Summer Camps 2025

Summer 2025 Overview

Below are the Camp Offerings for 2025.  

More Information on Summer Camps

Registration & Eligibility

Fees are categorized in a 3-tiered payment system

• Tier 1: Current UCLA Students
• Tier 3: UCLA Faculty & Staff
• Tier 5: All Others

PRICING TIER REQUIRED TO REGISTER

Please ensure your account has an activated pricing tier using the steps below: 

STEP 1. Confirm you have access to your account in the Recreation Webstore 

• Current UCLA students, faculty, and staff: Choose “Click here for UCLA Logon,” and sign in through your UCLA Single Sign On credentials.
• Returning Families: If you have already created a profile, sign in using the username and password you previously set. 
• New Families: If this is your first time visiting our online store, click “SIGN UP” to make a new profile.
  • IMPORTANT: Create a profile using the parent/guardian’s name. Do not create a profile under your dependent’s name. If you are not affiliated with UCLA, leave “ID Number” blank. 

STEP 2. Confirm that your dependents are linked to your account.

Once you are signed in, access your profile by clicking your username or icon in the upper right. At the bottom of the profile page you can view and add dependents. 

STEP 3: Activate your correct pricing tier by emailing campregistration@recreation.ucla.edu* 

*All 2024 Returning camp families are activated with the correct tier and will only need to email us if you added new dependents or if you encounter the error ‘Active Membership Required’. If you are not sure if your pricing tier has been activated, access ‘Memberships’ under your profile in the webstore. If activated, a membership should appear with the title ‘Camp Price Tier______’ and the camp pricing will update automatically. 

Parent Guide

Parent guides will be sent via email to enrolled families in mid-May.

About Our Camps

UCLA RECREATION YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS’ PHILOSOPHY 

We are committed to providing high-quality recreational experiences that benefit the campus community in a manner which is fully supportive of and contributes to the health, wellness, development, and education of all our participants and their families, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identification, race, or religion. It is essential that all members of our community are aware that they are choosing to participate in an organization that holds this value and understand that our participant expectations of campers and their families is reflective of this philosophy.  

INCLUSION 

UCLA Recreation Camps are dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared recreational experiences inspired by the principle that learning and playing together is a path to friendship and understanding. We welcome everyone and include children with disabilities and children without disabilities in the same camp programs. We require families of campers with inclusive needs and/or those who require additional support to schedule a pre-camp meeting with our camp director and/or inclusion staff. 

For the safety of all staff and participants, programs are not designed for children who have significant non-compliant, flight or aggressive behaviors. All campers, regardless of ability, are expected to comply with behavior expectations.  

EXPECTATIONS 

We work to maintain our inclusive environment with the support and participation of our entire camp community. All campers and their families are expected to comply with community expectations.  

PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Be respectful  
• Be aware of and attentive to our camp policies  
• Proactively work with us to create a plan that will facilitate success for your child and family  
• Be aware of and comply with UCLA Recreation Summer Camp Policies

CAMPER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be respectful  
• Be inclusive  
• Comply with UCLA Recreation Summer Camp Policies
• Comply with behavior expectations  
• Participate safely in a group without risk of flight or aggression  

STAFF CERTIFICATION 

CPR/AED and First Aid by the American Red Cross.  

Camp Fees & Payment Options

All camp fees must be paid in full at time of online registration with the exception of those who pay via Payroll Deduction.

Fees for all programs are categorized in a 3-tiered payment system: 

• TIER 1 CURRENT UCLA STUDENTS 
• TIER 3 UCLA STAFF AND FACULTY 
• TIER 5 ALL OTHERS 

 UCLA staff and faculty are eligible to pay via payroll deduction if they purchase prior to Sunday, April 20, 2025.

UCLA TAX ID

95-600-6143

Camp Transfer & Refund Policy

The parent or guardian's purchase of camp session(s) indicates understanding of all registration and refund policies and agreement to abide by them. 

CAMP TRANSFER POLICY

• All transfers must be requested no later than 7 days prior to the first day of camp and are subject to a $25 transfer fee per session, per camper.   
• The transfer fee(s) will automatically be charged using the payment card saved on the guardian's Rec profile when the transfer(s) are processed.    
• Transfers are based on space availability and are made at the discretion of UCLA Recreation.  
• Children may give their spots to siblings or stepsiblings only. Programs are not transferable to anyone outside the family.  

REFUND POLICY - SUMMER CAMP & SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

• 90% Refund: Request received by May 1  
• 75% Refund: Request received after May 1 and at least 15 days before the start of the session
• 50% Refund: Request received 7-14 days the start of the session
• No refunds offered for requests received 6 days or less before the start of the session

DISMISSAL FROM CAMP: 

There are times when the camp must dismiss a child due to psychological, emotional, or physical challenges or actions that preclude the child from participating safely or effectively in a group. If appropriate, this will result in a complete refund for the unused days. If a camper is dismissed for disciplinary reasons, there will be NO REFUND for the unused days.  

ABSENCES & SHORT-TERM ILLNESS 

Refunds are not available for vacations, special events, short-term illnesses of four or fewer days or other personal commitments that prevent attendance.  

EXTENDED ILLNESS 

A partial refund may be available for COVID-related or extended illness of three or more consecutive program days. Documentation (a doctor's note, test result, etc) and written note from the parent or guardian explaining the situation must be received within eight working days from the first day of absence. Upon review, participants may receive a prorated refund for the unused days minus a $50 processing fee.  

For families needing to cancel their registration(s) for a medical or family emergency, please reach out to our team at campregistration@recreation.ucla.edu to discuss your specific situation.  

WAITLIST PROCEDURE 

If your child is on the waitlist and a spot opens, you will be contacted by email. If you do not respond within 48 hours, your child’s spot is no longer guaranteed.  

COVID-19 INFORMATION

UCLA Recreation Youth Programs is adapting our camp programs to reflect guidance and best practices from The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the University. Any changes or updates to these policies before the start or during the program will be communicated via email. 

Employment Opportunities - Work For Our Camps

• Looking for a part-time or full-time job this summer? Come join our team! Application coming soon. With questions or for more information, email camphr@recreation.ucla.edu  
• If you are interested in applying for the summer you can fill out this link below and to be notified when the application is available: https://uclacampuslife.formstack.com/forms/camp_interest_form

Contact Information

Email: 

• campregistration@recreation.ucla.edu for registration or payment questions  
• youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu for programmatic or inclusion questions 
• macyouthcoordinator@recreation.ucla.edu for questions about Waterfront Camps (Bruins on Water, MAC Watersport Sampler, Sailing or Learn to Row) 
• youthswim@recreation.ucla.edu for information about swim lessons 

To Leave a Phone Message:  

• 310-206-4000  

The most efficient contact method to reach our staff is currently email. If email is not an option for you, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call within 3 business days.  

Youth Swim

Swim Lessons are available weekdays and weekends for children aged 3-12 years.  

Offerings Include: 

• Weekend Private or Semi-Private Lessons (3-12 years) 
• Weekday Private or Semi-Private Lessons (3-12 years) 
• Swimming for Two (Parent and Child 18 months – 3 years) 
• Kinds Conquer the Water (Parent and Child 3-5 years) 

Lessons are located in the Family Pool at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. 

Learn More About Youth Swim