928-456-6989
summercamp@nau.eduLumberjack Rec Camp
Looking for summer activities for your kids? Look no further! Our camp educates and entertains children entering Kindergarten through eighth grade for 1-9 weeks in the summer. We provide a fun and friendly environment where your children can take part in safe, high-quality activities led by well-trained and knowledgeable staff across the NAU campus. Our enthusiastic camp leaders create engaging and non-traditional program opportunities that are sure to enhance your children’s summer, and are all grade and age-appropriate.
Camp programs
Lumberjack Rec Camp
The Lumberjack Rec Camp is open to all youth 5-13 years old. Campers must be at least five years of age by June 1st, no exceptions. Each day our campers will be led through various activities to keep them active, engaged, and enjoying their experience. Activities at camp may include:
- Experiential Education hosted by Outdoor Adventures staff
- Aquatics programming & Swimming supervised by certified lifeguards and camp counselors
- Rock Climbing at the Rec Center climbing wall
- Fun activities facilitated by summer camp counselors in a variety of facilities around campus
- Guest visits from our friends around Flagstaff!
- Field trips!
*All field trips, activities, visits and adventures are subject to change depending on the year and availability.
Summer camp schedule
While activities and times vary from group to group, the schedule below outlines a typical day with our camp!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30–8:50 a.m. | Drop-off Welcome and hello! |
| 8:20–8:50 a.m. | Drop-off continues & physical activity/movement break |
| 9–9:20 a.m. | Snack |
| 9:30–10:20 a.m. | Rock climbing or creative corner |
| 10:30–11:50 a.m. | “Nature walk” on Campus or pool |
| Noon–12:40pm | LUNCH |
| 12:40–1:20 p.m. | EXTENDED LUNCH & Brain break activity (Puzzles, books, cards/board games) |
| 1:30–2:20 p.m. | STEM or Arts & crafts |
| 2:30–3:20 p.m. | Physical activity Outdoor free play + games! |
| 3:30–4:20 p.m. | Relax and reflect coloring time |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | PICK-UP BEGINS & MOVIE TIME |
| 5:30–6 p.m. | EXTENDED PICK-UP (15-minute grace period goes until 6:15 p.m.) *every 15 after 6:15 p.m. = a $20 late fee |
| Week | Theme | Fun Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 June 3-7 | Hollywood Week | Harkins Theater |
| Week 2 June 10-14 | Animal Planet | Deer Farm Petting Zoo |
| Week 3 June 17-21 | Lumberjack Week | Field Day/Scavenger Hunt |
| Week 4 June 24-28 | Recreation Exploration | Diamondbacks game/Francis Short Pond |
| Week 5 July 1-3 | Super Hero | No Fun Friday. Happy Independence Day! |
| Week 6 July 8-12 | Outdoor Discovery | Willow Bend |
| Week 7 July 15-19 | Space | Bowling |
| Week 8 July 22-26 | Splash and Roll | Sedona Splash Pad |
| Week 9 July 29-August 2 | Summer Sendoff | FlagTag |
*These activities are subject to change.
Important dates and information
*Registration for camps is on a week-to-week basis. The deadline to register each week is the Wednesday before the week starts. You may register for multiple weeks at one time.
- We do not offer daily rates or pro-rating for any camp.
- We do not provide discounts for multiple children attending.
- Weekly enrollment is subject to available program space.
An information session will take place in May; date and time to be determined.
| Date | Info |
|---|---|
| 3/6/24 | Registration opens |
| 6/3–6/28 | Session I |
| 6/19 | *NO CAMP* in observance of Juneteenth |
| 7/4–7/5 | *NO CAMP* in observance of Independence Day |
| 7/5–7/7 | Modified week 5 session |
| 7/8–8/2 | Session II |
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can attend? | Youth Ages 5–13 (Must by 5y/o by June 1st, no exceptions) |
| Options offered | Weekly or 4-week sessions; full day only |
| Camper:Counselor ratios | (K–3) and(4–8) |
| Drop-off times | 7:15 am–8 am |
| Regular camp hours | 8 am–5:30 pm |
| Pick-up times | 4:30 pm–6 pm |
| Late fees | $20 after 15-minute grace period |
| Location | HLC MAC Gym |
| Address | 824 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86011 |
Price options (per child)
Childcare statement
Please note: Our camps are not licensed childcare providers and do not have a Federal Tax ID. Please do not interpret our service as daycare or childcare. While our camp is designed as a service to current students at Northern Arizona University, we are also open to faculty/staff, alumni, and community members.
| Eligibility | Individual weekly fee | Session I (6/3–6/28) Session II (7/8–8/2) | Week 5 (modified) 7/1-7/3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAU Employees/students | $300 | $1200 | $180 |
| Community members | $325 | $1300 | $195 |
Registration and forms
Registration options
Accepted forms of payment
- Credit Card
- Money Order
- Cashier’s Check (Personal Checks NOT accepted)
Registration options
In-person and online registration
- You must register in person at the Campus Recreation Front Desk or online through recreation.nau.edu
- Payment is due in full at time of registration.
- If you need any accessible accommodations for registration, please reach out to summercamp@nau.edu.
For NAU faculty and staff ONLY:
When completing registration online, former campers are already set up to receive the NAU discount. If this is your first time joining our camp, please email summercamp@nau.edu to request an account for your child and receive the NAU discount.
Weekly capacity
Registration is limited. Camp is limited to 50 spots weekly. Register as soon as possible to reserve your space.
Refund policy
All sales are considered final. There are no refunds, cancellations, or exchanges.
NAU Campus Recreation reserves the right to refuse admittance to or eject any person whose conduct is deemed to be disorderly without refunding any portion of their membership, program, or service purchase.
Cancellation policy
In the event that a program is cancelled or rescheduled by NAU Campus Recreation due to unforeseen circumstances, customers are eligible for full refunds. Examples of such circumstances can include but are not limited to, inclement weather or other natural disasters, pandemic closures, low enrollment, etc.
However, in an effort to best serve our customers, Campus Recreation may also provide the option to transfer enrollment to a future program. This option will be explored on a case-by-case basis, and will be communicated to eligible customers. Any future program credit must be used within the same fiscal year.
Request for exception
The following form is to request an exception to NAU Campus Recreation policy regarding refunds. Refunds may be permitted at the discretion of Campus Recreation Staff under extenuating circumstances. You must provide a comprehensive explanation to be considered for a refund.
All communication regarding the refund request, including any financial implications and the final decision, will be provided via email within ten business days.
Approved refund requests are subject to a 20% administrative fee.
For purchases made by check or credit card, established University procedures are followed and processing may take 4-6 weeks. A check will be sent via mail.
FAQ
Below are some common questions to help you out with deciding on our camp!
Camp drop-off and pick-up will be near the front entrance of the HLC building in the MAC Gym (Multi-Activity Center) at the corner of Franklin and S. San Francisco Street. Temporary parking is available in the 15-minute loading zone outside the HLC building. Parents should not park in the accessible parking spots without the proper visible permits. Look for the A-Frame signs and banner directing you to the correct location. All parents/guardians, or authorized pick-ups must bring a photo ID every day in order to check out their child.
If your child does not know how to swim, or does not pass the swim test, they will be required to wear a lifejacket that is provided.
Ensure your child wears comfortable, loose fitting clothes to camp each day. Closed-toed shoes are required, and absolutely no flip-flops. Your child will need to bring a swim suit and towel for the aquatics portion of camp. On field-trip days all campers are required to wear their camp t-shirt.
Pack a small snack for the morning and afternoon along with a lunch each day for your child. We cannot provide food, refrigeration, or microwave, so please pack all food in an insulated lunch box and mark everything you bring with your child’s name. Absolutely no sharing of food is permitted among campers.
Make sure your child has a water bottle that they will be able to refill throughout the day and a bottle of sunscreen. It is highly recommended that campers come with sunscreen applied prior to camp! We suggest every child have a small backpack to keep all belongings together.
We keep a lost and found bin by the doors every morning and afternoon during pick-up and drop-off. Please be sure to claim belongings quickly as the bin tends to fill up fast. Write your child’s name on all of their belongings prior to attending camp to prevent items from being left unclaimed.
For all early pick-ups or late drop-offs on non-field trip days, please bring your child to the Rec Center Front Desk. On field trip days, please email the Summer Camp Manager to ensure your child’s camp schedule around the field trip is adjusted. We will try to ensure your child can still attend the field trip, but in some cases that may not be possible.
If you arrive past the scheduled pick-up time, There will be a 15 minute grace period (until 5:45pm) until a $20 fee will be charged for every 15 minutes beyond 5:45pm.
Counselors are not permitted nor certified to administer medication for campers. Please give your child any and all medication prior to arriving at camp.
Campers may bring cell phones as long as they are kept in their bags at all times and do not cause distraction during the day. Staff is permitted to confiscate any electronic device deemed a distraction to planned activities. All emergencies can be communicated directly to the Camp Coordinator (928-523-7687), to the Rec Center Front Desk (928-523-1733) or Rec Administrative Staff (928-523-1585). Campus Rec is also not responsible for any lost, broken, or stolen items.