Husker Kids & Adventures Summer Camps
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Husker Kids
A recreational day camp for children entering 2nd to 6th grades. We offer fun recreational, sport, and lifetime activities throughout eight sessions. Our goal is to provide a supportive and enjoyable environment where learning and fun can go hand in hand. Specific sport instruction is not a goal of the camp. Special attention is paid to the age and skill level of each camper. CHILDREN ENTERING 2ND TO 6TH GRADE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT.
Husker Adventures
A day camp is designed for youth in middle school to have the opportunity to participate in recreational, instruction, and lifetime sport and leisure activities. A variety of activities will be available for the youth to participate during each session. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO YOUTH ENTERING 7TH AND 8TH GRADES.
ALL CAMPS OFFER :
- Age appropriate activities
- Camper to staff ratio of 12 to 1
- Emphasis on teaching lifetime sports and recreational skills
- Professionals and college students on staff
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Your child's day will begin and end at the state-of-the-art Campus Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which provides 280,000 square feet of recreation and sports space. Activities will take place at various indoor and outdoor locations on campus, as well as in the Lincoln community. Regularly scheduled swimming will be held at the Mabel Lee Hall indoor heated pool. |
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| Camp sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday with structured activities from 8:45 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. Camper drop-off is scheduled between 7:15 - 8:40 a.m. and pick-up between 3:55 - 4:15 p.m. Supervised curb side drop-off ends at 8:40 a.m. If a camper arrives later than 8:40 a.m. s/he must check-in with the summer camps main office and be escorted to camp by a staff member. |
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An optional Extended Day Program is available at a nominal rate for those campers who wish to remain late. Supervision and low energy activities are provided from 4:15 - 5:35 p.m. Additional fees apply for the extended program. You may sign up for the extended program with regular session registration. |
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| Our energetic and well-qualified staff are ready to spend an exciting summer with the campers. The staff is comprised of UNL professionals, certified school teachers, and highly motivated college students. The camp is under the direction of Amy Lanham who is a professional staff member at UNL Campus Recreation. | |||||||||||||
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A variety of recreational sports and leisure activities are offered each session. The camp activities are very similar to those found in a physical education class. Campers are assigned to groups according to their grade level. We encourage participation in all activities and spend the majority of time outdoors.
Husker Adventures will focus on exposing young men and women to a variety of activities stimulating the mind and body. Instruction in the basic skills of traditional and non-traditional sports will occur during all sessions. Opportunities will be presented for campers to interact with University of Nebraska faculty and staff in educational and exciting projects. A challenging and rewarding experience awaits. |
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| Click here for Children's Swim Lessons classes! Three sessions of Children's Swim Lessons are offered in the summer. If you are interested in more information regarding this program, please contact Campus Recreation to receive an information brochure and registration form.
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