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UAB Rec Camp
Birmingham, Alabama
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205-996-4884
fagan422[AT]uab.edu
1501 University Boulevard
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
CAMPER AGES: 5-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This year we are excited to offer 11 weeks of themed, recreation activities! Our camp will consist of campers 5-12 years of age, split up in multiple groups, to offer age-appropriate programming as possible throughout the day. All campers will experience swimming, climbing the indoor rock wall, group games, team sports, hands-on learning, craft activities, on-campus field trips, and much more!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: All programs can be adapted for children with special needs. Please contact Jenny Knejfl for more information on the adaptations and your child's specific needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Adventure, and more. Rock Wall
Arts & Crafts
Game Room (table Tennis, Foosball, Air Hockey, Wii)
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in downtown Birmingham, on UAB's campus. The Campus Recreation Center is central to the campus, providing walking access to many on-campus field trip destinations such as athletics facilities, the campus theater, student center and more.
CAMP FACILITIES: The 152,275 square foot facility covers three floors: housing four basketball/volleyball courts, five racquetball courts (one of which can be converted to squash and four for wallyball), four aerobics studios, 18,000 square feet of weight and cardio-fitness areas, game room, aquatics center with both lap and leisure components, Center Court gym used for indoor soccer, floor hockey and badminton, indoor track, and a climbing wall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp staff consists of roughly 30 counselors, who are all UAB students; Campus Recreation Interns and the Coordinator of Competitive Sports and Camps. All summer camp staff are CPR/First Aid/AED certified, trained to facilitate activities, and interact positively with children. Camp activities are designed to include high levels of interaction between counselors and campers. We believe that this interaction will foster a fun and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer 1-2 scholarships each year for a child to attend one week of our program. Please visit our website for more information on the scholarship application process.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: UAB Campus Recreation also offers day camps throughout the year when parents still have to work and children are out of school. Examples include President's Day, Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas holiday, Spring Break, etc. Please visit our website for more information, at Our Camp Website Link: www.uab.edu.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information on our weekly themes, pricing and how to register, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.uab.edu.
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