Good become Better. Better become Best.

Packet A page 1 of 5
1. INTRODUCTION
Paavo Running Camps
Enrollment Forms 2013
INTRODUCTION
PROCESS & POLICIES
Focus
2013 Camps
TX Regional
June 10-14
Motivation
b. FOR A FRIEND FORM
c. TRAINING LOG FORM
“We don’t make Runners. We provide the environment, the Key
Experiences, the direction, & the programs so the distance runner
can go back to their home program to train and to lead at higher
levels - to make the decisions necessary to become a better runner
& a better person.
—- Marshall Sellers, Founder & Director, The Paavos
Thanks for considering a Paavo Camp! Over 6000 runners have taken the Key Experiences
“on the road”, & applied them to Real Life. You can take the first step towards working hard
at running, alongside other motivated Individuals, by starting the Enrollment Process:
Early Sign Up (March 1 - 31)
get name on list, have priority for Camp, and receive
documents to start working on, including training log to fill in, & training preparation advice.
No money required until you choose to Enroll.
Leadership
June 10-14
Regular Enrollment
(April 1- varies by Camp; roughly 1 week before Check In) secure
your spot, receive documents to finish the process including checklist, tips from Alums, &
final itinerary. Deposit required.
Middle School
June 23-29
a. RUNNER INFO FORM
Late Enrollment
Pride
(varies by Camp; until 2 days before Check In) grab the spots remaining, get all documents & charts (including training log) to bring to camp. Availability
varies; requires full payment.
North
June 23-29
Your Paavo is about:
West
July 7-20
Friendship
RATX
July 28-Aug 3
CONTACT:
Website: paavo.us
Email:
paavoinfo@paavo.us
Phone: 574-848-1711
(leave message)
US Postal:
Paavo Enrollment
P.O. Box 1228
Bristol, IN 46507
paavo.us
“The unknown runner
becomes known when he/
she stops being part of
other runners who work
hard at avoiding work.
The unknown runner
seeks Key Experiences
that not only motivate, but
challenge him/her to do
things never done before,
things better than before,
& things he/she may not
want to do. You will do
things on a Paavo you
would not do if you had
stayed home. Break out
by enrolling now: ‘Stick
your neck out, & then
follow it’.”
— Coach Sellers
What is significant:
Motivation the right way;
Running
An individual motivating key experience;
Spartan atmosphere
Where the priority is to run.
A Camp is where you will:
String of Key Experiences
Become a better runner;
Then become really good;
Run faster;
Train on your own;
Learn to become a training leader;
Take a manual (“logbook”) home;
Learn in an educational environment.
That the Paavos are willing
to be different than any
other running camp; in order to give Campers what
they need to succeed
Experienced Staff
“I want to thank you for providing my son with the Paavo experience. He is having a great
running season. You have taught many things about life with his experience. His attitude
& confidence as a runner & person has greatly improved. Thank you for teaching my son
that success is possible.”
— Parents of Brad Henicke, Texas
“It has been wonderful listening to Matt’s stories about his Paavo Experience & to see his
improved motivation & desire to lead his team to the State Meet. He told me he was happy
we ‘made’ him go”
—- Parents of Matt Hare, Wisconsin
“I was just thinking about those summers on the Paavos. I recently moved to Colorado, &
drove “our” route; the Paavo West Route. As I drove by certain landmarks, I could still
remember those moments on the Camp. I believe today those experiences really defined
us, & made us who we are today. All of you who participate in the Paavo Camps must
treasure the moments! They are going to be some of the best of your lived.”
—-Emily Faber, West & North Camp Alum
Good become Better. Better become Best.
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Packet A (for web) page 2 of 5
2. PROCESS
Paavo Running Camps
Enrollment Forms 2013
INTRODUCTION
PROCESS & POLICIES
a. RUNNER INFO FORM
Texas Bastrop
June 10-14
Check In June 10
Bastrop, TX;1– 2 pm
Grades 7-12
Leadership
1.
By MAIL or EMAIL: fill out 2 of the 3 forms that are attached to this document:
a. “Runner Info Short Form” - and - b. “For a Friend”
2.
Print, Scan, & Send via email those 2 forms (“a” & “b”) - or - Print & Mail:
Email: paavoinfo@paavo.us - or - US Postal: Paavo Enrollment
P.O. Box 1228
Bristol, IN 46507
3.
Secure your spot by mailing a check or money order with a $95 deposit; check
made out to: “Wilderness Running Camp Trips” to the P.O. Box 1228 as above.
June 10-14
- or -
Check in June 10
Shakamak, IN; 1-2 pm
Grades 7-12
1.
By CREDIT or DEBIT CARD online (processing fees apply):
a. go to the main enrollment page on the paavo website: "paavo.us/enroll"
b. go to your camp's page via the drop down or through the "enroll" page
c. look for the active links for the current enrollment period.
d click on the link for type of payment ("deposit", "balance", "total", or "bus")
2.
This takes you to the payment page. (if you click "ORDER NOW", you can either
either order or "just look") Processing fees will show on this page.
3.
Fill out 1st section for the person with the credit card, & complete the rest of form.
Middle &
North
June 23-29
Check In June 23
Bristol, IN; 8-9 am
- or Brethren, MI; 3-4 pm
Grades 6-8 & 9-12
July 7-20
Check In July 7
Bristol, IN; 6-7 am
Grades 9-12
RATX
July 28-Aug 3
Check In July 28
Luling, TX; 7-7:45 am
Grades 9-12
c. TRAINING LOG FORM
You can become a Paavonian in 5 Easy Steps!
2013 Camps
West
b. FOR A FRIEND FORM
Register for each camp separately. Please share form “b. For a Friend” with everyone.
If you register online, you do not need to fill out the forms from this packet.
4.
Paavo Headquarters will send a receipt showing your balance, along with the rest of the enrollment documents
which include timeframes for Camps, payment deadlines, an extended Runner Info Sheet, policies, & Checklists.
(When paying by credit or debit card, “Eventbrite” will also email a receipt which includes the your form responses.)
5.
You can start to prepare now, by keeping a record of your training & racing using “c. Training Log” form attached.
This completed form (or a longer version you’ll get in the next packet “B”), is brought with you the first day of Camp.
Real People. Real Results
Parents: “Thanks so much for the opportunity for Brian on the Paavos. Wow! I hope more parents will understand what you
really do with young people educationally. I have now seen Paavo Leadership. I have seen individual accountability with my
son. I have seen my son come back from his Paavos with beliefs that are crucial to proper growth as a runner & as a person.“
—- Mike Murphy, parent of Brian Murphy, Michigan
Website: paavo.us
From Coaches: “The Paavo Camp is like no other. It will give you, the runner, the opportunity to challenge yourself which is so
necessary to becoming a better runner. It will give you a complete look at learning from some of the best coaches in this United
States. It will inspire you to higher training levels. Parents, your child will be taught life lessons, a training philosophy & model,
and will run in some of the most unique & scenic sites. A Paavo Camp is not just another running camp. It is a “Motivating Key
Experience”.
—- Tracey Cleland, Ohio
Email:
paavoinfo@paavo.us
From Runners: “A girl on my team told me about Paavo, & now I understand what she meant by it being great.”
—- Amber Hosier, Ohio
Phone: 574-848-1711
(leave message)
“A Paavo means learning how to work & train to higher levels, & finding yourself among the spirit of distance runners. This
camp breaks away from the “normal” stuff, & focuses on what a runner really needs.”
—- Amanda Givens, Texas
US Postal:
Paavo Enrollment
P.O. Box 1228
Bristol, IN 46507
“After leaving North Camp last summer, my cross country season was a dream. I won over half our meets, broke 3 course
records, & finished 8th at the Illinois State XC meet. Before attending the Paavos, simply qualifying for one state meet was a
dream. Now, I have competed in my second, and am an all-stater. I earned All-American honors racing against numerous
Paavo runners in the TAC regionals, (10 seconds behind Paavo Alum Jacob Nay). Thanks again for a tremendous year.“
—- Nate Montgomery, Illinois
CONTACT:
paavo.us
Doing what others don’t, won’t, or can’t do.
Copyright © 2010 Wilderness Running Camp Trips
a. Runner Info Short Form
Paavo Running Camps
Enrollment Forms 2013
Packet A page 3 of 5
INTRODUCTION
PRICES & POLICIES
INSTRUCTIONS: YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS
FORM IF YOU PAID ONLINE. Otherwise, please answer
every question. Type or fill in by hand & print. Scan or print
completed form & send to email or mail addresses below.
a. RUNNER INFO FORM
b. FOR A FRIEND FORM
Which Camp(s) are you Enrolling for? (check all that apply)
Texas
CAMPER'S INFORMATION (the person who will be going to Camp)
The Paavo Philosophy
EXCELLENCE
means being the best you can be at your
individual performance, which comes from
uniquely individualized training.
c. TRAINING LOG FORM
Leader
Middle
North
West
RATX
Name (first & last)
Mailing Address (street)
Mailing Address (city, state, zip)
Phone you use (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Email Address that reaches you
Birthdate
VALUE
of athletics is further enhanced by Cross
Country being a sport where each individual
can prepare for a maximum performance on
any given day.
Age (on June 1, 2013)
SELF DISCIPLINE
Camp Shirt size (circle or check adult size)
is the regulation of one's self in every 24
hour time capsule, to make decisions to
meet the demands of the sport.
RESPONSIBILITY
means doing what needs to be done when
it needs to be done.
Grade (entering Fall 2013 (circle or check)
Male or Female? (circle or check)
6
7
female
male
XS
S
8
9
10
11
M
L
XL
XXL
12
SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION CAMPER ASSOCIATES WITH
NAME of Camper's School/Organization (ex: "City High School", "Home School")
CITY & STATE where School/Organization is located
First & Last Name of Your Coach(es) (or write "NO")
Name School Coach works
HONESTY
means your word is good in all each of your
communications, & that the demands of the
moment must be interpeted & transferred to
other people correctly every time.
PARENT/GUARDIAN/OTHER INFORMATION
First & Last Names of Parent/Guardian/Other
What is your relationship to Camper? (ex: Mother, Step-father, Coach)
HAVE STRONG BODY
is to take care of the "Temple of Life"; the
athletic physical self. The human body is
not enhanced, but trained and developed
for the best performance on any given
competitive day.
Phone you use (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Other phone (if you have one)(xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Email where you can be reached
Which Contact above is your primary? (circle or check one)
Email
Phone
Mailing address (street)
COMPETITION IS A TEST OF
PREPARATION.
Mailing address (city, state, zip)
AND A PAAVO CAMP IS A KEY
OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE.
CONTACT INFORMATION (circle or check one)
Who is the Primary Contact?
Camper
Parent
Other
Which is the best way to reach Primary Contact?
Email
Phone
Postal
Who is responsible for submitting payments?
Camper
Parent
Other
Website: paavo.us
Who is responsible for submitting forms?
Camper
Parent
Other
Email:
paavoinfo@paavo.us
CAMPER'S PAST PAAVO EXPERIENCE
CONTACT:
Phone: 574-848-1711
(leave message)
US Postal:
Paavo Enrollment
P.O. Box 1228
Bristol, IN 46507
paavo.us
Have you completed a Paavo Camp before?
No
Yes
(if yes, which Camp(s), & which year(s)?)
What are your objectives for a Paavo Camp? (add extra page if needed)
Real Life Lessons with Real Life People
Copyright © 2010 Wilderness Running Camp Trips
b. For a Friend
Paavo Running Camps
Enrollment Forms 2013
Packet A page 4 of 5
INTRODUCTION
PRICES & POLICIES
INSTRUCTIONS: YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS
FORM IF YOU PAID ONLINE. Otherwise, please return TOP
PART whether or not you list a friend. Type or fill in by hand &
print. Scan or print completed form & send:
EMAIL: paavoinfo@paavo.us
US POSTAL:
Paavo Enrollments - P.O. Box 1228 - Bristol, IN 46507
a. RUNNER INFO FORM
someone else that might like to come on a Paavo Camp?
2.
Current Email
Training Profile
Telephone/Cell
Street, City, State
Racing the Right Way
Name of Friend's School or Organization
Study of Excellence
City & State of Friend's School or Organization
3. Have them contact us!
The Camps
( If YES, write your name at left & continue. If
NO, add your name at left anyway, & turn in top
part or whole form with your other materials )
Fill out what you are able below, & leave the rest blank. We will contact him/her directly:
Training & Leadership

YES
NO
My Name Printed:
Friend’s First & Last Name
Key Experiences
c. TRAINING LOG FORM
1. Do you have a motivated teammate, friend, or running buddy - on your team, on a different team, or
The “Paavo Classroom”
Goal Character
b. FOR A FRIEND FORM
Cut & fold to give copies of this slip to friends, teammates, & coaches.
TEXAS BASTROP: Also called "Texas Regional", intent is to bring runners of diverse age & ability to common ground that has YEARS of tradition. Not
even the 2011 wildfire that destroyed more than half of Bastrop State Park, where the Camp takes place, could stop the records going down. Runners &
teams often go to both TEXAS BASTROP plus RATX, to maximize summer training, & the results can be seen clearly in the Texas State Meet finals.
LEADERSHIP: A new specialty camp in 2013, this replaces Missouri, & is specifically designed to focus on developing leadership skills for runners of all
levels & abilities. This will be a good one to put on your resume. It camps in one spot, & travels throughout the Park to run. Qualified Paavo Alumni Staff
are coming to improve their own skills. Set in beautiful south-central Indiana, this is the year that will establish the records for future Paavonians to beat!
MIDDLE: The fun of this camp is running against someone near your pace. While training & classroom work is geared for the younger & developing
runner, these kids get to run in the same beautiful scenery with the older kids. Where else can a 6th grader say they raced a High School State Champ?
NORTH: Tradition is the mainstay of this "TEAM CAMP", as Alums worry their records will be broken. Originally held at Grand Marais wilderness, it is
now held on campus grounds with hot & cold water. Campsites stay in one place, so Campers are bused to the beautiful shorelines & woodlands to run.
WEST: In the beginning, just the old Chuckwagon was an adventure in itself. If you ask a West Alum, each will tell you a different story. The uniqueness
of this Camp is that it travels from flatlands to the mountains & everywhere between (9 of 14 days at altitude), & goes from really hot to really cold. It is
truly "Spartan." You can separate yourself completely from regular habits (& habitats), while running in places tourists won't go. Runners come from all
across the US to start in Indiana (365' above sea level), & make friendships that last a lifetime.
RATX: moves across distinctive "West Texas" to the rare white sands, black fish, & ends with a full rainbow at Ft. Davis Mountain. The idea is to travel to
very different places to awaken the mind, run in places not usually available to runners, & to develop "competitive partnerships", where runners from very
different places, especially those who normally train alone because there's no one near their pace, can find someone to train with. Teams are especially
encouraged to come with their coaches to this one.
CONTACT:
Website: paavo.us
Email:
paavoinfo@paavo.us
Phone: 574-848-1711
(leave message)
US Postal:
Paavo Enrollment
P.O. Box 1228
Bristol, IN 46507
paavo.us
You will do many important things on a
Paavo, but your priority will be to:
Run
Let's go to a 2013
Paavo Camp!
Run faster
Train on your own
Connect Key Experiences
Return home to lead others
to do the same
Teams & Coaches Encouraged to Attend!
Copyright © 2010 Wilderness Running Camp Trips
c. Training & Preparation
Paavo Running Camps
Enrollment Forms 2013
Packet A page 5 of 5
INTRODUCTION
PRICES & POLICIES
You do not need to return this form. It is for your personal use.
"As a Runner, I realize Paavo coaches are a
diverse & hardy lot, but they all have one thing
in common: a strong desire to help runners to
be their very best. It was a truly great camp
experience, & something I won't ever forget."
--- Sean Ion
"As a Parent, it is about growing up. I just want
my son to be in an environment where he can
emerge as an individual, be allowed to work at
higher individual levels, & to experience the
wins & losses that will be incurred in the adult
world where the game is real & genuine."
--- Elkhart, Indiana Parent
"As a Coach, it is that your word, your actions,
your attitude, & your demeanor that are aimed
at helping your athletes to become self-reliant,
so they can pursue goals that make them more
valuable to themselves, those they work for, &
those who eventually work for them. Any time
a person can come to the realization that they
can attain, or do far more, than they believed
they could before, plus do it in a positive way, it
is a Key Experience they will benefit from."
--- Coach Aldrich, Alma College, MI
CONTACT:
Website: paavo.us
Email:
paavoinfo@paavo.us
Phone: 574-848-1711
paavo.us
a. RUNNER INFO FORM
b. FOR A FRIEND FORM
c. TRAINING LOG FORM
"The most important thing to bring to a PAAVO is the right attitude. You're not going because you want a
'vacation' with your friends, or because it 'makes' you a better runner. You are going first & foremost for an
opportunity to achieve personal excellence; an experience that can never be taken away from you. If you
expect to walk away from a camp being a better runner, you must understand we can't MAKE you a better
runner. We just draw 2 lines. We draw the starting line & YOU choose whether or not you'll cross it. We
draw the finish line, & it is YOUR choice to just cross it, or to cross it as a new & improved YOU."
--- Pat Wylie, PAAVO Alum & Coach
Training
is Physically Completed Effort in terms of Distances & Times, as recorded in a TRAINING
LOG. Training on your own is the absolute objective of a Paavo Camp. Documentation of training & racing is crucial to getting the most out of a Camp. You must also note the Key Experiences that happen
along the way, as they will affect progress. The body and mind do not always develop at the same rate or
at the same time. Big improvements in one area can be made separate from the others, yet one thing will
affect the others. Use the simplified form below, to teach yourself to pay attention. By observing what
may seem to be 'small things', you will discover what moves you forward in your progress - because Key
Experiences, training, & racing levels cannot be separated.
When you enroll, you will receive a more extensive Training Log, which is more specific to the
Camps. It will use this same information, but build on the terminology (words & phrases) you will learn on
the Camp. It will be the focus or your Paavo Adventure, & is the most important thing to bring to the Camp
(other than your attitude!), because your training will be based on how well you document. It will determine your "Training Level", which then determines how much & where you may run.
To do now: Run every day (as your medical supervisor & home program Coach directs), & record the
Experiences, so you can do more on your Paavo Camp. WITHIN 21 DAYS OF YOUR CAMP CHECK IN
DATE, switch to the Log that comes in your final enrollment packet instead of this one.
TRAINING TIPS
Measure your runs - track , road, or path
Determine landmarks by increments (ex: 1/4 mi, 200m)
Time both the increments & the total distances
Time & measure EVERY TIME you run
Write it all down, including experiences along the way
Observe how experiences (weather, attitude, people)
affect your time over distance
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Training yields Racing yields Training. For a Runner, it is about the lessons which apply to Life.
Copyright © 2010 Wilderness Running Camp Trips