Home 
Resources Family Resources by Category Summer Camps Butte County
Resources Family Resources by Category Summer Camps Butte County
| Butte County |
 |
 |
|
All Fired Up! Art Camp for Kids www.allfiredupchico.org 830 Broadway St., Chico. (530) 894-5227. (Day Camp) Creative Camp for Kids: Ages 7 & up. June-Aug. Mon-Fri, 10am–1pm $125/wk, $35/day. Use your hands to build with clay! Make masks, mosaic tiles, garden art and small sculptures. Create a fancy plate, bowl & cup set. Fun for all ages and ability levels. Athletic Horizons Gymnastics Camp www.athletichorizons.com Athletic Horizons, 415 Otterson Drive, Suite 70, Chico. (530) 893-4967. (Day Camp) Ages 7 & up. Session dates: Aug.2-8, 8am-1pm. Cost: $160. Early Bird Special: for discounts call early! M-F, with Thurs. activities including a trip to a movie theater, swimming, pizza dinner, sleepover, breakfast & games. Along with gymnastics, children will also play gymnastics games for prizes & tie-dye shirts. Children are grouped according to ability & age. Sign up early–limited space. Aquatic Park Day Camp www.paradiseprpd.com 5600 Recreation Dr., Paradise. (530) 872-6393. (Day Camp/s) June 1-Aug. 6 Morning 7:30am-12:30pm, Afternoon 12:30-5:30pm; All day camp 7:30am-5:30pm. Cost: $12/half day $24/full day. Ages: 5-12yrs. Program combines the adventure of day camp with the fun of swimming at the community pool. Crafts, archery, organized games, and special events will fill the summer weeks at Aquatic Park Camp. Camp Chico Creek www.bidwellpark.org Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. 8th St., Chico. (530) 891-4671. (Day Camps) Ages: 5-11. 9 weekly sessions June 1-Aug. 6; 8am-1pm. Cost: $70 Centered at the Chico Creek Nature Center in the heart of Bidwell Park, camps provide outdoor recreation activities and foster awareness of nature in a fun, safe, and caring setting. Themes cover the Park’s habitats and its natural and cultural history. Includes short nature walks, animal habitat exploration, presentations with animals, art activities, and swimming in Big Chico Creek. Promotes fairness and a spirit of cooperation in play. Camp themes and details online. CARD 2010 Summer Camps www.chicorec.com/Summer-Camps/index.html Chico Area Recreation & Park District, 545 Vallombrosa Avenue. (530) 895-4711. (Day Camps) June 7-Aug. 2. CARD offers a wide range of camps for a variety of interests and hobbies. Day camps for ages 5-16 include: Aquatic Adventure Camp, Camp Cuisine, Pottery, Tennis, Farm Camp, Rock & Roll Band Camp, Lego Engineering Camp, Dance, Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, British Soccer and MORE! Chico Creek Crew - A New Summer-Only Dance Company www.chicocreekdance.org Camp Venue: Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 West 1st St., Chico. (530) 893-9028. (Day Camps) Ages: Level 1: Ages 5-8, Level 2: Ages 9-12, Level 3: 13-Adult. Classes & rehearsals held June 28-Aug, call for schedule. Cost: $170, plus $10 per performing group (up to 3). Includes unlimited dance classes at Chico Creek Dance Centre. There are three divisions: hip-hop/jazz, tap, and ballet (do one or all). Dancers take technique classes and attend rehearsals each week to learn choreography. The crew will perform locally and produce a dance showcase. Auditions/Interest Classes: June 12 & 27.  CSU’s Museum of Anthropology Campwww.csuchico.edu/anth/museum New Location! CSU, Chico campus, Ground floor of Miriam Library Complex, Chico. (530) 898-5397. (Day Camp) Ages 5-11. Session dates: June 21-July 30, M-Th, 8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30-4:30pm; or all day. Cost: $120/session/full day, $65/session/half day. Travel the world without leaving home. New & familiar topics include: Greek Mythology…Percy Jackson Style, Viking and Dragon Lore According to Dragon Trainer Hiccup, Archaeology, Dinosaurs, Space Camp, Pottery, Mayan and Aztec Civilizations, and much more! Discovery Day Camp www.parksidedaycare.com 1885 E. 8th St., Chico. (530) 893-5139 (Day Camps) Ages 5-12. Ten weekly sessions: May 31-Aug. 6, 6am-6pm. Cost: $135/wk, includes all field trips. Do you want your child to have a sensational summer? Enroll in Discovery Day Camp! From exploring Bidwell Park to science experiments to cooking, Zumba dance, fine arts and more, each week brings a new theme and a new adventure to keep your child interested and entertained. Daily field trips, “Math Maddess” and “Leap into Literature” with a credentialed teacher, weekly library excursion, and “Fit Kid Club” make for sensational fun and exceptional learning. Durham Recreation & Park District www.durhamrec.com 9447 Midway, Durham.(530) 345-1921. (Day Camp/s) Ages: Grades K-8. June 7th -August 13th. Cost: $120/wk/full day $75/wk/half day (7:30am-12:30pm or 12:30-5:30pm). $30/drop-in/full day. Don’t delay, come and play! Offering numerous programs for all interests. Durham-azing Day Camp offers 10 themed weeks full of adventure and swimming! Program info online. Far View Ranch Camp www.farviewranch.com Located in the Bangor area.(530) 679-0226. (Residential Camp) Sessions: June 20-July 3, July 4-17, & July 18-31. Cost: $1750 per 2-week session. Ages: 6-16. Provides children with a “summer on the farm” experience. Campers will work in a garden, collect eggs from chickens, milk a goat, ride a horse, and more. Camp is small and is like an extended farm family, where all members are vital to the operation of the farm. Fit One Kids’ Camp Held at Fit One Athletic Club, 6854 Pentz Rd., Paradise.(530) 872-2582. (Day Camps) Ages: 6-12. Weekly sessions June 7-Aug.13, M-F. Full-day 7:30am-5:30pm, $139/wk (members $119); Half-day, $99/wk (members $84); Drop-in, $34/day (members $29). Pre-reg. appreciated. Family and multiple-session discounts available! Fit One Kids’ Camps are lots of fun and provide an opportunity for children to build lasting relationships, strengthen self-esteem and stay active all summer. Includes swimming, sports play, learning leadership skills, cooking, and much more. Healthy snacks provided. Forebay Aquatic Center Youth Camps www.aschico.com/ForebayAquaticCenter Forebay Aquatic Center, Thermalito Forebay State Park (Garden Dr.Exit off Hwy. 70), Oroville. (530) 624-6919. (Day Camps) Ages 8-18. Weekly sessions June 14-Aug. 13. Cost: Prices ranging from $150-$300 depending upon camp. Featured camps: Youth Aquatic Camp, Sailing Camp, Wakeboarding Camp, Rowing Camp, High School Wakeboarding, High School Rowing, and High School Sailing. FunLand Extreme Fun Camp www.funlandchico.com FunLand / Cal Skate Chico, 2465 Carmichael Dr., Chico. (530) 343-1601. (Day Camps) June 7-11, 21-25, July 12-16, & 26-30. Cost: $100/wk for camp only (9am-1pm), or $125/wk for morning camp and afternoon skating session (9am-5pm). Ages 5-11. Campers participate in heart-healthy air-conditioned indoor and planned outdoor activities, supervised by experienced counselors. Includes skating, mini-golf, batting cages, dodge ball, hockey, arts/crafts, jump house, ping pong, frisbee, arcade game tourneys, and lots more! T-shirt, morning and afternoon snacks provided; hot lunches available. Fun in the Sun Day Camp www.frrpd.com Feather River Recreation & Park District, 1200 Myers St., Oroville.(530) 533-2011. (Day Camps) Ages 5-12. Sessions June 14-Aug. 6, 7:30am-5:30pm. Cost: $700/all 8 weels/full day (save $180); $22/day (full day). Campers will swim 3 days a week, enjoy weekly field trips, partake in karate lessons, hip hop lessons, arts and crafts, and for the very first time offer theatre. FUN Summer Horse Camp www.boardinghorseschico.com Almond Country Farms Equestrian Center, 2304 Hutton Way, Durham.(530) 343-1558. (Day Camps) Ages: 3-14. “Little Ones” 3-5yrs: June 22-24, 9-11:30am. Ages 6-14yrs: July 6-9 & July 12-15, 8am-1pm. Cost: 3-5yrs, $145/session; 6-14 yrs, $225/session. Fun Summer Horse Camp teaches participants to care for and ride horses! 10th year of offering camps by a CA credentialed teacher with over 28 years horse experience. Make new friends, learn about and ride horses daily, create a daily photo journal, do arts & crafts, and cool off in the pool. Cost includes camp T-shirt, daily snacks and beverages, photo journal and arts & crafts. Also offer lessons for ages 2-adult. Gateway Discovery Camp www.gatewayscience.org Gateway Science Museum, California State University, Chico, 625 Esplanade, Chico. (530) 898-4121. (Day Camp/s) Ages 9-12. Weekly sessions June 14, June 26, July 12 (girls only), July 19, M-T, 9am-4pm. Cost: $150/session. Weeks Jun 14 and July 12, “Birds, Bugs, and Habitats” Camp explores and investigates wild habitats of Chico, from life in the leaf litter to wildlife in the tree canopy. Note: week of July 12 is a girls-only camp. Weeks of Jun 21 and July 19, “Creekside Discovery” Camp observes and investigates macro-invertebrates of Big Chico Creek, and the plants, trees and wildlife along its banks. Go the Distance Sports and Arts Camp www.paradisecma.org Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd., Paradise. (530) 877-7069. (Day Camp/s) Ages 4-11. June 21-25th, two sessions: 9am-12:15pm or 5pm-8:15pm. Cost: $30/child/session. Sports and Arts instruction in: baseball, basketball, karate, cheerleading, dance, soccer, golf, volleyball, sewing, drama, arts & crafts. Age and space restrictions apply. Coached by Christian sports and arts instructors. Junior Summer Tennis Programs www.chicoracquetclub.com The Chico Racquet Club and Resort, 1629 Manzanita Ave. (530) 895-1881. (Day Camp/s) Ages 7-15. Seven weekly sessions: M- F, 10:30am-3pm, June 7- July 30 (no camp the week of June 21 due to the USTA Pro Circuit Men’s Futures Tournament). Cost: Members: $145/session (members $120/session). Tennis is a sport for everyone! Campers learn about the game of tennis through skills, drills, games and matches. Campers also enjoy a refreshing break in the Club’s swimming pool! Racquets and balls provided. KidsPark Summer Camps www.kidspark.com KidsPark, 2483 Notre Dame Blvd., Suite 110, Chico. (530) 894-6800. (Day Camps) Ages2-12. Summer camps offered M-F, 9am-2pm. Cost: $95/session; sibling discount offered. KidsPark offers a variety of camps including: Cooking, Sensory exploration, Scrapbooking, Fathers Day gift workshop, Craft-a-cular and more. Call for more information. Kids Quilt Camps & Kids Clothing Construction Camps www.honeyrunquilters.net Honey Run Quilters, 1230 Esplanade, Chico. (530) 342-5464. (Day Camps) Ages 7 & up. Weekly sessions. Rag Quilt Camp: June 14-18 & Aug 2-6, 10am-12pm. Quilt Camp #1: June 14-18, July 5-9, Aug 2-6, 2-4pm. Cost $65/week, does not include materials. Kids will have a great time in these quilting camps. Instructors & pleasant environment make sewing easy & fun. Participants bring home a beautiful quilt at the end. Martial Arts Summer Camps www.azadsmartialarts.com Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center, 313 Walnut St., Chico. (530) 892-2923. (Day Camps) Ages 5 & up. Sessions: June 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 & June 28-July 2, 8am-noon. Pick up extends to 12:30pm if needed. Cost: $30/day ($5/hour) or $100/week. Camps emphasize personal safety, confidence, focus, skills & fun. Children learn higher levels of awareness & personal safety, while having a great time in an entertaining & educational atmosphere. Sessions engage children through exciting drills, fun games & activities. Each child leaves with a variety of mental & physical tools to lead a safe life. Safe kids are smart kids! Check out the website for more information and weekly themes. OGSA Summer Camp www.orovillegymnastics.com 1875 Feather River Blvd., Oroville.(530) 533-1043. (Day Camps) Weekly sessions: June 14-Aug. 13. 6:30am- 6pm. Cost: $25/day. Offers fun, active & creative themed weeks to keep kids engaged all summer long. Oroville Gymnastics believes in keeping kids moving and learning. Includes field trips, a variety of art projects and group games. Show-Kids Dance Camps: Jr. Dance Productions www.chicocreekdance.org Camp Venue: Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 West 1st Street, Chico. (530) 893-9028. (Day Camps) Ages 4-12 Sessions: Alice in Summerland (Jr. Dance Production): June 7-18, M-F, 9am-noon. Nutcracker Jr: Land of Summer Sweets: July 19-30, M-F, 9am-noon. Dancers may enroll in both camps. Cost: $150/session. A magical new dance opportunity! Chico Creek Dance Centre’s Show-Kids Dance Camps are now producing junior dance productions. In June the dancers will create Alice in Summerland and in July they will create The Nutcracker Jr.: Land of Summer Sweets. During each 2-week session, dancers learn routines in various styles of dance that are level- and age-appropriate, and work on art/craft projects to support the production. 19th Annual Summer Arts Program 2010 www.progressiveschoolhouse.com 2400 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico. (530) 345-5665. (Day Camps) Ages 5-15. Sessions June 14-Aug 6, M-F, 9am-2pm. Limited enrollment, register early! The Progressive Schoolhouse, in association with The International Institute of Education Through the Arts, presents summer programs to encourage independent thinking, self-expression and imagination, in an inspiring and supportive educational environment. Comprehensive, developmentally appropriate and caters to each child’s uniqueness. Includes ceramics, canvas art, painting, drawing, graphic art, stage & script, sculpture, textile arts & crafts. Additional programs include evening family programs & academic K-8th tutorial & summer school enrichment. Summer Dance Intensives www.chicocreekdance.org Camp Venue: Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 West 1st St., Chico. (530) 893-9028. (Day Camp/s) Level 1, ages 7-10; Level 2, ages 11-13; Level 3, ages 13-adult. Sessions: Ballet Intensive: June 1-5; Hip-Hop Intensive: June 7-11; Jazz Intensive: June 14-18. Levels 1 & 2 run daily 12-2:30pm. Level 3 runs daily 2-4:30pm. Optional performance date: June 26. Cost: $50/wk-long intensive, or $120 for all 3 weeks. Experience the amazing art of dance! Chico Creek Dance Centre offers three week-long intensives where each level of dancers learn a unique dance by professional choreographers. Students also have the opportunity to take a daily master class in various dance styles. Additionally, dancers have the opportunity to perform their created dances.  Summer Stars Dance Campwww.kineticsacademyofdance.com Camp Venue: Kinetics Academy of Dance, 2155 Park Ave, Chico. (530) 345-2505. (Day Camp/s) Ages 8-12yrs. Session: Aug. 2-6, 12:30-5:30pm. $120. Learn hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap, modern and yoga in this fun dance camp! Classes are beginner level. Special camp price reflects a discount of more than 50% from their usual fee. Come prepared for fun. Take four different dance classes daily. Call Kinetics for instructions and more information. Summer Stay-cation Spectacular! at Kids In Motion www.inmotionfitness.net 1293 E. First Ave, Chico. (530) 895-5437. (Day Camps) Ages 4-8. Sessions: M-F, 9am-1pm, June 7-11 & 21-15, July 5-9 & 19-23. Cost: $95/session, daily rate option available. Join Kids In Motion for 4 weeks of fun in the sun! Includes swimming, science, art, cooking, games, exercise, field trips and a weekly pizza and ice cream party with a bounce house! Call Tennille or Nicole at Kids In Motion with any questions. The Turner Summer Art Academy www.janetturner.org Camp Venue: CSU, College of Humanities & Fine Arts, 400 W. 1st Street, Chico. (530) 898-5351. (Day Camp/s) Ages 7-adult; 3 age-based groups. Sessions run July 26-30. Check website or call for times. Cost: $250. Offers a concentrated experience in creating art, taking advantage of college-level facilities & instruction. Students work both 2- and 3-dimensionally, with an emphasis in print-making. The 2010 theme is “Brushes, Brayers, and Bones.” Lunch provided. Vacation Bible School www.efcchico.org Camp Venue: Evangelical Free Church, 1193 Filbert Ave, Chico.(530) 343-6022. (Day Camp/s) Ages: entering grades K-6. Session: July 19-23; 9am-12pm. Cost: Free! Campers will enjoy a super-fun rainforest adventure filled with Jesus’ love! |
September 2010
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide North State parents with a reliable resource that nurtures and inspires the joy of parenting.Testimonials
North State Parent is the most effective monthly family- orientated advertising medium in the Upper California region. Read here some of our testimonials.Imagine your business visible to thousands of parents who refer to us monthly. Advertise with Us!
Distribution is the key to our success. We reach three and a half upper California counties and surrounding mountain communities...Feedback
You're always welcome to contact us and give us feedback. Let us know what you'd like to see and how we're doing!Email: pn@northstateparent.com