A group of young people at a Foot Traffic summer camp make silly faces for the camera

Overview

Foot Traffic’s Youth Track Club

The Foot Traffic Youth Track & Run Program is brought to you in part by Foot Traffic and Portland Parks and Recreation and other sponsors and partners.  It is open to all students, grade 2-8. The focus is on introductory workout and introductory track skills for all athletes, with workouts tailored to the athletic ability of the different age groups. A BIG emphasis on FUN and EDUCATION! Our program is designed primarily as an introduction to the sport rather than intense, daily workouts. Coaches are directed to provide guidance on workout principles in a relaxed and fun environment.

Practices/camps include introductions to:

  • Dynamic warm-up, plyometrics and other warm up basics.
  • Distance/endurance workouts.
  • Sprints workouts and practice with starts.
  • Games and workout fundamentals.
  • Beginner hurdles
  • Beginning with shot put
  • Beginning turbo javelin
  • Jumping fundamentals
A volunteer talks to a group of huddled up young runners

Pricing

Choose the track program best suited for your child

What’s Included

  • Includes team shirt (one per season)
  • SPRING BREAK: Off, with optional 5 day spring break camp (see below).

Sibling Discount

Come with your sibling! Rates for all sessions are $65 for siblings.

Fee Waivers

Available upon request – contact us.

Early Spring Programs

Register

NORTHEAST PORTLAND

$79

Meet at Grant Park.
Feb. 26th – April 3rd
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15pm-6:15pm

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WESTSIDE / CEDAR MILL

$79

Meet at Terra Linda Park
Feb. 26th – April 3rd
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm

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SOUTHEAST PORTLAND

$79

Meet at Sellwood Park
Feb. 27th – April 4th
Tuesday and Thursdays at 4:30pm-5:30pm

Register

SPRING BREAK CAMP NORTHEAST

$79

  • Meet at Grant Park
  • March 25th to March 29th (5 days)
  • 9am to 12pm
  • Athletes to bring snack and water.
  • Running/track games and fun!

Late Spring Programs

Register

NORTHEAST PORTLAND

$79

Meet at Grant Park.
April 22nd – May 22nd
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15pm-6:15pm

Register

WESTSIDE / CEDAR MILL

$79

Meet at Terra Linda Park
April 22nd – May 22nd
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Register

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND

$79

Meet at Sellwood Park
April 23rd – May 23rd
Tuesday and Thursdays at 4:30pm-5:30pm