Cooking Camps

Hands shaping dough on a floured wooden surface, with a dough scraper and banneton nearby.

All About that Dough Camp

Roll into fun- From Sweet Cinnamon Rolls to Savory Breads! Love overnight bread or want to know how to make quick rolls for dinner? Over the course of the week, we will get rolling with making cinnamon rolls, soft rolls, pita bread and pretzels. Last day of class culminates with a pizza party!

Ages: 9-12
Mon - Fri | 8/3 - 8/7 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Healthy Eating Camp

Eating delicious meals just got healthier! Over the course of the week, young cooks will learn about the best way to construct healthy treat. In this class, we will have fun making easy meals like muffins, fresh pasta, low ingredient sauces and smoothies. They will also learn the best way to construct a healthy snack using fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and crackers.

Ages: 9-12
Mon - Fri | 8/3 - 8/7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Four children in fun costumes: an astronaut, a pilot, a pirate, and a firefighter, smiling and posing outdoors.

Toddler Summer Camps

Our Toddler Summer Camps for children ages 3-5, are led by our amazing, dedicated toddler staff and take place in our specially curated toddler classroom at the Dorothy F. Johnson Center. Each camp is filled with exciting activities tailored to fun themes from cooking to sports to science. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience for your toddler!

The image features "Jan Sneed Youth Scholarship," part of a Chico Area Recreation & Park District program.

Youth Scholarship Programs

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Refund & Credit Policy

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