It’s time to register for Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp 2025

By Mark E. Vogler

A group of 44 participants in the Saugus Sachems Track Camp – boys and girls ranging in age from four to 18 – put an exclamation point on the summer last year by finishing runner-up among 15 teams that competed in the Fourth Annual CLCF Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. Besides taking home 19 first-place awards, the young athletes got to learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and the hard work and training that goes into track and field events.

“I think it’s an amazing program,” said Tye Hobbs, the father of two of the participants in last year’s camp – Tye, 4, and his brother Leo, 7.

“Coach T. does a great job with understanding what each kid needs and establishing individual goals for them. He seems like a really good man. You can honestly tell that he cares about the kids. This camp provides a good space for these kids to have some healthy fun and get the energy out,” he said.

“Coach T.” is the affectionate nickname for Coach Christopher Tarantino – the 1990 Saugus High School graduate who distinguished himself as a star when he was on the Sachem track team. His love of the sport prompted him to launch a track camp two decades ago.

“This vibrant program, now in its 20th year, is where student athletes from a wide range of ages come together to listen well, work hard, and have fun!,” Coach T said.

“Participants work on social and team building skills, as well as setting individual and team goals, all while learning the fundamentals and or the advanced techniques of this dynamic sport, track and field,” Coach T. said.

Registration is already underway for this summer’s track camp, which begins the week of June 30. Track Camp runners will be guided by Coach Tarantino, his coaches, counselors and alumni, as well as current middle and high school track team members.

Here’s a summary of what interested kids and their parents need to know.

Who: five to 18 years old.

Where: Belmonte Track.

When: 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

June 23-27 – final registration week/returning athlete training

June 30-July 4 – first formal week

July 19 – Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I.

July 23 – Wrap up

Cost: $300 first year (was $250 if registered by June 1), $200 returning with uniform, $150 if three years or more in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown.

For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino at 781-854-6778 or ch********************@***il.com