Frequently Asked Questions

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Gaar Mountain Running Camp's base fee is $710 for 6 nights at camp.  The base fee includes lodging, three meals per day, a camp t-shirt, a camp gift, activities, etc. We use Run Sign Up for registration which applies a registration fee of approximately $30 when you register bringing the total cost to approximately $740.

Camp dates for 2027 have not been announced yet.

No, but the Health Form is required by July 14th, 2027: https://gaarmountainrunning.com/forms

You will be automatically put onto a Waiting List when you attempt to register in Run Sign Up.  When a spot opens up you will get a registration email from RunSignup. Please check your spam/junk folder for the registration email.

Camp is open to high school cross country athletes and 8th graders. Most of our campers come with their high school team, but camp is open to individuals as well.

The sample daily schedule can be found here: https://gaarmountainrunning.com/daily-schedule

A sample menu for camp can be found here: https://gaarmountainrunning.com/food-and-meals

Our cell phone policy can be found here in our recommended packing list: https://gaarmountainrunning.com/forms

Registration will open for returning campers on March 1st. Registration will open to new campers on May 1st.

• No refunds for any reason two weeks before the start of camp. At this point our final head count has been given to Camp Varsity for food orders, final rental fee and staffing by Camp Varsity for our week of camp In their facility.
• 50% refund between 15-30 days before the start of camp
• 75% refund between 31-60 days before the start of camp
• Full refunds are available 60+ days before the start of camp
• Event Insurance is available when registering through Run Sign Up. That would ensure you get a full refund if you fulfill the requirements. Those details are available on Run Sign Up during the registration process.
• The Run Sign Up registration fee is non-refundable at any point
• The refund policy is non-negotiable - all considerations and decisions regarding refunds will be made for your situation by the camp owner