Camp Rocky

Campus recreation summer camp Rocky

Discover the transformative experience of Camp Rocky at USF St. Petersburg Campus Recreation! Beyond just a fun day, we offer a safe and educational environment for our community's youth and future leaders. At Camp Rocky, we empower our young participants to make everyday decisions within their groups, fostering valuable learning experiences. Our action-packed summer program includes a variety of daily activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, fitness and exercise, indoor and outdoor games, boat rides, and special guest appearances from other campus partners. Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure!

Thanks for a great summer! We hope your camper had as much fun as we did. We’re already looking forward to welcoming familiar faces—and meeting new ones—next summer!

What people are saying:

"We absolutely loved the experience! Communication was seamless, safety protocols were excellent, and the quality of activities exceeded our expectations. Most importantly, our child had a fantastic time. We’re already planning to return next year!"

"Nuri, Megyn and the team were absolutely phenomenal. We cannot thank them enough for their care and commitment to the kids. THANK YOUUUUU! "

"I really value your safety protocols and always asking us to show our ID, so well structured and well organized. I compare you against other camps and the quality of your camp stands out. Thank you."

"My child absolutely LOVED the camp. He thought it was amazing and asked to sign up again next year!"

Registration for Summer 2026 opens on February 2nd at 9:00 AM.
Several weeks filled up quickly last year, so be sure to take advantage of early bird pricing and reserve your spot early!

2026 Camp Dates:

Week 1: June 1st - 5th -Registraton Not Open
Week 2: June 8th - 12th -Registraton Not Open
Week 3: June 15th - 18th (Camp Closed on June 19th)- Registraton Not Open
Week 4: June 21st - 26th - Registraton Not Open

Camp Pricing

Weeks 1, 2, and 4:
Early Bird Registration (February 2nd - March 1st): $325
Regular Registration (March 2nd - May 3rd): $350
Late Registration (May 1st - May 29th): $375

Week 3 (no camp on June 19th):
Early Bird Registration (February 2nd - March 1st):  $265
Regular Registration (March 2nd - May 3rd):  $285
Late Registration (May 1st - May 29th): $305

Camp Information

Placement is according to the age of the camper by the first day of each session. (Campers under the age of 7 or above the age of 10 will not be admitted)
Little Bulls = 7 & 8 years of age
Junior Bulls = 9 & 10 years of age

Campers per group: 12 - The camper to staff ratio will never exceed 1 to 6. (A minimum of 5 campers is needed for a session to run).

Camp Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Drop-Off Time: 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Pick-Up Time: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm (There will be a $30 charge per 30 minute increment after 4:30 pm)

Camp Location:
USF St. Petersburg Campus
The Edge
825 Peninsular Dr. E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Camp Facilities: Campus Recreation Facilities 

What to Bring to Camp: 
Close toed shoes
Reusable water bottle
Sunscreen
Backpack
Swimsuit, change of clothes, and towel on water days
Packed lunch (We will provide an afternoon snack)
Personal life jacket (optional)
Sunglasses (optional)
Hat (optional)
Bugspray (optional)

Tax Information: For those of claiming or reporting camper’s registration costs to the IRS, our camp FEID is 59-3102112 

Registration

To enroll your camper(s), please click the link below.  You will be directed to our online payment site where you can select the weeks you would like to register for.  If you would like to pay for multiple weeks at once please click "continue shopping" after each registration.  Upon completing registration, expect to receive an email from Docusign within 1 to 3 business days. This email will include the Parent's Handbook and Policy Guide, along with necessary forms for completion and signature. Thank you!

Registration Steps

After selecting the "Register Here" button:
1) Select Week
2) Fill out requested information and click "Continue"    
3) If you are done registering click "Checkout" and complete payment process     
4) If you would like to register for additional weeks or campers click "Continue Shopping"   

After Registration:

Once registration and payment is submitted our staff will review it prior to authorizing the credit card transaction.  Once your camper's spot is confirmed you will receive a second confirmation from our Campus Recreation software.  Finally, you will be sent the Camp Handbook via DocuSign 1-3 days after confirmation. 

Refund Policy

• 100% back if registration is cancelled 5 weeks before start
• 75% back if registration is cancelled 4 weeks before start
• 50% back if registration is cancelled 3 weeks before start
• 25% back if registration is cancelled 2 weeks before start
• NO REFUND if registration is cancelled less than 2 weeks
  prior to start of the session.
       

Camp staff

Each member of our Professional Staff and Camp Counselors has successfully completed a comprehensive training program, undergone a Florida Level 2 Criminal background check, and obtained certification in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Pro. Your camper's safety and well-being are our top priorities.

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Camp Rocky Photos

 

To see what other camps USF has to offer check out the Office of Youth Experiences website where you will find a variety of options all all of the USF campuses.