Kids Triathlon Camp at Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience! Join us for a Kids Triathlon Camp, designed to ignite your child's passion for triathlons and help them develop essential skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Our camp is led by two experienced coaches who are not only certified USA Triathlon coaches but also bring a combined 40 years of coaching and teaching experience. They have dedicated their careers to coaching triathletes, teaching youth, and mentoring young athletes. With their wealth of knowledge and expertise, they will ensure your child has a memorable, exciting, and educational experience.

During the camp, we will cover:
- Swimming Technique: Improve your child's stroke efficiency and confidence in the water.
- Bike Handling Skills: Teach your child safe and effective biking techniques.
- Run Form: Enhance running mechanics for better performance and injury prevention.
- Race Strategies: Learn tips and tactics for race day success.
- Transitions: Practice smooth and speedy transitions between events.
- Fitness and Nutrition Tips: Discuss the importance of nutrition and fitness for young athletes.

In addition to skill-building sessions, we have planned a variety of fun games and activities related to triathlon to keep your child engaged and excited.

Don't miss this opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and have fun with their peers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Register now to secure a spot for your young triathlete at the Kids Triathlon Camp at Bluebell Aquatic Center!

Sign up today and let the adventure begin!  *Limited to 20 participants

Minimum Fitness Requirements
This camp will cater to many fitness levels from ages 6-16 but will have a few minimum requirements for participation.

Swimming:  Kids should be able to make it from one side of the pool to the other in a 25 yard pool.  It is ok if they need to take breaks/stop and rest using the side or lane rope.

Biking: Kids should be able to stop and start riding their bike without assistance.  If your child still needs training wheels that is ok, we will have modification to accommodate them.

Running:  Be able to walk or jog 1/2 mile.  (it doesn't need to be fast, any pace is ok)

• Minimum fitness requirements: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/KidsTriathlonCampAtBlueBellAquaticCenter/Page-3
• Required gear: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/KidsTriathlonCampAtBlueBellAquaticCenter/Page-1 
• Frequently asked questions: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/KidsTriathlonCampAtBlueBellAquaticCenter/Page-4 
• More about the coaches: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/KidsTriathlonCampAtBlueBellAquaticCenter/Page-2 

* multi-kid discount:  If you have 2 or more children registering. Register them and we will refund $10 of the registration for then 2nd, 3rd, 4th child registered

Coach Ben Proko 

USAT Certified Level 2 Coach

USA Cycling Certified Level 3 Coach

USA Track and Field Certified Level 1 Coach

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid

Triathlon Coach since 2004

First triathlon: June 2001

250+ Multi-sport finishes including triathlons, duathlons, and adventure races

2nd Place Overall finish at Ultra 520K Texas

35- Ironman 70.3 finishes

20- Ironman 140.6 Finishes

2017- Ironman World Championship Finisher

2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championship

 

 

Coach Katie Proko

Bachelors Degree in Exercise Sports Science

USAT Level I Certified Coach

CISSN- Certified Sports Nutritionist

Metabolic Specialist

Physical Education Instructor 2005-Present

Certified CrossFit Trainer 2008-2011

American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

Group Training and Personal Training since 2008

Physical Education Instructor since 2000

150+ Multi-sport finishes including triathlons, duathlons, and adventure races

2- Ironman 140.6 finishes

7- Ironman 70.3 finishes

 

 

 

Team Proko

Does my child need to be able to swim 25 yards non-stop?

No, swimming 5-10 yards and resting on the side is ok.  But we would like the to be able to make it at 25 yards even if it is with some breaks.  

Where will they bike?

We will practice some bike skills in the grass next to the BBAC.  We will also practice some on the driveway at Brenham Middle School.  We have permission to close off a section so there will be no cars or vehicles on the section we will be riding on during the camp.

What do kids wear?

Most simply wear their swimsuit for all 3 disciplines of the race.  Some choose to put on shorts and or shirt after swimming.

 

This camp will cater to many fitness levels from ages 6-16 but will have a few minimum requirements for participation.

Swimming:  Kids should be able to make it from one side of the pool to the other in a 25 yard pool.  It is ok if they need to take breaks/stop and rest using the side or lane rope.

Biking: Kids should be able to stop and start riding their bike without assistance.  If your child still needs training wheels that is ok, we will have modification to accommodate them.

Running:  Be able to walk or jog 1/2 mile.  (it doesn't need to be fast, any pace is ok)

Camp participants will need:

Swim: Swimsuit/jammers, goggles, towel

Bike: a good working bike and bike helmet.  

Run: Running shoes

Other gear:  plenty of water, sunscreen. hat/visor

Many kids and even adults elect to wear their swim attire for all parts of a triathlon.