Suffield Academy
Running
Summer Sports Camp for Boys and Girls
Director of Running
John Murphy
As Director of Running, Coach Murphy brings a diverse background in Cross Country and Track and Field Training. Coach Murphy has been involved in the sport for a decade as an athlete in the long sprints and distance events as well as coaching the Jumps and Combined Events at Amherst College. As of 2024, He has had 3 athletes compete at DIII Nationals, one being All-American (6th in the nation) in Long Jump, and 22 DIII New England Championship scorers. Coach Murphy has his B.S. in Exercise Science, is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a USTFCCCA Combined Event Specialist. Coach Murphy’s love of the athletic process and passion for having fun are what set the standard for his coaching. Through all of the hard work and training, his biggest hope is to spread love for the sport to each of his athletes. From the 5k to sprinting to the field events, Coach Murphy is ready to meet you where you’re at and get you closer to where you want to be!
The summer months are when youth runners should be developing endurance and improving their form. At Academy Camps, skill progression is at the forefront of what we do.
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From sprinters to hurdlers to distance runners, our campers improve their performance in a positive, progressive and challenging environment. Every day.
Our high-performance coaching staff lead individual and group sessions, event-specific skill work, running mechanic workshops, and competitive scenarios that cover every lane on the track.
Among the skills your child will develop and hone within Academy Camps Running are:
- Sprinting
- Distance
- Hurdles
- Jumps
- Acceleration
- Running Mechanics
- Pace Setting
- Step Patterns
- Race Strategies
H. Meade Alcorn Track at Suffield Academy
Academy Camps Running takes place at Suffield Academy’s world class athletic facilities. Our campuses 300+ acres provides the landscape for cross country training and courses, while the H. Meade Alcorn Track delivers a modern track experience for our track athletes.
Conveniently Located
- 2 hours from Boston
- 2 hours from New York City
- 10 minutes from Bradley International Airport
We provide bus transportation from nearby cities, Bradley International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.
Request More Info2025 SESSIONS AT ALL LOCATIONS
| Session | Length | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Two Weeks | Saturday, June 21 – Thursday, July 3 | $5,100 |
| Session 2 | One Week | Sunday, July 6 – Saturday, July 12 | $3,100 |
| Session 3 | Two Weeks | Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 25 | $5,100 |
| Session 4 | One Week | Sunday, July 27 – Saturday, August 2 | $3,100 |
*Sessions can be combined through our Bridge Weekend Program
*Football is ONLY offered in Session 1 and Session 2
*Lacrosse is ONLY offered in Session 3 and Session 4
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay-In-Full:
Receive 3% Discount if you enroll and pay-in-full by January 15.
Standard:
$1500 Deposit due upon enrollment.
Remaining balance paid in 3 installments on January 15, March 15, and May 15.
Monthly Auto-Pay:
Balance after deposit is broken up into even monthly payments until final balance due on May 15.
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*Additional charges include $175 “AC Gear Pack” fee and optional camp transportation based on origin/destination
**Golf Program is additional $500 for Two Weeks or $250 for one One Week
***Bridge Weekend Program is additional $250 per day