Youth and Family Details
Looking for a fun, stress-free way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion? Our Youth Birthday/Party Package offers a unique playdate-style experience where children can stay active and play while families spend quality time together in a safe and engaging environment.
Package Includes:
- Party Zone
- Climbing Wall
- Outdoor Pool
- Arts & Crafts Station
- Board Games
Package Includes:
$300
Additional Information:
- Designed for children ages 5 - 12
- Maximum of 12 children
- Available on Saturdays from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Includes two hours of reserved event time
- Reservations must be made at least three (3) weeks in advance
- For inquires or to book your event, contact recadventures@utrgv.edu
Summer 2027:
| Sessions: | Dates: |
| Session 1 | June 1 - June 4 |
| Session 2 | June 7 - June 11 |
| Session 3 | June 14 - June 18 |
| Session 4 | June 21 - June 25 |
| Session 5 | June 28 - July 2 |
| Drop Off | 7:45 am - 8:30 am |
| Activities | 8:30 am - 3:50 pm |
| Pick Up | 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
| Registration Opens | Registration Fee | |
| UTRGV Community | March 1, 2027 | $145 |
| General Public | March 8, 2027 | $145 |
| Transfer Fee | $25 | |
| *Cancellation Fee | $100 |
*A non-refundable $100 deposit per session is required at the time of registration.
All payments are due no later than April 30, 2027.
Registration will open March 1, 2027 for the UTRGV Community and on March 8, 2027 for the General Public.
Discover what makes Camp UREC a safe, fun and enriching experience for your young Vaquero.
Parents are required to attend one of the following orientation sessions:
- Tuesday, May 11 at 8:00am
- Tuesday, May 11 at 8:00pm
- Thursday, May 13 at 6:00pm
During orientation, you'll learn about camp procedures, safety protocols, daily schedules, and what to expect throughout the Camp UREC experience.
University Recreation Building, W Schunior St &, N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Email: recsports@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956.665.7808
$150 UREC (University Recreation) Members
$160 UREC Non-Members
$10 Discount for multi-sessions (Discount applied to subsequent session after paying full-price for first session)
EUREC – Classes are held at Edinburg University Recreation’s outdoor pool. W Schunior St & N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Preschool I - 4 to 5-year-olds who are new to the water will develop comfort in the water, learn water entry, bubble blowing, floating, kicking, underwater exploration and general water safety skills.
Preschool II - Prerequisite: Able to demonstrate completion requirements of Preschool 1. 4 to 5-year-olds who are very comfortable in the water will learn new skills such as combined arm and leg action on the front, treading with support and general water safety skills.
Levels 1 – 6: Participants are taught to swim and improve their level of skill.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Must be age 6 on the first day of the program in order to participate. Objectives: Supported floating on front and back, gliding, kicking, and alternating arm and leg action.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Objectives: Unsupported float, gliding, kicking on front and back without support, combined
Level 3 - Stroke Development
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable in deep water. Objectives: Front crawl with breathing to the side, coordinated back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, surface diving, treading water, personal safety, and rescue skills.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Objectives: Improve stroke proficiency on front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, surface diving, open turns, personal safety, and rescue skills.
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Objectives: Refine front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, turns on front and back, long shallow dives and treading water. Personal safety and rescue skills are also covered.
Level 6 - Stroke Proficiency
Objectives: Refine all strokes to increase efficiency, power, and smoothness over great distances. Personal safety and rescue skills are also covered.
