Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper
Penn State Wrestling Camps offer various programs, including a Technique Camp for day campers, focusing on wrestling skills development at Rec Hall in Univer...
▌ Editor's read The Penn State Wrestling Camps website loads successfully, detailing various camp options including the Technique Camp for day campers. The camp is operated by Penn State University, specifically the Nittany Lion Wrestling program, indicating a university owner type. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it highlights that instruction is provided by Penn State coaches, current and former NCAA champions, and All-Americans. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Penn State Wrestling Camps' show a strong positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, frequently praising the high quality of coaching and the intensive training experience. Social media handles found on the site include @pennstatewrestle for Instagram and pennstatewrestling for Facebook. The program type for the 'Technique Camp - Day Camper' is clearly day camp.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 11–18
Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 11–18
- Hours: 8:45 AM - 9:00 PM
- Address: Rec Hall, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Total cost is $410 for the 4-day day camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper
- What ages does Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper accept?
- Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper is open to children ages 11–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper cost?
- Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper publishes $718/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost is $410 for the 4-day day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper's hours?
- Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper runs 8:45 AM - 9:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper?
- Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper provide lunch?
- Penn State - Technique Camp - Day Camper does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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