Camps

Summer Camps

Summer Rec Kids

UCCS RecKids Camp program offers children a variety of activities each day assuring you that your child(ren) will have fun while developing relationships with other campers as well as the UCCS Campus Recreation RecKids Supervisors, as they experience and discover the world around them. Both small and large group activities will allow your child(ren) to learn the importance of being a team player and leading by example. Each camp session includes a variety of activities which allows your child(ren) to grow in mind and body. 

2025 Camp Information

Offerings & Dates

Mountain Lion Camp Session 1: 6/9-6/13 

Mountain Lion Camp Session 2: 7/7-7/11 

Mountain Lion Camp Session 3: 7/21-7/25

 

Outdoor Adventure Camp Session 1: 6/23-6/27

Outdoor Adventure Camp Session 2: 7/14-718

 

Splish N' Splash Camp Session 1: 6/2-6/6

 Splish N' Splash Camp Session 2: 6/16-6/20* 

Splish N' Splash Camp Session 3: 7/28-8/1

 

*Denotes Juneteenth week. We will still be having camp that week.

Time7:30 am - 5:30pm
LocationUCCS Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center
Cost
 Students/MembersUCCS CommunityGeneral Public
Mountain Lion Camp$330*$340*$350*
Outdoor Adventure Camp$380*$390*$400*
Splish N' Splash Camp$375*$385*$385*

*Sibling discounts are offered. 

Registration 

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Early Bird Registration: February 3 - March 3, 2024 

During Early Bird Registration, all prices are $20 off the listed cost

Regular Registration Opens: March 4, 2024

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Registration is on a first come first serve basis and is open until each camp is full.

NEW: All children are required to have either their immunization record or vaccination exemption on file with our RecKids program prior to camp participation. Please email or mail the appropriate documentation to reckids@uccs.edu or mail to UCCS Campus Recreation, Attn: RecKids, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. 

Our trained and skilled UCCS Campus Recreation RecKids Counselors look forward to hosting and engaging your kiddos at Camp Offerings!

Camp Offering Details

Mountain Lion Camp

The Mountain Lion Camp offers campers a wide variety of activities each day! Campers will have time to swim in our aquatic center. Rock climb on our 27-foot rock wall! Play group activity games in the gym and outdoor play on the UCCS Alpine Field. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in creative crafts. Our Mountain Lion Camp is run by UCCS Recreation Professional full-time Staff and UCCS Recreation Student Camp Counselors. Our team can assure you that your child(ren) will have an excellent summer camp experience! 

Camp Dates

Session 1: 6/9-6/13

Session 2: 7/7-7/11 

Session 3: 7/21-7/25

Camper Age Range
6 years old to 13 years old

Pricing

 Students/MembersUCCS CommunityGeneral Public
Mountain Lion Camp*

Early Bird: $310**

Regular pricing: $330

Early Bird: $320**

Regular Pricing: $340

Early Bird: $330**

Regular Pricing: $350

*Sibling discounts are offered.

**Early Bird Registration is open February 3 - March 3

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Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC)

The Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC) will offer campers the opportunity to dive into a variety of outdoor adventure and extreme sports. The camp will be led by experienced outdoor educators who will ensure a fun, safe, and dynamic atmosphere each day for our participants.  The OAC will venture off the UCCS Campus most days (weather pending) and explore all the unique outdoor recreation offerings in our area. Signature camp trips include outdoor rock climbing, paddle boarding, hiking, fishing, and more.  As part of the Outdoor Adventure Camp, participants can also expect daily time in the pool and daily climbing at the Student Outdoor Learning Experience climbing wall.  

Camp Dates

Session 1: 6/23-6/27

Session 2: 7/14-718
 

  • This camps features a mix of both outdoor sport activities such as paddle boarding and hiking but will also include additional tourist type activities such as visiting the zoo, taking a mine tour, or other local attractions.

Camper Age Range
8 years old to 13 years old

Pricing

 Students/MembersUCCS CommunityGeneral Public
Outdoor Adventure Camp*

Early Bird: $360**

Regular Pricing: $380

Early Bird: $370**

Regular Pricing: $390

Early Bird: $380**

Regular Pricing: $400

*Sibling discounts are offered.

**Early Bird Registration is open February 3 - March 3

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Splish 'N Splash Swim Camp

Campers entering 1st through 8th grade will be surrounded by trained, certified and friendly lifeguards and instructors as they dive into our beautiful aquatic center equipped with four (4) lap lanes, a vortex pool, in-water seating and toys! Each morning will be filled with a quality 45 minute swim lesson, structured safety drills and up to two hours of free swim time to allow the kiddos a chance to show off what they have learned! Campers will also receive a chance to flex their creative muscles as we partake in various arts and crafts activities, gym and field games, experience the climbing wall and other fun activities. 

Camp Dates

Session 1: 6/2-6/6 

Session 2: 6/16-6/20* 

Session 3: 7/28-8/1

*Denotes Juneteenth week. We will still be having camp that week.

Camper Age Range
6 years old to 13 years old

Pricing

 Students/MembersUCCS CommunityGeneral Public
Splish N' Splash*

Early Bird: $355**

Regular Pricing: $375

Early Bird: $365**

Regular Pricing: $385

Early Bird: $375**

Regular Pricing: $395

*Sibling discounts are offered.

**Early Bird Registration is open February 3 - March 3

Click here to view camp details

Register Here

Questions or more information, please contact reckids@uccs.edu or 719-255-3429.