Colonels Camp

Colonels Camp is Campus Recreation’s week long camp session for children, in kindergarten to sixth grade. In addition to experiencing the Student Recreation Center and the EKU Campus, children will participate in a variety of activities including swimming, rock climbing, sports, games, crafts, fitness classes, education sessions, field trips and more.

Where

Colonels Camp will be held at the Student Recreation Center at Eastern Kentucky University. Additional campus locations will be used for activities. Colonels Camp will travel off campus for field trips, but will stay within the state.

Cost

A member and non member of the Student Recreation Center rate are available for Colonels Camp.

Member Rate: $130 plus tax/week
Non-Member Rate: $150 plus tax/week
Sibling rates are available for each week.

A payment plan can be set up if paying the total amount of Colonels Camp upfront is a concern. Please email Ryan Fisher for more information. For any established payment plan, the total amount must be paid off by the Monday prior to the registered week of Colonels Camp. If not paid a week prior, registration for that week will not be guaranteed.

Mission

The overall mission of Colonels Camp is to provide children development opportunities of transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, listening and critical thinking, while exploring all forms of recreation and having fun at the same time. Campus Recreation plans to achieve this through encouraging children to participate in exciting activities throughout the week and effectively working together with other children.

Colonels Club FAQs

Yes. Both Before- and After-Care are available for an additional cost. Before-Care, which is from 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., is $30 per week. After-Care, which is from 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., is $30 per week. If both are needed, the cost is $50 per week.

A daily or shortened option of Colonels Camp is available. Please contact Ryan Fisher for more information, including pricing.

While online registration is encouraged, in-person registration is an option and can be done at the Front Desk of the Student Recreation Center. Please contact Ryan Fisher to register in person.

Required forms, including the waiver, are included in the registration process if done online. If registering in person, a hard copy will be provided to complete.

For online registration, all major credit and debit cards are accepted. For in-person registration, cash, check, and all major credit and debit cards are accepted. Checks need to be made out to Eastern Kentucky University.

Illness, injury, or other extenuating circumstances documented by a physician or accredited third party may be directed to Ryan Fisher for consideration of a refund. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may or may not be awarded.

If you would like to make any edits to either list, please contact Ryan Fisher.

Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Front Desk of the Student Recreation Center. Parking is available in the roundabout. Colonels Camp staff will be outside each day to assist.

Yes. Please contact Ryan Fisher to make any necessary arrangements for the week.

While the children will be together for some portions of the day, they will be separated by age and/or grade during some activities.

Colonels Camp Counselors are all current EKU students. For every 10 children, there is one counselor. Depending on the activity or field trip, additional counselors may be scheduled. While swimming, lifeguards will be on duty. All staff are CPR-, AED-, and first aid-certified.

Comfortable and athletic clothing is recommended to wear, such as a t-shirt and shorts. In addition, closed-toe athletic footwear is recommended.

Children are encouraged to bring a light jacket or sweatshirt in the event of cooler temperatures. On swimming days, children should bring a swimsuit and towel. These days will be highlighted in the weekly schedule.

Yes. Colonels Camp provides the equipment for each activity.

Lunch and a snack should be brought each day, as there will be a designated time for both. Lunch boxes will be stored in the refrigerator as needed. For some field trips lunch will be provided. Information will be sent out prior to each field trip.

Personal items, such as electronics, toys, and books should NOT be brought to Colonels Camp. The activities scheduled throughout the week are intended to keep the children engaged and active.

Each week of Colonels Camp will include a variety of activities both inside and outside that include sports, games, crafts, rock climbing, swimming, educational sessions, field trips, and more.

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Location

Student Recreation Center
228 Park Drive
Richmond, KY

Dates

2025 Summer Dates will be released once the schedule has been finalized.

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Drop-off: begins at 7:30 a.m.
Pick-up: begins at 4:30 p.m.

Questions?

Ryan Fisher
ryan.fisher@eku.edu