IWSC Nordic Ski Team Camp
Date and time
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI
Date and time
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI
Date and time
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
E398 County Road MM, Iola, WI
Itinerary as of 7/30, subject to change!
Iola XC Ski Camp Schedule - August 7-9, 2026
Cost $90.
Who is this camp for? Avid Middle School and High School Athletes entering grades 6-12.
Some experience with roller skiing is recommended for safety, comfort and fun.
List of required gear at the bottom of this section. Excited to see you all out there!
FRIDAY
3:30 - 4:30 PM: Check-in and tent setup. IWSC parking lot
4:30-5:15PM: intros, camp overview, meet & greet
5:30 - 6:45 PM: Session 1 - activation session and injury prevention w/ David Ecker from Pineries Run Lab and Roberts Physical Therapy followed by ski-bounding technique session on the grassy IWSC trails
7 PM: Group Dinner
8 PM: Campfire, icebreaker games, and s'mores
9:30 PM: Quiet time (10:00 PM lights out)
SATURDAY
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast at the chalet
8:45 AM: Drive to Iola Car Show grounds
9:15 - 10:45 AM: Session 2 - Skate Rollerski & Agility (90 min)
Pavement paths at car show grounds. 45 mins of agility/balance games and technique work, followed by 45 min steady skate in groups based on age and experience.
Working on the mechanics of gears, zones.
10:45-11 snack break and change into classic gear
11:15- 12:30 PM: easy classic zone 1 or double pole at Car Show grounds (technique focus, easy)
12:45- shuttle back to IWSC
1- 1:45 lunch and rest
2-3 PM: Session 3 - Optional Bike Ride or Free Time
Option A: Mountain biking on IWSC trails/singletrack
Option B: Yard games (Spikeball, Cornhole) at the chalet
3:15 PM: Load up vans for the beach
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Sunset Lake Swim & Relax (Swimming and hanging out at the beach)
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:45 PM: Campfire, maybe games
9:30 PM: Quiet time (10:00 PM lights out)
SUNDAY
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast at the chalet
9:15 - 11:15 AM: Session 4 - Over-Distance Trail Run & Hike
(Ice Age Trail starting right from the chalet. Steady trail run mixed with ski-bounding/pole-hiking up hills. Middle schoolers loop back around 60-75 mins, high schoolers go the full 2 hours)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch (Deli sandwich bar and watermelon)
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Camp clean-up, pack up tents, and departures
PACKING LIST:
Camp gear
Rain gear (we may modify the schedule in the event of inclement weather)
Consider fenders for roller ski in case of some rain
Carb mix and snacks
Running shoes (preferably trail shoes)
Bounding poles (old classic poles cut roughly 10cm shorter than normal)
Camp & Beach Gear:
Swimsuit and towel
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow
Camp chair and hammock
Bug spray and sunscreen
Running & Biking Gear (extra shorts, sports bra, etc)
Mountain bike or road/hybrid bike (optional)
Essential Gear:
Skate rollerskis, boots, and skate poles
Helmet (mandatory for all roller ski and cycling sessions)
High-vis shirt or vest (mandatory for any activities on public roads)
Classic rollerskis, boots, and poles (if you don't have these we can work on double poling instead)
Other details:
Parents accompanying athletes may bring RVs or campers. No electricity will be provided. No hookups on site.
There will be portable toilets on site and the chalet will be accessible for kitchen, bathroom access.
Parent volunteers are encouraged to join athletes for meals! Please bring $30 cash or check to cover costs.