Pole Vaulting Camps in Michigan

Pole vaulting is an Olympic sport that involves using bamboo or carbon fiber poles to jump, or vault, over another pole that is placed horizontally at various heights. The world record for the pole vault of a little more than 20 feet is held by Sergey Bubka. The state of Michigan is home to many pole-vaulting camps, which focus on training and developing the skills necessary to compete in this track and field event.

  1. MSU Spartan Youth Programs

    • Michigan State University in East Lansing directs more than 200 Spartan Youth Programs, which are designed to educate kindergarten- to high school-aged students in a number of areas. The Track and Field Camp is available to boys and girls ages 11 to 17, with options to commute or stay overnight (must be at least 12 years old). Spartans track and field coaches teach students skills such as speed development, warm-up routines and gymnastics training. In addition to pole vaulting, students participate in track and field disciplines such as throws, sprints, jumps and hurdles.

      Michigan State University
      113 Angell Building
      East Lansing, MI 48824
      (517) 355-1700
      spartanyouth.msu.edu

    Landon Athletics

    • Landon Athletics is located in Nashville, Michigan, and is operated by former and current pole vaulters who coach individuals of all ages. Landon Athletics offers two one-day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a one-hour break) pole-vaulting camps at the Maple Valley High track in Vermontville, Michigan. The camps train participants in technique, video analysis, vaulting proficiency and drills. The focus is to give personalized attention to each athlete, so a low coach-to-athlete ratio is maintained, and the camp is limited to 25 people. Participants are encouraged to bring their own poles.

      Landon Athletics
      450 E. Casgrove St.
      PO Box 538
      Nashville, MI 49073
      (517) 852-9826
      landonathletics.com/pvcamp.htm

    Falcon Pole Vault Camp

    • Falcon Pole Vault Camp is held in East Kentwood High School's Falcon Stadium in Kentwood, Michigan. The camp was established in 1999 and consists of two programs, one for beginners and one for advanced vaulters. It focuses on training, safety, goal-setting, pole selection and meet preparation. Students are trained in vaulting, strength-building, gymnastics and speed drills. The camp director has coached the sport for 16 years and has trained athletes at the local, state and national levels. Participants should bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, shorts, sweats and pole-vaulting shoes.

      Kentwood High School Athletic Department
      6230 Kalamazoo Avenue SE
      Kentwood, Michigan, 49508
      (616) 698-6700
      grandhavenbeachvault.com