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champ campDates:

July 20-24, 2026

Times:

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Friday)
Early drop off available as early as 8:00 am (Monday – Friday)
Late pick up available through 4:30 (Monday – Thursday)

Registration Form Pay Registration Fees Online

CHAMP Camp has reached capacity.  Please email Dawn Horton to be put on waitlist
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Horton or champcamp@ouhsc.edu 

champ camp
 

Mission Statement

The Mission of C.H.A.M.P. Camp is to empower children with the knowledge of basic cooking skills along with the importance of nutrition and physical activity to foster independence toward living a healthy lifestyle.

Here is what campers have said:

Do you plan to cook more at home after coming to Camp? 

88% Yes!

What do you think we should learn to cook at camp next year?

Spaghetti
Cookies
Real sushi
Eggs

Other comments:

Do it again next year!
More crafts.
You did great, guys.
I wish I could come next year.
I loved the camp...the coaches are just awesome!
Please do it next year.
Thanks for the great experience!

Details About C.H.A.M.P. Camp

Who

Children entering 5th – 7th grade in fall 2026 may apply.

What

C.H.A.M.P Camp is a five-day introduction to healthful eating and physical activity through fun, hands-on projects with OU Health Sciences nutrition professors, graduate students, and interns who are in training to become Registered Dietitians.

When

July 20-24, 2026

Where

College of Allied Health Building located at 1200 N. Stonewall Ave at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Why

Kids who participate in shopping and cooking are more likely to eat a healthy diet. Regular physical activity helps prevent obesity and chronic disease.  C.H.A.M.P Camp blends traditional nutrition education with hands-on experience and academic learning.

Cutting veggies

Who are the Coaches

The coaches are dietetic interns and master’s degree program students in training to become Registered Dietitians. 

cooking calss

 

Who is the Camp Director

The camp director is Younes Rebbaj, MS, MBA, RD/LD, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, and faculty member in the Department of Nutritional Sciences.

Cost

The total cost of camp is $220 and due by June 1, 2026, along with your completed application, and signed consent form.  Please pay online Nutritional Sciences store.

A simple Day at C.H.A.M.P

Articles about C.H.A.M.P. Camp

A sample day at C.H.A.M.P. Camp:

cooking photo
  • 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Early Arrival – puzzles, games, videos
  • 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Nutrition Lesson
  • 9:45 a.m. Break
  • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Kitchen Activity
  • 11:00 – Noon Cooking Activity – Build your own personal pizza
  • Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and clean up
  • 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Nutrition Lesson
  • 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Physical Activity
  • 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Break
  • 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Crafts & Snack
  • 4:00 p.m. Camp Ends
  • 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Late Departure – puzzles, games, videos
Picnic photo

On Friday of camp week, family members are invited to enjoy lunch prepared by their campers. Camp is dismissed following lunch at 1:30 p.m.