Summer Camps

Summer camp registration begins each year for residents of Washington Township and the City of Centerville on March 1. For non-residents, registration begins on March 8.

Sign up for one week, 10 weeks, or anywhere in between. Camps fill quickly. Registration for the camp ends at noon on Friday before the new week starts.

• Registration can be done online, once your household account is created at https://washingtontownshipoh.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

• Over the phone by calling 937-433-0130

• In person at Washington Township RecPlex, 895 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Washington Township, Ohio

For those who register for more than $100 price point per week, installment billing is available. Patrons must pay 50% down at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due May 22. This option is not available online. When registering in person or over the phone, request installment billing at that time. Our front desk team will accept 50% payment and will set up the payment plan after the initial payment is made.

Those patrons that are set up for installment billing and do not pay their remaining balance by May 2 will be automatically refunded. Patrons will have to register again if space availability permits and pay the full amount of camp at the time of the second registration.

Complete Pass Holders (CPH) receive a 10% discount on all programs and camps. Express Cards (Physical/Aquatic) and Active 90 passes are not accepted for the lower camp registration fees. It would be to a family’s advantage to compare the cost of the pass, plus the weekly Complete Pass Holder camp rate, with those weeks chosen as a non-Complete Pass holding participant. Check the Explore Guide or website for current pass rates.

We offer many camps to suit varying ages (from 3-16 years of age), interests, and budgets. All camps operate Monday through Friday. Camps begin in early June and run for 10 weeks ending the Friday prior to Centerville City Schools starting. Sign up for one week, 10 weeks, or anywhere in between. Specialty and Extreme Camps may change year to year, and the most recent offerings can be found in our Explore Guide; however, for a general list of camps and descriptions see below:

PRESCHOOL CAMP:

SUNRISE PLAY: This special half-day camp is designed for ages 3-5 years and runs from 9 am-12 pm. All campers must be potty trained by the first day of camp. Mornings are filled with songs, stories, crafts, and games. Plus, the group will explore Countryside Park and Butterfly playground. A 30-minute swim time will be offered in our recreational pool 11:30 am-noon on Monday and Thursday. Children should wear their swimsuit under their clothes and bring a towel. Children must be fully potty trained to attend this camp. It is recommended to bring a change of clothes each day of camp. Extended care is not available.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS:

Full day camp for ages 5 to 14-year-olds. Camps are divided by age. Age-appropriate activities are provided for each camp. Throughout the week, depending on the age, campers might swim, kayak, fish, use the climbing wall, learn archery, participate in STEAM activities, and more. During kayaking activities, life jackets must be worn at all times. A lifeguard will always be on site. 5-year-olds must have completed a year of full day school.

All Woodland Play groups will be together for pool time, field trips, and Fun Friday. All campers are dropped off and picked up at Rec Plex West. Camps run 9 am-4 pm. Extended care is available. Travel day is on Wednesday.

• Woodland Play Red: This camp is designed for our campers ages 5-6 and has few transitions. Campers must have completed one year of full-day school and be fully potty trained. Campers will enjoy crafts, swim, and watch an age-appropriate movie on the big screen.

• Woodland Play Blue: This camp is designed for our 7 and 8-year-olds. Campers will gather into their groups to begin rotating to the various scheduled daily activities. During the week, they will have an opportunity to play games, make arts and crafts, use the climbing wall, fish, kayak, and swim. This group has more transitions than Woodland Play Red, and children have more independence and freedom.

• Woodland Play Gold: This camp is designed for our 8 and 9-year-olds who are getting more independent. Campers will play games until everyone arrives, at which time they will gather into their groups to begin rotating to various scheduled activities. During the week, they will have an opportunity to play games, make arts and crafts, use the climbing wall, fish, kayak, swim, plus learn archery and play archery tag.

Backwoods and Backwoods & Beyond are for our older campers, offering more independence in choosing certain activities. Campers will be together for pool time and Fun Friday. Drop off and pick up is at RecPlex East. Camps run 9 am-4 pm. Extended care is available.

• Backwoods: Campers ages 9-10 years will play games until everyone arrives, at which time they will gather into their groups to begin rotating to the various scheduled daily activities. During the week, they will have an opportunity to kayak, fish, climb the wall, play games, participate in STEM activities, archery, and swim. This group travels on Tuesdays.

• Backwoods & Beyond: Campers ages 10-12 will gather into their groups to begin rotating to the various scheduled daily activities. During the week, they will have an opportunity to kayak, fish, climb the wall, play games, participate in STEM activities, and swim. They will also learn archery and go on TWO field trips. This group travels twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

COUNTRYSIDE KIDDOS: Campers ages 6-8 will explore 22 acres of Countryside Park. Campers will follow a weekly theme and explore the park through nature walks, creeking, fishing, and kayaking. Additionally, campers will swim on Monday and Thursday, participate in Fun Friday, and use the climbing wall. They will also test their skills in archery. This group does not go on field trips. Extended care is available. Camp runs 9 am-4 pm.

COUNTRYSIDE CREW: Campers ages 8-10 will explore 22 acres of Countryside Park. They will visit the ponds, pollinator gardens, fish, kayak, hike, swim, climb the wall, and test their skills with archery. Plus, play games, investigate nature, participate in STEAM activities, and more. This group does not go on field trips. Extended care is available. Camp runs 9 am-4 pm.

SPECIALITY CAMPS: Camps are designed for ages 5 to 16-year-olds. Camps are divided by age. Age-appropriate activities are provided for each camp. Specialty Camps feature fully immersive program experience. Each day, campers live and experience the adventures, challenges, and moments of the theme of the week. These camps do not travel. Camp times vary. Full day and half day options are available Monday through Friday. Some camps have extended care options available. For a complete list of our specialty camps, their locations, and fees, please see our Explore Guide.

EXTREME CAMPS: Camps are designed for ages 8 to 14-year-olds. Camps are divided by age. Age-appropriate activities are provided for each camp. Mixing themes, limited availability, and extreme level fun all week long, these elevated specialty camps don’t hold back. This one-of-a-kind experience based on imagination, creativity, and shared interests takes camp to the EXTREME. For a complete list of our Extreme Camps, please visit our Explore Guide. Camps run 9 am-4 pm Monday through Friday. Extreme Camps check in/out at the RecPlex.

SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMP: Camps are designed for 5 to 14-year-olds and divided by age. Age-appropriate skills and activities are provided for each camp. A variety of sports camps for varying ages are offered through Skyhawks Sports at a Centerville Elementary School. Half-day and full-day options are available. If you are looking for a full day camp, make sure to check out AM or PM Sun & Fun Camp. Extended care is not available.

THEATRE CAMP: Hit the stage this summer! Each week we will offer a different skill needed to be a part of the theatre. Whether you want to learn what happens backstage or what happens on stage, we have a camp for you. Campers ages 5-15 will develop life skills such as public speaking, collaboration, and communication through stage skills. The weekly schedule for all the theatre camps includes instructional classes from 12:30-3:30 pm Monday-Friday at Town Hall Theatre. Extended care is not available.

Each camp is unique and will have its own adventures planned, but be assured your camper will be busy all day, every day. Check our camp descriptions for generic activities. A detailed schedule will be emailed prior to your child’s week at camp though Constant Contact. This email will be sent to the email address on file no later than Thursday at 2 pm for the week ahead. Schedules will be posted outside your camp home base for most camps.

Preschool and full-day traditional, on-site RecPlex camps will be swimming this summer during camp. Swim tests will determine the areas of the pool campers can use. Each camper will be wrist banded with the appropriate color designating the area they are permitted to swim in. For campers who prefer not to swim, they can sit out and enjoy a book, play cards, or do other quiet activities on the pool deck with others, supervised by our camp counselors.

Please make sure the camper’s name is clearly marked on all items. Washington Township RecPlex is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

• Backpack

• Packed lunch for full-day camp (an insulated bag with an ice pack is recommended)

• Lots of snacks (for all camps, especially if your child is attending AM and/or PM care.  Camp takes a lot of energy and kids get hungry.)

• Insulated, refillable water bottle

• Sunscreen, bug spray (if your child’s camp goes outside)

• An extra change of clothes, for little ones especially

• A positive attitude

• For Sports Camps: The necessary attire for that sport (shoes, padding, equipment)

• For Theatre Camps: Comfortable clothes that you can easily move in

• For Swim Days or Water Days Only: Swim gear & towel (optional: flip flops/water shoes, plastic goggles)

• Cell phones (campers will be required to leave cell phones in camp bag or book bag until the end of the day)
  

• Electronic devices or games
  

• Toys, playing cards, Pokémon cards, and other personal belongings unless otherwise noted
  

• Money -- children will not be permitted to buy snacks or souvenirs on field trips
  

• Anything of value that you or child does not want misplaced, broken, lost, or stolen

• Comfortable, casual clothing (loose shirts and shorts) that can get dirty

• Closed-toe shoes -- we recommend athletic shoes with socks; no clogs or any shoes with a heel, flip flops (at the pool only), or sandals

Each camp has a cell phone to be used in case of emergencies and carried by the camp director. You will receive the number prior to camp. You may text or leave a voice mail. Please leave a message with the following information:

• Your name

• Camper’s name

• Your phone number

• Camp your child is attending.

• Brief message

PLEASE NOTE: Phone calls and texts will be returned as soon as possible. However, calls/texts received after 6:30 pm will not be returned until 9 am the next morning, Monday through Friday only.

• ALL camps are one week, operating Monday through Friday. Some are offered every 10 weeks of summer, while others may only be offered one- or two-weeks during camps.

• Full-day and Extreme Camps at RecPlex East and West and Countryside Park operate 9 am-4 pm.

• Sunrise Play at RecPlex West (3-5-year-olds) run from 9 am-noon.

• All camps at the off-site location at the Centerville Elementary School run anywhere between 9 am-3 pm.

• Half-day options at the Centerville Elementary School location run 9 am-noon and noon-3 pm.

• Town Hall Theatre Camps are 12:30-3:30 pm.

• Sports Camps at the Centerville Schools location vary anytime between 9 am-3 pm.

• Specialty Half Day Camps at the RecPlex run from 12:30-4 pm.

Extended Care is offered for most camps EXCEPT for those held at off-site locations (Centerville City Schools and Town Hall Theatre) and Sunrise Play at RecPlex WEST.

Extended care is offered as follows:

• AM Extended Care: 7:30-9 am, $20 per child per week

• PM Extended Care: 4-6 pm, $25 per child per week

For our youngest campers (3-5), we exceed the ACA recommended one adult to six (6) camper ratio. For ages 6-9 years, we exceed the ACA recommended one adult to eight (8) camper ratio, and for our campers ages 9-12 years old, we exceed the ACA recommended one adult to 10 campers.

Each location will have a designated area for dropping off and picking up from camp. Specific location for drop off and pick up will be emailed prior to your first day of camp. Signage will also be posted outside the entrances. You MUST come into the facility and check your camper in/out each day. Teens 13 and over can check themselves in and out if permission is given on the ePACT Health and Emergency form.

Yes. Sunrise Play is for children ages 3-5 years old. This camp meets half day from 9 am-noon, Monday through Friday. Children will meet in the indoor play space at Rec WEST and enjoy crafts, games, songs, and outdoor adventures in Countryside Park, and swim twice a week in our recreation pool. All campers must be potty trained by the first day of camp. This camp does not go on field trips and has few transitions.

Authorized adults need to sign children out when picking them up from camp and provide a driver’s license or valid photo ID. The only adults authorized to pick up a child are those adults listed on the child’s ePACT, medical form. This sign-in/sign-out process is for the safety and accountability of your child. 

Some camps will travel. Please see camp descriptions for camps that travel. Field trip locations will be listed on our web site beginning February 1. All travel schedules are tentative. While our intention is to follow the printed schedule, some changes may occur due to inclement weather or site difficulties. No refunds will be given for location or field trip changes within the weekly schedule. Camps that travel will be transported by a Centerville School Bus and bus driver to and from their designated field trips.

Prior to the first day of camp, parents/guardians need to complete an ePACT Health and Emergency Form with parent/guardian original signature. This must be completed before your child(ren) can attend camp. We have partnered with ePACT. For the success of your child, the more information you can provide on the form, the better. You will receive an invitation to complete a health profile for your child through ePACT within 72 hours of registration.

All medication must be listed on the ePACT Health Profile Form. If your child requires medication during the day, please bring the medication in the original container with only the amount of medication needed for the week. The child’s name, dosage, and the current date should be clearly labeled on the original container. Please check in the medication with our staff. A Medication Form will be completed at check in. The medication will be logged and secured. The camp director will be responsible for dispensing the medication. All original containers will be returned to the parent/guardian upon the conclusion of the camp week. Any original containers/inhalers or EpiPens that are not picked up will be disposed of properly.

If a camper gets sick at camp, we have identified an area where they can rest, be watched after, and safely isolate from others. We will communicate with parents/guardians or authorized adults directly and, if necessary, arrange for the child to be taken to a healthcare facility for care.

We ask that you help us protect the health of campers and staff this summer. Any camper who is vomiting, has diarrhea, or is exhibiting other symptoms within 24 of attending camp should not come to camp. Please make sure they are symptom-free 24 hours before returning to camp. Thank you for your cooperation.

Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a hands-on training experience that gives teen campers ages 13-16 valuable insight into the role of a camp counselor. Under the guidance of a camp leader and a camp counselor, CITs will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills by assisting with daily activities and camper care. Program runs 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 13 years old at the start of their CIT session.

• Participation in the CIT program is by selection. Teen contacts CIT Coordinator and submits a 500-word essay on why they want to be a CIT.

• Applicants who complete Trailblazers Camp, will receive half off each week of CIT camp they attend.

• Applicants must possess a genuine interest in recreational youth development and in working with campers ages 3-9 and willing to commit the required energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude to all aspects of the camp week. CITs will participate in all camp activities and field trips.

• CITs will be assigned camp programs working in a camp with children between the ages of 3-9.They can also be assigned to help with morning and evening Extended Care if requested at no charge.

• Interested applicants should contact [email protected]

Interested candidates who enjoy working with children and meet the minimum qualifications can apply online through the Township website.

An email from our health provider (ePact) will be sent within 72 hours after the completion of your camp sign up. This digital form will include all emergency contacts, medication, and activity information. This form must be completed online with our camp staff prior to your child's participation in camp. No child will be permitted to attend camp without this form on file. The deadline for submitting the ePact Participant Profile Form is noon on the Friday prior to the start of camp.

What is ePACT?
ePACT is a secure emergency network that the RecPlex uses to collect medical and emergency contact information electronically for summer camps. Not only does ePACT replace paper forms, but it also gives us a way to communicate with your family in the event of an illness, injury, or schedule change.

Using ePACT is easy and secure. Here’s how it works:

• After registering for camp, you will receive an email invitation to share information with Washington Township RecPlex Summer Camp. If you don’t receive an email, please check your spam/junk folder and verify that we have the correct email address on file for you by calling the RecPlex at 937-433-0130.

• Click "Complete Request" to create a free account, or log-in if you already have an existing ePACT account.

• Next, you’ll enter the required information, including emergency contacts and medical conditions, and share it with us so that our camp staff has access.

ePACT makes it easy for patrons to share emergency information with us while also ensuring we have access to records anytime, anywhere, such as on a field trip or at the pool.

Do I have to complete the form again if my child attended a RecPlex program in the past?
If your child was enrolled in camp last season or attended Rec’ing Crew or School Days Off, you might be wondering why you’re getting a new ePACT request. At the end of every season, your dependent’s record is disconnected from the RecPlex as per ePACT’s terms of use and privacy policy.

This means that every year, you’ll be asked to confirm that all the information is still up-to-date and then to share this information for the current season. If you entered this information last year, it will be pre-populated in all the steps. Only new questions and waivers will need to be answered. If nothing has changed, it will take you less than 30 seconds to complete the form. Simply select your dependent and click on "Continue" on each step until you get to the final "Complete Info" step, where you’ll need to "Share" with us to give Washington Township RecPlex Summer Camps access to your dependent’s record for this year/season. Click here to learn more about reconfirming your record.

Is the information I submit through ePACT secure? 
Absolutely! You always own your account and the information in it. Plus, ePACT maintains the same levels of security as online banking and limits access only to the administrators for enhanced privacy. Rest assured that your information will remain protected.

Need more help using ePACT? 
Please visit ePACT's online help center for more information.

The mission of the Washington Township RecPlex is to provide for and promote the general health, safety, and welfare of Township residents and guests while they are participating in activities at the RecPlex. As part of that mission, we understand that RecPlex participants may have reasons that require them to cancel their participation in a registered class or activity: 

• Refunds will be put on a household account or refunded back to a credit card. Participants may request a refund check. Funds in household accounts can be used for payment of future registrations. No cash refunds are permitted.

• When a camp is cancelled by the RecPlex due to low enrollment or other circumstances, registered participants will be notified and will receive a full refund.

• Registered participants will be given a 24-hour time limit after registering to cancel or transfer, if space permits, with no penalty and a full refund.

• Seven days prior to the start of the program, participants will receive a full refund.

• Six days prior to the start of the program, participants will receive a 50% refund.

• After the program begins, no refund will be given.

• If availability permits, transfers will be honored without a fee.

• Written documentation will be required for medical refunds.

This is a leadership program for teen campers, ages 13-16, who are interested in receiving hands-on training and experience in the role of a camp counselor. CITs will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills by assisting with daily activities and camper care. Click here for more information about the Counselor in Training program.