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Azad’s Martial Arts

CONTACT: www.AzadsMartialArts.com or call 530-892-AZAD (2923), or 530-896-0777

DESCRIPTION: In-person Lessons! Keep Your Child Active & Engaged with Chico Summer Camps at Azad’s Martial Arts! Don’t let your child slip into the habits of inactivity this summer. Join us at Azad’s and treat your child to the fun, uplifting, challenging, and exciting world of Jongshindo! We’re proud to work with children of all ages, lifting kids spirit up, building skills like discipline, respect, courage, plus lifelong habits of physical fitness and mindfulness. Our in-person Summer Camps in Chico include Martial arts training for all experience levels, indoor and outdoor activities, self-defense instructions and supervised games & drills, team-building exercises, and challenges. Azad’s Summer Camps will stimulate your children’s fitness, mind, spirit, positive mental attitude and help them develop essential tools to succeed with life’s challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. With Azad’s training, your child can overcome anything life throws their way while having a lot of fun learning Jongshindo!

Boys & Girls Club of the

North Valley

Camp Jamoa – Boys & Girls Club Chico

AGES: 6-13 years

COST: $175.00 per week

DATES: June 7-August 11

DESCRIPTION: Our day camp program is open Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 6:00pm. Camp Jamoa is the most affordable summer program and provides some of the most inclusive and extensive services, including weekly themes, local field trips, snacks, and more. Sign your children up for a summer filled with fun, laughter, learning, and memories to last a lifetime. Register now for 1 week or the whole Summer! Register at https://bgcnv.org/campjamoa/

Camp Jamoa – Boys & Girls Club Paradise & Magalia

AGES: 6-13 years

COST: $25.00 per week

DATES: June 14-August 4

Register at https://bgcnv.org/campjamoa/

Camp Jamoa – Boys & Girls Club Hamilton City

AGES: 6-14 years

COST: $25.00 per week

DATES: June 7-August 4

Register at https://bgcnv.org/campjamoa/

FunLand/Cal Skate

FunLand Extreme Fun Summer Camps CONTACT: 530-343-1601, www.funlandchico.com

AGES: 5-12

COST: weekly $195 all day (9-5) or $155 mornings (9-1)

DATES: June 12-16, 26-30, July 10-14, 24-28 August 7-11

DESCRIPTION: Fun? Check. Safe? Check. Variety? Double check! This is a chance to do everything FunLand/Cal Skate has to offer, and then some! Campers can spend the mornings or whole days doing things not normally offered to the public. Our goal is to offer days FULL of assorted activities – we can’t even list them all here! Activity examples: Skating, mini-golfing, batting, jump house, arts/crafts, arcade games, dodgeball, hockey and more!

Chico Cheer All Stars, Inc, July Summer Camps

CONTACT: 894-2227, www.ChicoCheerAllStars.com

AGES: 6-18

COST: Camp $150-200, Afternoon “extra care” available for additional cost

DATES: July 10-13, July 17-20, July 24-27

CAMP INFO: All camps run 10am-2pm with a min. of a half hour lunch break. Please wear shorts and tank top or tee with flexible tennis shoes and bring a sack lunch. Extra care available. Please register & pay on our “Parent Portal.”

Beginners Cheer Camp: July 10-13

DESCRIPTION: If your athlete loves to cheer and tumble, then this is the camp for them! Athletes will learn basic cheerleading and a special dance to perform on the final day!

BEGINNING Tumbling Camp:

DATES: July 17-20

DESCRIPTION: If your child loves to tumble, this is the perfect camp to help them succeed. This week’s camp is for our entry level tumblers working on Level 1 (Cartwheels, Round offs, Walkovers) and Level 2 (Handspring and Round off Handsprings).

ADVANCED Tumbling Camp: July 24-27

DESCRIPTION: If your child loves to tumble and has experience, this is the perfect camp for them! The requirement for “Advanced Tumbling Camp” is a Round Off Tuck on spring floor. This week’s camp is for our advanced level tumblers working on Level 3 (Tucks, Punch fronts, multiple handsprings) and Level 4/5 (Layouts & Fulls).

Chico Creek Dance Centre

CONTACT: Chico Creek Dance 530-893-9028 or email at juliechicocreekdance@gmail.com

CAMP INFO: Seussical the Musical Jr.

AGES: 5-11 Monday's & Wednesday's 12-2 pm

AGES: 12-17 Tuesday's & Thursday's 2-4pm

COST:: $275

DATES: June 12-July 24 with Performances

August 4th and 5th

DESCRIPTION: Come join the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss!! An amazing summer long camp all about musical theatre. This camp is all about singing, acting, and dancing! All participants will be casted and perform.

CAMP INFO: Show Kids Dance Camp"Frozen"

AGES: 4-8

COST: $250

DATES: June 12-16 9am-12pm

DESCRIPTION: Get ready to dive into Disney's Frozen universe at Chico Creek Dance! This is a weeklong camp that will include lots of dancing, snack time, Frozen inspired crafts, a meet and greet with select Frozen characters, and a small performance at the end of the week for family and friends to see! This is a great opportunity for young children who love Frozen, dancing, and making lots of new friends! Wear comfortable clothes to dance in and jazz shoes for camp.

CAMP INFO: Pre-Dance Princess Dance Camp

AGES: 2-5

COST: $150

DATES: June 20-23 9am-11:30am

DESCRIPTION: Our Pre-Dance Princess Dance Camp is a great 4-day camp with shorter days to help introduce young children to dance and spark a passion that can last forever! This camp will be an enchanting and creative movement-based camp designed to allow young dancers an opportunity to learn to dance, act, and explore their creativity in a magical world of princesses and make believe. During this camp, your young dancer will learn a few dances, have a tea party with some princesses, and even put on a little performance for friends and families at the end of the week to showcase all that they learn!

CAMP INFO: Wizard of Oz Musical Theatre

Camp

AGES: 9-15

COST: $150

DATES: June 26-July 7 9am-12pm

DESCRIPTION: The Wizard of Oz Musical follows a young girl named Dorothy and her dog Toto on their adventures through the magical land of Oz. This show is filled with singing, dancing, and acting. This camp will spend the two weeks learning scenes, songs, and dances from the musical. There will be a performance at the end of the second week for friends and family!

CAMP INFO: Ultimate Dance Camp"Descendants"

AGES: 7-11

COST: $250

DATES: July 17-21 9am-12pm

DESCRIPTION: Learn dances from the Disney movie series "Descendants" at this fun dance camp! This camp will include a variety of dancing styles including tap, jazz, hip-hop and more! Camp includes Descendants inspired crafts, a surprise fun day, and a small performance at the end of the week to showcase all the dances.

CAMP INFO: Sleeping Beauty Ballet Jr.

Intensive

AGES: 6-11

COST: $250

DATES: July 31-August 4 10am-3pm

DESCRIPTION: Your dancer will be surrounded by the world of Classical Ballet in the story of Sleeping Beauty. Join us for this week-long intensive that focuses on classical ballet training, technique, and choreography from the Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Come ready to learn, dance and have fun! Wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes for class and hair in a ballet bun.

Chico Racquet Club

CAMP INFO: CRC Tennis Camp

CONTACT: (530) 895-1881

AGES: 5-16

COST: $62 per day, 1 week session Member

$199/ non-member $229, 1 month Member

$699/ non-member $776 (to be used only by the week)

DATES: June 5th through Aug 18th 2023

DESCRIPTION: Camp starts at 10:30 am till 3:00pm. Campers will play tennis, break for lunch, go swimming, and then play pickleball. Please bring water, sunscreen, hat, towel, swimsuit, non-marking tennis shoes and lunch. There will be food for sale in the Pro Shop. Sign up via our website: https://chicoracquetclub.com/summer-camps

Chico State

Wildcat Discovery Camp at Chico State

CONTACT: rce.csuchico.edu/wildcatdiscovery-camp or 530-898-6105

AGES: 7-16

COST: See website for four-hour session or full day options.

DATES: Schedule below.

Session 1: July 10-13

Session 2: July 17-20

Session 3: July 24-27

Session 4: July 31-August 3

Session 5: August 7-10

Session 6: August 14-17

DESCRIPTION: is a youth camp at Chico State for kids 7–16 years old and is all about discovering and exploring. Our professional staff will help your child learn a new skill, master a new craft, or follow an alreadyignited passion. Curious campers might want to learn a language, be artsy, experiment with science, learn to succeed in business, explore technology, or excel at a game of strategy. You can tailor your child’s camp experience around FUN learning and their camp schedule around your schedule with 17 à la carte options throughout the summer. Before- and after-care are also available. We look forward to welcoming your campers to Chico State this summer!

Chico Teen Center

AGES: 14-18 years

COST: $100.00 annual membership (includes Summer and school year)

DATES: June 7-August 11

DESCRIPTION: Our Teen Center program is open Monday through Friday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Teen Center is the most affordable summer program and provides some of the most inclusive and extensive services, including weekly themes, local field trips, college and career preparation, meals, and more. Sign your teens up for a summer filled with fun, laughter, learning, and memories to last a lifetime. More information available at https://bgcnv.org/club-services/chico/

Diabetes Youth Families

CONTACT: DYF.org

Summer Camps and Year Round Retreat for families affected by type 1 diabetes.

CAMP: Kids Camp at Bearskin Meadow Camp, Sequoia National Forest, CA

AGES: 7-13

DATES: June 25 - 30

DESCRIPTION: Kids Camp offers a safe, comfortable, and fun away-from-home experience for kids with type 1 diabetes.

CAMP: Camp de los Niños at Loma Mar, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

AGES: 7-17

DATES: July 31 – August 5

DESCRIPTION: Camp de los Niños is a fastpaced, high-energy week in the Santa Cruz Mountains for kids and teens with type 1 diabetes.

Forebay Aquatic Center Youth Summer Camp

CONTACT: forebaycamps@featherrivercenter. org or (530) 774-7934

AGES: 7-13

COST: 1/2 day (8:30-12:30) $175, Full day

(8:30-5) $275

DATES: June 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 31 -August 4, 7-11

DESCRIPTION: Campers learn to master crafts including kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards in a safe and exciting environment. Campers will work their way from basic terminology to skills such as selfrescue! Campers play games to learn about local wildlife, nature skills, and team building.

Kinetics Academy of Dance

CONTACT: 530-345-2505, KineticsAcademyofDance.com

CAMP: Cheer & Tumble

AGES: 6-15

DATES: 6/19-6/22, 7/31-8/3

DESCRIPTION: Our cheer instructor will work with your beginner or experienced cheerleader. Learn and review the basics skills and terminology. More experienced cheerleaders can also work on the skills they want to achieve. Practice motions, jumps, tumbling, dance as well as strength and flexibility exercises. Campers will learn a cheer and a short dance to perform on the last day

CAMP: Unicorn Fairy Ballet

AGES: 4-8

DATES: 6/19-6/22, 7/30-8/3

DESCRIPTION: Let’s Dance, Dance, Dance! Join us for this crazy fun and educational camp. Dancers will enjoy moving to hits from the Trolls movies and shows while learning jazz, ballet, hip hop and navigating an obstacle course. Stories, crafts and games will ensure your campers will enjoy their adventure. We’ll even put together a final day performance for families.

CAMP: Swift and Cyrus Pop Stars

AGES: 5-15

DATES: 6/26-6/29, 8/7-8/10

DESCRIPTION: A new dance camp inspired by our favorite stars, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus! Their music will fill your day while dancing and having fun. Camp days include jazz and hip-hop technique, choreography, a craft and more. Campers will work on a little Pop Star performance to show-off on the last day. “I never miss a beat. I’m lightning on my feet”. Come “shake it off” with Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus!!

CAMP: Aerial Arts & Circus Camp

AGES: 6-16

DATES: 7/3-7/6

DESCRIPTION: Fly high at this unique circus themed camp. Learn basic aerial silk skills! Aerial silks is a type of performance in which artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a fabric. Have fun with hula hoops, balancing skills, acrobatics and silly skits. Lots of strengthening and stretching along with crafts and games make this a great well-rounded time at the circus.

CAMP: Ballet Accelerated Intensive Training

AGES: 8-16

DATES: 7/10-7/13

DESCRIPTION: Want something a little more advanced to work on this summer? This camp will get you there. With a focus on ballet techniques, you will do full barre routines, across the floor, centers and more. Throw in some fun and games and you’ve got yourself a winner! A stunning end-ofcamp performance will be held for family and friends. Appropriate for an advanced beginner to Intermediate.

CAMP: Fairy Tale Princess & Tea Party Camp

AGES: 4-9

DATES: 7/18-7/21, 8/1-8/4

DESCRIPTION: Let the classic stories of Beauty and The Beast, Cinderella and others inspire you to move your feet to an enchanting beat! Each day will include a pre-ballet foundation class, a snack fit for a princess, story time, crafts and dances celebrating the themes of the day. The last day we’ll have a royal tea party and perform some lovely dances for the families.

Kids Outdoor Sports Camp – KOSC

CONTACT: Heather Brown, Camp Coordinator 530-513-7556, www.kidsoutdoorsportscamp.org

AGES: 9-17

COST: $1,200

DATES: 5 Night/6 day Camps

Beginner Camp: June 18-23 / Advanced Camp: June 25-30 / Advanced Camp II: July 9-14 or July 23-28

DESCRIPTION: KOSC hosts camps Sunday –Friday of the weeks stated above. We will be hosting camps at two different locations in Northern California this summer! At camp, youth are educated about the outdoors, wildlife, and conservation. All beginner campers will go through Hunters Education and will receive their Hunters Ed Certification if they pass the exam at the end of the week. Campers will receive hands on training from our first class instructors on how to safely and successfully shoot shotguns, rifles, and archery, and they will even learn how to fish! If your child already has their HE certificate, they can attend our advanced camp; where they will receive more advanced training in all areas listed above. For those who have attended Advanced Camp, we are offering for the first time, Advanced Camp II that will teach wilderness camping, how to build blinds, navigate with a compass, and much more!

Mobile First Response Child and Babysitting Safety

CONTACT: Jessica Wilhelm, Jessica@ mobilefirstresponse.com

AGES:12-18

COST: $75 per person

DATES: Visit website for dates and times.

DESCRIPTION: The new Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from MEDIC First Aid gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with their business, to dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, the magazine-format CABS guide and vlogger-style video make learning fun. This class is ideal for teens and interested in a babysitting business, or who have responsibility for younger family members.

Valene Smith Museum of Anthropology

Museum Camp

CONTACT: 530-898-5397, anthromuseum@csuchico.edu

AGES: 5-11

COST: $150 per week or $280 for both

DATES: July 17-20, 24-27

DESCRIPTION: Travel the World without Leaving Home! Summer Camp at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology encourages creative activities to learn about other people, places, and periods worldwide. Each day our expert teachers and college student aides provide daily adventures with local guests, stories, experiments, or art projects to bring the topic to life.

Week 1: Campers will marvel at the subterranean tunnel that welcomes them into the Main Gallery and the secret world beneath our feet. Campers will find out how fossils get made, that we live near a volcano, and how to use soil for painting, tattoos, and tie-dye art. This camp offers immersive, interactive experiences to discover the art and science of soil.

Activities Include Tie Dye, Volcanos, Rocks, Tattoos, Ancient Writing, Fungi & more.

Week 2: Everyone loves a good story and movie. Against the backdrop of the North Gallery’s new Film Tourism exhibit, campers will explore the magic and stories that connect us to different worlds, both real and imagined. Campers will see snippets of movies that link us to activities and handson projects. Grab a friend and step into the fandom and fun that the silver screen creates for everyone.