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Campus Recreation
University of Mississippi

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Summer Youth Camps

The goal of the University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation Summer Youth Camp program is to introduce children (ages 6-12) to a variety of sport and recreational activities in a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment. We hope to provide each child with age-appropriate instruction, education, and activity opportunities to grow physically, mentally, and socially while at camp. 

All activities are led by Department of Campus Recreation professional staff, graduate assistants, and student staff. All camp staff are first aid and CPR certified and will have undergone a university administered background check as well as Supervision of Minors training. 

This camp is open to all families and membership to Campus Recreation is not required to attend. 

All campers receive one (1) Summer Youth Camps t-shirt included with registration. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $15 each. Campers are not asked to wear the camp t-shirt until the final day of the camp session (Friday).

Upcoming Session Dates

The camp season for summer 2023 has ended.

Registration & Pricing

Registration Details 

Registration is closed for summer 2023.

Information regarding registration, pricing and schedule details will be updated in the winter of 2023.

Summer 2023 Schedule & Activity Details

Daily Camp Schedule

7:30AM-8:00AM: Drop-Off
8:00AM-12:00PM: Camp Activities
12:00PM-12:30PM: Pick-Up

Activities

All activities are subject to change pending inclement weather and other factors such as staffing or facility availability. Campers will be split into 2 different age groups, 6-9 years old or 9-12 years old, in order to provide age-appropriate instruction and activity opportunities. Parents/guardians registering a camper that is nine (9) years old will have the opportunity to self-select which age group would best suit their camper’s needs.

General activities offered may include:

  • Indoor Climbing
  • Nature Trail Walk
  • Group Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Outdoor Soccer
  • Kickball
  • Basketball
  • Wiffleball
  • Yard Games
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Teambuilding
  • Rebel Challenge Course

Adventure & Aquatic themed activities may include:

  • Pool Kayaking
  • Innertube Water Polo
  • Outdoor Educational Activities

Sports & Fitness themed activities may include:

  • Yoga and Fitness Obstacle Course
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Pickleball

Location Details

Camp activities will take place at the locations listed below. Drop-off and pick-up will occur at the same location for a given day, but will change throughout the week. Daily drop-off/pick-up locations will be clearly communicated to all parents/guardians in advance. No transportation of campers in vehicles will occur unless inclement weather or an emergency requires transportation by camp staff. All activities for a given day will remain at one (1) location.

South Campus Recreation Center

980 Whirlpool Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 – Link to location map

Thomas N. Turner Center

642 All American Drive, University, MS 38677 – Link to location map

Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex

Insight Park Ave, University, MS 38677 – Link to location map

Please contact CampusRecCamps@olemiss.edu with any questions.