University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Welcome to Kidcam Camps at the University of Tennessee Knoxville!
For campers 5–13, the Spirit of Summer comes alive at University of Tennessee Knoxville’s sports facility, TRECS. Camper activities at TRECS include swimming 3 days a week at the onsite pool, STEM, sports, arts, life skills, water play, and Kidcam’s long-standing traditions. Plus, they will enjoy talent shows, counselor competitions, and more.
With over 50 years of trusted experience and accreditation by the American Camp Association, Kidcam makes summer safe, flexible, stress-free for families and unforgettable for kids!
Ages 5– 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
Registration Opens January 5.
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
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
865-202-8791
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
Weekly Tuition
Weekly tuition must be paid to secure a camper's place in a week. Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis and will close once spots in a week are full. If space remains, parents may register up until the Friday prior to a week. Tuition payments must be made through your parent account online.
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
$10 fee per camper/week + credit card processing fees.
Transfers and refund requests can now be managed directly in your online Parent Portal!
Transfers
Transfers between camp weeks must be made no less than 10 days leading up to the week of the transfer.
There 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!
Pre-Paid Account
New for 2026:
Managing your child’s Extended Care Needs and Food options are now easier than ever through your Active Network Parent Portal!
Log in to your Parent Portal.
Select your camper’s registered week(s).
Add-Ons
Choose the ‘Bundled' Extended Care option you’d like to purchase each week.
By-the-Hour options available in Merchandise section - $4
Merchandise:
Extended Care ‘as needed’ 'Hours.' - $4 per hour
Food Credits – purchased number of food items your camper will need each week.
$6.25 lunches and $2.25 snacks that roll over all summer.
Food Credits roll over week-to-week.
Complete checkout and your purchases will automatically appear on your camper’s account.
No cash or paperwork needed — everything is handled right through your online account!
Accreditation
Kidcam Camps is proud to be Accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation every year — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. ACA accreditation assures families that camps have made the commitment to a safe, nurturing environment for their children. ACA standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp community.
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
Campers may bring their lunch/snacks from home or purchase breakfast, snacks/aftercare snacks, and lunch daily.
Breakfast - $2.25 per day, per camper
Lunch - $6.25 per day, per camper
Snacks - $2.25 per day, per camper
Campers will only be allowed to purchase food and/or drinks at camp if food credits have been purchased through their camp account.
Purchase number of 'food items' your camper needs weekly in the Merchandise section of your shopping cart when buying weeks.
Campers MUST have pre-purchased food items in order to buy lunch or snacks.
No need to send cash — all purchases are linked to your camper’s account!
Credits roll over week-to-week, so buy them all at once or on a weekly basis.
Lunch Menus released on your weekly Camp Schedule no later than the Friday prior to a camp week.
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!
Before Care Package - Pricing $10/week
After Care Package - Pricing $45/week
Full Extended Care Bundle - Includes Before + After Care - Pricing $50/week
Hourly Option - Pay-as-you-go - $4/hour - rolls over - Week to week
Purchase 'hours' in the Merchandise section when buying tuition.
Can also be 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
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 50 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 2025 Summer season. She will be joining us for her second 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!
