Camp Themes, Dates and Sample Schedule

Themes and dates for our 2026 RECkids Camp are:


  • Week 1 (June 1-5): Wild West Adventure
  • Week 2 (June 8-12): RECkids Art Gallery
  • Week 3 (June 15-18*): Survivor
  • Week 4 (June 22-26): Shipwrecked
  • Week 5 (July 6-10): Out of This World
  • Week 6 (July 13-17): Mystery Madness
  • Week 7 (July 20-24): Imaginarium
  • Week 8 (July 27-31): RECkids Olympics
  • Week 9 (Aug. 3-7): RECkids Got Talent

*No camp on June 19. The rate for Week 3 will be discounted 20%.


Sample Schedule

Camp runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional cost. 

Schedule is subject to change.

Morning Arrival | 8 - 9 a.m.

Campers arrive and participate in activities in the North Gym with our counselors. Morning arrival will take place inside the facility off the west entrance (Evanston Ave) A parent/guardian must check in the camper by signing our morning check-in log.

Opening Assembly and Morning Stretch | 9-9:30 a.m.

Review camp expectations, discuss the schedule for the day and engage in fun activities to get campers moving and ready for the day.

Activity Block 1 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Moving outdoors, campers participate in hands-on, team-oriented and high-energy games that relate to the weekly theme, such as sport drills, obstacle courses, and rock climbing.

Snack | 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Campers take a quick water and snack break.

Activity Block 2 | 10:45 a.m.-Noon

Campers enjoy creative experiences that feature different art, movement, service or nature activities that promote experiential learning and creativity.

Lunch | Noon-12:35 p.m.

We often eat lunch outside, weather permitting. We encourage campers to bring a nutritious lunch.

Activity Block 3 | 12:45-1:15 p.m.

Campers engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities and exercise to prepare bodies and minds for an afternoon of fun.

Aquatics | 1:15-2:30 p.m.

The weather turns hot in the afternoon and water games and activities are the perfect way to cool down. Each Monday, campers perform a swim test to help counselors gauge each camper's ability in the water. Life jackets are available for campers.

Rest and Snack Time | 2:30-3 p.m.

Water and snack break, reapply sunscreen as needed and check in and see how everyone's doing. Prepare for afternoon activities in a quiet RecPlex studio or under a shady tree for snack time, coupled with reading, quiet crafts and some relaxation.

Activity Block 4 | 3-3:45 p.m.

Closing the day in celebration, campers participate in hands-on, active, and collaborative activities that relate to the weekly theme.

Closing | 3:45-4 p.m.

Campers come together to recap our day and preview activities planned for tomorrow.

Evening Check-Out | 4-5 p.m.

Evening check-out takes place inside the facility off the west entrance (Evanston Ave.). Only individuals listed on the camper's registration form may sign out a camper.


Contact Campus Recreation
Recplex
2 Evanston Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0790
937-229-2731 email