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One of Dare2tri’s most popular events is the annual Kid's Paratriathlon Training Camp, which is open to youth ages 6 – 21 with a physical disability or visual impairment. To ensure that all youth wanting to participate in the camp can attend, Dare2tri provides transportation for youth within Chicago city limits, as well as scholarships for any athlete who requests it. Camp clinics include open water swimming, cycling, running/pushing, transition, nutrition, and more! The Kid's Paratriathlon Training Camp is hosted annually in July and takes place at 63rd Street Beach in Chicago, Illinois.

Volunteer Roles:

Equipment Unload and Set-Up Volunteer - Volunteer will help unload equipment from trailers and set up camp area (tents, signage, pump bike tires, etc.) Some lifting is required.

Registration Table Volunteer - Volunteer will help check in athletes and other volunteers.

One on One Volunteer - Volunteer will be assigned to an individual camper and work with them throughout the day in all three disciplines (swimming, biking and running). Please bring the necessary gear to participate in all three disciplines (swim suit, towel, bike, bike helmet, running shoes, etc.) We have a limited number of upright bikes if you don't have one or can not bring yours. Let us know if you would be needing one. Some athletes may not be riding very fast and you may be able to walk/run next to them.

Photographer - Volunteer photographer will take photographs of campers throughout the day. Please bring your own camera.

Race Crew Volunteers for "Tri It Triathlon" - Volunteer will help with the "Tri It Triathlon" on the last day of camp. Roles include helping kids out of water, transferring into adaptive equipment, course marshal, aid stations, etc.

If you can only volunteer for a portion of the day, no problem! Just let us know when you are available.

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. Thanks!

Athletes travel from across the country to participate in Dare2tri’s Paratriathlon training camp at the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The event boasts top-level coaches, first-rate facilities, and state of the art adaptive equipment. Our daily schedule includes clinics in swimming (pool and open water), cycling/handcycling, running/pushing, triathlon transitions, nutrition, equipment maintenance, and much more.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced athlete you’ll be given the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in any of our activities. All of our coaches are highly qualified and talented in their areas. They work with each participant to develop new skills. Whether it’s becoming a stronger swimmer, learning to push a racing chair, or getting more confident on your bike, we’ve got you covered!

On Sunday, athletes are invited to put their new skills to the test and race in the Dare2tri Tri It Triathlon. All paratriathletes are welcome to participate, whether or not they attended the camp. Dare2tri Paratriathlon Training Camp is the official technical training camp of USA Paratriathlon.

Dare2tri also makes lodging arrangements based on double occupancy and provides ground transportation.

Join us for a transformational weekend!

Your $315 registration fee includes:

• Dare2tri tech t shirts and tri top
• Double occupancy lodging for 2 nights (6/8, 6/9)  
• Ground transportation to/from hotel/venues
• Meals (Fri lunch, Sat breakfast, Sat lunch, Sat dinner, Sunday breakfast and brunch)
• Entry into Dare2tri’s Tri It Triathlon
• High-level, individualized coaching

Scholarships and travel stipends are available for those with financial need. PLEASE FILL OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CAMP. Apply for a scholarship.

Our Injured Military Camp is the only Dare2tri event exclusively for veterans. The camp is open to any injured military or veteran with a physical disability, visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, or PTSD.

Instruction and clinics are given in swimming, cycling, running/wheelchair pushing, and transition. A paratriathlon 101 session is also offered to help educate participants about the opportunities in paratriathlon, from grassroots opportunities to paralympic pipeline.

Dare2tri will provide adaptive equipment, wetsuits, handlers/guides, top coaches and mentor athletes. We also arrange lodging and ground transportation. Travel and lodging stipends are offered to any qualifying injured military or veteran.

Your $25 registration fee includes:

• Dare2tri tech t-shirts and tri top
• Double occupancy lodging for 3 nights (5/31-6/2)
• Ground transportation to and from Midway airport*
• Ground transportation to and from hotel
• All meals
• High-level instruction and coaching
• Adaptive equipment
• Race entry into Leon’s triathlon

*you must arrive/depart into Midway during the established time frame

Scholarships and travel stipends are available for those with financial need. PLEASE FILL OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CAMP. Apply for a scholarship.

 

Questions? Please contact Keri Serota.