Agoge Intensive Wrestling Camp

 Absolutely! AIWC is open to ALL wrestlers between 12-18 years old.

AIWC is focused on Folkstyle wrestling.

While at AIWC, wrestlers shall:

• Attend all training sessions
• Be on time for all training sessions
• Be respectful to counselors and other wrestlers
• NOT bring any medications (prescription or over the counter) unless they are on the Medication Administration Authorization Form
• NOT bring alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs to camp
• NOT enter dorm areas designated for wrestlers of the opposite sex
• NOT enter ANY vehicles while at camp
• NOT bring any supplements (protein, creatine, pre-workout, etc.)

Every day at camp will have a morning run or weightlifting session, a morning wrestling session, an afternoon wrestling session, and an evening wrestling session. Additionally, some days at camp will offer team, character, and leadership building activities.

Wrestlers should expect to be on the wrestling mat approximately 6 hours every day.

Wrestlers should expect to run almost every single day with distance, speed, and intensity varying from day-to-day.

Each day will also have rest and recovery times for wrestlers socialize, eat, rest, sleep, work on assignments, and conduct other personal activities (shower, laundry, etc.).

The wrestler-to-staff ratio is no more than 10:1.

All wrestlers are required to have current USA Wrestling Memberships (2022-23 Wrestling Year) to attend camp. If a wrestler does not have a current USA Wrestling Membership, Agoge Academy will obtain a Limited Folkstyle membership on behalf of that wrestler.

No, the only people authorized to stay at camp are wrestlers and camp staff.

However, if parents/guardians are able to find other lodging (or live close by), they may drop-in and watch any training session they'd like. 

AIWC’s price is set to make attending camp as attainable as possible for most wrestlers. The price of camp includes all camp activities, access to training materials, lodging and meals for the duration of camp, and a camp shirt.

The price of camp does not include any costs associated with getting to/from camp. 

Agoge Academy offers a referral program. For every wrestler that you refer, that signs up for camp, you will get $50 credited back to your payment method (up to $200 total). 

Please contact us to discuss possible group discounts.

AIWC’s refund policy is as follows:

• Medical Cancellations: Refunds due to injury/illness prior to camp are subject to the camp director's discretion and a valid doctor's note is required. Injuries sustained at camp are not eligible for a refund although credit towards a future camp may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
• Wrestlers dismissed from camp are not eligible for a refund. 
• Refunds will not be provided for no-shows.

No, we do not offer a commuter option. We firmly believe that the only way to experience a true intensive camp is through a fully immersive residential (overnight) camp.

Yes. ALL WRESTLERS must have a "Medical Eligibility Form” filled out and signed by a medical professional. The “Medical Eligibility Form” is available in the Membership Dashboard.

Once wrestlers have registered for camp, they will be required to fill out a “Camper Health Record” form. There is a section on this form to note any medical conditions. The camp director and camp health supervisor will create action plans for serious medical conditions.

Lunch and dinner will be provided on Day 1. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided on days 2-9. No meals will be provided on Day 10. There will be additional food and drinks available for purchase in the evenings.

While the actual meal plan is not yet published, wrestlers should expect to be served traditional breakfast (eggs, cereal, sausage, etc.), lunch (chicken, pizza, salad, etc.), and dinner (chicken, pizza, salad etc.) meals.

Wrestlers may store personal snacks and drinks in their dorm rooms or the dorm kitchen area.

Once wrestlers have registered for camp, they will be required to fill out a “Camper Health Record” form. There is a section on this form for noting any allergies. For food allergies, the camp director will work with host location food services for possible meal alternatives.

If a wrestler is going to bring ANY medication (prescription or over-the-counter) to camp, they MUST have a medical professional fill out and sign the "Medical Administration Authorization Form".

All medications must be marked as “OK To Self Administer”.

The Medical Administration Authorization Form is located in the Member Portal.

Once wrestlers have registered for camp, they will be required to fill out a “Discretionary Medication” form. This form allows qualified staff to provide Tylenol, Motrin, and/or an Antacid.

If there is an emergency, the camp director can be reached anytime by calling 443-356-6565.

For non-emergency communication, please email the camp director at camp@agogeacademy.com

Wrestlers will live in one of four dormitories on campus. Each dormitory has air-conditioned dorm rooms, a lounge, a kitchenette, bathroom/shower facilities, and laundry facilities.

Dorm rooms are double occupancy and have two twin-size beds, two desks, two dressers, and two closets. Sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets are NOT provided. Wrestlers may request roommates.

There is also a recreation room on campus that wrestlers may use to play games (ping pong, foosball, etc.), hang out, watch tv, and/or buy snacks/drinks.

Female wrestlers will have an entire section of a dorm to themselves.

Camp counselors will have a room in each section of the dorm to provide overnight supervision.

It depends on how much your wrestler packs. There are washers and dryers in each dorm. Wrestlers may use them to launder their clothes during camp.

Yes, wrestlers may request a roommate through the membership portal.

Once wrestlers have registered for camp, they will have access to detailed camp packing list.

Wrestlers must have the following items with them at every wrestling session: wrestling shoes; a tight fitting, properly labeled shirt; and tight-fitting shorts. Headgear is optional at AIWC.

Wrestlers should wear running shoes, a properly labeled t-shirt, and shorts to non-wrestling training sessions.

Official AIWC practice gear is an optional purchase and is only available via pre-order. All pre-orders must be in by April 30th.  Pre-ordered practice gear will be handed out during camp check-in.

If wrestlers do not place a practice gear order by April 30th, they must bring their own practice gear to camp. Any practice shirt a wrestler brings to camp must have their last name written on the back.

Official AIWC practice gear will NOT be sold at camp.

AIWC cannot help with transportation to/from camp. Transportation to/from camp is the sole responsibility of the wrestler and/or their parent(s) or guardian(s).

If a wrestler has a valid driver’s license, they may drive themselves to camp. When they arrive at camp, they will be directed to park in a designated parking lot. During check-in, their keys MUST be handed over to the coaching staff. Wrestlers may NOT drive their vehicle for any reason during camp. Wrestler’s keys will be returned during camp check-out.

Any violation to this policy will result in an immediate dismissal from AIWC.