The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is offering summer activities for students and the community to participate in. | Fernando Castaldi/The Daily Cougar

Students can take advantage of many facilities and activities at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

But for those looking to stay fit and active year-round, looking for a summer camp experience or a birthday party venue for their children — the Recreation Center is a good place to start.

“We offer the Cougar Cub Camp, a children’s day camp for kids ages 5 to 12. The camp offers eight weekly sessions,” said associate director of facilities Bob Campbell. ”We offer six sessions of swim lessons throughout the summer. Additionally, we receive a number of leisure pool rental requests for kids’ birthday parties.”

Ashley James, a mother of two who works in the Medical Center, has nothing but praise for the Cougar Cub Camp.

“My kids love it here,” James said. “The staff is always so nice and welcoming, and it’s really convenient since I work close by.”

The eight weeks provide a series of events that follow themes such as “Secret Agent,” “Sports Extravaganza,” “Super Hero,” “Backyard Camp” and “Texas Adventures.”

Registration for Cougar Cub Camp opened Feb. 1, and fees are $150 for Recreation Center members, $175 for non-members and $200 for the community.

The camp also provides an extended day care for parents who continue their busy work schedules throughout the summer.

Students who participate are also encouraged to give their feedback each year, as changes are made based on it.

“Minor modifications regarding the type of camp activities, swim lesson schedules and intramural offerings are made each year based on program evaluations and feedback from participants,” said Campus Recreation Director Kim Clark.

Intramural sports is a popular pastime for students, and new sports are usually offered each summer.

The Recreation Center currently offers intramural teams for badminton, racquetball, basketball, golf, tennis, table tennis, dodgeball, sand hockey, volleyball and more. However, the list of sports offered for the upcoming summer is still being finalized.

Anyone interested in registering can visit the intramural sports page on the Recreation Center’s website for more details.

For more information about the Cougar Cub Camp, please visit its website.

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