Full-Day Camps

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Camp Chi-Da-Ca Oaks (Ages 7-11)

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. The week is spent singing camp songs, going on nature hikes, playing games and cooling off in the water.

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

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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.

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

Half Day Option for Ages: 5-11
Mon - Fri | 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Little Athletes Summer Camps

Ignite your 5-7 year old's passion for sports by enrolling them in CARD's electrifying "Little Athlete" camps! Designed with entertainment and purpose in mind, these camps cater to your child's age and ability, ensuring they have a blast while mastering the fundamentals of various sports. With paid coaches fostering a positive, non-threatening environment, age-appropriate equipment, and tailored…

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Sports Camp

M-F | Grades 2nd-6th
Multiple Sports Available
Half-Day Option | 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Full-Day Option | 7:45 AM - 5:30 PM

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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:5-11
M-F | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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)

Website Accessibility Policy

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

Chico Area Recreation & Park District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Chico Area Recreation & Park District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (530) 895-4711.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.