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Basic Camp FAQ’s:
Roomie’s REC Camp is located at 1350 North General Pershing Street, on Southeastern’s campus (across from the University Center). We are a unique camp that focuses on creating a fun, engaging, and safe atmosphere for kids to play and learn. Our weekly program features sports, games, fitness activities, crafts, culinary activities, and camp performances all designed so kids will have an absolute blast!
Roomie’s REC Camp facilitators and counselors work to create a setting of exploration and discovery, where children build self-esteem and self-confidence and learn about teamwork and friendship.
There are three principles that are woven into Roomie’s Rec Camp:
1. Safety – the campers’ safety is our number one priority;2. Engagement – each camper is encouraged to give their all and participate in all activities, allowing them to have an amazing camp experience;3. Inclusion – at Roomie’s Rec Camp we see all children as unique and amazing in their own way. We treat the children like our own!
Week 1: June 3-7Week 2: June 10-14Week 3: June 17-21Week 4: June 24-28Week 5: July 1-5*Week 6: July 8-12Week 7: July 15-19Week 8: July 22-26
Weekly tuition ($150/week) for Weeks 1-4, 6-8.*Week 5 is a 4-day week and camp tuition is $120/week.
Our normal camp hours are 8am-4pm!
We do offer extended care, though! You can purchase Before Care (6:45am-7:45am) or After Care (4:15pm-5:30pm) for $15/week ($30/week for both before and after care).
We accept campers ages 6-12*.
*Policy clarification (updated 5/17/22): We will accept applications for campers age 5 who will turn 6 during the summer. Campers must be 6 years old by August 15th.
We accept a select number of 13-15 year olds as Junior Counselors. Register here!
All our counselors are Southeastern students, certified in First Aid and CPR/AED, as well as receiving training from Child Advocacy Services and mandated background checks.
We strive to keep your camper engaged, active, and safe with structured recreational games, sports, and team building activities! We also incorporate culinary activities, and arts and crafts.
Your $150/week camp tuition covers:
*Week 5 (July 1-5) is a 4-day week and tuition is $120/week.
***Updated May 6, 2024: We have just recently been informed that the State is discontinuing the Summer Meals program that the REC has previously been enrolled in. Therefore, Roomies REC Camp will unfortunately no longer be able to provide breakfast and lunch meals for its campers. In the past, this program allowed the REC to provide these meals at no added cost. Parents, please pack a breakfast and/or lunch for your child(ren) for camp each day.
Other Frequently Asked Questions:
Our camp counselors are all current or incoming Southeastern students. We don’t require a specific major, although the majority tend to be education majors.
Each camp counselor is required to be CPR/AED and First Aid certified, and receive training from Child Advocacy Services. We also mandate a background check.
In addition to those requirements, each counselor goes through training to facilitate all the fun and education activities that your camper will go through each week!
Apply to be a camp Counselor here!
No. At this time, payments can only be received in person or over the phone. We’re working towards providing an online payment process in the future.
You may visit the Membership Desk at The REC, or call (985) 549-5734, to pay fees.
We accept payments via check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express).All checks must be made payable to: Southeastern Louisiana UniversityAll checks MUST include: Driverâs License, Date of Birth, Phone Number,and Physical Street Address
Nope! The only charges you receive are: weekly tuition, before and/or after care (optional), and an additional camp T-shirt (optional).
Each camper receives a camp T-shirt on the first day of camp they attend. Campers are encouraged to wear their camp shirt throughout the week. Additional camp shirts may be purchased for $12.00 each.
