Vandal Kids Camp
Our action-packed and exciting full week summer camps offer a safe environment for kids ages 6-11 at the Student Rec Center. We offer rock climbing, outdoor adventure, sports, science, stunts, and acrobatics. Youth are encouraged to try a variety of summer camp topics to find new areas of interest or take their current passion further.
Our Vandal Kids Camps typically run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost around $200-250 per child.
All camps are currently sold out and waitlists have been started. To be added to the waitlist, please email vkcamp@uidaho.edu.
Kids Camp FAQ
Our action-packed and exciting full week summer camps offer a safe environment for kids ages 6 - 11 at the Student Rec Center. We offer rock climbing, outdoor adventure, multi-sport, science, art and acrobatic camps. Youth are encouraged to try a variety of summer camp topics to find new areas of interest or to take their current passion further.
- Adventure Week
- Mix It Up Week
- Art and Science Week
- Stunt, Tumble and Swim Camp
- Rock Climbing Camp
- Sports Camp
Vandal Kids Camp will be held in the Student Recreation Center on the University of Idaho main campus. Activities will be mostly held at this location, however there are times where we will go on field trip to areas in the local community.
Your child should have a backpack with everything they need to be comfortable for the full day.
- Layers in case of inclement weather - long sleeves, rain jacket, extra socks (full change of clothes is recommended in case of accidents).
- Lunch, water bottle, morning and after noon snack (please no peanut ingredients).
- Swimsuit and towel for the weeks with pool activities.
- Optional: sunblock, bug spray, medication (inhaler, epi-pen, etc.).
- Optional: favorite book to read.
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Check in and free time |
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Group warm-up activity |
| 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Game |
| 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Bathroom break and snack |
| 11:00 - Noon | Guided activity - depending on the theme for the week |
| Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Break - Free play (board games, cards, coloring, etc) |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Guided activities (rock climbing, field trip, small group games, crafts, etc.) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Pick up |