Olympian Doug Lewis Bringing ELITEAM Camp to CCSC This Fall

Registration is here for our Elite Team event on October 3rd & 4th! Don't miss your chance to train with an Olympian! Doug Lewis is a former Olympic ski racer who now specializes in training the next generation. 

We are offering discounted early registration until August 15th! Don't wait - register NOW!  Register here: https://www.skireg.com/crystal-holiday-camps-2026

Pricing (early rate) is $99 for 1 day, or $175 for both days. Prices go up at midnight on AUG 15th. 

Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is excited to announce a unique training opportunity for young athletes this fall, partnering with Olympian and nationally recognized youth development coach Doug Lewis to bring an ELITEAM camp to Northern Michigan.

The camp offers a rare opportunity for Northern Michigan athletes to learn directly from an Olympian while gaining practical skills they can apply throughout the upcoming winter season.

Hosted by CCSC and sponsored by Crystal Mountain, the two-day camp will take place October 3–4 and promises an engaging, high-energy experience designed to help athletes build the physical and mental skills needed to succeed both on and off the race course. CCSC is proud to share this opportunity with both club members and the broader ski racing community. Saturday, October 3, will be reserved exclusively for CCSC athletes, while Sunday, October 4, will be open to all interested youth athletes from across the region. Camp is open for athletes ages 10-18. 

Here is a sample itinerary for each day (subject to change):

• 8:30-9 Registration

• 9:00 Welcome, Agility, Circuits,

• Strength & Team Challenges

• 11:30 Lunch

• 12:00 Mental Skills Activity/Speech

• 12:45 Team Building

• 2:15 Agility, Obstacles Courses

• 3:30 Parent Mtg

• 4:00 End Program

Join Doug and the CCSC Team for dinner on Friday night! October 2nd will also be the CCSC Annual Dinner. Doug will be our keynote speaker, and there will also be an update on CCSC happening and the future of the club. This will be a fun event and includes dinner, 1 drink ticket, and the presentation. The dinner event is a CCSC fundraiser. 

Dinner tickets can be purchased here: https://donorbox.org/events/953058/steps/choose_tickets

ELITEAM is a nationally acclaimed program for athletes ages 10–18 that combines sports physiology, sports psychology, sports nutrition, and plenty of fun. Participants will tackle creative physical challenges while learning how and why to train their bodies effectively. The camp focuses on developing strength, speed, balance, power, and agility, while also teaching athletes how to manage pressure, overcome fear, handle stress, and compete with confidence.

"I am so excited to return to Crystal Mountain this October to work with the CCSC athletes and coaches! Skiing and riding are all about pushing limits, and to do that, athletes need strong bodies, smart nutrition, and a mindset that is ready to focus, take risks, learn from mistakes, and most importantly, have fun,” said Lewis.

“Throughout the weekend, we will challenge the athletes with creative physical, mental, and nutritional exercises designed to educate, inspire, and build confidence. We will also focus on teamwork, connection, and creating memories that will help carry their energy and excitement into the season ahead."