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Knock Around Camps are only available for purchase to families that were included in the 2024 pre-registration lottery from now until March 11th. Registration will open to the community on Monday March 11th at 12:00pm.

Knock Around Camp wait lists will open to lottery families on Friday March 8th at 12:00pm. Wait lists will be available to all others when registration opens on Monday March 11th 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

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 2024

February 23: 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 28: Registration opens for Priority Group A

February 29-March 8: Registration continues for Groups B - H

March 11: Registration opens to the community

May 22: Parent handbooks sent out to all Camp parents

June 17: Summer 2024 begins!