Summer Camps
A summer of movement, new skills, and fun.
Children can try swimming, biking, and running, play games, and grow with coaches who meet them at their level. Families can explore individual weeks or an entire summer.
2026 camps have ended; registration for the next season is not open
Find your fit
Start here. Fun camps teach new skills. Elite Summer Training is race training. Then read the details, or See camp calendar.
What families need to do
USA Triathlon membership
Every camper needs a current USA Triathlon membership every year for camp insurance. It does not mean your child has to race. Ages 17 and under: buy a youth membership. Ages 18–21 in Elite: buy the Young Adult membership (ages 18–23) on the same page.
TeamSnap for camp updates
After GFF enrolls your child, camp news and weather notes go to TeamSnap. Downloading the app does not sign your child up or add them to a team.
Who is watching the kids
GFF requires camp staff to hold the certifications needed to work with children. Swim time has lifeguard coverage. Elite athletes also train with USA Triathlon Level I and Level II coaches. That does not mean every coach is a lifeguard.
Program details
Next year’s dates, prices, venues, and meals appear when confirmed. 2026 notes are a past-season example only.
Youth Summer Camp
Kids swim, bike, and run, play games, and spend time on the playground. Coaches teach swim and bike skills and meet each child at their level. Your child does not need to know how to swim or ride a bike before camp.
When registration opens, families can choose individual weeks or the full summer at a discounted price when that option is offered.
Choice 1
Individual weeks
Pick the weeks that fit your family.
Choice 2
Entire summer
One signup for the summer, at a discount compared with buying each week.
- Bring: a working bike, helmet, running shoes, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and sunscreen.
- Meals (2026 example): lunch June 15–19 and July 6–10. Pack lunch June 11–12. Lunch was not provided August 4–7. Other Youth Camp weeks did not list meals. Cross Country Camp that same summer listed lunch June 29–July 3.
Elite Summer Training
This is race training for Youth Nationals, draft-legal racing, Junior Elite, or college. Coaches place athletes by age, experience, and goals. If this does not sound like your child, start with Youth Summer Camp.
- Athletes keep working on swim, bike, and run with coaches who teach those skills.
- 2026 hours: half day 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or full day 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., June 2–August 14 at Zelienople Community Park.
- Bring: bike, helmet, running shoes, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and sunscreen.
- Meals (2026 example): lunch and snacks included.
Cross Country Camp
This is a running week. Kids work on endurance, form, and confidence with running coaches.
- 2026: June 29–July 3, ages 5–18, Zelienople Community Park, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., $180.
- Bring: running shoes, water bottle, and sunscreen.
- Meals (2026 example): lunch included.
Moraine Triathlon Camp
This is a triathlon week outdoors at Pleasant Valley Beach, Moraine State Park. Kids swim, bike, and run. Coaches teach swim and bike skills and meet children at their level. Your child does not need to know how to swim or ride a bike before camp.
- 2026: July 13–17, ages 4–18, drop-off 7:30–8:00 a.m., pickup 3:00–3:30 p.m., $375.
- Bring: bike, helmet, running shoes, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and sunscreen.
- Meals (2026 example): lunch provided.
Ultimate Zelie Challenge Camp
Kids do obstacle courses, strength games, hiking, running, swimming, and mud challenges. This week is built around the Ultimate Zelie Challenge.
- 2026: August 10–14, ages 5–14, Zelienople Community Park, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., $250, included the August 23 challenge.
- Bring: clothes you can get dirty, running shoes, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and sunscreen.
- Meals (2026 example): listing did not say if lunch was provided.
Overnight Camp
This week is swim, bike, and run plus classic camp days. Coaches teach swim and bike skills and meet children at their level. Your child does not need to know how to swim or ride a bike before camp. Choose overnight (sleep at camp) or day camper (come for the day). The venue can change by year.
- 2026: July 21–24, Pine Valley Camp, Ellwood City. Overnight $600. Day camp $300. Day drop-off Tuesday 10:00 a.m.; pickup 4:00–5:00 p.m.
- Bring: packing lists go to enrolled families.
- Meals (2026 example): food prepared at camp; lunch for day campers.
Elite training groups
These groups sit inside Elite Summer Training. They are not extra camps. Coaches help choose.
Youth Age Group
10 and under
Kids work on swim strokes, bike skills, speed, and endurance, with Youth Nationals as a goal. Camp should still feel fun.
Youth Elites-in-Training
Ages 11–14
Athletes train for draft-legal Youth and Junior Elite racing. They ride in a pack, run off the bike, and train with older teammates.
Youth & Junior Elites / Collegiate
Ages 13–21
Athletes racing draft-legal Youth or Junior Elite, and athletes talking with college coaches. Extra sessions with Level I and II coaches, plus help with college paperwork. Ages 18–21 need a Young Adult USA Triathlon membership.
2026 calendar (completed)
2026 season example — next year’s dates, prices, venues, and meals may change
June 2026
June 2–August 14 Elite Training · Zelie Park · Half day to 1:00 p.m. or full day to 3:00 p.m. · Lunch and snacks included
June 2–5 Youth Camp · Zelie Park · Full day 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · $425 · Meals not listed
June 8–10 Youth Camp · Zelie Park · Full or half day · Meals not listed
June 11–12 Brady’s Run practice · 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Pack lunch
June 15–19 Youth Camp · Zelie Park · Full or half day · Lunch provided
June 22–26 Youth Camp · Zelie Park · Pickup 3:00 p.m. · Meals not listed
June 29–July 3 Cross Country Camp · Zelie Park · Ages 5–18 · $180 · Lunch included
July 2026
July 6–10 Youth Camp · Zelie Park · Full or half day · Lunch provided
July 13–17 Moraine Triathlon Camp · Pleasant Valley Beach · Ages 4–18 · $375 · Lunch provided
July 21–24 Overnight Camp · Pine Valley · Overnight $600 · Day $300 · Food prepared at camp; lunch for day campers
July 27–29 Nationals Week · Zelie Park · Half day 7:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Meals not listed
August 2026
August 4–7 Youth Camp · Zelie Park · Half day 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Lunch was not provided
August 10–14 Ultimate Zelie Challenge Camp · Zelie Park · Ages 5–14 · $250 · 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Included Aug 23 challenge · Meals not listed
A few more questions
Is camp registration open?
2026 camps have ended; registration for the next season is not open.
What does a typical day look like?
Kids arrive, warm up, then practice that camp’s skills, with play time before pickup. Meals change by week — see each camp and the calendar. Weather notes go to TeamSnap after GFF adds your child.
Are payment plans or sibling discounts available?
Yes. The 2026 listing offered payment plans and multi-child discounts. Ask about this year’s options on the contact form.
Still deciding?
If you still have a question, use the contact form. You can also look at GFF Tri Team.