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Summer Youth Camps

Campus Recreation Summer Youth Camps introduce children (ages 6–12) to a variety of sport and recreational activities in a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment.

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Join the summer fun

Summer Youth Camps are the perfect way to create life-long friendships and memories. Read on to learn more about Summer Youth Camps, and how your camper(s) can have the best summer ever.
Group of children wearing climbing harnesses are listening to a person instructing them on using a climbing wall. One child has his had raised.

Summer Youth Camp Staff

All activities are led by Department of Campus Recreation professional staff, graduate assistants, and student staff. All camp staff are first aid, CPR, and AED certified and will have undergone a university administered background check as well as Youth Protection training.

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Camp Activities

We hope to provide each child with age-appropriate instruction, education, and activity opportunities to grow physically, mentally, and socially while at camp.

Camp Details

Campus Recreation's Summer Youth Camps offer five action-packed days of fun-filled programming in Oxford, MS. This year we are offering three weeks of camps beginning June 1.

Week 1: June 1-5: Half-Day (General Activities Camp)

Week 2: June 8-12: Half-Day (General Activities Camp)

Week 3: June 15-19: Half-Day (General Activities Camp)

 

General Activities Camp: Half-Day

Get ready for an action-packed day at our half-day summer camp, where campers can enjoy a variety of exciting activities! From sports and outdoor adventure challenges to aquatics and fitness games, every camper will experience something new and fun each day. Our camp focuses on building teamwork, confidence, and a love for staying active, all while having a blast in a safe and supportive environment. Whether they’re splashing in the pool, scaling a rock wall, or playing team sports, your child will make unforgettable memories and friends this summer!

 

Registration for summer 2026 is now OPEN!

Registration for each session ends the Monday before that session is scheduled to begin. Campers registered by 5 p.m. on May 1 will be guaranteed their preferred shirt size. Campers registered after that time will be provided a camp shirt, but we cannot guarantee sizing.

Pricing: $175/camper - half day camp

Registration Process 

  1. Visit the registration dashboard
  2. Select “Log In” in the top right corner
    1. University of Mississippi Students, faculty and staff select “University Account”
      1. Login using your UM ID and password
    2. Guests select “Local account”
      1. Sign in using your login and password or if you do not have an account yet, select “Create one” 
  3. If the minor you are looking to register for is not on your Campus Recreation membership, you will need to add them as an affiliate to your account.
    1. Once logged in, select the drop down of your name in the top right, then select “Manage Account”
    2. Switch to the “Household” tab
    3. Select “Add Affiliate”
  4. If the minor you are looking to register is already on your Campus Recreation membership, you will need to register on behalf of them.
    1. Choose from the drop down in the upper right corner, labeled the name of the affiliate that you want to register for the camp.
  5. Choose the camp you wish to register for and follow the instructions. 

Refund Policy 

All refund requests should be submitted via email to campusreccamps@olemiss.edu.

If canceled ten (10) days prior to the start of a session – 50% of registration fee will be refunded. 

If canceled nine (9) or less days prior to first day of the session start date – no refund will be given. 

All campers receive one (1) Summer Youth Camps t-shirt included with registration. 

Daily Camp Schedule

Half-Day Camp
  • 7:30-8 a.m.: Drop-Off
  • 8 a.m.-Noon: Camp Activities
  • Noon-12:30 p.m.: Pick-Up

Activities

All activities are subject to change pending inclement weather and other factors such as staffing or facility availability. Campers will be split into 2 different age groups, 6-9 years old or 9-12 years old, in order to provide age-appropriate instruction and activity opportunities. Parents/guardians registering a camper that is nine (9) years old will have the opportunity to self-select which age group would best suit their camper’s needs.

General activities offered may include:
  • Indoor Climbing
  • Nature Trail Walk
  • Group Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Indoor/Outdoor Soccer
  • Kickball
  • Basketball
  • Wiffleball
  • Yard Games
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Team building

Camp activities will take place at the locations listed below. Drop-off and pick-up will occur at the same location for a given day. Camp locations will change throughout the week but will be clearly communicated to all parents/guardians in advance.

No transportation of campers in vehicles will occur for half-day sessions unless inclement weather or an emergency requires transportation by camp staff. All activities for a given day will remain at one (1) location for half-day sessions. 

South Campus Recreation Center

980 Whirlpool Drive, Oxford, MS 38655

Thomas N. Turner Center

642 All American Drive, University, MS 38677

 

Meet the Staff

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Summer Youth Camps staff if you have any questions or require assistance!
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Gabby Sokol

Gabby Sokol

  • Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs