The camp offers a unique blend of diverse activities, specialty focuses, and leadership development opportunities within the state-of-the-art facilities of UC Irvine, guided by university staff and student-athletes.
UCI Youth Camps offer a dynamic summer experience where kids and teens engage in a variety of hands-on activities, fostering skill development, health, and fitness within a university setting. Campers can choose between "Variety Camps" that offer a mix of active, creative, and exploratory experiences, or "Specialty Camps" for a deeper dive into specific interests. Activities include rock climbing, cooking, arts, STEM activities, swimming, archery, and paddle and racquet sports. Older campers (ages 11-14) can also experience the Odyssey High Ropes Course and Zipline. The program emphasizes building skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and responsibility. Counselors-in-Training (CIT) aged 13-17 gain hands-on leadership experience through mentorship and supervised daily activities, preparing them for future roles working with youth. The camps aim to create a safe and inclusive environment where participants can grow, build confidence, and learn to be respectful and work as a team.
A typical day begins with camper arrival and drop-off between 7:45 AM and 9:00 AM, followed by morning group and specialty activities such as archery, racquet sports, or climbing. Lunch is from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (campers bring their own), and the afternoon includes more group and specialty activities, including pool time, concluding with camper pick-up between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
This camp is ideal for youth aged 7-17 who are looking for a diverse range of activities to explore new interests, develop athletic and creative skills, and build confidence and leadership qualities in a supportive university environment.
4004 Mesa Road, Suite 2000, Irvine, CA 92697
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