This camp for U17s is intended for both experienced biathletes and skiers looking to try the sport. We believe junior skiers interested in biathlon shouldn’t have to give up either their winter XC ski racing nor their summer ski training to experience biathlon training. Click title for full details.
This mini-camp for 13 and 14 year-olds is a great way for budding biathletes and interested skiers to go all in for three days on biathlon training. Click title for full details.
Camp Dates: Aug 13-14
Cost: $122. Includes use of a COC biathlon rifle and ammo for the camp. Does not include any meals.
Registration: Registration opens to current Craftsbury Ski Club members on Monday, February 16 at 9:00am, and the public on Thursday, February 19 at 9:00am. Register online here. (Those without a current membership will be prompted to create a Craftsbury account as part of the sign-up).
Age: 10-12 (U13 for the 2026-27 season. Must be at least 10 years old by the start of camp.)
Capacity: 15 athletes
Coaches: Craftsbury Biathlon coaching staff and Green Racing Project athletes
Contact: biathlon@craftsbury.com
This camp provides a stepping stone for two different types of athletes: for kids who have been a part of our weekly practices will solidify the skills they’ve already been taught, learn a more robust shooting process, and be more prepared to enter competitions or attend our U-15 overnight camp next summer; for skiers who want to start doing biathlon this is a great way to safely jump right in and learn the basics in order to enter a novice race with more confidence or simply see if they would want to continue with biathlon.
9:00am-3:00pm each day
Shooting experience is welcome but not required at all. This camp is for both biathletes and skiers who have no biathlon experience!
Equipment: athletes should bring running shoes, swim trunks, a hydration vessel, a packed lunch each day, and a positive attitude.
Craftsbury will provide each athlete a biathlon rifle and ammunition for the camp.
Athletes should be able to handle full days of rigorous activity!
Comprehensive firearm safety instruction and coaching.
Rifle and ammunition for use during the week.
Games and activities to supplement our biathlon training.
By the end of camp, each skier should
Understand and practice the rules of firearm safety.
Understand the fundamentals of prone shooting off of a block.
Understand the basic components of a biathlete’s shooting process.
Have a better understanding of whether they want to continue with biathlon and how to keep improving if so.
We are excited to offer an introductory biathlon camp for adult runners! Running biathlon is sport for those who thrive on challenge! It combines two completely different disciplines: the heart-pounding exertion of running and the zen-like focus of precision shooting. Click on title for full details.
