• Introductions

• Handbook

• Activities

• Odds and Ends• Balances,

• Groupings,

• Shirts Sizes,

• Questions

Overview

• Arturo Cabrera• Assistant Director, Summer Youth

Camp

• Office: 665-7806

• Cell: 956-358-4523

• Email: arturo.cabrera01@utrgv.edu

• Annette Livas• Associate Director, Programs

University Recreation

• Office: 665-7808

• Email: annette.livas@utrgv.edu

Camp Staff

• Counselors• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 3

• Group 4

• Group 5

• Instructors• Swim

• Dance

• Art

Introductions

• Group 1 • 6 year olds

• Group 2 • 7 years olds

• Group 3 • 8 year olds

• Group 4 • 9 year olds

• Group 5 • 10 – 11 year olds

Groups

• Fun• A variety of activities with something to

offer all types• Designed to expose participants to a

variety of activities

• Fitness• Most all activities are physical in nature,

specific classes that focus on health and fitness

• Promoting lifetime love of recreational activities

• Learning• Introduce and explain numerous sports,

games, and activities• Promoting fun, social interaction• Age appropriate activities

Goals of Summer Youth Camp

• Accepting registration for all sessions until camps are full

• Can still add Late Program and/or Lunch Program

• Must register for multiple sessions at once to receive discounts

Registration

• Medical Waivers MUST be COMPLETED• If you want your child to able to be treated at Student Health

Services

• Packet MUST be submitted by the first day of camp session

• We have copies if needed

Waiver and Release Packet

• Campers should wear:

• Shorts or pants that are good to play in

• Short or long sleeved shirts.

• Hat for outside

• Non-marking tennis/gym shoes, shoes they can run and jump in

• Clothes may get dirty. We play outside and sometimes create messy art projects!

What to Wear

• Backpack or bag to store personal items/items from Summer Camp

• Swimming gear• Swimsuit• Towel• Sunscreen• Goggles (optional)• Plastic bag for wet clothes

• Lunch with Drink

• Camp Water Bottle

• Have all personal items clearly marked with child’s name

What to Bring

What NOT to Bring

• Make sure your child DOES NOT BRING:• Playing cards, trading cards, cards of any kind

• Electronic games or other types of electronics (iPad, MP3 Player, etc.)

• Phones and Books/Magazines are OK• Cell phones are to be kept in bags at all times. They are for emergencies only.

• Books/Magazines can be read ONLY during Drop-off and Pick-up, Lunch and Snacks.

• These items may be confiscated and given directly to parent if used during activities.

• 2 Snack Breaks and 1 Lunch Period

• Lunch NOT PROVIDED without purchase of Lunch Program

• Snacks and drinks will be provided

• Pack lunches that do not need to be refrigerated or microwaved

Lunch and Snacks

Session I Lunch MenuMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hamburger/CheeseFrench FriesSmall Bag of Grapes

Corn Dog w/CondimentsTater TotsGo Gurts

Meatball Sub on a Hoagie BunCheesy Potato SkinsFresh Baked Brownie

Ham and Cheese SandwichCarrot SticksHalf Banana

Pizza Slice (2 per person)Potato ChipsFresh BakedCookies

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Beef Fajitas Taco (2 per person)Rice & BeansFresh Baked Brownie

Peanut Butter & Jelly SandwichApple SlicesBanana

Chicken Tenders w/GravyMash PotatoSmall Fruit Cup

Hot Dog w/CondimentsFrench FriesPudding

Pizza Slice (2 per person) Potato ChipsFresh Baked Cookies

General Rules

• Campers must stay within their groups

• Participation STRONGLY encouraged

• Appropriate behavior required

• Must remain in designated Summer Camp areas

• If they are really sick or contagious, keep them at home

Absences

• Refunds not available for vacations, special events, short-term illnesses (4 days or fewer), or any other activity which would prevent attendance

• Refunds may be allowed for extended illnesses with doctor’s note and prompt submission of request

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

• Drop-Off• Starts at 7:45am

• West Parking Lot E34

• First day of camp:• Parents need to bring camper inside

for introductions and ensure all paperwork is complete

• After first day:• Ensure a staff member is awaiting

your child.

• Please do not have child make his/her way alone into the building.

• Pick-Up• All campers MUST be signed out before they can

leave

• PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED

• MAC Court Only

• Only those authorized may sign child out of camp

• Or director must speak directly with parent

• Parents/guardians MAY NOT go into building, child will be brought to MAC Gym

• Early pick-up

• Fees will be charged for late pick-up

Summer Camp Activities

Art and Dance• ART

• Students learn different art concepts.

• Campers produce art and crafts projects that use different media.

• Students may make day to day items as well as larger projects that stretches across a few days.

• DANCE• Students exercise

through dance.• Students learn

new dances (can be a build up over the week or a new dance or two each day)

• Students work on coordination, fitness, memorization, and rhythm.

Basketball, Indoor Soccer and Team Sports• Basketball and Indoor Soccer

• Students learn new skills related to basketball and indoor soccer

• There is a progression of skills learned.

• Classes include instruction, drills, and games.

• Team Sports

• Students learn a variety of sports that require teamwork, problem solving and cooperation.

• Classes include instruction and games.

• Examples include: Flag football, kickball, wiffleball, ultimate frisbee, indoor hockey, etc.

Fit Kids

• Students exercise through games and activities

• Classes include lessons on fitness, exercise and nutrition as well as activities that encourage exercise.

• Examples include: Relay race, exercises, yoga, skills cards, PE Games, etc.

Racquet Sports and Rec Games

• Racquet Sports• Students learn skills

related to tennis, badminton, and table tennis

• Classes include instruction, drills, and games

• Students receive basic fundamental instruction for each activity and participate in drills and games.

• Rec Games• Students learn a variety of

activities that are purely recreational. Can be played in teams or individually.

• Classes include instruction and games

• Examples include: Dodgeball, parachute games, big ball games, bean bag games, juggling, 4 square, capture the flag, relay races, and speed stacks, etc.

Rock Wall

• Students learn basic rock climbing skills.

• Students are allowed to climb 1 of 3 courses based on skill level and desire.

Swimming

• Students learn swimming skills as well as participate in free swimming time.

• Activities will help campers discover new ways to exercise and play games in the pool.

• This class is held every day!

Parking Permits

• UTRGV requires a permit displayed in all vehicles that park on campus whether for a short term or long term parking.

• To obtain a temporary permit:• Purchase at UTRGV Parking and Transportation office (by Police Dept.)

• Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:30pm, Friday 7:30a – 5pm

• Online: www.utrgv.edu/myparking• Create an account

• Most popular visitor permit:• Daily permit $1.00

• Monthly permit $20.00

Registration Still Open

• Registration open until camps are full.• Spots available for remaining sessions

• Can still add Lunch/Late Program

• Remind App

• Tour of UREC

Thank You For Your Support!

Questions?