Camps

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🤸 Make Summer '26 a season of play for your kids! Keep them entertained and busy at CARD's summer camps.

With more than 75 camps between June 8-August 12, we're welcoming campers ages 3–17 to join us for programs tailored to every interest and ability.

Browse the Play Guide, or keep scrolling to see camps by category, age, and week.

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Summer Camps

Get ready for a summer of fun and adventure with CARD's exciting lineup of summer camps! Click here to explore our diverse range of camps for all ages and interests, from sports and arts to outdoor adventures and STEM activities.

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School Year Camps

Looking for fun and engaging options when school’s out? CARD offers a variety of School Year Camps during holiday breaks like Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and more! With exciting activities, creative projects, and plenty of playtime, our camps are the perfect way to keep kids active, social, and smiling all year long.

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Youth Scholarship Programs

Click here for our current list of available Scholarship Programs.

Youth Programs Guidelines and Resources

Click here to review youth programs guidelines including participant expectations. Expectations for Program Participants Include:

Be Safe (includes staying with the group, keeping hands and feet to themselves)
Be Respectful (includes listening and following directions, using appropriate language)
Be Responsible (includes using the restroom independently/no bathroom accidents, keeping track of personal items, telling the truth)

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Summer Camp Payment Plan

CARD is excited to offer a flexible payment plan for summer camps!

Refund & Credit Policy

Refunds or account credits for program cancellations are determined based on the timing of the request.

Field Closures & Programming Cancellations

Field Conditions, Air Quality & Weather