General Information
The Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness offers day camps and other youth programs at the Student Recreation Center. Activities are primarily recreational and physical such as swimming, rock wall climbing, ping-pong, outdoor games, sports, and more. Advance registration for all events is required; we do not accept drop-ins.
Location
USA Student Recreation Center at 51 Jaguar Blvd, on the corner of Jaguar Blvd and Old Shell Road. The SRC is building #12 on the campus map.
Event Descriptions
Summer Camps are for children who are rising 1st-8th graders. Campers must have completed kindergarten and may not be entering 9th grade or higher; no exceptions. We offer seven one-week sessions in the summer.
Upcoming Dates
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: June 9-13
Session 3: June 16-18*
Session 4: June 23-27
Session 5: July 7-11
Session 6: July 14-18
Session 7: July 21-25
*No camp June 19-20 due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Summer camps are Monday-Friday, 7:45am-3:00pm each day.
- Children must arrive by 8:45am. Non-swimmers must arrive between 8:30-8:45am. Pickup is between 2:40-3:00pm.
Day 1: Friday, December 20, 2024
Day 2: Monday, January 6, 2025
Winter camps are 7:45am-3:00pm each day.
- Children must arrive by 8:45am each day. Non-swimmers must arrive between 8:30-8:45am. Pickup is between 2:40-3:00pm.
Cost
The winter camp prices are per child, per day. Only children and grandchildren of current USA students and Student Recreation Center members may get the member price. USA employees who are not members of the SRC will pay the non-member price.
Winter camps do not include lunch, as the Fresh Food Company is closed; parents must send a meal.
| Dates | Member Price | Non-member Price |
|---|---|---|
|
12/20/2024 01/06/2025 |
$40/day | $50/day |
The 2025 rates listed below are per child, per week. Only children and grandchildren of current USA students and Student Recreation Center members may get the member rate. USA employees who are not members of the SRC will pay the non-member rate.
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet at the Fresh Food Company is included in the summer camp price.
| Sessions | Member rate | Non-member rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 | $225/week | $300/week |
| 3 | $135/week | $180/week |
Registration
Please see our registration information for all opening dates, deadlines, payment and tax information, and cancellation policy.
Camp Staff
Camp counselors are USA students who are certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid, have completed our in-house staff training, and have passed a background check. Certified lifeguards supervise all pool activities. The Outdoor Adventures staff supervises the climbing wall.
More information
Please click on the menu options to learn more about the camper checklist and schedule, activities, dining, the handbook and the counselor job application.
Questions
Email srcsummercamps@southalabama.edu or call (251) 460-7268.