Camp Chico Creek

A girl in a pink life vest poses with a peace sign, smiling, while others swim in a natural setting with trees around.
A group of kids and adults gathered in a forest, seated and standing, likely for an outdoor activity or event.
People interacting with a white snake, one holding it, others touching it, in an indoor setting.
Children outdoors making mud projects at picnic tables, supervised by adults.
Children with binoculars on a field trip, guided by adults, in a sunny outdoor setting.
Three people in swimwear playing in a creek with a large branch and trees around.
Children observing a compost bin outdoors with interest.
Children and an adult explore soil together outdoors.
A group of kids and adults are outdoors, sitting and standing, engaged in an educational session with posters about nature.
A child in a green hoodie smiling at a bubbling science experiment on a tray in a kitchen setting.
Group of children watching a person holding a spotted lizard in their hands.
Children and an adult are gathered outdoors around a table with soil trays and jars of water, possibly for an educational activity.
A child in goggles is sliding down a colorful inflatable water slide outside.
Four kids in a forest playing near a large tree and a pile of branches.
A person in an orange shirt holding an insect on their finger with a band-aid.
Two kids smiling in the woods, wrapped in towels. Other kids are playing in the background.
A group of children and an adult are observing tall plants or reeds in an outdoor setting.
Children wearing goggles playing with colorful slime at a table, smiling and having fun.
Kids doing handprint painting outdoors under a tree.
A girl in a pink life vest poses with a peace sign, smiling, while others swim in a natural setting with trees around.
A group of kids and adults gathered in a forest, seated and standing, likely for an outdoor activity or event.
People interacting with a white snake, one holding it, others touching it, in an indoor setting.
Children outdoors making mud projects at picnic tables, supervised by adults.
Children with binoculars on a field trip, guided by adults, in a sunny outdoor setting.
Three people in swimwear playing in a creek with a large branch and trees around.
Children observing a compost bin outdoors with interest.
Children and an adult explore soil together outdoors.
A group of kids and adults are outdoors, sitting and standing, engaged in an educational session with posters about nature.
A child in a green hoodie smiling at a bubbling science experiment on a tray in a kitchen setting.
Group of children watching a person holding a spotted lizard in their hands.
Children and an adult are gathered outdoors around a table with soil trays and jars of water, possibly for an educational activity.
A child in goggles is sliding down a colorful inflatable water slide outside.
Four kids in a forest playing near a large tree and a pile of branches.
A person in an orange shirt holding an insect on their finger with a band-aid.
Two kids smiling in the woods, wrapped in towels. Other kids are playing in the background.
A group of children and an adult are observing tall plants or reeds in an outdoor setting.
Children wearing goggles playing with colorful slime at a table, smiling and having fun.
Kids doing handprint painting outdoors under a tree.

Little Sprouts 

This program provides outdoor exploration, builds friendships, and promotes a love for nature! Campers enjoy hands-on natural science labs, up-close animal visits, nature walks, arts and crafts, building tree forts, water activities, weekly guest speakers, and camp BBQ’s every Friday. Join our incredible leaders for a week of creative play and lots of outdoor FUN!  

  •  Little Sprouts programs and activities run from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Campers should be dropped off by 9:00 AM. Pick up times are between 12:30 and 1:00 PM.
  • One (1) Camp Chico Creek shirt is included for the summer and should be worn on Wednesdays for guest speaker day. We also encourage campers to wear shirts on FUN Fridays! Additional shirts can be purchased at the CARD Office for $10.  

📍 Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th St
🤸‍♀️ 4-5 years old (3-year-olds who will turn 4 by September 1, 2026 may register.)
⏰ Half Day: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM
💰 $205

Summer Camp dates and prices are shown, but subject to change until enrollment opens on April 14th. For more information, please contact info@chicorec.gov.

 Half-Day Option

Days Dates Time Age
Tue-Fri* 6/9-6/12 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 6/15-6/19 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 6/22-6/26 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Thu* 6/29-7/2 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 7/6-7/10 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 7/13-7/17 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 7/20-7/24 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 7/27-7/31 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Fri 8/3-8/7 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5
Mon-Wed* 8/10-12 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 4-5

 

Mighty Redwoods

This program provides outdoor exploration, builds friendships, and promotes a love for nature! Campers enjoy hands-on natural science labs, up-close animal visits, nature walks, arts and crafts, building tree forts, water activities, weekly guest speakers, afternoon stations, and camp BBQ’s every Friday. Join our incredible leaders for a week of creative play and lots of outdoor FUN!  

  • Mighty Redwoods programs and activities run from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Campers should be dropped off by 9:00 AM. Pick up times are between 4:00 and 5:30 PM.
  • One (1) Camp Chico Creek shirt is included for the summer andshould be worn on Wednesdays for guest speaker day. We also encourage campers to wear shirts on FUN Fridays! Additional shirts can be purchased at the CARD Office for $10.  

📍 Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th St
🤸‍♀️ 6-11 years old (5-year-olds who will turn 6 by September 1, 2026 may register.)  
⏰ Full Day: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 
💰 $280

Summer Camp dates and prices are shown, but subject to change until enrollment opens on April 14th. For more information, please contact info@chicorec.gov.

 Full-Day Option

Days Dates Time Age
Tue-Fri* 6/9-6/12 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 6/15-6/19 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 6/22-6/26 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Thu* 6/29-7/2 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 7/6-7/10 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 7/13-7/17 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 7/20-7/24 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 7/27-7/31 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Fri 8/3-8/7 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11
Mon-Wed* 8/10-12 7:30 AM-5:30 PM 6-11