Overview
Each session is facilitated by highly motivated and energetic students and professionals, all of which are required to be CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. In addition, all staff are trained on current child-related topics and concerns. The safety of your child is our top priority. Your kids will have a blast with us at the Rec! Check out our next day camps below. Register in our Pro Shop or Online.
Some fun things to expect from our camps; large and small group games that will teach our campers various new skills and activities, the importance of sportsmanship, and instill the concept of teamwork! Arts and crafts, swimming and a variety of special guests that will allow our campers the ability to try new things in a fun, safe and accepting environment!
Winter Break 2024 Camp
Winter Break
Due to where the holidays fall on the calendar this year, our winter break camp will be a total of 5 days but take place over the course of 2 weeks! The days are as follows:
Days: December 23rd; December 27th; December 30th; January 2nd; and January 3rd
Time: 9AM-4PM
Fee: CSU Affiliate: $165/child | Community: $185/child
Additional Services
We also offer before & after care services for each day camp! Make sure to add them to your cart when registering!
Before Care: 7:30AM-9AM; $30/child
After Care: 4:00PM-5:30PM; $30/child
Disclaimer: Day Camps will be cancelled if the enrollment is less than 5. Please note: we are not part of the state or public assistance voucher program.
Summer Camp
2025 Summer Camp Enrollment
Enrollment for Summer Camp 2025 opens WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024.
Time: 9AM-4PM
Fee: CSU Affiliate: $200/child | Community: $225/child
Ages 5-14
Affiliate pricing is limited to current CSU students, active CSU Rec Center members,
current CSU faculty/staff and current Campus International students
NEW! 3-Day Week Option
Fee: $150/child
Ages 5-14
If enrolled in this option, you are limited to 3 days per week. Unused days cannot be moved to other weeks of enrollment. Enrollment in this option will be limited to 10 campers per week.
Additional Services
We also offer before & after care services for each day camp! Make sure to add them to your cart when registering!
Before Care: 7:30AM-9AM; $40/child
After Care: 4:00PM-5:30PM; $40/child
Before Care and After Care options remain the same for those enrolled in the full week and the 3-day week.
CSU Rec Summer Camp 2025 Weekly Themes
Week 1: May 27th – May 30th Start of Summer Bash!
Start off the summer the right way at the CSU Recreation Center! Throughout the week you’ll be playing camp favorites such as Yoshi, Capture the Flag, Kingpin, and more! On Friday we will be having a Start of Summer Bash including pizza, prizes, & more!
Week 2: June 2nd – June 6th Carnival Week
Come one, come all! The carnival has returned to CSU once again! Get ready for some clowning around. Themed crafts and games will be played in preparation for our big carnival on Friday! Don’t miss out on some carnival fun!
Week 3: June 9th – June 13th Out of this World
Campers will blast off into fun this week as they explore the mysteries of space! We will embark on a cosmic adventure filled with activities, games, crafts, and so much more! Get prepared for a week that will truly be out of this world!
Week 4: June 16th – June 18th, and June 20th Fun and Fitness
Get ready for some friendly competitive fun here at the CSU Rec Center! Campers will dance along with our Zumba fitness instructor, participate in field day relays, and ball out! Are you a future Olympian, NBA Basketball Player, or perhaps a Handball Champion? Get ready to find out!
Week 5: June 23rd – June 27th Water Week
This week we are making a SPLASH at camp. Swimsuits and towel are a MUST as we slip and slide into one of the most popular camp weeks! Enjoy crafts, games, and buckets of fun here as we take a “staycation”. Don’t get beat from the heat!
Week 6: June 30th – July 3rd Campers’ Choice Extravaganza
Welcome to our Color Week, where each color group will take the reins for the day and decide the daily activities! Campers will explore a variety of options—whether it’s arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, sports, or something new. Get ready for a personalized week of fun and creativity, where every camper’s voice shapes the adventure!
Week 7: July 7th – July 11th Science Week
Join us for Science Week at camp, where curiosity and exploration take center stage! Campers will dive into hands-on experiments, thrilling STEM challenges, and nature adventures! Get ready for a week of fun and discovery!
Week 8: July 14th – July 18th Mystery Week
Each day is a different theme… I’ve said too much! Be prepared for a week full of surprises around every corner.
Week 9: July 21st – July 25th Superhero Week
Get ready for an action-packed adventure during Superhero Week! Campers will unleash their inner heroes through activities, crafts, games, and more! Join us for a week of thrilling games, creative activities, and the chance to discover what it truly means to be a superhero!
Week 10: July 28th – August 1st Viking Olympics
Get ready to face off against your fellow campers…and your counselors! Viking Olympics is HERE and we’re ready to crown a new champion! Bring your A-game to camp on this final week, you won’t want to miss this crazy competition!
How to Register
HEADS-UP! Registration for each week closes the WEDNESDAY before that week begins.
Registration and a deposit or payment in full are required for each individual week to secure your child’s spot. You do not need to commit to the entire 10-week summer camp program; pick and choose the weeks that work for you! We recommend registering online below. Visit the online portal to login or create an account. If you need help creating an account for the first time, find our step-by-step guide in the “Additional Information” section!
After registering, find our 2024 Enrollment Form below under the “Additional Information” section. Download the form, fill it out for each child, and email it to Mackenzie Lamar at m.lamar@csuohio.edu. We need a form on file for each child before the start of camp.
Also, we recommend reading over our Parent Handbook below as it covers all policies, day-to-day instructions and details, refund options, etc., for our camp programs!
We are an Ohio ACE Service Provider
All of our day and seasonal camp offerings are now supported by the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program! Visit the ACE Ohio page, search for “Cleveland State University Recreation Center Camps and Swim Lessons” to file your claims for participating in our program!
Additional Information
Forms
- 2024 Camp Enrollment Form – Please download and fill out the Camp Enrollment form and email to Mackenzie Lamar at m.lamar@csuohio.edu after you have registered.
- 2024 Parent Handbook – Please review our Parent Handbook with your child prior to the start of our summer camp, and acknowledge your acceptance of the handbook on the enrollment form.
- Create an Account – Please see our attached step-by-step guide on creating an account and registering for summer camp.
- Summer Camp FAQs – Our most commonly asked questions and corresponding answers can be found in the attached document.
Questions? Please contact Mackenzie Lamar at m.lamar@csuohio.edu.
Spring 2025 Day Camps
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Registration Opens: January 1st, 2025
Registration Closes: March 19th, 2025
Date: Monday, March 24th – Friday, March 28th
Time: 9AM-4PM
Fee: CSU Affiliate: $200/child | Community: $225/child
Affiliate pricing is limited to current CSU students, active CSU Rec Center members,
current CSU faculty/staff and current Campus International students
Additional Services
We also offer before & after care services for each day camp! Make sure to add them to your cart when registering!
Before Care: 7:30AM-9AM; $40/child
After Care: 4:00PM-5:30PM; $40/child
Disclaimer: Day Camps will be cancelled if the enrollment is less than 5. Please note: we are not part of the state or public assistance voucher program.