General "A" Camp and "A" Camp Summer FAQs
“A” Camp at The University of Arizona Campus Recreation is our signature day camp for ages 5-14 located at the SouthRec facility. Campers participate in gym games, cooperative games, arts and crafts, special activities, swimming, and more! “A” Camp provides care year round during the times school age children are not in session like summer and during breaks like fall, winter, rodeo, and spring break.
“A” Camp Summer is our biggest program consisting of 10 weeks of traditional “A” Camp for ages 5-11 and our Newly Redesigned leadership program, “A” Camp Counselor-in-Training program for ages 12-14. During “A” Camp Summer we have a wide range of activities designed to keep your campers active and engage all summer long. See below for more details.
“A” Camp is designed for children ages 5-11 and our Counselor in Training program for youth ages 12-14.
- Register through our online portal. Attached is a helpful "how to" guide on the first steps in getting set up with "A" Camp
- Register in person at the front desk of UA Campus Recreation
- Contact Skylar Le Duc at leducs1@arizona.edu / 520-621-0048 or Erin Anderson at tinker@arizona.edu / 520-621-6891 to assist with registration needs
In order to receive member pricing, you must buy a membership with the front desk of Campus Recreation. We no longer provide a camp affiliate membership.
Sibling discounts are automatically applied into your shopping cart when enrolling an additional camper.
A typical day at camp starts in the Camp Office through Outdoor Recreation located at 7th St and Vine Ave, we open our doors at 7:30 am. Walking into the camp office you will be greeted by "A" Camp staff and asked to sign your child(ren) in along with any paperwork that has not been filled out. From there, campers will join others in the gym for free play until 9:00 am when camp programming starts. Each age group follows a rotation schedule of games, arts & crafts, team building, and free swim until 4:00 pm when pick up starts until 5:30 pm back in the gym. Parents are asked to have their ID ready to sign your camper out.
On top of the typical camp programming we strive to add special events each week to the weekly themes. We also offer additional enrichment for an extra fee. Please take a look at our field trips and swim lesson programs for more information.
A typical day at camp starts in the Camp Office through Outdoor Recreation located at 7th St and Vine Ave, we open our doors at 7:30 am. Walking into the camp office you will be greeted by "A" Camp staff and asked to sign your child(ren) in along with any paperwork that has not been filled out. From there, campers will join others in the gym for free play until 9:00 am when camp programming starts. Each age group follows a rotation schedule of games, arts & crafts, team building, and free swim until 4:00 pm when pick up starts until 5:30 pm back in the gym. Parents are asked to have their ID ready to sign your camper out.
On top of the typical camp programming we strive to add special events each week to the weekly themes. We also offer additional enrichment for an extra fee. Please take a look at our field trips and swim lesson programs for more information.
Pick-up and Drop-off is in the Outdoor Recreation Center . This is located at the back of the recreation center near 7th and Vine Ave. Camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drop-off starts 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Pick-up starts at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Extended care is offered at no extra charge. If you need to pick-up your child early, please go to the camp office located in Outdoor Recreation.
Please make sure your child brings a lunch, water bottle, closed toe shoes for active games, bathing suit and towel as well as sunscreen (sandals for pool deck).
Morning and afternoon snacks are provided, however you may pack extra snack for them to eat. Though it is the summer, the gym space we occupy through out the day can get chilly so it is recommended that you bring a sweater for your child.
Voyager programs are our additional enrichment programming through out the summer like field trips, in-house add on activities to "A" Camp Summer. Each week we have an off campus field trip that campers are able to register as well as a Campus Recreation hosted in-house add on program. These activities are not apart of the camp registration and cost an additional fee. Payment must be made in full at time of registration to reserve your campers spot in Voyager programs.
“A” Camp is a weekly camp, there is no need to sign up for the entire camp. You are able to pick and choose which weeks your child would like to attend. If your child can only attend two weeks then you may sign up for those two weeks. The entire summer is not a requirement.
"A" Camp is in collaboration with CampDoc starting Summer 2023. CampDoc is the leading Electronic Health Record system for camps and youth programs!
When you register for a youth program with Campus Recreation you will receive an email that will take you to the CampDoc portal where your all your campers information is secure. You will be able to enter important emergency information, allergy and health information into the system to keep your campers safe at "A" Camp.
For questions - please contact Skylar Le Duc at leducs1@arizona.edu.
At the start of each week, campers will participate in a swim test during our afternoon swim time to indicate if they are able to swim on their own. If a camper is unable to pass the swim test, they are required to wear a life vest that is provided while in the swimming pool. If your child does not wish to take part in free swim, we will have an alternative activity taking place in the Aquatics Conference Room on the pool deck.
Unfortunately, parking can be slightly tricky.
During “A” Camp Summer, we will provide 3 courtesy parking spots located in the Outdoor Rec parking lot during camp hours along with 6+ hooded meter parking spots for families to use. The hooded meters will be marked as "A" Camp parking only. Please only use these for drop off and pick up periods.
Meters with out specific hoods and UA designated parking lots are also free until 8:00 am and free after 5:00 pm.
“A” Camp understands that plans may change from the time you register and when camp starts. We appreciate you being a part of our camp programming, and we intend to remain flexible when unforeseen circumstances arise, however our policies have changed. Please read in full to be aware of these policies when registering for “A” Camp.
Effective January 2025:
“A” Camp Summer refund policies:
- All Camps require a non-refundable $50 registration fee.
- Transfers to another week are allowed, but based on space availability.
- If no space is available - a credit will be allotted for a future camp for one calendar year.
- If you wish to have a refund instead of transfer or credit; any cancellations for Summer “A” Camp after May 1st - half of camp registration is non-refundable.
- All cancellations and transfer requests must be in writing, with a minimum of 10 business days prior to the dates affected for approval (example: submit a written request for a cancellation by June 2nd for camp beginning June 16th).
- All Voyager programs are non-refundable.
- We will be unable to issue refunds if we are not given at least 10 business days’ notice.
“A” Camp Break Camps refund policies:
- All week long camps require a non-refundable $50 registration fee.
- Daily camps require a non-refundable $15 registration fee.
- Transfers to another camp are allowed, but based on space availability.
- 5 business days before break camp - half of camp registration is non-refundable.
- All cancellations and transfer requests must be in writing, with a minimum of 5 business days prior to the dates affected for approval.
- We will be unable to issue refunds if we are not given at least five business days’ notice.
To request a transfer or refund, please submit a request in writing to Skylar Le Duc at Leducs1@arizona.edu or Erin Anderson at Tinker@arizona.edu.
We are only offering full time registration at this time for "A" Camp Summer. If you would like your camper to participate in a partial week you will still need to register and pay for the entire week to reserve your spot.
Counselor in Training (CIT) Camp is a special leadership program for youth between the ages of 12-14. CIT’s will have specific time throughout the camp week for community service projects, on-campus field trips, and mentoring opportunities. CIT’s will also have time to participate in camp games with the staff and younger campers. Sibling discount counts towards “A” Camp and CIT camp.
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For assistance with additional questions, please contact Skylar Le Duc at Leducs1@arizona.edu (520-621-0048), or Erin Anderson at tinker@arizona.edu (520-621-6891).
Arizona Youth University FAQs
AYU is designed for children going into 3rd - 12th grades. We also offer an AYU Voyager program through our traditional “A” Camp, and that is designed for rising 1st and 2nd graders.
AYU is offered at one single rate and is not priced by member/non-member. We do offer UA Faculty/Staff discounts and sibling discounts.
Sibling discounts are automatically applied into your shopping cart when enrolling an additional camper.
Camp drop-off and pick-up varies depending on the camp your child is enrolled in. Parent welcome letters will be sent prior to the camp start date indicating where and drop-off, including a map of where to go.
Camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drop-off starts 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Pick-up starts at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Extended care is offered at no extra charge.
Please make sure your child brings a lunch and a water bottle, with everything labeled. An afternoon snack is provided, however you may pack extra snack if you wish.
AYU voyager gives your camper the best of both summer camps combined! AYU Voyager is for rising 1st-2nd graders who have an interest in learning about STEM, but also want to partake in “A” Camp activities. Campers will start their day at “A” Camp for free play in the gym and when camp programming starts at 9:00am they will travel over to AYU for STEM based activities until 12:30pm. Campers will travel back to Campus Rec where they will get to participate in afternoon free swim and closing camp games for the remainder of the day. It is an extra fee like the voyager field trips and swim lessons. Campers must be enrolled in “A” Camp and can not be signed up for any other voyager programs or swim lessons.
We require that each child has a completed registration and emergency contact form, medical consent form (if medication is needed), and behavioral expectations signed by both the parent and child. These are to be brought with the student on the first day of camp. See attached paperwork.
At AYU we understand that schedules can change. In the event that you are unable to attend camp, a request must be made in writing to Allison Giddings or Erin Tinker one week prior to the start date of the registered camp. Refunds will not be granted after the registered camp start date. Transfer of registration fees can be requested between different programs and weeks if space allows.
Due to the structure of the content, and the amount of group work during a typical week at AYU, we encourage campers to attend all five days and we do not prorate weeks.
Yes, we provide an afternoon snack to all campers during the pm break. Campers are welcome to bring additional snacks if preferred.
For assistance with additional questions or help with registration, please contact Erin Anderson at tinker@arizona.edu (520-621-6891) or Skylar Le Duc at leducs1@arizona.edu.
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"A" Camp Fall, Winter, Rodeo & Spring Break FAQs
Break camps happen when school is not in session throughout the school year. We offer four break camps - Fall Break, Winter Break, Rodeo Break, and Spring Break. Typically due to the majority of our camp population, we go off of the TUSD school schedule. It is a mini-camp in which children get to participate in all their favorite summer camp activities but with fewer kids. Interested in a summer camp but not sure if your child will enjoy camp? Our break camps are a great time to try it out before the summer starts!
You are able to register for the whole week of camp or pick and choose with a daily rate.
There are a few ways you can enroll your child in Camp...
Register through our online portal. Attached is a helpful "how to" guide on the first steps in getting set up with "A" Camp
Register in person at the front desk of UA Campus Recreation
Contact Erin Tinker at tinker@arizona.edu or 520-621-6891 to assist with registration needs
Structured camp hours are from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, however we provide drop-off as early as 7:30 AM and pick-up as late as 5:30 PM at no additional cost to you!
We do not provide lunch, please pack a lunch that doesn't require refrigeration or microwaving. “A” Camp does however provide an AM and PM snack for each camper. If your child(ren) has food allergies feel free to pack your own snacks for the camp day.
Pick-up and Drop-off is through the Outdoor Recreation Center . This is located at the back of the recreation center near 7th and Vine Ave. Camp hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drop-off starts at 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Pick-up starts at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Extended care is offered at no extra charge. If you need to pick-up your child early, please go to the camp office located in Outdoor Recreation.
Please make sure your child brings a lunch, water bottle, and closed toe shoes for active games.
During the warmer months we have Free Swim in our schedule for all campers, please bring bathing suit and towel as well as sunscreen (sandals for pool deck).
We require that each child has a completed emergency form, medical consent form (If medication is needed), and photo/sunscreen/field trip release form. See the attached paperwork.
Unfortunately, parking can be slightly tricky during the school year.
“A” Camp provides 3 courtesy parking spots located in the Outdoor Rec parking lot during camp hours. There is metered parking along 7th st as well as parking throughout the neighborhood behind Campus Recreation. Meters and UA designated parking lots are free before 8:00 am and free after 5:00 pm.
At “A” Camp we understand that schedules can change.
In the event that you are unable to attend camp, a request must be made in writing to Skylar Le Duc or Erin Anderson one week prior to the start date of the registered camp. We are unable to give refunds if not given the one week grace period. Transfer of deposits and balances can be requested between different weeks if space allows.