North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Summer camps are an excellent opportunity for kids of all ages to explore their passions, foster their creativity, learn new skills and make new friends. There are camp and class options that will fit a wide range of schedules and budgets. Register now as classes fill quickly!

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4th of July MacKerricher State Park Family Campout

Fort Bragg, July 2-5. Join us for an awesome 4th of July campout on the coast with other families! While you spend quality time with your family, we'll handle the planning, provide the equipment, and serve you tasty meals. Get out...
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Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch

June 28-Aug 8 Established in 1930, Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch offers a nature- and community-oriented experience on 450 acres in the beautiful mountains of Trinity County. Campers live, work, and play as part of our big ranch...
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Campybara Summer Camp

Sierra Nevada, June 16-23 (leave out of Chico). Cascades, July 27-Aug 3 (leave out of Portland). Sleep away summer camp rooted in nature appreciation, hands-on outdoor skills and creative expression. Build practical abilities, artistic confidence and a strong sense of...
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Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD)

June 9–August 12. We have 75+ camps where your kids can explore nature, burn energy, discover new talents and create lifelong memories. Your kids will love our summer camps like Camp Chi-Da-Ca, Camp Chico Creek, Summertime Delight, Aquatics program and...
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Chico Creek Dance

June 8-July 3. A wide variety of fun, exciting dance and art camps (from Disney to Princess, Recycled Art to Mythical Creatures Art) for ages 3-17.  Each day is filled with storytelling, movement, crafts and more in a supportive environment....
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Chico Martial Arts Summer Camp

June 8-July 24. Don’t let your child slip into habits of inactivity and excessive screen time this summer. Invest in your child’s future success by enrolling them in Azad’s Martial Arts Summer Camp today! Nerf, Ninja and Gladiator camps. Space...
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Chico Racquet Club Camps

Beach Volleyball Academy-Summer Camps, June 8-July 23. Tennis and Pickleball Camps, June 8-Aug 12. Daily, weekly and monthly tennis camp options catering to ages 4-16. Beach Volleyball training aimed at competition in AAU, CBVA, P1440, AVPA & USAV. Sessions focus...
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Dance Depot 3-Day Camps & Ballet Intensive

Redding, July-August. A variety of dance styles including ballet, lyrical jazz, acrobatics, tap, hip-hop and more, along with Mommy or Daddy and ME classes. Students will be able to jump in and dance with us for just 3 days or...
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Forebay Aquatic Center Summer Camp

Oroville, June 8-Aug 7. 8 weekly camp sessions, each week filled with boating skills, aquatic activities and environmental education with an emphasis on water and boating safety. A variety of games, art and music complement the aquatic fun. Master crafts...
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Ignite Your Flare

Red Bluff, June 5–July 27. Build skills, grow confidence and stay active in a fun, encouraging environment. Try something new or keep building your skills. We’ve got something for everyone. The perfect way to keep your kiddos active and inspired...
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Junior River Guide School

Hayden Flat Group Campground, Trinity National Forest, June 25-28. Youth ages 11-17 have fun and learn the basics of guiding a raft and river rescue/safety techniques. Includes an outdoor “classroom” component each morning, but the most time will be spent...
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Kidder Creek Camps

Etna, June 7-Aug 8. A wide variety of programs including Ranch Camp, Adventure Camp, White-Water Rafting Camp, Backpacking Camp, Mountain Bike Camp and more. Christ-centered camps for youth of all ages filled with friends and awesome activities led by loving...
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Kids Summer Fun Camp

July 29-Aug 6. Weed Keep kids active this summer with daily swimming, outdoor games, STEM activities, storytelling, nature exploration, arts and crafts, interactive games, reading, hiking, etc. Cost assistance for qualifying families. Sponsored by Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative. Keep kids...
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Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gymnastics

Chico, June-August. Whether your child wants to dance like a pop star, cheer and tumble, work on their gymnastic skills or be a fairytale princess, there is something for children of all ages at Kinetics Academy of Dance and Gymnastics...
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout

June 18-21. Join us for an unforgettable family camping adventure! Relax, enjoy quality time with your family, and make new friends. We’ll provide the gear, delicious meals and plenty of fun activities. Explore volcanic geology, swim, kayak, and hike -...
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North State Ballet

Chico, June 8-July 31. Summer dance camps and technique intensive, ballet intensives and technique intensives with guest master teachers. Acro intensives, two 3-week dance class sessions. Tap, ballet and acro for ages 3-5, Dance Playgound for  ages 5-8, much more....
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Rare Air Fly Camp

Redding, June 22-July 9.   Come jump, flip and play your summer away! Our Fly Camp Dream Team will lead your kids in an interactive camp that will include team building games, crafts, various trampoline games, fun in the sun,...
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Redding City Ballet Summer Dance & Camps

June 8–August 10 Dance with us all summer long at Redding City Ballet! Our summer season includes flexible class options for all ages and levels, plus two levels of Ballet Intensive in July and a special Jazz & Tap Week later in the month.
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Redding Fashion Alliance

June 16-July 27 Campers ages 7-15 will learn to operate the sewing machine, understand sewing terms, follow sewing instructions to create projects, sew straight and curved seams, cut out simple patterns and learn simple and fun crafting techniques. Fee includes...
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Regenerative Arts Camp

Mount Shasta, June 23-Aug 7 RAD Summer Camp is full of celebrating the sunshine and growing season and the special magic that comes with long summer days and big sunflowers. Our schedule is jam-packed throughout the summer with garden time,...
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SOL Gratitude Village

Mount Shasta, June 15-Aug 28. Wilderness skills and natural world connection art and music, songs and games. At SOL Gratitude Village, we honor learning that grows from the inside out. Rooted in nature, mentoring, and soul discovery, our “invisible schooling”...
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Summer Climbing Camp

Redding, June 15-July 20 An awesome time full of action-packed climbing fun! Play games, make friends and climb a lot! A unique experience that is challenging, educative, and teaches teamwork. Kids leave our camp more confident, empowered, and courageous. Previous...
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Terrain Park Climbing Center Youth Summer Camp

Chico, June 15-Aug 2. Geared towards providing young climbers an environment where they can have fun and grow as a climber. Camp is a great way for young climbers to connect with other climbers on a weekly basis. We also...
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The Redding Arts Project’s Dance and Theatre Camps

June 29-July 31. An unforgettable month of dance and theatre featuring a dynamic 3-Week Dance Intensive in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop for kids through adults, along with a full mainstage production of Peter Pan – inviting adult performers, teens...