Camper Goals
- With our summer camps, campers will:
- Discover their strengths and build confidence
- Learn and live the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
- Form meaningful connections with others
- Celebrate inclusion and diversity
- Develop leadership skills
- Have a blast every step of the way!
Code of Conduct
Campus Recreation Summer Camp Staff will enforce these rules during camp to ensure the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each camper! Please go over these rules with your camper so they are aware before the start of camps.- Campers are not allowed to leave the Camp area for any reason without being escorted by a Camp Assistant.
- All restroom and water break trips will be taken with at least 2 campers and 1 assistant. Assistants are not allowed in restrooms while occupied by campers.
- Always listen to Instructors & camp staff when they share rules during camp. They are in place for camper safety and enjoyment of camp!
- We have a zero-tolerance bullying policy. Name calling or inappropriate language will not be allowed. Campers should always keep their hands and feet to themselves. Hitting, kicking, spitting, etc. will not be permittted.
- Possession of any type of weapon will not be permitted. Weapons include knives, guns, pellet guns, BB guns, sling shots, water pistols, or any other kind of device that could inflict injuries to yourself or others.
- Do not use equipment for anything other than its intended purpose during camp. Equipment may not be used to hit or touch another camper. Equipment must be shared by all campers.
- Participants who abuse or damage University property will be billed for the cost of the damage.
- Campers should tell a camp staff member if there is any problem/issue during camp that is making them unhappy.
- Use the “Golden Rule”! Treat other campers and camp staff how you would want to be treated!
FAQ
All registration is through Campus Recreation. Either online or in person. Registration includes parent information, child/camper information and waivers.
Please view registration details.
Please note: For parents/campers requiring some additional information, there will be a Health Form sent out.
If you have any questions, please contact Campus Recreation or call 949-824-3738.
Please view registration details.
Please note: For parents/campers requiring some additional information, there will be a Health Form sent out.
If you have any questions, please contact Campus Recreation or call 949-824-3738.
All Youth Summer Camps:
- Check In/Out will take place at the ARC Fields.
- Camp will start promptly at 9am and end at 4pm. Drop off can be made as early as 7:45am. Please ensure your camper is dropped off at least 5 minutes before camp starts so they don’t miss the start of camp.
- PARENTS AND THOSE AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP CAMPERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID PICTURE ID WHEN SIGNING OUT THEIR CAMPER; NO CHILD WILL BE RELEASED TO ANY ADULT UNLESS THEY ARE RECOGNIZED AS AN AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP ANY CAMPER.
- If your camper's emgergency information should change during your child's session, please inform us via email at recreation@uci.edu or verbally at check in/out.
- Temporary parking permit links will be distributed to all families for their respective camp week.
- This will provide 30 minutess at drop-off and 30 minutes at pick up for parents to park in any unmarked, white stall parking spaces in the ARC surface lot and RC parking structure.
- Additional instructions will be provided the week prior to your camper's session.
- Those that would like to stay longer than 30 minutess must purchase a parking permit at the dispenser for $2 per hour. Please ensure your camper is dropped off at least 5 minutes before their respective camp starts to they don’t miss the start of camp.
Payees must complete the UCI Campus Recreation refund form at least 15-business days prior to the start of your campers camp session.
- Refunds will be accepted up until 14 days before the first day of camp or lesson
- Refunds requested within 7-14 days of program will be granted a 50% refund
- No refunds will be granted within 7 days before the first day of camp or lesson unless a replacement can be found.
- There will be no refunds for not following registration procedures and activing the correct pricing.
- Parent may also choose to transfer into another camp or lesson that has availability. To request a transfer, please email recreation@uci.edu within 10 business days prior to the first day of camp to be considered.
- A transfer may be granted, contingent upon availability, however not guaranteed.
- All credits are non-transferable and must remain within the same family account.
Health Insurance
Current medical insurance valid in the United States is required for all camp participants. Insurance information will be used for all medical emergencies. First aid will be given by certified staff for minor injuries or illnesses. Camp staff is not responsible for administering prescribed medication.
Medication/Allergies
Please note that Campus Recreation is not authorized to administer medications to children at camp. If your camper(s) need medication dispensed during camp, please coordinate and make arrangements with Stephie Daquioag (sdaquioa@uci.edu).** recreation@uci.edu?
Current medical insurance valid in the United States is required for all camp participants. Insurance information will be used for all medical emergencies. First aid will be given by certified staff for minor injuries or illnesses. Camp staff is not responsible for administering prescribed medication.
Medication/Allergies
Please note that Campus Recreation is not authorized to administer medications to children at camp. If your camper(s) need medication dispensed during camp, please coordinate and make arrangements with Stephie Daquioag (sdaquioa@uci.edu).** recreation@uci.edu?
If you are late to check in, you must bring your child inside the ARC to the Front Desk located just inside the front doors. An ARC staff member will contact camp staff and your child will be escorted to their activity by a camp staff member. Please do not drop off your child then leave, even if you are late. Each camper must be signed in to account for them during camp and at check out.
PLEASE NOTE: On days when our ARC Fields may be closed for field maintenance, Check in/out will be relocated to the front of the ARC front entrance.
If you need to take your camper home early, you must come to the ARC front desk. A camp staff member will be contacted and your camper will be escorted to the front desk where you will be asked to sign-out your camper. Your camper will be escorted to the front desk where you will be asked to sign-out your camper.
Parents and guardians are responsible for following parking policies at the Anteater Recreation Center.
PLEASE NOTE: On days when our ARC Fields may be closed for field maintenance, Check in/out will be relocated to the front of the ARC front entrance.
If you need to take your camper home early, you must come to the ARC front desk. A camp staff member will be contacted and your camper will be escorted to the front desk where you will be asked to sign-out your camper. Your camper will be escorted to the front desk where you will be asked to sign-out your camper.
Parents and guardians are responsible for following parking policies at the Anteater Recreation Center.
Children are required to wear closed-toed shoes, and comfortable clothing to all camps. If available, please bring a re-fillable water bottle. All equipment for Camp will be provided. If your children have their own equipment they would like to use, please bring it on the first day, and campers are responsible for any items brought to camps.
All campers must bring their own lunches. Lunch will not be provided by Campus Recreation Summer Camps.
We ask that children refrain from bringing handheld video games, and other non-necessary electronic items that could distract them from their camp experience or camp experience of others.
Children are able to keep cell phones with them in case of emergencies or to contact parents or guardians. However, distractions caused by cell phone use during camps will not be allowed.
All campers must bring their own lunches. Lunch will not be provided by Campus Recreation Summer Camps.
We ask that children refrain from bringing handheld video games, and other non-necessary electronic items that could distract them from their camp experience or camp experience of others.
Children are able to keep cell phones with them in case of emergencies or to contact parents or guardians. However, distractions caused by cell phone use during camps will not be allowed.
UCI Campus Recreation may photograph or videotape participants for promotional purposes for the department. Giving photo consent allows authorization of Campus Recreation to do so. Photo consent is done during registration and must be accepted in order for campers to participate in the camp group photo, which will be given out at the end of camp. Names, ages, and personal information will never be used with images.
Camp Guidelines
- Please help the Camp staff by reviewing these rules with your children before camp. Camp is fun! These rules are for everyone’s safety and well-being while at camp.
- Show respect to other campers, treat them as well as I would like to be treated, and try to be a friend to all
- Have FUN but not at the expense of others
- Campers are not allowed to leave the Camp area or ARC grounds for any reason without being escorted by a Camp staff.
- Show respect to camp staff and cooperate fully with their instructions
- Tell a camp staff member if there is any problem/issue during camp that is making you unhappy.
- Respect the rights of others and treat others with courtesy and consideration
- Communicate in an appropriate manner, which means I must not use foul or inappropriate language or gestures, harsh words or tone of voice
- Conduct myself responsibly. I understand that unwelcome teasing or other unkind behaviors are not allowed
- Refrain from deliberately causing bodily harm to other campers or staff. I understand that pushing, kicking, hitting, biting or fighting are not acceptable and will not be tolerated
- Respect the property of others and camp, which includes no stealing, property damage, graffiti or vandalism.
- Do not use equipment for anything other than its intended purpose during camp. Equipment may not be used to hit or touch another camper.
- Remain with the group and within the boundaries that have been set
- Remember that physical displays of affection or of a romantic nature are not allowed under any circumstances
- Be fully responsible for my actions and understand that irresponsible behavior will result in disciplinary action or dismissal from camp
- Have lots of FUN, learn, grow and have a GREAT time!