The BRAVEUP Summer Camp is a four-day, all-inclusive overnight training and mentorship camp for 20 TrackGirlz. Each day pairs elite training with up to two BRAVEUP pillars: one in the morning session and one in the afternoon.
DATES
Sunday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027
LENGTH
4 days, 3 nights, overnight and all-inclusive
LOCATION
Athletic Performance Ranch (APR), Fort Worth, Texas
CAMPERS
20 girls, ages 12 to 18
LED BY
Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Olympian, world champion and former Team USA women’s relays coach
PARTNER
Presented by TrackGirlz in partnership with APR
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Most camps offer training alone. We pair elite, sport-specific training and recovery with mindfulness, mentorship and life skills.
Every girl gets poured into as an athlete and as a person.
WhatBRAVEUP Means
BRAVEUP is the TrackGirlz mindset: seven pillars every girl will learn, practice and carry with her. Each camp day covers up to two pillars, one in the morning session and one in the afternoon.
B
Boldness
Take the first step, try the hard thing, and speak up for her goals
R
Resilience
Bounce back from bad races, injuries and setbacks
A
Authenticity
Know who she is on and off the track
V
Vision
See her future and build a plan to reach it
E
Excellence
Train, eat, sleep and prepare like a champion
U
Unity
Lift up her teammates and run for something bigger than herself
P
Poise
Stay calm and confident under pressure
The 4-DayCamp
Girls live at the Athletic Performance Ranch for four days, with lodging and three meals daily included. They train like champions every day, with two in-person BRAVEUP classroom sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session includes mindfulness, a workshop, mentor time and a challenge.
1
DAY 1
Boldness + Resilience
TRAINING
Arrival, check-in, shakeout run, baseline testing, then speed and acceleration
MORNING SESSION · BOLDNESS
Kickoff with Mechelle; setting bold goals. Challenge: write one goal she’s afraid to say out loud
AFTERNOON SESSION · RESILIENCE
Recovery clinic; Mechelle shares her own comeback stories on bouncing back from bad races and setbacks. Challenge: share a setback and what it taught her
EVENING
Opening ceremony and welcome dinner; girls receive BRAVEUP gear
2
DAY 2
Authenticity + Vision
TRAINING
Event-specific technique groups, then strength and mobility
MORNING SESSION · AUTHENTICITY
Who she is on and off the track; personal brand. Challenge: share a “this is me” introduction with the group
AFTERNOON SESSION · VISION
College recruiting session and goal mapping; high school, college and athletic pathways. Challenge: build a vision board
EVENING
“This is me” night: girls share who they are
3
DAY 3
Excellence + Unity
TRAINING
High-intensity speed work, then relay day: baton exchanges with Mechelle
MORNING SESSION · EXCELLENCE
Nutrition workshop and race film study; sleep, hydration and training discipline. Challenge: plan her own week of champion habits
AFTERNOON SESSION · UNITY
Teamwork, relay mindset and sisterhood. Challenge: write an encouragement note to a teammate
EVENING
Team challenge; sisterhood night
4
DAY 4
Poise + Graduation
TRAINING
Time trials and relay showcase
MORNING SESSION · POISE
Confidence, public speaking and handling pressure. Challenge: deliver a 1-minute BRAVEUP speech at graduation
AFTERNOON · GRADUATION
Graduation and showcase with families and sponsors
THEN
Departure
GRADUATION DAY
Graduation doubles as a donor event.
Sponsors can meet the girl they funded and watch her run.
DailySchedule
Days 2 and 3. We train early to avoid the Texas summer heat.
6:30 AM
Wake up and hydrate
7:00 AM
Mindfulness and daily intention
7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Morning training with Mechelle and ranch coaches
10:30 AM
Morning BRAVEUP session: first pillar of the day
11:30 AM
Recovery: stretching, mobility and cool-down
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Rest and quiet time
2:30 PM
Afternoon BRAVEUP session: second pillar of the day
4:00 PM
Skills session: drills, strength or technique
5:30 PM
Free time
6:30 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM
Evening program: mentor talks, team activities
9:00 PM
Journaling and cabin check-in
9:30 PM
Lights out
What Every CamperReceives
Everything is included. She leaves faster, stronger and braver, with brand-new spikes, shoes and gear to keep going.
A brand-new pair of spikes
A brand-new pair of running shoes
A TrackGirlz backpack
Camp gear, including a BRAVEUP tank
Four days and three nights of lodging at the ranch
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, plus snacks and hydration
Daily training with Mechelle Lewis Freeman and ranch coaches
Daily recovery sessions
Morning and afternoon in-person BRAVEUP sessions and mentorship
The BRAVEUP Summer Camp is made possible entirely by sponsors and donors. There are several ways to get involved.
AN INVITATION TO PARTNER WITH US
This June, TrackGirlz and our partner, the Athletic Performance Ranch (APR), will bring 20 girls ages 12 to 18 to APR in Fort Worth, Texas, for four days of elite training, recovery and mentorship. We’re inviting sponsors and donors to make this week possible. Your support sends a girl to camp with everything she needs to BRAVEUP and RUN AFTER HER DREAMS.
Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Founder · Dominique, COO
Presenting sponsor
The whole camp, with your name on the BRAVEUP Summer Camp
Sponsor a TrackGirl
One girl’s full camp experience
Gear sponsor
Spikes, running shoes, backpacks and camp gear
Meal sponsor
Three meals a day for the week
Pillar day sponsor
One full camp day and its BRAVEUP lesson
In-kind partner
Recovery services, nutrition, mentors or speakers
Sponsors receive recognition at graduation and in camp materials, an invitation to the graduation showcase to watch the girls run, and an impact update after camp.
TrackGirlz ages 12 to 18 who can commit to the full four-day camp. No minimum skill level is required; training is matched to each girl’s level.
How are the 20 girls selected?+
Through a short application and interview. We look at commitment, character and how much the camp will help her grow, not only her times.
Who supervises the girls overnight?+
Trained female counselors stay with the girls at all times, with background-checked staff and a set counselor-to-camper ratio. Girls are grouped by age.
Is there medical support on site?+
Yes. A certified athletic trainer or medical staff member will be on site throughout camp. Parents complete a medical form and share allergies, medications and emergency contacts before arrival.
What about the Texas heat?+
Hard training happens in the early morning. The hottest hours are for recovery, workshops and rest indoors. Hydration breaks are built into every session.
What will she eat?+
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, plus snacks, all designed for athletes. We accommodate allergies and dietary needs listed on the registration form.
Can she bring her phone?+
Phones are collected during training and workshops and returned at set times. Parents receive daily photo updates and have an emergency contact line.
How does she get to the ranch?+
Families drop off on Day 1 and pick up after graduation on Day 4. Travel assistance for out-of-town girls will be shared at enrollment.
Can we attend?+
Yes. Families are invited to the Day 4 graduation and showcase.
What should she pack?+
4 days of training clothes, plus socks (spikes, running shoes, a backpack and camp gear are provided)
Sunscreen, hat and a refillable water bottle
Toiletries, towel and pajamas
Bedding, if the ranch doesn’t provide it
Any medications, labeled with her name
A journal and a positive attitude
JUNE 20–23, 2027 · ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE RANCH · FORT WORTH, TEXAS
The BRAVEUP Summer Camp is a four-day, all-inclusive overnight training and mentorship camp for 20 TrackGirlz. Each day pairs elite training with up to two BRAVEUP pillars: one in the morning session and one in the afternoon.
DATES
Sunday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027
LENGTH
4 days, 3 nights, overnight and all-inclusive
LOCATION
Athletic Performance Ranch (APR), Fort Worth, Texas
CAMPERS
20 girls, ages 12 to 18
LED BY
Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Olympian, world champion and former Team USA women’s relays coach
PARTNER
Presented by TrackGirlz in partnership with APR
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Most camps offer training alone. We pair elite, sport-specific training and recovery with mindfulness, mentorship and life skills.
Every girl gets poured into as an athlete and as a person.
WhatBRAVEUP Means
BRAVEUP is the TrackGirlz mindset: seven pillars every girl will learn, practice and carry with her. Each camp day covers up to two pillars, one in the morning session and one in the afternoon.
B
Boldness
Take the first step, try the hard thing, and speak up for her goals
R
Resilience
Bounce back from bad races, injuries and setbacks
A
Authenticity
Know who she is on and off the track
V
Vision
See her future and build a plan to reach it
E
Excellence
Train, eat, sleep and prepare like a champion
U
Unity
Lift up her teammates and run for something bigger than herself
P
Poise
Stay calm and confident under pressure
The 4-DayCamp
Girls live at the Athletic Performance Ranch for four days, with lodging and three meals daily included. They train like champions every day, with two in-person BRAVEUP classroom sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session includes mindfulness, a workshop, mentor time and a challenge.
1
DAY 1
Boldness + Resilience
TRAINING
Arrival, check-in, shakeout run, baseline testing, then speed and acceleration
MORNING SESSION · BOLDNESS
Kickoff with Mechelle; setting bold goals. Challenge: write one goal she’s afraid to say out loud
AFTERNOON SESSION · RESILIENCE
Recovery clinic; Mechelle shares her own comeback stories on bouncing back from bad races and setbacks. Challenge: share a setback and what it taught her
EVENING
Opening ceremony and welcome dinner; girls receive BRAVEUP gear
2
DAY 2
Authenticity + Vision
TRAINING
Event-specific technique groups, then strength and mobility
MORNING SESSION · AUTHENTICITY
Who she is on and off the track; personal brand. Challenge: share a “this is me” introduction with the group
AFTERNOON SESSION · VISION
College recruiting session and goal mapping; high school, college and athletic pathways. Challenge: build a vision board
EVENING
“This is me” night: girls share who they are
3
DAY 3
Excellence + Unity
TRAINING
High-intensity speed work, then relay day: baton exchanges with Mechelle
MORNING SESSION · EXCELLENCE
Nutrition workshop and race film study; sleep, hydration and training discipline. Challenge: plan her own week of champion habits
AFTERNOON SESSION · UNITY
Teamwork, relay mindset and sisterhood. Challenge: write an encouragement note to a teammate
EVENING
Team challenge; sisterhood night
4
DAY 4
Poise + Graduation
TRAINING
Time trials and relay showcase
MORNING SESSION · POISE
Confidence, public speaking and handling pressure. Challenge: deliver a 1-minute BRAVEUP speech at graduation
AFTERNOON · GRADUATION
Graduation and showcase with families and sponsors
THEN
Departure
GRADUATION DAY
Graduation doubles as a donor event.
Sponsors can meet the girl they funded and watch her run.
DailySchedule
Days 2 and 3. We train early to avoid the Texas summer heat.
6:30 AM
Wake up and hydrate
7:00 AM
Mindfulness and daily intention
7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Morning training with Mechelle and ranch coaches
10:30 AM
Morning BRAVEUP session: first pillar of the day
11:30 AM
Recovery: stretching, mobility and cool-down
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Rest and quiet time
2:30 PM
Afternoon BRAVEUP session: second pillar of the day
4:00 PM
Skills session: drills, strength or technique
5:30 PM
Free time
6:30 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM
Evening program: mentor talks, team activities
9:00 PM
Journaling and cabin check-in
9:30 PM
Lights out
What Every CamperReceives
Everything is included. She leaves faster, stronger and braver, with brand-new spikes, shoes and gear to keep going.
A brand-new pair of spikes
A brand-new pair of running shoes
A TrackGirlz backpack
Camp gear, including a BRAVEUP tank
Four days and three nights of lodging at the ranch
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, plus snacks and hydration
Daily training with Mechelle Lewis Freeman and ranch coaches
Daily recovery sessions
Morning and afternoon in-person BRAVEUP sessions and mentorship
The BRAVEUP Summer Camp is made possible entirely by sponsors and donors. There are several ways to get involved.
AN INVITATION TO PARTNER WITH US
This June, TrackGirlz and our partner, the Athletic Performance Ranch (APR), will bring 20 girls ages 12 to 18 to APR in Fort Worth, Texas, for four days of elite training, recovery and mentorship. We’re inviting sponsors and donors to make this week possible. Your support sends a girl to camp with everything she needs to BRAVEUP and RUN AFTER HER DREAMS.
Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Founder · Dominique, COO
Presenting sponsor
The whole camp, with your name on the BRAVEUP Summer Camp
Sponsor a TrackGirl
One girl’s full camp experience
Gear sponsor
Spikes, running shoes, backpacks and camp gear
Meal sponsor
Three meals a day for the week
Pillar day sponsor
One full camp day and its BRAVEUP lesson
In-kind partner
Recovery services, nutrition, mentors or speakers
Sponsors receive recognition at graduation and in camp materials, an invitation to the graduation showcase to watch the girls run, and an impact update after camp.
TrackGirlz ages 12 to 18 who can commit to the full four-day camp. No minimum skill level is required; training is matched to each girl’s level.
How are the 20 girls selected?+
Through a short application and interview. We look at commitment, character and how much the camp will help her grow, not only her times.
Who supervises the girls overnight?+
Trained female counselors stay with the girls at all times, with background-checked staff and a set counselor-to-camper ratio. Girls are grouped by age.
Is there medical support on site?+
Yes. A certified athletic trainer or medical staff member will be on site throughout camp. Parents complete a medical form and share allergies, medications and emergency contacts before arrival.
What about the Texas heat?+
Hard training happens in the early morning. The hottest hours are for recovery, workshops and rest indoors. Hydration breaks are built into every session.
What will she eat?+
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, plus snacks, all designed for athletes. We accommodate allergies and dietary needs listed on the registration form.
Can she bring her phone?+
Phones are collected during training and workshops and returned at set times. Parents receive daily photo updates and have an emergency contact line.
How does she get to the ranch?+
Families drop off on Day 1 and pick up after graduation on Day 4. Travel assistance for out-of-town girls will be shared at enrollment.
Can we attend?+
Yes. Families are invited to the Day 4 graduation and showcase.
What should she pack?+
4 days of training clothes, plus socks (spikes, running shoes, a backpack and camp gear are provided)
Sunscreen, hat and a refillable water bottle
Toiletries, towel and pajamas
Bedding, if the ranch doesn’t provide it
Any medications, labeled with her name
A journal and a positive attitude
JUNE 20–23, 2027 · ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE RANCH · FORT WORTH, TEXAS
