ELITEAM Conditioning Camps are held on the Green Mountain Valley School campus in Waitsfield, VT. Campers and staff stay in the dorms. We utilize the academy’s gym, soccer fields, and ropes courses. We also use the Mad River Valley’s extensive trails, pastures, and mountains for training and activities.

Meals

ELITEAM provides all meals, as well as fruit and energy bars for snacks each day.

Camper/Staff Ratio

A ratio of 5:1 ensures personal attention for every camper.

Staff

Doug Lewis, a two-time U.S. Olympian and World Championship Medalist, is the creator and director of ELITEAM camps. Doug runs ELITEAM with his wife, Kelley, also a former World Class ski racer. Doug and Kelley consider the coaching staff to be a critical part of ELITEAM’s success. The coaching staff is hand picked for their experience, education, and energy. Each brings a unique skill and outlook to ELITEAM, which creates an exciting and positive atmosphere. Every staff member believes in the ELITEAM philosophy of the "complete" athlete, and is Red Cross CPR certified. In addition to the coaches, ELITEAM brings back exceptional campers from years past to work as counselors. They help motivate and inspire the young athletes, and provide a high standard and positive example for all campers.

Who Attends

ELITEAM is for high-energy kids who love outdoor activities and have goals of pursuing a specific sport. Most of the campers who attend are young ski racers, but competitive swimmers, golfers and hockey players also attend. Any young athlete is welcome.

ELITEAM Programs are...

ELITEAM’s program is quite strenuous. As such, it is important that your child arrive healthy and well rested. Additionally, we do not recommend ELITEAM as your child’s first overnight camp.

Respect and Responsibility

Respect and responsibility are just as important as any physical activity that we do. Incidents of disrespect towards another camper, the staff, or the campus will not be tolerated. ELITEAM enforces a totally smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free environment.

Mountain Biking (World Cup sessions only)

Mountain biking is a big part of ELITEAM’s World Cup sessions. We will be biking on rugged trails as well as through gates. Each camper must bring his/her own mountain bike (no road or hybrids) and bike helmet. Mountain biking in Vermont, and particularly in this area, can be quite challenging. If your child does not spend much time on his/her mountain bike, we recommend that you have him/her go out for several practice rides before camp begins. Your child should be able to ride comfortably on mountain bike trails, and should know how to switch gears while riding. Please also make sure that your child has a water bottle cage on his/her bike frame. (We regret that Eliteam is unable to offer rentals. Please plan to bring a bike with you.)