-country team to its second Nationals berth in program history and its highest finish ever at Nationals with a 13th place finish. Sean Smith was previously the head coach of Azusa Pacific cross country and an assistant coach for Cougar track & field. Smith helped guide the women’s track & field program to Division II national titles in 2021 & 2023.
FAQS
CAMPER TO STAFF RATIO: Typically 4:1
What is the LODGING: Entirely modern housing with bathrooms in house for week 1 & most of week 2.
Requests: You can request rustic housing week 2 (cabins, outhouse, walk to showers). You can request roommates.
Discounts: early discount by Jan 1 and rates may rise slightly at the beginning of each month (register early)
FAQS
What speakers are attending:
Herbert Lindsay: Former World Record Holder, Half Marathon
Dave Hodgkinson: Biomechanics Expert, Motivational Speaker, One of the best coaches in Michigan History
Greg Lautenslager: former NCAA D1 Coach who moved to New Zealand. Has developed an Olympian & many All Americans. 4 X Olympic Trials Qualifier. Auther of Following the Flame & Ghosts of the Gridiron. Head Coach @ Hill College
FAQS
FAQS
Where do you run? We run on dirt trails, dirt roads, and around wooded forests and lakes. Camp offers 700 acres and we only venture off camp to a rails/trails and to beautiful dirt roads with rolling hills!
Why HQ2: We are the oldest camp in the nation and always trying to improve! We are the only state licensed XC Camp in the state which is an extra safety layer of training and responsibility for our staff. We are inspected by the state each year.