Session 8   |  July 31-August 4
A Weekly Newsletter of the Husker Summer Recreational Day Camps

Welcome to Summer Camps 2017!
Here's information about the upcoming Husker Kids™ and Husker Adventures™ activities and points-of-emphasis to make a great camp experience for all. Let us know if you have questions or if there is a way we can make a better experience for your child.
During select home football games, UNL Campus Recreation provides a large variety of recreational activities in a child care setting, including kickball, soccer, parachute games, basketball games, dodgeball games, and swimming. 
  • Open to children 2-12 years of age
  • $30/child/game
  • Pre-registration required
  • Located at the UNL Campus Recreation Center, one block east of Memorial Stadium


Be sure to check out the UNL Campus Recreation Facebook page to find out how to win a FREE registration to Jr. Blackshirts!
Summer Camp Must Knows
MEDICATION
If any type (OTC or prescription) is required to be administered by the summer camp staff, a "Participant Medication and Instruction Form" must be submitted. All medication must be in its original container.
SOUVENIR T-SHIRT
T-shirts are given to campers on the first day of their first camp session. If you do not receive a shirt or if you would like a different size please let staff member know.

We request that camp t-shirts be worn on Field Trip days.
VALUABLES
We request your campus leave all items of sentimental or monetary value at home, including cell phones. Husker Summer Camps provides all equipment and supplies necessary for the camp day. 
LOST & FOUND
There is a lost & found station located on Ct. #4. Inquire about lost items during check-in/check-out.

Label all camper belongings w/ their name, including swim wear. lunches, water bottles, etc.
  Check-In & Check-Out
Late Arrivals
Early Departures
Court #4
Exterior Doors
These entry doors are locked at 8:40 a.m. and reopen at 3:55 p.m. All other drop-offs and pick-ups occur at the Intramural Sports/Summer Camps office, room #56.

Door closes 8:40 a.m.
Door reopens 3:55 p.m.
Late Arrivals
+ Early Departures
To better serve our camp participants, we will offer three (3) primary shuttle times:

  • 10:00 a.m.          
  • Noon         
  • 2:00 p.m.

Shuttles to and from camper groups are done as close to these times as possible. If your camper arrives outside of these times, our staff will do their best to take your camper to their group, but only as the schedule permits.
I.D. Requirement
Photo identification must be shown at check-out. I.D.s are checked EACH day to ensure camper safety.
Items to Bring
These items are needed everyday to ensure an enjoyable camp experience:
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Backpack
  • Swim wear & towel (every day for Husker Kids, Tues./Fri. for Husker Adventures)
  • Lunch
  Field Trips + Craft
+  Special Events
FIELD TRIPS
Husker Kids 2nd-6th; Husker Adventures
- UNL Dairy Store Visit

2nd Grade - Tuesday PM
3rd Grade - Tuesday PM
4th Grade - Wednesday PM
5th Grade - Wednesday PM
6th Grade - Thursday PM
HA - Thursday PM

Husker Kids 2nd-6th; Husker Adventures
- Memorial Stadium Tour

2nd Grade - Wednesday AM
3rd Grade - Wednesday AM
4th Grade - Wednesday AM
5th Grade - Wednesday AM
6th Grade - Tuesday AM
HA - Tuesday AM
CRAFT
Husker Kids (2nd-6th); Husker Adventures
- Rain gauges 

SPECIAL EVENT
Husker Summer Camps Talent Show!

Lights, camera, action! Campers will take the stage this week at our annual summer talent show! Parents are welcome to attend this event Thursday morning. The show will begin at approximately 9:15am, and be located in the Coliseum, courts 7-8. 

**Due to the Talent Show scheduled for Thursday morning, Husker Adventures will be swimming Tuesday and Friday this week at camp. If you have a Husker Adventures camper, please plan accordingly. 

Thursday AM

Camp Hotline  402-472-8383 
June 5 - August 4  |  7:15 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.

Carly Morse - cmorse@unl.edu