Welcome to Camp Chico Creek!

Welcome, we are so excited to have your child at camp! Please read carefully to ensure a safe and fun week together.  

Daily Camp Essentials 

• Healthy, large lunch & water bottle with plenty of snacks
• Appropriate swimsuit, towel, and water shoes.
• Arm floaties/pfds and goggles are permitted but personal water toys/ innertubes are not allowed.
• Shoes must have a heel strap- no flip flops!
• Change of clothes/shoes
• Bug spray/sunscreen

Camp Chico Creek Information

• Location: Chico Creek Nature Center (1968 E. 8th St.) 
• Camp Phone Number: 530-519-5810
  • This phone will be on during camp hours, and you can leave a message after-hours.
• Camp Cancellation
  • In the event we need to make a change to camp operation due to fire, rain, smoke, etc., an email will be sent to all families. We will also post on CARD social media pages. We will make every effort to post this between 7:00-7:30 am.
• Camp Hours:
  • Little Sprouts (ages 4-5) - 7:30am-1:00pm
  • Mighty Redwoods (ages 6-11) - 7:30am-5:30pm. 
  • Camp activities start promptly at 9am!
• Suggested pick-up times:
  • While you can pick your child up from camp at any time, it can take a long time to get them back to camp from the creek! Please observe our suggested pick-up times below for the best experience for you and your camper. If you need to pick up your camper at a different time, it is always helpful to call ahead or tell the staff at drop-off. This will help us get your camper ready to go home more quickly!
    • Sprouts: 12:30-1:00 PM
    • Redwoods: 4:00-5:30 PM
• What to Bring:
  • It is hot and we are an outdoor based camp! Please make sure you send your child with plenty of water/ food and sunscreen.
  • Camp shirts are not required to be worn every day but we strongly encourage campers to wear them on Wednesdays for guest presenters. 
  • Shoes with a heel strap are required for camp. If your child does not come to camp with appropriate shoes, you will be asked to drop some off and your child(ren) will not be able to participate in certain camp activities until shoes are provided.
  • Lunch is not provided! Please pack your camper lunch every day, except for the Friday Barbecue. BBQ includes hot dog, juice, chips, and fruit.
  • Campers swim every day. Please make sure your child arrives at camp already in their swimsuit and ready for creek fun!
  • Photo ID is required every day to sign your child out. Please be prepared to show ID at pick up EVERY DAY. Only individuals listed on your designated pick-up list will be allowed to pick up.
• We are an ELECTRONIC FREE CAMP!  Please do not send your child with any electronic device or personal, non-camp related items.
• Please make sure to check the lost and found every day at pick up. Items will stay at camp through the following Monday to be claimed.

Emergency Contacts 

Emergency Form and contact info was submitted during registration. If you are needing to add people to your approved pick-up list, please ask the camp directors at drop off. This will need to be done for each week you are enrolled as Rosters are printed specifically for each week.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at (530) 895-4711 ext. 0 or email at info@chicorec.gov.