IWSC Nordic Ski Team Camp 2026

Description

Tentative itinerary as of 6/22, subject to change!

Iola XC Ski Camp Schedule - August 7-9

Cost $80 for sign up by July 15. $90 after July 15. T shirts (or hats) for early sign ups.

Who is this camp for? Avid Middle School and High School Athletes entering grades 6-12.

Some experience with roller skiing is recommended for safety, comfort and fun.

This camp requires a minimum of 10 registrations to proceed and will be capped at 20 athletes.

If we don't have 10 registrations by August 1st, the camp will be canceled and registrations refunded.

FRIDAY

3:30 - 4:30 PM: Check-in and tent setup. IWSC parking lot

4:30-5:15PM: intros, camp overview, meet & greet

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Session 1 - pole bounding

ski-bounding technique session on the grassy IWSC trails

7 PM: Group Dinner (Spaghetti, include GF options)

7:45 PM: Campfire, icebreaker games, and s'mores

9:30 PM: Quiet time (10:00 PM lights out)

SATURDAY

8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast at the chalet (scrambled eggs and oatmeal)

8:45 AM: Drive to Iola Car Show grounds

9:15 - 10:45 AM: Session 2 - Skate Rollerski & Agility (90 min)

(Pavement grid at car show grounds. 45 mins of agility/balance games and technique work, followed by 45 min steady skate in groups based on age and experience)

10:45-11 snack break and change into classic gear

11:15- 12:30 PM: easy classic zone 1 or double pole at Car Show grounds (technique focus, easy)

12:45- shuttle back to IWSC

1- 1:45 lunch and rest

2-3 PM: Session 3 - Optional Bike Ride or Free Time

Option A: Mountain biking on IWSC trails/singletrack

Option B: Easy road/hybrid bike ride on local roads

Option C: Yard games (Spikeball, Cornhole) at the chalet

3:15 PM: Load up vans for the beach

3:30 - 5:00 PM: Sunset Lake Swim & Relax (Swimming and hanging out at the beach)

6:30 PM: Dinner (Taco Bar at the chalet)

7:45 PM: Campfire, maybe games

9:30 PM: Quiet time (10:00 PM lights out)

SUNDAY

8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast at the chalet

9:15 - 11:15 AM: Session 4 - Over-Distance Trail Run & Hike

(Ice Age Trail starting right from the chalet. Steady trail run mixed with ski-bounding/pole-hiking up hills. Middle schoolers loop back around 60-75 mins, high schoolers go the full 2 hours)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch (Deli sandwich bar and watermelon)

12:30 - 1:30 PM: Camp clean-up, pack up tents, and departures

PACKING LIST:

Camp gear

Rain gear

Carb mix and snacks

Running shoes

Bounding poles (old classic poles cut roughly 10cm shorter than normal)

Mountain bike or road/hybrid bike + bike helmet (optional)

Camp & Beach Gear:

Swimsuit and towel

Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow

Camp chair and hammock

Bug spray and sunscreen

Running & Biking Gear (extra shorts, sports bra, etc)

Essential Ski Gear:

Skate rollerskis, boots, and skate poles

Consider fenders for roller ski in case of some rain

Helmet (mandatory for all roller ski sessions)

High-vis shirt or vest

Classic rollerskis, boots, and poles (if you don't have these we can work on double poling instead)

Other details:

Parents accompanying athletes may bring RVs or campers. No electricity will be provided. No hookups on site.

There will be portable toilets on site and the chalet will be accessible for kitchen, bathroom access.

Parents, please plan to bring your own food or be willing to volunteer. Thanks!