CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registration for its new Summer 2022 Youth Cross-Country Running Camp for boys and girls ages 10 to 17.

Gabe Lucido, a USATF Certified Coach with VFit, and JJ Garza with South Texas Roller Running Club will provide training for this camp. The regimen will incorporate tools and practices for novices and for experienced athletes seeking to improve their overall running performances. The training will focus on techniques, preparation, injury prevention, goal setting, motivation, sports psychology, strategy, and more.

Runners will explore trails within the Corpus Christi Parks system. Workouts will be experience-based and age-appropriate and provide short-distance and long-distance training to improve fitness, speed, and endurance while having fun. Runners are encouraged to bring a towel for ground exercises and a water bottle to stay hydrated daily. 

The six-week camp will be offered from June 16 to July 23 as follows:

-Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Salinas Park

-Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at West Guth Park

REGISTER ONLINE now through June 16 at https://register.ccparkandrec.com for only $30 per youth for the six-week camp. A camp shirt will be provided to each registered participant. Register today to hit the ground running!

For more information, call 361-826-3588 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com (SPORTS).

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable enrichment programs for all ages and interests. For more information about the wide variety of programs and services the department offers, visit. We invite everyone to Live. Learn. Play! 

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 361-826-3478 at least 48 hours in advance for assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation.