WHAT IS POWER MONKEY CAMP?
A FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE
At Camp, you'll spend a week learning from some of the world’s most elite athletes turned educators. You'll train with a world-class collective of coaches, build your technique and skills, and have a ton of fun.
Power Monkey Camp is for beginner athletes, experienced athletes, coaches, gym owners, and others who want to learn, challenge themselves, and connect with other people who are passionate about fitness.
Come be a part of the Power Monkey Family!
who attends power monkey camp?
FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS
We are all here to learn from each other.
That's what makes Power Monkey Camp so fun!
We break down high level movements into easy to understand drills to help you reach goals you never thought possible and keep you healthy in your movement patterns so you are working out for years to come!
ATHLETES
We focus on teaching you the importance of training for a standard of MOVEMENT.
Why?
Because those standards never change, even when competition standards do. Learn the points of performance that will keep you performing at a higher level than those of your competitors who simply aren't paying attention.
COACHES + OWNERS
You'll not only expand your personal knowledge of movement patterns but also benefit from learning the best cues and drills to help your community of athletes in your classes.
Plus, you have the added advantage of networking with other coaches and owners to exchange ideas and best practices throughout the week!
camper testimonials
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 6 nights accommodation
- 10 sessions (3 gymnastics, 3 weightlifting, rowing, jump rope, kettlebell, endurance)
- Daily morning yoga, ruck or paddleboard (optional)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Midday snacks
- Field trip to CrossFit Mayhem for group workout
- Nightly seminars on various topics (Injury prevention, nutrition, programming, and sleep seminar)
- Open gym time to work with coaches
camp stations
Rotate through 10 movement stations coached by elite athletes who have dedicated their lives to teaching others how to move well and with intention.
If you have an interest in learning, you belong at Power Monkey Camp.
GYMNASTICS (3 STATIONS)
HANDSTANDS
Learning a proper handstand isn't just about brute strength. In this station we'll break down key areas like technique, drills, and warm-up to ensure you're building a safe and balanced foundation for mastering this skill.
Improve the understanding and implementation of:
- The Power Monkey method for Handstand Development
- The Handstand Triumvirate: creating a well-rounded approach to learning handstands
- Proper warm-ups for preparing to practice handstands
- The ideal set up and positions for a proper handstand
- Handstand foundational concepts
Rings
You'll spend time breaking down strength and swing-based movements to understand the proper building blocks to advanced skills.
Improve understanding and implementation of:
- False and Neutral Grips
- Support Strength
- Pulling Strength
- Dip Strength
- Dynamic Shapes & Higher Level Skills
BAR
We don’t think in terms of competition standards (rep or no rep) but rather in terms of teaching quality movement that encourages individual progression, efficiency, and potential. This mindset lends itself to longevity, shoulder health, and a long life of pull-ups!
Improve your understanding and implementation of:
- Grips
- Hang Variations
- Pulling Progressions
- Shapes, Core & Mobility
- Dynamic Movements & Higher Level Skills
WEIGHTLIFTING (3 STATIONS)
SQUAT MOBILITY + CLEANS
Simply put, the goal is to make sure your squat clean is flexible, comfortable, and strong. Evolving from years of practical application and shared professional discussion, you'll learn:
- Key training principles
- Movement strategies
- Drill work, front rack
- T-Spine positioning
- Progressions to strengthen your movement and coaching journey
SNATCH
You'll be taken through a step-by-step discussion and application for mobility requirements, positional awareness and corresponding drill work. You'll develop an understanding of how the snatch can best be performed to maximize both efficient movement and quality athletic performance.
Develop competency in:
- Mobility Considerations
- The Set-Up Position
- The Pull
- Overhead Positions
- Practical Applications
JERK
You'll receive explanations, demonstrations, and practical applications for how to progress with jerk for maximum potential.
This includes creating quality positions within the clean, jerk, and all transitional and dynamic movements.
You'll be immersed in methodology that has been crafted over dozens of years of expert experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS (4 STATIONS)
KETTLEBELL
Kettlebell training focuses on technique, timing, relaxation and coordination. By the end of the station, you'll become more efficient, effective and purposeful in your movements.
Improve your understanding and implementation of:
- Russian Swing
- American Swing
- Clean: Single & Double
- Press & Push Press: Double
- Thruster
- Jerk
- Long Cycle: Clean & Jerk
- Snatch
- Double
JUMP ROPE
The RX Method is a teaching process that provides a foundational structure for jump rope training that both enhances your jumping skills and allows you to become a better teacher of jump rope.
You'll improve your understanding and implementation of:
- The RX Method for jumping
- A personal philosophy and application for training jump rope
- Rope Sizing
- Bounding & Posture
- Rotational Mechanics
- Tempo & Timing
RUNNING
Focus on maximizing your training to achieve specific goals and combat any plateauing the body may develop.
You'll be exposed to diverse training principles and applications related to:
- Aerobic Threshold
- Lactic Threshold
- VO2 Max
- Speed Endurance
- Strength Endurance
ROWING
You will be guided to apply protocols and focused drill work by moving through theory, application, and methods to become a more conscious and efficient rower.
This station moves into the theory, application, and methods of becoming a more conscious and efficient rower.
You'll be guided through:
- Thorough Rowing Overview
- Common Terminology
- Basic Motions
- General Rowing Drills
- Common Limitations
- Keys to Longevity
CAMP LECTURES
Spend your evenings with leading experts who write the books on sleep, nutrition, mindset, programming, and more.…
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Power Monkey Camp is FUN! Outside of stations and lectures, we encourage you to get out and enjoy the campus throughout the day.
FITNESS
Camp caps off with a team competition on Friday before you dance the night at away when Power Monkey Camp becomes Party Monkey Camp (costumes encouraged!)
Wellness
Book a massage with one of our massage therapists (additional charge) or participate in a guided contrast therapy session.
CrossFit Mayhem
Be sure to pick up a Mayhem t-shirt before heading back to camp to enjoy a delivery of Ralph's Donuts
Outside Activities
but wait there's more!
YOUR COACHES
DAVE DURANTE
NCAA All-American at Stanford University
Multiple Time US National Champion
Multiple Time World Team Member
2008 Olympic Team Member
Co-Owner of Power Monkey Fitness
CHAD VAUGHN
2-Time Olympian
9-Time National Champion
American Record Holder
Creator, Barbell Mobility
OUR PARTNERS
ACCREDITATION
Come to Camp for professional development!
National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) Provider #12,527 - 1.9 Units
Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Provider #12,528 - 15 credits
CrossFit Continuing Education Provider - 32 Units
FAQs
Camp is for people of ANY and ALL athletic abilities! (We cannot stress this enough)
If you have an interest in learning, you belong at Camp!
All stations are all presented from on introductory level with a focus on mastering correct technique and injury prevention.
In small group format, you will be teamed up, with your new best friends, of varying age, nationality, and ability. This close group creates a supportive environment to tackle one of your weaknesses or try something completely new
Full payment is due upon registration.
A 50% refund can be issued up to 6 weeks prior to Camp start date.
REQUESTS TO CHANGE REGISTRATION FROM ONE CAMP TO ANOTHER MUST BE MADE BY EMAIL AT LEAST 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CAMP START DATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO A $500 RESCHEDULING FEE.
Rescheduling registration is valid for one calendar year from original Camp. Participants may transfer their course registration to someone else for a $50.00 fee at any point leading up to Camp.
Requests made within less than 6 weeks prior to Camp start date cannot be accommodated.
We arrange for shuttle pick-up (additional fee) in the Nashville International Airport (BNA). You can also arrive at the Knoxville airport, but will need to arrange your own transportation to Camp.
You'll find our staff in the baggage claim of Terminal 2 - Level 1 by the information desk! There will be a large Power Monkey Camp sign and a lot of smiling faces! We promise, you won't miss us!
FALL 2024 CAMP:
Sunday September 22, 2024 (Arrival Day) Book flights to arrive into BNA airport before noon.
Saturday September 28, 2024 (Departure Day) Campers depart camp at 7:30 am, arriving at BNA airport at 9:30am. Book flights to depart after 11am.
We cap the camper registration at 100 in order to keep the group sizes small for more 1:1 attention within the stations.
At maximum capacity between coaches, staff, guest athletes, and kitchen, there will be around 180 total people on the campus during the week.
The average age is wide ranging. The minimum age 18 years (16+ with participating adult chaperone)and there is no maximum.
Our most senior alumni returned to Camp at 83 years young!
Camper cabins can sleep up to 15 people, but there will be 6-8 campers per cabin to allow for maximum separation.
The beds are all twin beds.
Men and women will be sleeping in separate cabins, unless a special request is made for groups who have been to camp before and would like to room together
There are a set of bathrooms (showers, sinks and toilets) that cojoin another sleeping area.
We have a limited number of private and semi private rooms that are available on a first come, first serve basis.
These rooms are an additional cost of $500-$850 depending on the room type.
Private rooms sell out quickly, so if you are interested in booking a private room, please reach out to us as soon as you register for camp.
You must be registered for Camp before booking a private room.
There is a 10% discount for groups of 5 or more. Codes cannot be combined with early bird rates or any other discounts. Contact us to set up a code.
Codes cannot be combined with early bird rates or any other discounts.
Yes, we offer a 10% discount for active and veteran Military personnel. A copy of military ID or proof of service will be verified upon registration.
Please contact us for the discount code.
Codes cannot be combined with early bird rates or any other discounts.
Great question! We run Power Monkey Camp at a kids gymnastics camp (FlipFest). FlipFest hosts summer gymnastics clinics from late may through the end of August. The Spring and Fall Camp dates are strategically planned so that we don't conflict with their summer schedule. We do offer smaller retreats in the summer around the world!
Yes!
We believe so strongly in the community and connection of Power Monkey Camp that we offer a full money back guarantee.
We promise you will enjoy your week at camp. If not, come and speak to one of us before the end of day 1 (sunday) and we'll refund your camp registration.
