Summer Youth Camps

Registration is now open for summer 2024.

Campers registered by Monday, May 10th will be guaranteed their preferred shirt size. Campers registered afterwards will be provided a camp shirt, but we cannot guarantee sizing.

Pricing 

• Campus Recreation Members: $175/camper 
• Non-Campus Recreation Members: $200/camper 

Registration Process 

1. Submit a Registration Packet
   • One packet should be submitted for each camper.
   • Please allow 2-3 business days for confirmation that your packet has been received after submission.
2. After the registration packet has been received/reviewed you will receive a payment link to complete your registration.
   • Registration spots will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis to those that complete both payment and the registration packet. 

Refund Policy 

All refund requests should be submitted via email to campusreccamps@olemiss.edu with a completed refund request form. 

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

• Session 1: 50% refund deadline is May 24, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. 
• Session 2: 50% refund deadline is May 31, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. 
• Session 3: 50% refund deadline is June 7, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
• Session 4: 50% refund deadline is June 14, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

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

• No refund will be given after May 24, 2024 @ 5:01 p.m. for Session 1. 
• No refund will be given after May 31, 2024 @ 5:01 p.m. for Session 2.
• No refunds will be given after June 7, 2024 @ 5:01 p.m. for Session 3.
• No refunds will be given after June 14, 2024 @ 5:01 p.m. for Session 4.

All campers receive one (1) Summer Youth Camps t-shirt included with registration. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $15 each. Campers are not asked to wear the camp t-shirt until the final day of the camp session (Friday).

Daily Camp Schedule

• 7:30AM-8:00AM: Drop-Off
• 8:00AM-12:00PM: Camp Activities
• 12:00PM-12:30PM: 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

Adventure & Aquatic theme weeks may include:

• Pool Kayaking
• Innertube Water Polo
• Outdoor Educational Activities

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, but will change throughout the week. Daily drop-off/pick-up locations will be clearly communicated to all parents/guardians in advance. No transportation of campers in vehicles will occur unless inclement weather or an emergency requires transportation by camp staff. All activities for a given day will remain at one (1) location.

South Campus Recreation Center

980 Whirlpool Drive, Oxford, MS 38655

Thomas N. Turner Center

642 All American Drive, University, MS 38677

Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex

Insight Park Ave, University, MS 38677