The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering youth programs this summer for every age group. Register now to keep your kids active, learning and having fun over the summer months.
CampVandy, now in its 24th year, offers a safe and secure opportunity for children to learn valuable skills while making new friends through themed programs that are challenging, educational and fun. CampVandy is weekly from May 30 through July 29 for ages 4-13.
Vanderbilt employees and VRWC members receive a special CampVandy rate of $165 per week. Nashville community members can register for CampVandy at $195 per week. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. each day. Early care is available from 7 to 8:30 a.m., and after care is available from 4:15 to 6 p.m. for an additional fee.
CampVandy Mini-Camps also are available as add-ons to the regular camp week for children 8-13 for an extra $65 per camper. Three new mini-camps will debut this summer and run for two hours each day during the week. CampVandy Aquatic Survival Skills Mini-Camp is June 13-17; CampVandy Survival Skills Mini-Camp is June 20-24; and CampVandy Space Mini-Camp is June 27-July 1.
CampVandy W.I.L.D. will be held the week of July 11-15 for ages 13-15. This program is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to break from the typical summer experience and explore the wilderness areas around Middle Tennessee. Weekly outdoor activities will include hiking, flat water boating, rock climbing, a high ropes course and zip lining. The cost is $285 for the week.
Vanderbilt Swim School hosts summer swim lessons for ages six months and up from May 30 through July 22. No matter the skill level, there is a class for you or your family member. All group lessons consist of five 40-minute classes, Monday through Friday, at a cost of $80 per session. Private lessons also are available and consist of five 40-minute classes at a cost of $150 per session.
Acorns Youth Swim Team is in its second summer and offers Nashville youth the opportunity to improve existing swimming skills and learn the value of being on a team. Main areas of emphasis include enhancing community, teaching and encouraging sportsmanship, and creating a fun-filled yet competitive swim experience for participants and their families. Dues for the 2016 swim season are $165 per swimmer plus a $50 deposit.
Youth Boxing is back after a successful start this spring. This coed, noncontact class is for ages 12-17. Participants will join USA Boxing coach Tramaine Crook and learn to move like a pro-boxer while having fun and getting fit. The summer session will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday from June 6 through June 29. The cost is $100 for eight classes. The registration deadline is June 2.
Youth Tumbling, for children ages 3-8, teaches the fundamentals of gymnastics and tumbling through floor exercises and skill-building techniques. The class will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. (ages 3-5) and from 5 to 6 p.m. (ages 6-8) from June 14 through June 30. The cost is $75 for six classes, and the registration deadline is June 9. Enrollment is limited, so please register early.
For registration information or questions about the VRWC’s youth programs, visit vanderbilt.edu/recreationandwellnesscenter/youth.
Contact: Marilyn Holmes, (615) 343-2638
marilyn.c.holmes@vanderbilt.edu