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Boiler Kids Camp

This interactive, educational day camp is designed for children ages 5 to 12 and is held each summer. In a safe and enjoyable environment, children participate in a wide range of activities including rock climbing, swimming, arts, crafts and so much more. 

Summer 2022 Information

Recreation & Wellness is excited to announce the return of Boiler Kids Camp for Summer of 2022. Summer 2022 details can be found below. Please contact Emily Tumilty, Assistant Director - Climbing & Challenge Education, Summer Camp at etumilty@purdue.edu with questions.

Boiler Kids Camp Registration can be found here. Firefox is the recommended browser to use for registration, as Firefox is the browser most compatible with the member portal. 

Boiler Kids Camp Information

Camp Registration Dates
  • Tuesday, February 1 at 8:00 AM - RecWell Members
  • Wednesday, February 2 8:00 AM - Non RecWell Members

Boiler Kids Camp Registration can be found here. Firefox is the recommended browser to use for registration, as Firefox is the browser most compatible with the member portal. 

Camp Dates
  • Week 1: June 6 – June 10
  • Week 2: June 13 – June 17
  • Week 3: June 20 – June 24
  • Week 4: June 27 – July 1
  • Off Week: July 4 – July 8
  • Week 5: July 11 – July 15
  • Week 6: July 18 – July 22
  • Week 7: July 25 – July 29

 

Camp Hours
  • Boiler Kids Camp operates Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. 
  • Parents may drop their children off from 7:30am – 8:30am.
  • Parents may pick up their children between 4:30pm-5:30pm. 
Pricing
  • RecWell Members                      
    • $150/Week – Full Day Camper (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • Non RecWell Members
    • $160/Week – Full Day Camper (8:30am-4:30pm)
RecWell Member vs. Non-Member

In order to qualify for the member registration dates and pricing, parents must be active members of RecWell. Membership must stay active through the summer in order to receive discounted camp pricing. RecWell membership must be 4-month, 12-month or recurring deduction membership. 

 

Camper Eligibility
  • Boiler Kids Camp is available to children between the ages of 5 and 12. 
  • Children will be grouped according to grade level (grade entering into for the fall semester).  This will allow the administrative staff and counselors to create activities catered to the age level of each group.
  • Children entering the seventh grade for the fall semester will not be considered.
Registration Process
  • Registration will take place online.
  • A parent/legal guardian must register their camper(s).
  • Each camper must have their own profile made in the member portal prior to registration. 
  • There is no limit on how many weeks campers can be registered for. 
  • Due to limited space, payment is due at the time of registration.

For a guide on registering campers through the RecWell member portal, please view THIS VIDEO.

Refunds
  • Requests for withdrawal/refunds from Boiler Kids Camp must be received by Friday, April 22.
  • Special circumstances may be considered by the Assistant Director of Climbing & Challenge Education, Summer Camps.
Contact Information
Emily Tumilty, Assistant Director – Climbing & Challenge Education, Summer Camp
765-494-3066, etumilty@purdue.edu

Become a Camp Counselor

RecWell is hiring camp counselors for Boiler Kids Camp 2022. To become a counselor, please email Emily Tumilty at etumilty@purdue.edu.

Counselors must be Purdue students and above the age of 18.