After School Enrichment

Children doing push-ups on gym mats in a physical education class.

Bouncing Beginners

We begin to focus more on specific beginning gymnastics moves and equipment while still incorporating plenty of obstacle courses, learning games and exciting skills drills. Once a child has gained all skills in the beginning class, they are cleared to move to the next (Intermediate).

Evening Option for Ages: 5-9
Fri | 6/21 - 7/19 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Fri | 7/26 - 8/23 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Fri | 8/30 - 9/27 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Fri | 10/11 - 11/1 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Fri | 11/8 - 12/20 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Afternoon Option for Ages: 5-9
Wed | 9/4 - 10/30 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Wed | 11/6 - 12/18 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM

A group of musicians playing brass and woodwind instruments, focused on sheet music on stands.

Chico Community Band

The Chico Community Band, a wind and percussion ensemble with approximately 40 participants, is open to musicians ranging from teens to seniors. Formed before World War II, the Band continues to practice a repertoire of marches, show tunes, and innovative pieces by current composers that it performs for local audiences.

Ages: 13+
Tuesdays | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Five dancers striking poses with colorful lighting.

Hip Hop

Beginners or those with some experience, all are welcome. This class is a fun introduction to hip hop and jazz funk style dance. The class will include hip hop technique and choreography, and of course freestyle improvisation!

Friday Option
Fri | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Saturday Option
Sat | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Kung-Fu San Soo
In a fun atmosphere, your child will learn self-confidence, agility, and physical and mental conditioning. Making good decisions at home and school is emphasized. No class on Holidays.
Ages: 6-9
Mon/Wed | 4:00 - 4:45 PM

Kung-Fu San Soo All Stars Option for Ages: 6-9
Mon/Wed | 5:30 - 6:15 PM

Ages: 10-16
Mon/Wed | 4:45 - 5:30 PM

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Nature Center- After School Program
TK through 1st graders will enjoy this outdoor based after school program! In addition to outdoor free play, science, crafts and games, children have the opportunity to go on nature walks, swim in Big Chico Creek (weather permitting), build tree forts, attend live animal presentations and grow connections with their peers and nature. We hope to see you there!
Grades: TK-1st
M-F | 2:30 - 6:00 PM
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Tap & Jazz Combo Dance Class
This is a perfect combination class for young dancers ages. Tap dancing develops a keen sense of rhythm, timing and musical awareness. Jazz dance introduces a stylistic dance vocabulary for a fun, funky and expressive way of dancing.
Wednesday Option for Ages: 4-8
Wed | 6/19 - 7/17 | 4:00 -5:00 PM
Wed | 7/24 - 8/21 | 4:00 -5:00 PM
Wed | 8/28 - 9/25 | 4:00 -5:00 PM
Wed | 10/9 - 11/6 | 4:00 -5:00 PM
Wed | 11/13 - 12/18 | 4:00 -5:00 PM

Saturday Option for Ages: 4-8
Sat | 6/22 - 7/20 | 10:30 -11:30 AM
Sat | 7/20 - 8/24 | 10:30 -11:30 AM
Sat | 8/31 - 9/28 | 10:30 -11:30 AM
Sat | 10/12 - 11/9 | 10:30 -11:30 AM
Sat | 11/16 - 12/14 | 10:30 -11:30 AM

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Tumbling/Acro 1
A combination of gymnastics tumbling work and acro dance moves. Tumbling can be used in dance, cheer and more. Acro is typically used as a performing art.
Ages: 5-15
Fri | 6/21 - 7/19 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Fri | 7/26 - 8/23 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Fri | 8/30 - 9/27 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Fri | 10/11 - 11/1 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Fri | 11/8 - 12/20 | 3:30-4:30 PM

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Youth Scholarship Programs
Click here for our current list of available Scholarship Programs.
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Refund & Credit Policy
All refunds will be issued to the original payment method. If cash, Electronic Check Processing, expired credit card, or check were used in the original payment, we must issue a check for the refund…
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Website Accessibility Statement

Chico Area Recreation & Park District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Chico Area Recreation & Park District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (530) 895-4711

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

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Compliance Procedures and Reports

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