Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Welcome to Kidcam Camps at Camp Big Red!
For campers K–13, the Spirit of Summer comes alive at Western Kentucky University’s Preston Center. Camper activities at the Preston Center include swimming 2 days a week, 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 K– 13
Choose only the weeks you need to attend.
Save 10% when you purchase 3 or more weeks of camp (through March 31).
Options to purchase Extended Care Hours, Lunch and Snacks
Registration Opens January 1.
This isn’t just any camp. It’s Kidcam—where Summer ROCKS!
Camp Details
Dates & Hours
May 26 - July 31 | 9:00am 3:00pm
Weekly Rates
$185 per week (including tax)
$167 for siblings (including tax)
$167 if paying for 3+ weeks. Offer good thru March 31. (including tax)
*All prices include sales tax on services as implemented by the state of KY in 2024.
Before & After Care
7:00 - 9:00 AM | 3:00 - 6:00 PM After-care
Before Care begins at 7:00 AM and is $2 per camper from 7:00AM - 8:30AM. Campers may arrive between 8:30AM - 8:55AM at no charge. The camp day begins at 9:00AM.
After camp childcare is available at a rate of $4/hour (siblings $2/hour), ends by 6:00 PM.
Camp Location
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
Phone | Email
504-470-8137
2025 Weekly Themes
Ready to give your Rockstar an awesome summer experience? Click below to sign them up today!*
*Subject to availability.
Things To Know
Tuition, Fees & Discounts
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 or set up a pre-paid food account to purchase breakfast, two (2) snacks, and lunch daily.
Breakfast - up to $2.00 per day, per camper
Lunch - is $7.00 per day, per camper. Lunch will be provided through the on-campus food service. This cost is from the provider; however, parents should still use their PrePaid Food Account to manage billing. Campers may bring lunch from home.
Snacks - $2.00 per snack/drink, per camper
Campers will not be allowed to pay cash for breakfast, lunch, or snacks and will only be allowed to purchase food and/or drinks at camp if money is available in their pre-paid food account.
Pre-paid food accounts must be kept current. Lunch menus are provided weekly on the camp’s Weekly Schedule or in the parent portal.
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
Drop-off and pick-up are located at the WKU Preston Center-Campus Recreation & Wellness, in the roundabout off Regents Ave in the Regents Hall lot. Please do not park and walk your camper up for drop-off, stay in the carpool line. WKU employees may walk their camper to the drop off spot from their place of work.
Before Care & After Care
7:00 - 9:00 AM | 3:00 - 6:00 PM After-care
Before Care begins at 7:00 AM and is $2 per camper from 7:00AM - 8:30AM. Campers may arrive between 8:30AM - 8:55AM at no charge. The camp day begins at 9:00AM.
After camp childcare is available at a rate of $4/hour (siblings $2/hour), ends by 6:00 PM.
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.
Swimming
Campers swim 3 days per week onsite. Campers must swim 15' independently to earn a green, FREE swim band. Swimmers who don't pass the swim test must wear a Coast-Guard approved life vest to enjoy the pool.
Registration
Opens January 1st
Registration Fee
A non-refundable one-time Registration Fee of $60 for the first child and $45 for each additional child.
Rates
$185 per week (including tax)
$167 for siblings (including tax)
$167 if paying for 3+ weeks. Offer good thru March 31. (including tax)
*All prices include sales tax on services as implemented by the state of KY in 2024.
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.
Transfers
Transfer requests will be accepted if
The request is 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.
Pre-Paid Account
PrePaid Food and Aftercare accounts are debit accounts to which you can add funds for the summer, or on an as-needed basis. Money is auto-deduct as it is used for either food or aftercare.
Prepaid funds are shared between campers on the same account.
Money may be applied toward balances due in either account if there are funds in one, and a balance due in another.
It’s recommended to pay only what’s expected to be used as refunds are not given on prepaid accounts. Funds will rollover to the following week and camp year.
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.
Let's Get Social!
Make sure to follow the Kidcam @ Camp Big Red Facebook page to see pictures of what our Rockstars are up to during the week!
Camp Director
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