Ages 3-5

Around the World Camp

Your child's passport to fun awaits as we explore five countries in five days! Each day of camp will offer an exciting new country to discover, as we cook, craft, dance, and travel our way through undiscovered lands! Your child's passport will be stamped full of memorable experiences by the end of the week, along with celebrated new friendships and an enthusiasm for discovery. It will be a trip…

Avengers Training Academy

The Avengers are looking to expand and need heroes to protect the world. For one week only, these heroes will prepare students for the responsibilities of being a superhero. Each day will be focused around a specific Avenger and their abilities. Young agents will learn archery, nerf weapon creation, stark technology, costume creation, and self defense. On the last day of camp, Spiderman will visit…

BMX Camp

Don’t miss out on specialized instruction from several male and female nationally ranked riders this summer! Camp is open to boys and girls ages 5+. The first 2 weeks will focus on basic and intermediate skills including gate starts, passing, jumps and more. The last week is for advanced riders only and will include video review and technique feedback. Bring your own equipment or borrow our full-…

Camp Chi-Da-Ca Papoose

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. Friday includes a Pow-Wow for family and friends. Buddy requests…

May contain: water, human, person, apparel, clothing, vest, and lifejacket

Camp Chico Creek

Campers enjoy hands-on natural science labs, up-close animal visits, outdoor games, arts and crafts, and swimming in Big Chico Creek. Your child will experience the wonder of Bidwell Park!

M-F | Full Day and Half Day Options Available

May contain: human, person, shorts, apparel, clothing, people, sport, and sports

Challenger Soccer Camp

Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America is excited to announce the launch of a brand new, innovative fully integrated soccer camp that will accelerate the learning process of young players!

M-F | 6/24-6/28 | Multiple Times Available

M-F | 7/1-7/3 | Multiple Times Available

Fairy Tale Princess & Tea Party Camp

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 foundations class, a snack fit for a princess, story time, crafts and dances celebrating the themes of the day. On the last day, we’ll have a royal tea party and perform lovely dances for the families. Please bring water. A snack is…

Fantasyland Dance Camp

Unicorns, Mermaids, Fairies, Dragons and more! Hear the stories and become the legends as we immerse ourselves into Fantasyland. This will be a fantastically fun filled camp for your little one’s imagination! Dancing, stories, crafts, games and dress-up will make their dreams come true. We’ll put together a final day performance for families. Please bring a snack and water. Attire for girls: A…

Fortnite Dance Camp

Get away from the video game and start moving! Wanna learn FORTNITE and other popular dance trends? In this fun-filled camp, we will do games, crafts and, of course, dance. We’ll put together a final day performance for families. Are you ready to wiggle? Game On! Please bring a snack and water. Attire: Comfortable dance clothing and shoes that have not been worn outdoors or bare feet.

Frozen 2 Camp

Journey into the unknown as we embark on our quest of the elements. Each camper will get to adopt a snowy woodland creature and will learn how to take care of their animal. Camp will revolve around all the different characters with lots of singing and dancing! On the last day of camp, Elsa will come visit the campers!

Frozen Friends Adventure

In our Frozen world, the Ice Princesses have lots of winter wonderland friends. Come learn about the animals and people who live there. We’ll dance, craft, hear stories and make friends as we explore this magical world. Transform yourself into an Ice Princess and dance the day away. Please bring a snack and water. Attire for girls: A dance leotard, tights and ballet shoes. Attire for boys…

Harry Potter Magical Engineering using LEGO Materials

Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO! Find Platform 9 3/4, travel to school on the Hogwarts Express, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon. Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts.

Intro to STEM with LEGO Materials

Let your imagination run wild with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. Build engineer-designed projects such as: chugging Steamboats, enchanting Moon Bridges, and bustling Airports. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

JoJo Siwa Hip Hop Diva

Hop on into this camp and live your Sweet Life. Set to JoJo’s fun, upbeat music, we’ll learn Hip Hop and Jazz moves sure to make you smile. Peace signs, big bows and lots of sassy attitude will make this a camp you won’t want to miss. A choreographed dance will be showcased on the last day for friends and family. Please bring a snack and water. Attire: Comfortable clothing, dance shoes (shoes…

May contain: shoe, clothing, footwear, apparel, sphere, human, person, shorts, and ball

Little Athlete Sports Camp

Get your Little Athlete in the game! Each week will feature skill development, FUNdamentals, and focusing on creating better athletes, but more importantly, better people. We will include a variety of activites around the sport to ensure we have your Little Athlete's attention each day of camp! Fridays will feature a Water Day!

Minecraft Engineering with LEGO Materials

Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as a Creeper, a Lava Trap and a Minecart. Create your favorite Minecraft mobs, tools and objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

May contain: person, human, wood, plywood, hardwood, and flooring

My First Camp

Camp is not just for the big kids! Sign up for “My First Camp” and give your little one an amazing introduction to day camp. Our dedicated toddler staff has created a fun week just for your toddler camper. Each day will be filled with exciting activities, play time, and new friends. Campers should bring a snack, lunch and water bottle each day. Children MUST be potty trained prior to attending…

Pokemon

Learn to become a Pokémon trainer. Trade cards, play the game and get up and move to some Pokémon music. Please bring a snack and water. Attire: Comfortable clothing to move in and shoes that have not been worn outdoors or bare feet.

May contain: human, person, grass, plant, sphere, play area, and playground

ShortE Sports Camp

We have the ultlimate sports camp experience for your little one! Each day will feature skills, drill, crafts, songs, and as much game play as we can get out of 3-5 year old! Fridays will feature a Water Day!

Show Kids Dance Camp

This 2-week camp will provide your child an experience in the wonderful world of dance and theatre. We will explore current Broadway musicals that are popular with children and adults. Campers will learn several dance styles, songs from a vocal teacher, create props and crafts, and have tons of fun! Performance for family and friends the last day of camp.

Slumber Party

You’re invited to our Slumber Party! This fun-filled night includes pampering spa manicures and pedicures, hair decorating, sing-a-longs and dancing, crafting, a show and popcorn. Come in your pajamas and get ready for a night to remember. Please bring a snack and water. Attire: Pajamas or comfortable clothing.

May contain: clothing, apparel, shoe, footwear, person, human, and wood

The Joy of Nature Camp

This first nature camp will be a magical learning experience for young children. We will learn by playing and having full-sensory immersion in the natural world. Each day we will do a different nature project, learn about the wildlife, insects and plants in Bidwell Park, take nature walks and explore our park, enjoy water play and creek time, do a science project, and participate in songs, music…

Unicorn Glitter Camp

Celebrate the magic of unicorns! Camp will feature lots of sparkly crafts, singing, dancing and make believe! Let your little one’s imagination fly as they create their own unicorns to name, take care of and play with for years to come. The last day of camp includes a unicorn transformation as each camper gets a glitter hairstyle.