UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications

UT Tyler 2016 Summer Camps Announced

April 14, 2016

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.539.7196 (cell)

UT Tyler offers several activities this summer. Academic, recreational and athletic camps as well as swim lessons are available.

Marine Minds: Set Sail with STEM (incoming Grades 8 – 10)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 18 – 22
UT Tyler Bill Ratliff Building South
$140/camper
UT Tyler College of Engineering
Informational Website
A non-residential day camp with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics that includes hands-on activities and a field trip. Space is limited to 25 campers. For more information, email coe@uttyler.edu.

Summer Fun Camps (Ages 5 – 9)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 6 – 10 (Session 1)
June 13 – 17 (Session 2)
June 20 – 24 (Session 3)
June 27 – July 1 (Session 4)
July 11 – 15 (Session 5)

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center
$75 per session (HPC members), $95 per session (non-HPC members)
Chris Thompson
903.565.5602/903.566.7466
UT Tyler Rec Sports Summer Programs
A day camp with emphasis on athletic and recreation activities as well as problem-solving games and activities. Camps start the day with 30 minutes of "group" swim lessons led by UT Tyler Rec Sports instructors. Camp includes as time allows: daily free swim, canoeing, fishing, activities and games, arts & crafts plus movie day. All activities are subject to change with weather.

Group Swimming Lessons (Ages 6 months to 14)
• May 16 – 20: 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 1)
• May 23 – 27: 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 2)
• June 6 – 10: 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 3)
• June 13 – 17: 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 4)
• June 20 – 24: 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 5)
• June 27 – July 1: 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 6)
• July 11 – 15: 5:30-6:20 p.m. and 6:30-7:20 p.m. (Session 7)
UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center
$30 per session (HPC members), $45 per session (non-HPC members)
Chris Thompson
903.565.5602/903.566.7466
UT Tyler Rec Sports Summer Programs
Levels are parent/toddler, beginner and intermediate.
Parent/Toddler:
The parent/toddler class is designed for children and their guardians to take the class together. The ideal age range for the children is 6 mo. to 3 yrs. The class will go over child safety around the pool as well as teach the parents techniques to encourage the children to be more comfortable in the water.

Beginner:
The beginner class is designed for children between the ages of 3 – 5 years. A child can usually start the beginner class as soon as they are old enough to participate in a class setting without needing a parent nearby. This class will go over the basics of water comfort, breath control, floating, gliding, kicking and coordinated swimming movements on front and back.

Intermediate:
The intermediate class is designed for children that can swim with a crude front crawl for about five yards. This class will refine the student's front crawl with special emphasis on rhythmic breathing and then branch out into other swimming strokes; back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke.

Beginner Swim Team (Ages 5 – 17)
8 – 9 a.m.
May 30 – July 29
UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center
$80 per session (HPC members), $130 per session (non-HPC members)
Chris Thompson
903.565.5602/903.566.7466
UT Tyler Rec Sports Summer Programs
This program is a great transition from swimming lessons to a more traditional competitive swim team environment. The swim team will be introduced to all four competitive swimming strokes and work to hone the skills of the competitive swimmer. Children must be able to swim 50 yards free style or front crawl without stopping to qualify.
The UT Tyler Beginner Swim Team Meet will be 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at the Tyler YMCA. The entire meet should last around 30 – 45 minutes. For more information, call 903.565.5602.

Private Swim Lessons (by appointment only)
UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center
$15/30-minute session, $25/1-hour session
Chris Thompson
903.565.5602/903.566.7466
Private lessons are for both adults and children at all skill levels.

Athletics
903.566.7212/903.566.7105
Various sports offered. To register or for more information, visit the UT Tyler Athletics Summer Camps website.