Southern Illinois University Carbondale

2008 Youth Rec Camps & Partial Day Programs

Beginning Tennis Camp has been cancelled due to low enrollment

Full Day & Specialty Camps | Partial Day Programs | Youth Swimming

WELCOME! Welcome! Plans for our 23rd summer of providing quality youth programs are well under way. As always, we strive to offer something new and exciting to enhance the camper’s experience. This summer the Multi-Sport Camp will focus on Health and Fitness. Campers will participate in a fun session on how to “fuel your body” for activity presented by students studying nutrition. There will also be activities aimed at speed, strength and flexibility presented by certified staff. Julio Barrenzuela, the “Salsa Ambassador of Illinois” will introduce campers to Salsa Dancing and a member of the SIU Diving Team staff will be present during daily swim time to introduce campers to spring board diving. We will still be going Bowling and Fishing and have our day at the Lake on Campus! Tennis and Theater campers will also enjoy swimming daily at the Rec Center’s Olympic size indoor pool.

For the older youth (13-18) looking to improve sport performance, the Speed, Agility, Quickness (SAQ) camp will meet their needs. NEW this year is an Advanced Tennis + Strength & Conditioning camp for 13-18 year olds featuring mornings on the courts with tennis lessons from pro, Larry Geer, lunch and swimming, and strength/conditioning training provided by certified trainers in the afternoons at the Rec.

Accessibility
SIUC provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. BEFORE REGISTERING, individuals requiring special accommodations to participate should contact Instructional Programs staff at (618) 453-1263.

Times
All full-day camps begin at 8:00 am and end at 4:30 pm. Drop off time is between 7:45 am - 8:15 am.

Staff
The staff for our summer camp programs is comprised of caring individuals who possess recreational sports training and experience and a desire to work with youth. An 8:1 camper to staff ratio is maintained to insure safety and a level of individual attention aimed at making the camper’s experience productive and exciting.

• Registration Form (PDF)

Facilities
The Student Recreation Center (SRC), located on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, racquetball and basketball courts, a dance studio, a martial arts room, a fitness forum, a cardio studio, an indoor rock climbing wall and an indoor track. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts and Campus Lake fishing, boating and swimming facilities. Visits will also be scheduled to the SIUC Student Center Bowling/Billiards center. Theatre Camp will utilize the stage at Furr Auditorium in Pulliam Hall.

Class Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy: To receive a refund, a Refund Request form must be received by the Recreational Sports and Service’s office prior to the second class meeting. All refunds, except for program cancellations, will be assessed a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given after this time unless there is an authorized medical reason(s). No refunds will be issued for amounts of $5.00 or less. Requests may be made by phone at 536-5531 or in person at the Student Recreation Center Information Desk

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Family Discount Policy:

Register for one program and get a $5 discount on the second program of equal or lesser value. This is helpful to parents who have more than one child or would like to enroll their child(ren) in more than one program. Discount only applies if registrations are done at the same time.