Children ages 5-12
Join us for a week of camp...
Sports & Activities Camp
This week long camp will provide children the opportunity to participate in various sports & activities that will teach them teamwork, enhance fundamental sports skills, and emphasize the importance of physical activity in living a healthy life. Supervised by Ashland University professional and student staff, campers of all skill levels will participate in sports such as soccer, basketball, kickball, whiffle ball, floor hockey, swimming and more. In addition to traditional sports, campers will be able to make new friends through teambuilding games to help develop new social skills, while daily activities in the pool, and on the climbing wall, will give campers a chance to experience new ways to become physically active. Make sure to come out this summer and get active! Campers should wear athletic attire, gym shoes, and bring a swimsuit.
- Healthy afternoon snacks and beverages are included; water always available
- Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch
The camp is held in the Arthur L. and Maxine Sheets Rybolt Sport Sciences and Recreation Center. The Recreation Center has one multi-purpose and two basketball courts, climbing and bouldering walls, a golf simulator, two racquetball courts, an aerobics room, a 5,000 square foot fitness center and weight room, game room and equipment check out area, swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and juice bar. The second level offers a 3 lane jogging track that overlooks the gymnasium area.
| Camp Sessions |
Registration Deadlines |
Camp Dates |
| Session 1 |
Wednesday, June 13 |
June 18-June 22 |
| Session 2 |
Thursday, July 5 |
July 9-July 13 |
| Session 3 |
Wednesday, July 18 |
July 23-July 27 |
*Camp daily times are 9:00am - 4:00pm; extended care is available (8:00am-5:00pm)
Price: $150 for first camper; $100 for each additional camper; $10 for extended care (per day, per camper)
Location: Ashland University Recreation Center
Adventure Week
Description: With each day comes a new adventure. During this weeklong camp, campers will dive into new adventures encountering daily themes like Super Safari, Under the Sea, Outdoor Survival, Safety First, Knights and Princesses, or Space is the Place. Filled with fun activities such as a safari treasure hunt, climbing the wall, making Mountain Pies, a medieval joust, and time in the pool, or making animal masks, spaceships, and beanbag whales, your kids are sure to have a week full of adventure.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 25-June 29; Registration Deadline – Wednesday, June 20
Time: 9am-4pm; extended care available (8am-5pm)
Price: $150 for first camper; $100 for each additional camper; $10 for extended care (per day, per camper)
Location: Ashland University Recreation Center
Creative Campers
Description: This week of camp allows campers to explore their creative side. Campers will be provided the opportunity to discover their ability to invent, create, and construct. In addition to arts and crafts, campers will participate in various activities including drawing and painting, creative writing, science or inventor projects, improvisational games and more. The only requirement is bring an open mind and a willingness to have fun.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: July 16-20; Registration Deadline – Wednesday, July 11
Time: 9am-4pm; extended care available (8am-5pm)
Price: $150 for first camper; $100 for each additional camper; $10 for extended care (per day, per camper)
Location: Ashland University Recreation Center
Tuffy’s Weekend Warriors
Description: Looking to stay busy during those boring summer Saturday mornings? Join Tuffy’s Weekend Warrior Club and experience four weeks of fun and play here at the Ashland University Recreation Center. Designed to promote fun and friendship, this interactive sports and activities club is a great way to get rid of those cartoon filled mornings by getting active, learning new skills, and making new friends. Stay active and get to know other club members by climbing on the wall, getting in the pool, developing new skills, and more.
Ages: 11-14
Day: Saturday Mornings
Session Dates:
Session 1 - June 16 - July 7
Session 2 - July 14 - August 4
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Registration Deadline:
Session 1 - Friday, June 8
Session 2 - Friday, July 6
Price: $25 per child
Location: Ashland University Recreation Center
*Minimum of eight members to facilitate program
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
*All campers must complete and submit a Camp Health History Form
Paying by credit card...
- Download the Summer Camp Registration Form
- Complete and email the Camp Registration & Camp Health History forms to recservices@ashland.edu. Please address it to the appropriate camp
or
- Submit your forms to the Recreational Services main office, or mail to (see below)...
Paying by check or money order...
For further questions, please contact us at 419-289-5440, or email us at recservices@ashland.edu
**Walk-ups will be accepted
Summer Program Guide 2012
