General Information
The Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness offers day camps and Parents' Night Out 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 and payment is by the week.
We offer childcare for children age 3-12 at the Student Recreation Center on several Fridays each semester at 6:00-9:00pm. All children must be potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups are accepted. Snacks are provided.
Upcoming Dates
Session 1: June 3-7, Sports Galore
Session 2: June 10-14, Nature Adventures
Session 3: June 17-21, Holidays and Celebrations*
Session 4: June 24-28, Water Week
Session 5: July 8-12, Party at USA
Session 6: July 15-19, Olympic Week
Session 7: July 22-26, Best of Summer
*No camp Wednesday 6/19 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. After-camp care is offered between 3:00-4:30pm for an additional $20/week.
Friday, March 22, 6:00-9:00pm
Friday, April 19, 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Student Recreation Center
Fall/Winter camps are 7:45am-3:00pm each day. Dates TBD.
- Children must arrive by 8:45am each day. Non-swimmers must arrive between 8:30-8:45am.
- Pickup is between 2:40-3:00pm. No after-camp care is offered during fall/winter camps.
Cost
Parents’ Night Out is free for children of current USA students and $15/child for dependent members. Registration is limited to children of USA students and current dependent members of the SRC.
The fall/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.
Fall camps include all-you-can eat lunch at the Fresh Food Company.
Winter camps do not include lunch, as the Fresh Food Company is closed; parents must send a meal.
| Date | Member Price | Non-member Price |
|---|---|---|
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Fall camps: |
TBD | TBD |
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Winter camps: |
TBD | TBD |
The 2024 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.
Lunch is not included in 2024 summer camps due to renovations at the Fresh Food Company. All campers must bring lunch.
| Sessions | Member rate | Non-member rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 | $145/week | $175/week |
| 3 | $116/week | $140/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.