Kids Camp
Camp Goal: FUN!
Camp activities will promote teamwork, encourage sportsmanship, and help recognize unique abilities and interests of the campers.
Weekly Themes
Check out our weekly themes! We’ve got some fun activities planned this summer! Register for one week, or all ten, whatever works best for you and your camper!
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Welcome to camp! Spend the week learning new games and embracing all things sports and movement! Campers will spend time at our outdoor and indoor facilities where they’ll get to embrace their inner athlete and have fun learning new skills.
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Is that a bird? A plane? No, it’s just our campers spending the week showcasing all their talents and learning more about how to be a super hero to their friends, family, and community.
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Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole! Futbol is here and our campers will spend time learning soccer skills and embracing the spirit of inter-cultural community during this week. Learn how to say “Go Team” in several languages while embracing your inner Messi!
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Stop, drop, and look both ways. Our campers will spend this week learning about safety and meeting some of the people who work hard to keep our community safe.
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Let’s throw our hands up! It’s time to celebrate everything Red, White and Blue and Bald Eagles this week as we get ready to ring in the 4th of July.
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Let’s go Where the Wild Things Are! It’s Nature Week at camp so please join us as we learn more about some of the buzzy or fuzzy friends we can find in our own backyard.
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Toy Story 5 is blasting into theaters this week and our camp will be enjoying all things Disney, whether that be their favorite characters, a magician, themed games, Disney themed arts and crafts project, or a special movie event!
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Calling pirates and mermaids to join us for our Water Week. This week will be filled with fun water based activities to beat the heat!
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An out of this world experience! Amaze, Amaze, Amaze! Let’s blast off and celebrate all things space and science this week.
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Just because Summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean the party stops! Join us for carnival week where our campers will say good-bye to camp and summer in style! Games, prizes, cotton candy and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Break Camp: March 22 – 26; registration opens in January 2027
Summer Camp: June 1 – August 6; registration opens in January 2027
Mon – Fri only; 7:00AM – 6:00PM.
K – 7th grade (must be at least 5 years of age by 1st day of camp, no kids older than 12).
$190/week + processing fee. Discounts for current Valparaiso University faculty/staff will be made available for a limited period once registration opens.
We do not provide lunch and snacks. Coolers/fridges will be available to store lunches. Often, we will have a “Pizza Wednesday” where parents can pay cash for pizza, chips, and a drink for that specific day.
A full refund minus cancellation fees will be provided if we are given one week notice. All refunds are processed through the registration software and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee. Contact recreationalsports@valpo.edu to modify or make changes to your schedule.
A partial or full payment option is available. If you wish to register for the entire summer and do not want to pay in full, you are able to pay a percentage at the time of your initial registration. Full payment will be due the Wednesday before the week of camp.
Click HERE to view a sample from a previous week of our Summer Camp
Daily schedule:
- 7:00am – 9:00am: Camper Drop Off/Free Play
- 9:00am – 9:30am: Indoor/Outdoor Activity
- 9:30am – 10:00am: Snack (must pack own snack)
- 10:00am – 11:00am: Indoor/Outdoor Activity
- 11:00am – 12:00pm: Indoor/Outdoor Activity
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (must pack own lunch)
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Indoor/Outdoor Activity
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Indoor/Outdoor Activity
- 3:00pm – 3:30pm: Snack (must pack own snack)
- 3:30pm – 4:00pm: Indoor/Outdoor Activity
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm: Camper Pick Up/Free Play
What parents are saying?
“I highly recommend the Valpo Rec Kids Camp. My daughter had so much fun with the other campers, counselors, and directors! She was very sad when the summer came to an end and she had to say goodbye to all her new friends. The flexibility of the camp was also a huge benefit – it allowed our schedule to remain flexible throughout the summer.”
– Valpo Rec Kids Camp Parent
Camp Photos
