Camps by Category

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Camp Chi-Da-Ca

Introduce your child to the great outdoors at Chi-Da-Ca, CARD’s longest running camp! Kids can’t help but have fun, get dirty and come home worn out from all the activity that takes place in Hooker Oak Park by upper Bidwell Park.

May contain: clothing, lifejacket, vest, face, head, person, photography, portrait, plant, vegetation, summer, swimwear, leisure activities, sport, swimming, water, water sports, tree, child, female, girl, nature, outdoors, land, woodland, body part, finger, and hand

Camp Chico Creek

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, swimming in Big Chico Creek and camp BBQ’s every Friday.

Mighty Redwoods Full Day Option for Ages: 6-11
Mon - Fri | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Little Sprouts Half Day Option for Ages: 4-5
Mon - Fri | 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Cooking Camps

Colorful sewing supplies: threads, fabric, a pincushion, buttons, and a straw basket on a wooden table.

Fashion & Design Camps

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Full-Day Camps

Various sports equipment on grass: football, soccer ball, tennis rackets, basketball, boxing gloves, helmet, baseball bat, and more.

Fun & Fitness Camps

A group of children dressed in costumes resembling a popular wizard theme with wands, glasses, and scarves.

Fun for Everyone Camps

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Gaming Camps

Embark on a journey of imagination, artistry, and storytelling this summer!

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Inspire Camps

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Mountain Bike Camps

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Music, Theater, & Cinema Camps

May contain: lab, laboratory, accessories, goggles, child, female, girl, and person

STEM Camps

A sewing workshop with one adult and four kids working on fabrics with a sewing machine and materials on the table.

Sewing Camps

A group of kids and adults with skateboards in a skate park bowl, posing for a group photo.

Skate & Scooter Camp

Ready to roll? Chico Area Recreation & Park District’s Skateboard & Scooter Camp is back and better than ever! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this camp is your ticket to learning how to ollie, kick turn, and carve like a pro. Bring your board or scooter, safety gear, and stoke — mornings at Humboldt Avenue Skate Park are all about fun, movement, and mastering the basics in a safe, supportive setting.

Ages: 8-16
Mon - Fri | 6/23 - 6/27 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

May contain: human, person, footwear, apparel, clothing, shoe, shorts, and floor

Sports Camps

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Summertime Delight

Discover the excitement our camp has to offer! Summertime Delight is a traditional day camp with activities ranging from games, swimming, kids’ clubs, sports, crafts, and field trips.

Full Day for Ages: 6-11
Mon - Fri | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Toddler Camps

A Youth Leader poses happily for a photo with some young campers in beautiful Bidwell Park, next to the creek.

Youth Leader Program

The Youth Leader (YL) program is a work training opportunity for teens to develop leadership and communication skills while serving as positive role models for young campers. Click here for details!

Youth Scholarship Programs

Click here for our current list of available Scholarship Programs.

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…