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Knock Around Camps are only available for purchase to families that are included in the 2025 pre-registration lottery from February 17th until March 3rd. Registration will open to the community on Monday March 3rd at 12:00pm. If you are included in the pre-registration lottery you will be contacted with your specific registration date.

Knock Around Camp wait lists will open to lottery families on Friday February 28th at 12:00pm. Wait lists will be available to all others when registration opens on Monday March 3rd at 12:00pm.

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

The Knock Around Camps are built upon our belief that environment dictates a child’s summer experience. Each summer we at Knock Around strive to create a low pressure, high energy, positive environment where children are encouraged to create friendships, explore creativity, and have the time of their lives.

In order to participate in any of our Knock Around Camp Programs, all campers must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be 5 years old prior to the first day of attendance
• Be potty trained
• Have the ability to dress and feed themselves independently.
• Have the ability to understand and abide by camp rules
• Have the ability to understand and follow direction
• Have the ability to participate safely and effectively in a variety of physical and instructional activities
• Have the ability to pay attention without being disruptive
• Understand the consequences of inappropriate behavior
• Have the ability to follow safety instructions
• Have the ability to interact with peer group in a civil manner
• Understand how to respect others and their personal belongings
• Be able to communicate needs to camp staff

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Campers MUST be completely up to date on vaccinations in order to attend camp. Those who cannot provide proof of vaccinations will be asked to leave. Required vaccinations include:

- DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis); Polio; Hepatitis B; MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella); Varicella (Chickenpox)

- Families self-report that:

- Campers are asymptomatic (no cough, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat, muscle aches or loss of taste/smell).

- Campers have not tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 5 days.

COUNSELORS

Our counselors are positive, energetic, highly motivated college students or recent alumni. We believe it is our counselors that separate Knock Around from many other day camps in San Diego. As college students, the counselors can play an active role in each child’s life as a positive role model. They create an energetic and open atmosphere that helps campers feel comfortable to be themselves. All counselors are certified in CPR and first aid, familiar with the UCSD campus, and experienced in working with children.

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:45–9:00am, Drop-off

9:00am–12:00pm, Scheduled group/specialty activities (i.e. Art, gymnastics, rock climbing, fencing, dance, etc.)

12:00–1:15pm, Lunch

1:15–3:00pm, Individual Group Swim & Snack time(s)

3-4:00pm, Free time in the Rec Gym

4-4:45pm, Pick-up

Aftercare is available for all camps excluding Beach Camp, from 4:45-5:30pm. It is $5/day or $25/week.

The specific hours of each group’s activities will vary. At times, there are changes to this schedule and we will keep you posted throughout the session.

IMPORTANT DATES SUMMER 2025

February 14: Last day for UCSD affiliated families to create a Recreation account and email us to be added to the lottery and priority registration list.

February 19: Registration opens for Priority Group 1

February 20-February 28: Registration continues for Priority Group 2-3 and Lottery Groups A-E

March 3^rd: Registration opens to the community

May 21: Parent handbooks sent out to all Camp parents

June 9th: Summer 2025 begins!