NORWICH – The Norwich Family YMCA is hosting a track and field camp for kids at the Norwich High School track each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. throughout the summer. All youth ages 8 and above with an interest in running faster and better can attend. Other skills and events such as block starts, hurdling, high and long jumping, baton hand-offs for the relays, shot put and discus will be introduced and practiced.

“Among the many reasons for kids to participate, is that the skills they practice at camp will benefit them greatly in all other sports – particularly the speed and explosive drills. Naturally, we hope the camp sparks an interest in the sport of track and field itself. It’s a wonderful sport because there’s an event for everyone, so no one sits the bench. Also, success simply relies on the individual’s hard work and no one can take those ‘personal bests’ away,” said Shannon Gawronski, the camp director.