Develop new friendships, have new adventures, and create lasting memories!
Camps give kids a great opportunity to make new friends and have new experiences outside of their neighborhood and classroom. They provide children with an environment that nurtures experiential education and results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. Campers stay active, gain a sense of community, develop intergenerational relationships, and learn through first-hand experiences.
Summer Camps 2026
Members: Feb. 24
Just for Me Camp
Looking for a half-day camp for your 3-8-year-old? Join us for Just for Me Camp! Campers will enjoy crafts, games, learning activities, snack time, outdoor play, and so much more. Each day is filled with hands-on fun designed to build friendships, confidence, and creativity – all in a playful, welcoming environment perfect for younger campers.
These are one day camps. Sign up for one or for all! Scroll down for dates and themes.
Days Held:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Crafts, games, outdoor play, fun, and learning!
- No camp form needed.
- Please apply sunscreen prior to camp.
- Drop off and pick up by tree at top of stairs going to the Outdoor Pool.
- In the event of bad weather; drop off and/or pick up will be in the Civic View Room, located behind The Market.
- Daily themes are subject to change.
- Water bottles are recommended.
- August 18, 19, 20 will have reduced registration spots, due to limited staffing.
Members: $25/day
Non-members: $35/day
Sign up: At the Activities Desk (507) 287-9300 or through your Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up for Empower M.E. please see the Create a Member Login webpage for more information.
Contact: Jessica Gravenhof
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the camp or you will be billed in full.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Stay: Early drop-off is available at 8:30 AM for a fee $6.00/child. Extended stay is available after camp for a fee of $12/child for up to 2.5 hours. To ensure appropriate staffing ratios 24-hour advance notice is required. To reserve contact Kids Club at (507) 287-9324.
Dates and Themes
June
(T) June 9: All Things Summer
(W) June 10: Dinosaurs
(Th) June 11: On the Farm
(T) June 16: Construction
(W) June 17: Desert
(Th) June 18: Airplanes and Helicopters
(T) June 23: Going GREEN!
(W) June 24: Seeds, Plants and Flowers
(Th) June 25: Buggin’ Out
July
(T) June 30: Ice Cream
(W) July 1: Stars and Stripes
(Th) July 2: Fireworks
(T) July 7: Ocean Life
(W) July 8: Zoo
(Th) July 9: Camping
(T) July 14: Space
(W) July 15: Forest Animals
(Th) July 16: Weather
(T) July 21: Caterpillars and Butterflies
(W) July 22: Treasure Hunters
(Th) July 23: Nature Explorers
(T) July 28: Bubbles
(W) July 29: Tie Dye
(Th) July 30: Cookout
August
(T) August 4: Day at the Beach
(W) August 5: Water Fun
(Th) August 6: Magic
(T) August 11: Sea Animals
(W) August 12: Rainforest
(Th) August 13: Rainbows & Colors
(T) August 18: Transportation
(W) August 19: Stoplight Safety
(Th) August 20: Back to School
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
Mighty Movers (Ages 5-7)
This camp is a great introduction to the full summer camp experience for younger kids. Campers build a strong foundation in social, emotional, and physical skills through active play while developing friendships along the way. Each week is filled with engaging, hands-on activities centered around a fun weekly theme, designed to keep kids moving and exploring. Field trips are optional and available as a separate add-on for an additional fee.
Full day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Ages 5-7
- A General Summer Camp Form will be emailed the Wednesday before the week of camp and must be completed for each child before the start of camp. It only needs to be completed once for the summer camp season.
- If your child cannot swim, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 by noon the Friday before the week of camp begins. Arrangements will be made to have the child stay in the Neighborhood during swimming.
- Daily Registration option: If your child cannot attend a full week, you may utilize daily registration. Only 5 daily registration spots are available each day. No online enrollment for this option, enroll through the Activities Desk only.
- Minimum of 10 children enrolled for camp to occur.
- Nonmembers are unable to register for full-day RAC Camps.
Food Notes: Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack – no breakfast or dinner.
- No outside food or drinks allowed in the club.
- Campers are not allowed to purchase food or beverages from the Neighborhood/Cabana/The Market unless in the presence of a parent/guardian.
- If your child has any type of food allergies, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 five days before the week of camp begins.
Enrollment Fees:
Weekly:
Members: $310
Daily: (Register through the Activities Desk only)
Members: $96
Registration: Contact the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to register, or members can also sign up for the weekly option through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.
Field Trip: Field trips are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registrations can be filled out via Google Form. If your child(ren) will not be participating in the field trip, regular camp will still be held. $15/field trip within Olmsted County and $25/field trip outside of Olmsted County. Field trip costs include transportation and entrance fees.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Care: Early drop-off is $12/day for each child, starting at 7:00 am, and extended stay is $6/day for each child, until 7:30 pm. Arrangements, including estimated drop-off time, must be made via Google Form by the Friday prior.
The camp team will be on duty from 8:20 am – 5:15 pm unless an early drop-off has been pre-arranged. Camp team members will not be available for early drop-off unless scheduled in advance. For extended stay, children will be signed into the Neighborhood.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up is in the Neighborhood.
Cancellation notes: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp. Late cancellations, or no-shows, will result in forfeiture of the enrollment cost.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302.
Mighty Movers Dates and Themes
June 8 – 12 All Things Summer
We’re excited to kick off another amazing year of RAC Summer Camps! Campers will celebrate all things summer with outdoor water fun, creative crafts, and plenty of time to reconnect with friends and favorite staff. Let the summer fun begin! Field trips will not be offered this week.
June 15 – 19 The Great Outdoors
Let’s explore! Campers will spend the week discovering the Great Outdoors through hands-on activities, nature-inspired crafts, and outdoor adventures. Get ready to reconnect with nature and enjoy fresh air fun!
June 22 – 26 Rah Rah Rochester!
Rochester is full of exciting people and cool places! Campers will take part in hands-on group activities while learning more about our community and what makes Rochester such a great place to live and play.
June 29 – July 3 Stars and Stripes
Red, white, and blue! Campers will celebrate the 4th of July with patriotic crafts, festive games, and group activities filled with summer spirit and fun.
July 6 – 10 Under the Sea
Dive into underwater adventure! Campers will explore ocean life and learn about amazing sea creatures through games, crafts, and water-focused activities. Be ready to splash and get wet during this fin-tastic week!
July 13 – 17 Outer Space
Blast off into a galaxy of fun! Campers will explore the wonders of space through games, hands-on activities, and creative projects – including designing their very own solar system. Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure!
July 20 – 24 Tie Dye
Let’s get colorful! Campers will explore art of tie dye while creating their own vibrant designs. Each camper will bring a small white clothing item to transform into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
July 27 – 31 STEM Week
Calling all curious minds! During STEM Week, campers become mini scientists and creative engineers as they build, experiment, and problem-solve through fun challenges and hands-on projects. From cool creations to exciting discoveries, this week is packed with imagination, teamwork, and BIG fun!
August 3 – 7 Pirates
Ahoy, mateys! Campers will train to join a pirate crew as they set sail on imaginative adventures filled with group challenges, creative crafts, and maybe even a walk down the plank. Treasure awaits!!
August 10 – 14 Safety
Grab your helmets and get ready to learn! Campers will explore bike and street safety, practice crosswalk etiquette, and learn how safety gear helps protect our bodies – all while having fun preparing for the upcoming school year.
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
Super Sprinters (Ages 8-12)
This camp brings energy and excitement to every week of camp! Campers stay active while exploring new games, sports, swimming, arts & crafts, and more. Each week features engaging, hands-on activities centered around a fun weekly theme, giving kids plenty of opportunities to build confidence, teamwork, and friendships along the way. Field trips are optional and available as a separate add-on for an additional fee.
Full day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Ages 8-12
- A General Summer Camp Form will be emailed the Wednesday before the week of camp and must be completed for each child before the start of camp. It only needs to be completed once for the summer camp season.
- If your child cannot swim, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 by noon the Friday before the week of camp begins. Arrangements will be made to have the child stay in the Neighborhood during swimming.
- Daily Registration option: If your child cannot attend a full week, you may utilize daily registration. Only 5 daily registration spots are available each day. No online enrollment for this option, enroll through the Activities Desk only.
- Minimum of 10 children enrolled for camp to occur.
- Nonmembers are unable to register for full-day RAC Camps.
Food Notes: Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack – no breakfast or dinner.
- No outside food or drinks allowed in the club.
- Campers are not allowed to purchase food or beverages from the Neighborhood/Cabana/The Market unless in the presence of a parent/guardian.
- If your child has any type of food allergies, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 five days before the week of camp begins.
Enrollment Fees:
Weekly:Members: $310
Daily: (Register through the Activities Desk only)Members: $96
Registration: Contact the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to register, or members can also sign up for the weekly option through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.
Field Trip: Field trips are offered on Tuesday and Thursdays. Registrations can be filled out via Google Form. If your child(ren) will not be participating in the field trip, regular camp will still be held. $15/field trip within Olmsted County and $25/field trip outside of Olmsted County. Field trip costs include transportation and entrance fees.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Care: Early drop-off is $12/day for each child, starting at 7:00 am, and extended stay is $6/day for each child, until 7:30 pm. Arrangements, including estimated drop-off time, must be made via Google Form by the Friday prior.
The camp team will be on duty from 8:20 am – 5:15 pm unless an early drop-off has been pre-arranged. Camp team members will not be available for early drop-off unless scheduled in advance. For extended stay, children will be signed into the Neighborhood.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up is in the Neighborhood.
Cancellation notes: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp. Late cancellations, or no-shows, will result in
forfeiture of the enrollment cost.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302.
Super Sprinters Dates and Themes
June 8 – 12 All Things Summer
We’re excited to kick off another amazing year of RAC Summer Camps! Campers will celebrate all things summer with outdoor water fun, creative crafts, and plenty of time to reconnect with friends and favorite staff. Let the summer fun begin! Field trips will not be offered this week.
June 15 – 19 The Great Outdoors
Let’s explore! Campers will spend the week discovering the Great Outdoors through hands-on activities, nature-inspired crafts, and outdoor adventures. Get ready to reconnect with nature and enjoy fresh air fun!
June 22 – 26 Rah Rah Rochester!
Rochester is full of exciting people and cool places! Campers will take part in hands-on group activities while learning more about our community and what makes Rochester such a great place to live and play.
June 29 – July 3 Stars and Stripes
Red, white, and blue! Campers will celebrate the 4th of July with patriotic crafts, festive games, and group activities filled with summer spirit and fun.
July 6 – 10 Under the Sea
Dive into underwater adventure! Campers will explore ocean life and learn about amazing sea creatures through games, crafts, and water-focused activities. Be ready to splash and get wet during this fin-tastic week!
July 13 – 17 Outer Space
Blast off into a galaxy of fun! Campers will explore the wonders of space through games, hands-on activities, and creative projects – including designing their very own solar system. Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure!
July 20 – 24 Tie Dye
Let’s get colorful! Campers will explore art of tie dye while creating their own vibrant designs. Each camper will bring a small white clothing item to transform into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
July 27 – 31 STEM Week
Calling all curious minds! During STEM Week, campers become mini scientists and creative engineers as they build, experiment, and problem-solve through fun challenges and hands-on projects. From cool creations to exciting discoveries, this week is packed with imagination, teamwork, and BIG fun!
August 3 – 7 Pirates
Ahoy, mateys! Campers will train to join a pirate crew as they set sail on imaginative adventures filled with group challenges, creative crafts, and maybe even a walk down the plank. Treasure awaits!!
August 10 – 14 Safety
Grab your helmets and get ready to learn! Campers will explore bike and street safety, practice crosswalk etiquette, and learn how safety gear helps protect our bodies – all while having fun preparing for the upcoming school year.
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
Pioneer Camp
Summer Send Off Camps – Let’s wrap up summer with a bang! Campers will celebrate an unforgettable summer with favorite camp games, water fun, team challenges, and special surprises throughout the week. This high-energy finale is all about friendship, laughter, and making lasting memories as we send summer off in style!
Full day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Ages 5-6
- A General Summer Camp Form will be emailed the Wednesday before the week of camp and must be completed for each child before the start of camp. It only needs to be completed once for the summer camp season.
- If your child cannot swim, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 by noon the Friday before the week of camp begins. Arrangements will be made to have the child stay in the Neighborhood during swimming.
- Daily Registration option: If your child cannot attend a full week, you may utilize daily registration. Only 5 daily registration spots are available each day. No online enrollment for this option, enroll through the Activities Desk only.
- Minimum of 10 children enrolled for camp to occur.
- Nonmembers are unable to register for full-day RAC Camps.
Food Notes: Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack – no breakfast or dinner.
- No outside food or drinks allowed in the club.
- Campers are not allowed to purchase food or beverages from the Neighborhood/Cabana/The Market unless in the presence of a parent/guardian.
- If your child has any type of food allergies, please inform Jessica Gravenhofat (507) 287-9302 five days before the week of camp begins.
Enrollment Fees:
Weekly:
Members: $310
Daily: (Register through the Activities Desk only)
Members: $96
Registration: Contact the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to register, or members can also sign up for the weekly option through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.
Field Trip: Registrations can be filled out via Google Form. If your child(ren) will not be participating in the field trip, regular camp will still be held. $15/field trip within Olmsted County and $25/field trip outside of Olmsted County. Field trip costs include transportation and entrance fees.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Care: Early drop-off is $12/day for each child, starting at 7:00 am, and extended stay is $6/day for each child, until 7:30 pm. Arrangements, including estimated drop-off time, must be made via Google Form by the Friday prior.
The camp team will be on duty from 8:20 am – 5:15 pm unless an early drop-off has been pre-arranged. Camp team members will not be available for early drop-off unless scheduled in advance. For extended stay, children will be signed into the Neighborhood.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up is in the Neighborhood.
Cancellation notes: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp. Late cancellations, or no-shows, will result in forfeiture of the enrollment cost.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302.
Pioneer Camp Date and Theme
August 17 – 21 End of Summer Bash
Let’s wrap up summer with a bang! Campers will celebrate an amazing summer with water games, favorite camp activities, team challenges, and fun surprises. This high-energy week is all about friendship, laughter, and making unforgettable memories as we send summer off in style!
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
RAC Discoverer Camp
Summer Send Off Camps – Let’s wrap up summer with a bang! Campers will celebrate an unforgettable summer with favorite camp games, water fun, team challenges, and special surprises throughout the week. This high-energy finale is all about friendship, laughter, and making lasting memories as we send summer off in style!
Full day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Ages 7-8
- A General Summer Camp Form will be emailed the Wednesday before the week of camp and must be completed for each child before the start of camp. It only needs to be completed once for the summer camp season.
- If your child cannot swim, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 by noon the Friday before the week of camp begins. Arrangements will be made to have the child stay in the Neighborhood during swimming.
- Daily Registration option: If your child cannot attend a full week, you may utilize daily registration. Only 5 daily registration spots are available each day. No online enrollment for this option, enroll through the Activities Desk only.
- Minimum of 10 children enrolled for camp to occur.
- Nonmembers are unable to register for full-day RAC Camps.
Food Notes: Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack – no breakfast or dinner.
- No outside food or drinks allowed in the club.
- Campers are not allowed to purchase food or beverages from the Neighborhood/Cabana/The Market unless in the presence of a parent/guardian.
- If your child has any type of food allergies, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 five days before the week of camp begins.
Enrollment Fees:
Weekly:
Members: $310
Daily: (Register through the Activities Desk only)
Members: $96
Registration: Contact the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to register, or members can also sign up for the weekly option through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.
Field Trip: Field trips are offered on Tuesday and Thursdays. Registrations can be filled out via Google Form. If your child(ren) will not be participating in the field trip, regular camp will still be held. $15/field trip within Olmsted County and $25/field trip outside of Olmsted County. Field trip costs include transportation and entrance fees.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Care: Early drop-off is $12/day for each child, starting at 7:00 am, and extended stay is $6/day for each child, until 7:30 pm. Arrangements, including estimated drop-off time, must be made via Google Form by the Friday prior.
The camp team will be on duty from 8:20 am – 5:15 pm unless an early drop-off has been pre-arranged. Camp team members will not be available for early drop-off unless scheduled in advance. For extended stay, children will be signed into the Neighborhood.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up is in the Neighborhood.
Cancellation notes: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp. Late cancellations, or no-shows, will result in forfeiture of the enrollment cost.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302.
Discoverer Camp Date and Theme
August 17 – 21 End of Summer Bash
Let’s wrap up summer with a bang! Campers will celebrate an amazing summer with water games, favorite camp activities, team challenges, and fun surprises. This high-energy week is all about friendship, laughter, and making unforgettable memories as we send summer off in style!
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
RAC Voyager Camp
Summer Send Off Camps – Let’s wrap up summer with a bang! Campers will celebrate an unforgettable summer with favorite camp games, water fun, team challenges, and special surprises throughout the week. This high-energy finale is all about friendship, laughter, and making lasting memories as we send summer off in style!
Full day 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Ages 9 – 12
- A General Summer Camp Form will be emailed the Wednesday before the week of camp and must be completed for each child before the start of camp. It only needs to be completed once for the summer camp season.
- If your child cannot swim, please inform Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302 by noon the Friday before the week of camp begins. Arrangements will be made to have the child stay in the Neighborhood during swimming.
- Daily Registration option: If your child cannot attend a full week, you may utilize daily registration. Only 5 daily registration spots are available each day. No online enrollment for this option, enroll through the Activities Desk only.
- Minimum of 10 children enrolled for camp to occur.
- Nonmembers are unable to register for full-day RAC Camps.
Food Notes: Camp includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack – no breakfast or dinner.
- No outside food or drinks allowed in the club.
- Campers are not allowed to purchase food or beverages from the Neighborhood/Cabana/The Market unless in the presence of a parent/guardian.
- If your child has any type of food allergies, please inform Jessica Gravenhofat (507) 287-9302 five days before the week of camp begins.
Enrollment Fees:
Weekly:
Members: $310
Daily: (Sign up through the Activities Desk only)
Members: $96
Registration: Contact the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to sign up, or members can also sign up for the weekly option through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.
Field Trip: Field trips are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registrations can be filled out via Google Form. If your child(ren) will not be participating in the field trip, regular camp will still be held. $15/field trip within Olmsted County and $25/field trip outside of Olmsted County. Field trip costs include transportation and entrance fees.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Care: Early drop-off is $12/day for each child, starting at 7:00 am, and extended stay is $6/day for each child, until 7:30 pm. Arrangements, including estimated drop-off time, must be made via Google Form by the Friday prior.
The camp team will be on duty from 8:20 am – 5:15 pm unless an early drop-off has been pre-arranged. Camp team members will not be available for early drop-off unless scheduled in advance. For late pick-up, children will be signed into the Neighborhood.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up is in the Neighborhood.
Cancellation notes: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp. Late cancellations, or no-shows, will result in forfeiture of the enrollment cost.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302.
Voyager Camp Date and Theme
August 17 – 21 End of Summer Bash
Let’s wrap up summer with a bang! Campers will celebrate an amazing summer with water games, favorite camp activities, team challenges, and fun surprises. This high-energy week is all about friendship, laughter, and making unforgettable memories as we send summer off in style!
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
Non-Members: March 3
North Star FC Soccer Camps
The North Star FC (formerly MN Rush) program provides professionally guided coaching to teach soccer in a consistent manner for true player development. Their mission is to provide the maximum benefit of professionally guided training through programs that emphasize fun, sportsmanship, individual development, and team play. The North Star FC way gives players the chance to excel at the enjoyment of the game, and the challenge of the competition. Ages 3-8. See level descriptions below.
Camps are held Monday – Friday:
June 8-12
August 17-21
- Sign up by the week.
- A General Summer Camp Form will be emailed the Wednesday before the week of camp and must be completed for each child before the start of camp. It only needs to be completed once for the summer camp season.
- Please arrive 5 minutes before the class starting time. If your child is late, it affects the coaches and others participating in the camp.
- Minimum of 7 children enrolled for camp to occur.
Levels:
Ages 3-5 9:00 – 9:35 am
Players will learn fundamental movement skills. Player will get a lot of touches with the ball.
Members: $65 per week
Non-members: $120 per week
Ages 6-8 9:40 – 10:25 am
Movement skills and technical development remain on the top of the agenda. We begin to introduce small-sided games and teamwork activities.
Members: $70 per week
Non-members: $125 per week
Sign up: Contact the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to sign up, or members can also sign up through the Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.
Location: Drop off and pick up at the RAC field (west side of the Club).
Inclement Weather: Practice will be held in The Neighborhood. If inclement weather, that morning call the RAC Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 to verify the location of the camp. A decision will be made at 8:30 am. If the camp is held in The Neighborhood, participants must bring tennis shoes – cleats are not allowed indoors.
Cancellation: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the start of camp. Late cancellations, or no-shows, will result in forfeiture of the enrollment cost.
Questions: Contact Jessica Gravenhof at (507) 287-9302.
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
Non-Members: March 3
ROGY Weekly One-Hour Summer Camps
Red and Orange Ball
Held four days a week (Monday through Thursday) for one hour.
No tennis experience needed.
Camps taught with age appropriate RED & ORANGE Tennis balls.
Red Ball One-Hour Camp:
Monday through Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm
No camps week of 6/22, 7/13, 8/3 and 8/17
Orange Ball One-Hour Camp:
Monday through Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm
No camps week of 6/22, 7/13, 8/3 and 8/17
Fee:
4-day week: Members: $64/week Non-members: $104/week
Camp Weeks (4-day):
June:
June 8-11
June 15-18
June 29-July 2
July:
July 6-9
July 20-23
July 27-30
August:
Aug 10-13
Camp Descriptions:
Red Ball: (Rising kindergartners to 7.5 years old)
Children learn the basic tennis strokes on a 36-foot court with a Stage 1 Red tennis ball, which bounces lower, allowing smaller kids to make proper contact with the ball. Goal is exploring fun of movement, developing motor skills and learning early mechanics of ground strokes, volleys and serves.
Orange Ball: (Ages 7.5-10 or ability)
Children move to a larger 60-foot court with Stage 2 Orange tennis ball. Combination of instruction, games, and non-elimination competitive play. Emphasis is fun and learning through positive feedback.
Direct questions about ROGY camps to Sabine Tetzloff at stetzloff@racmn.com
Required Waiver Form: A ROGY Tennis and Fitness Summer Camp Waiver Form must be filled out prior to the camp. You will receive an email with information and the waiver link the weekend prior to your camp
Sign up: Must be signed up by 12:00 noon the Sunday before the week of camp. Register via your Empower M.E. Member Login or by calling the Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300.
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the camp or you will be billed in full.
Sign up begins:
Members: Feb. 24
Non-Members: March 3
ROGY Half Day Summer Camps
(AM or PM Half Day Camps)
Each day includes athletic development/fitness, a tennis lesson, match/point play and theme based activities. No tennis experience needed! Camps are taught with age appropriate Red, Orange, Green and Yellow (ROGY) tennis balls. Ages 5-16 divided by ROGY ball level.
Red & Orange Ball Camps are 5-day camps (Exception is June 29 – July 2 is a 4-day camp)
AM Camp: 8:00am to 12:00pm daily
(7:40am drop off available)
Fee:
5-day week: Members: $250/week Non-members: $300/week
4-day week: Members: $200/week Non-members: $250/week (June 29 – July 2 week only)
Single day registration available if space allows and is through Sabine Tetzloff.
(Members: $60/day – Non-members: $70/day)
Green & Yellow Ball Camps are 4-day camps (three one-week camps during the summer)
PM Camp: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday
(12:15pm drop off available)
Fee:
4-day week: Members: $160/week Non-members: $200/week
Single day registration available if space allows and is through Sabine Tetzloff.
(Members: $45/day – Non-members $55/day)
See table below for dates, themes, and levels of camp offered for each week.
Early Drop Off/Lunch Bunch:
- Registration for early drop off or lunch bunch is no additional charge and will be via a Google Doc waiver form emailed the weekend before camp.
- Early AM drop off time is 7:40 am
- Early PM drop off time is 12:15 pm
- Lunch Bunch 12:00-1:00 pm: Bring your lunch and spend time with your friends. This is suitable for late AM camp pickup or early PM camp drop off.
Camp Descriptions:
Red Ball: (Rising kindergartners to 7.5 years old)
Children learn the basic tennis strokes on a 36-foot court with a Stage 1 Red tennis ball, which bounces lower, allowing smaller kids to make proper contact with the ball. Goal is exploring fun of movement, developing motor skills and learning early mechanics of ground strokes, volleys and serves.
Orange Ball: (Ages 7.5-10 or ability)
Children move to a larger 60-foot court with Stage 2 Orange tennis ball. Combination of instruction, games, and non-elimination competitive play. Emphasis is fun and learning through positive feedback.
Green Ball: (Ages 11-12)
Catered to younger players who are ready for full court play using Stage 3 Green tennis ball. Basic strokes, rules, and strategies will be stressed in a fun game-based format. Not appropriate for RAC Academy players.
Yellow Ball: (Ages 12-16)
Catered to older beginner players who are ready for full court play with a yellow ball. Perfect for players wanting to make High School tennis team. Not appropriate for RAC Academy players.
Required Waiver Form:
A “ROGY Tennis and Fitness Summer Camp Waiver Form” must be filled out prior to camp. You will receive an email with information and the waiver link the weekend prior to your camp. The waiver must only be completed once per player even if participating in multiple weeks.
Sign up:
Must be signed up by 12:00 noon the Sunday before the week of camp. Sign up is at the Activities Desk (507) 287-9300 or through your Empower M.E. Member Login. If you are not set up for Empower M.E. please see the Create a Member Login webpage for more information.
Cancellation Policy:
You must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the camp or you will be billed in full.
Direct questions about ROGY camps to Sabine Tetzloff at stetzloff@racmn.com
THESE CAMPS ARE SIGNED UP BY INVITATION ONLY AND HAVE NOT BEEN PUBLISHED YET FOR 2026
RAC Junior Tennis Academy Summer Camps
Our RAC Junior Tennis Academy Summer Camps are for players who have graduated from the ROGY tennis program. These camps are signed up through the Tennis Department via a Google Form (not at the Activities Desk or through your Empower ME Member Login). Please contact Steve Tacl with any questions.
Sign Up for Classes
Register through the Activities Desk at (507) 287-9300 or through your Empower M.E. Member Login.