University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Welcome to Kidcam Camps at the University of Tennessee Knoxville!
For campers ages K–13, the Spirit of Summer comes alive at UT’s TRECS facility, featuring swimming multiple times a week, STEM, sports, arts, life skills, water play, and Kidcam’s favorite traditions. Campers will love talent shows, counselor competitions, and fun-filled days exploring the spaces around the TREC Center—all while enjoying an authentic on-campus experience.
Designed for parents and loved by kids, Kidcam makes summer simple and stress-free with week-to-week scheduling, sibling discounts, lunch options, and extended hours to make summer scheduling easy on parents. Backed by over 50 years of trusted experience and American Camp Association accreditation, Kidcam delivers a safe, engaging, and unforgettable summer.
Ages K – 13
Choose only the weeks you need to attend.
Pay as you go—pay your registration fee now and pay tuition no later than Friday at 3 PM before each week.
Options to purchase Extended Care Hours, Lunch and Snacks
This isn’t just any camp. It’s Kidcam—where Summer ROCKS!
Camp Details
Dates & Hours
May 26 - July 31st | 9:00am 3:00pm
Weekly Rates
$265* per week
$238.50* for siblings
*includes 9.5% sales tax
A $75 deposit per week secures your camper’s spot for each week you plan to attend. Remaining tuition is due by Friday at 3:00 PM prior to each camp week. If final payment is not received by this deadline, the deposit will be forfeited and the camper’s spot will be released.
Before & After Care
7:00 - 8:30 AM | 3:00 - 6:00 PM After-care
Before Camp Care is available as early as 7:00 AM. Campers may arrive between 8:30AM-8:55AM at no charge. The camp day begins at 9:00AM.
After Camp Care is available from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
See Pricing Bundle & Hourly Options Below
Camp Location
2111 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
Phone | Email
877-454-3226
Things To Know
Tuition, Fees & Discounts
Registration
Register campers by clicking the Register Now button to create an online, Parent Portal through Active Network. Call 877-454-3226 with any questions or email Rocky@KidcamCamps.com.
Registration Fee
Registration fees are non-refundable. Please visit our Policies & Procedures for complete details on refunds.
Take advantage of Early Bird Discounts:
$30 Registration Fee: Jan 5–25
$40 Registration Fee: Jan 26–Feb 15
$50 Registration Fee: Feb 16 and after
👉 The registration fee confirms your camper’s attendance, activates your account for camp updates, and gives you access to all important communication before camp begins.
Free T-Shirt Jan 5 - March 31
Rates
$265* per week
$238.50* for siblings
*includes 9.5% sales tax
A $75 deposit per week secures your camper’s spot for each week you plan to attend. Remaining tuition is due by Friday at 3:00 PM prior to each camp week. If final payment is not received by this deadline, the deposit will be forfeited and the camper’s spot will be released.
Weekly Tuition
A $75 deposit per week secures your camper’s spot for each week you plan to attend. Remaining tuition is due by Friday at 3:00 PM prior to each camp week. If final payment is not received by this deadline, the deposit will be forfeited and the camper’s spot will be released.
You can also choose to pay the full tuition no later than the Friday prior to each week of camp. Simply pay the registration fee to secure your camper's place at Kidcam.
Enrollment is first-come, first-served and weekly sessions will close once full. If space remains, families may register up until the Thursday prior to each camp week. All payments must be completed through your online parent account. Deposits will be available on the final payment screen after each week is added to the shopping cart.
Refunds
Registration fees are non-refundable. Please visit our Policies & Procedures for complete details on refunds.
Refunds can be processed up to 4 weeks before a camper’s start date by emailing accounting@kidcamcamps.com.
$10 fee per camper/week + credit card processing fees.
Transfer of weeks can now be managed directly in your online Parent Portal if processed 10 days prior to a camper's weekly start date.
Transfers
Transfers between camp weeks must be made no less than 10 days leading up to the week of the transfer if here is available space remaining in the week requested.
A $10 administrative fee will be added to all transfer requests that can be accommodated.
Transfers can now be managed directly in your online Parent Portal within the policy timeframe and through the section of the week you need to transfer!
More To Know...
Ages
Kidcam Camp is open to boys and girls, K-13 years old. Campers MUST be entering Kindergarten before attending a Kidcam Camp.
Lunch & Snacks
Parents may send food from home for their campers each day or pre-purchase Breakfast, lunch, and snack for each day they attend.Breakfast - $2.25 per day, per camper
Lunch - $6.25 per day, per camper
Snacks - $2.25 per day, per camper
Food options MUST be pre-purchased, by day, through your Parent Portal.
For lunch, snacks and breakfast, item MUST be purchased as an Add-On in the weekly section of your Parent Portal for each day the meal item is needed. Parents can do this each week through their 'order' section for the week in their parent portal.
If a camper doesn't have lunch, lunch will be charged using the card on file.
For safety reasons, glass bottled drinks are not allowed at camp. Box drinks, canned drinks, or plastic/insulated thermos are acceptable.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
For camper drop off and Pick up, please utilize the roundabout in the Recsports parking lot on Andy Holt blvd. You will turn into Recsports parking lot, drive straight towards the building, then pull counter clock wise all the way to the curb next to the pavilion to check in with our staff member. **Please do not park and walk up to the building as we will check your camper in from your car.
Before Care & After Care
7:00 - 8:30 AM | 3:00 - 6:00 PM After-care
Before Camp Care is available as early as 7:00 AM. Campers may arrive between 8:30AM-8:55AM at no charge. The camp day begins at 9:00AM.
After Camp Care is available from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Extended Care Packages - Pricing
Choose what fits your schedule best!
Weekly Before Care Package - Pricing $10/week
Weekly After Care Package - Pricing $45/week (includes a snack)
Full, Daily Extended Care Bundle - Includes Before + After Care - Pricing $50/week
Before Care by the Day - $4/Day
After Care by the Day - $10/Day (includes a snack)
Can also be drop-in, billed 'as needed' by day to credit card on file.
Gear
CAMP SHIRTS MUST BE WORN EVERY DAY. There is no exception to this rule unless a day is noted on your schedule as “costume day” or other type of special dress day.
If a camper comes to camp without a camp shirt, the camper MUST purchase a shirt to remain in camp that day. The parents also have the option to bring a shirt to camp.
Please label all shirts, shorts, shoes, towels, water bottles and lunch boxes, or other items brought from home.
Activities | Weekly Themes
Kidcam’s engaging weekly themes are action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity each week.
“The Spirit of Summer” celebrates all that makes Kidcam’s 52 years GREAT!
Campers enjoy a different theme each week, while incorporating activities ranging from sports, arts, STEM, special activities, and water play.
Weekly schedules and any field trips will be posted online no later than the Friday prior to each week a camper attends.
Ready to give your Rockstar an awesome summer experience? Click below to register them today!*
Camp Director
Jaira Gibson
Kidcam is very excited to introduce Jaira Gibson as our University of Tennessee Director for the 2026 Summer season. She will be joining us for her 3rd year at Kidcam Camps.
Ms. Gibson graduated from Southern Illinois University with her bachelors in Elementary Education. She has a passion for working with youth which is why she has over 10 years of experience working as a counselor, tutor, coach, and teacher. Jaira loves hiking, coffee, and painting during her free time.
Jaira is beyond excited to bring the spirit of Kidcam alive this summer in Knoxville while creating lifelong memories for the campers!
Let's Get Social!
Make sure to follow the Kidcam @ the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Facebook page to see pictures of what our Rockstars are up to during the week!
