Camper Checklist and Schedule
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â–¼ Checklist: What to bring
- Make sure to fill out the and for each child. We only need one copy per child for all camps that s/he attends June 1-May 31.
- All campers should come dressed in his/her swimsuit with sunscreen applied. Bring a change of clothing in a small drawstring backpack. No large bags/backpacks are allowed. Bring shorts, shirt, underwear, socks, and athletic shoes. Children may not wear flip-flops or slides anywhere in the Student Recreation Center beyond the pool. Socks are required for the rock wall.
- Towel
- Lunch, two snacks, and an inexpensive reusable water bottle. Food from delivery services is not accepted and will be discarded.
- Hat and sunglasses (if desired).
- Non-aerosol sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Please label EVERYTHING.
- No electronics or toys: leave phones, tablets, smart watches, activity trackers, games, and any other form of electronics at home.
â–¼ Camp daily schedule
Time | Activity |
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7:45-8:45am | Sign-in (lobby) and swimming. Children who do not wish to swim may arrive at 8:30-8:45am. |
8:45-9:30am | Clothes change/snack/free play |
9:30-11:15am |
Activity rotations: Theme activities and board games/crafts Children will switch activities every 30-40 minutes. |
11:15-12:00pm | Lunch |
12:00-12:50pm | Rest & relax/movie time |
12:50-2:30pm |
Activity rotations: Rock wall, racquet sports, and free play Children will switch activities every 30-40 minutes. |
2:30-2:40pm | Walk to classroom/lobby |
2:40-3:00pm | Snack and Sign-Out (Lobby) |
3:00-4:30pm |
After-camp care (Classroom) Additional fee applies. Only offered during summer camps |
â–¼ Sample theme activities*
Themes | Sample Activities* |
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Sports Galore |
Basketball, soccer, volleyball, kickball, and camper-counselor dodgeball! |
Nature Adventures |
Hiking, compass use, and learning about nature in our area. |
Holidays and Celebrations |
Celebrate Mardi Gras, Halloween, Christmas, July 4th, and more with games and crafts. |
Water Week |
Extra swim time, canoe/kayak clinic, and water balloon games |
Party at USA |
Tie dye, face painting, crafts, and red/white/blue days. We will celebrate both the University of South 168¿ª½±Íø and the United States of America. |
Olympic Week |
Get ready for the summer Olympics with our team competitions. |
Best of Summer |
The most popular theme activities from each of the previous weeks will be chosen. Children will swim and use the climbing wall every day. |
*Activities are sample only for each theme. Other activities may be held based on the availability of supplies, time or staff. |