Rice University

Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center

Rec Center

2012 Summer Youth Activity Program

Unlike other sport programs, the Rice Recreation Center's Summer Youth Activity Program seeks to expose our participants to a variety of sport and recreational activities, develop recreational skills, and promote social growth. It is our intent to provide a broad and varied program of sports and leisure activities to our participants. Activities are designed to improve skillsight, promote interaction among participants, and encourage the development of a lifetime program of recreation participation and enjoyment.

Our staff of instructors and counselors consists of students from Rice and other institutions who are led by a professional staff trained in education and recreation. It is our goal to provide each participant with age appropriate instruction and an exciting and memorable experience.This program is for children aged 6 to 11.

2012 Sessions Offered

Session 1
June 4–15

Session 2
June 18–June 29

Session 3
July 9–20

Session 4
July 23–August 3

We do not operate this program during the week of July 4

Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

Cost ($200 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION.)

Children of Rice faculty and staff

$405

Children of Rice alumni

$435

Children of non-Rice individuals

$460

Late activity program (per session)
(4:00-6:00 p.m.)

$150

Facility Location

All sessions will be held on the Rice University campus at the Recreation Center. The Recreation Center is located inside gate entrance #20 (Kent Street) off Rice Blvd. (The Recreation Center is the first large building on the right.) Need a campus map? An online version is available.

Registration

Early Registration is available for Rice staff, faculty and alumni on: February 23 & 24
In person:Thursday 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. & Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Online:Thursday 12:00 p.m.–Friday 4:30 p.m.

Regular Registration is available on: February 27
In person: Monday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Online:Monday 8:00 a.m.

For a registration form, click here.

Registration Guidelines

  • No registration fees or deposits will be accepted before February 28, excluding faculty, staff, alumni early registration.
  • Persons with special needs or consideration should contact Teresa Tucker, Summer Youth Activity Program Administrator, at (713) 348-4058.
  • Your child's age at the beginning of each session will determine which age group he or she will be placed in.
  • Any attempt to place your child in an age group that does not match his or her age will result in a $25 administrative fee being added to your account.

Payments and Accounts

There is a $200 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR EACH SESSION PER CHILD. It will be applied to your total balance. All balances must be paid on or before Monday, April 30, 2012. You have the option to bring your payments in person to the office, mail to the Recreation Center or have the balance auto billed on April 30. You can pay here.
If you prefer, you may print out a copy of the registration form, available February 1, and mail it in with your payment.

Administrative Information

Refund Procedures

The Deposit is non-refundable. The refund policy is applied uniformly. All non-Deposit refund requests must be submitted in writing (e-mail). We reserve the right to revoke the registration of any child who consistently disrupts normal activities. While this is a rare occurrence, it is important to note that consistent disruptions diminish the experience of the other participants. No refund will be made if a child is dismissed from the program.

Absences

Refunds are not available for vacations, special events, short-term illnesses of four days or fewer, or other personal commitments that prevent attendance.

Extended Illness

A refund may be available for an extended illness of five or more consecutive program days. A doctor's note and written note from the parent or guardian explaining the situation must be received within eight working days from the first day of absence. Upon review, participants may receive a $25-per-day refund for the unused days.

Transfers

Due to administrative costs, a $25 fee is charged for transferring between sessions per child, per session. Transfers must be done in person at the Recreation Center Office, located on the second floor of the Recreation Center above the Wellness Center, at least three working days prior to the start of the session. The transfer fee must be paid at the time the request is made. Transfers are based on space availability and are made at the discretion of the Recreation Center Staff. Children may give their spots only to siblings or step-siblings. Programs are not transferable to anyone outside the immediate family. Children missing days for reasons other than medical, will not be allowed to make up missed sessions. Split sessions are not available.

Parent's Guide

The 2012 Parent's Guide. Click here to download.

General Information


Directions/Parking

Need directions? Parking information? Please view our parking and directions information page.

On-line Suggestion Box

We want to make your experience at the Recreation Center the best it can be. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can submit them using our On-Line Suggestion Box.

Reservations

To view or search the schedule of events in the Gymnasium, please use EMS.

To make reservations please contact Liza Saldivar at als5@rice.edu

Rec Center Listservs

Stay on top of Rec Center happenings; join one of the listservs we have available:
Rec News
ROPE
Aquatics
Fitness
Rice Dance

E-mail ricerec@rice.edu with
questions or comments about this web site.

Get in touch with us!

6100 Main St. | MS-523 | Houston, TX 77005-1982
Telephone: 713-348-4058 | Fax: 713-348-5329