North State Parent magazine

Chico Martial Arts Summer Camp
2026-06-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Azad’s Martial Arts Center, 313 Walnut Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Don’t let your child slip into habits of inactivity and excessive screen time this summer. Invest in their future success by enrolling them in Azad’s Martial Arts Summer Camp today! Space is limited, and our camps sell out fast.
All sessions M-F, 8am-12pm:
Nerf Camp June 8-12 and July 6-10
Ninja Camp June 15-19 and July 13-17
Gladiator Camp June 22-25 and July 20-24
Cost:
Priority Enrollment: $215/week (April 1-30)
Last Advantage Enrollment: $255/week (May 1-May 31)
Open Enrollment: $285/week (June 1 – July 20)

Forebay Aquatic Center Summer Camp
2026-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Forebay Aquatic Center, 930 Garden Dr, Oroville, CA, 95965, United States
As the only aquatic camp in the North State, we offer 8 weekly camp sessions from June to August. Each week is filled with boating skills, aquatic activities, and environmental education with an emphasis on water and boating safety. We do a variety of games, art and music to complement our aquatic fun.

Campers learn to master crafts in a safe and exciting environment, including Kayaking, Orienteering, and Stand-up Paddle Boarding. While at camp, campers will play games to learn about local wildlife, learn lifelong skills, and work on team-building activities. Example visiting educators include the local fire department, state park rangers, bird or fish experts, and more! Family Fun Friday will allow your camper to bring up to four family members and share what they learned that week, offering an hour of free rentals to all from 12:00-1:00 pm! We highly encourage families to participate and spend water time together.

Sessions:
June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26
July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31
August 3-7

All camps are Half Day 8am-12pm or Full Day 8-5pm
Cost: Half Day $185 Full Day $285 with flexible daily or weekly plans

Swim Lessons (Anderson)
2026-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Anderson High School, 1471 Ferry St., Anderson, 96007, United States
Swim Lesson Registration is NOW OPEN! Get ready for a fun and safe summer in the water with Anderson Parks & Recreation! Whether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their skills, our swim lessons are a great way to build confidence and learn from experienced instructors.Session Dates:• Session 1: June 8–18• Session 2: June 22–July 2• Session 3: July 6–16• Session 4: July 20–30Group Lessons: $45 (8 lessons)Private Lessons: $25 (per lesson)Spots fill up quickly—don’t wait!Register today: http://www.ci.anderson.ca.usQuestions? Call 530-378-6656Let’s make a splash this summer!

Chico Aquajets & Minijets Swim Team
2026-06-23 08:15 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 08:15 - 19:00 | PV Pool, 2320 North Ave, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Chico Aqua Jets is a year-round competitive swim program for ages 5-18 years. We welcome all swim levels, any time of year, from the young swimmer who can swim a 25 yard lap to the experienced, competitive swimmer, and all abilities in between. Coaches work with swimmers of all levels and ages on stroke technique and endurance, encouraging each swimmer to reach his or her potential. Swimmers have the option to swim year-round or participate seasonally.
The first step to join the team is to attend a swimmer evaluation. Evaluations take place Monday – Friday from 3:30-4:30pm at In Motion Fitness and take approximately 15 minutes. Please sign in at the front desk as a Chico Aquajet guest if you are not an In Motion Fitness member. Swimmers should arrive in a swimsuit with goggles.
For questions about membership, please email membership@chicoaquajets.org
Summer 2026 Schedule (Mon June 8 – Thu July 23)
All Mon-Thurs morning practices* are held at the PV Pool (2320 North Ave)
All afternoon and Saturday practices are held at In Motion Fitness
White Group: M-Th 8:15am-9:00am & Fri 3:30pm-4:15pm
Mini-Jets: Blue group M/W/F 4:15pm-4:45pm, Silver group T/TH/F 4:15-4:45pm
Navy Group: M-Th 7:45am-9:00am & Fri 4:15pm-5:30pm
Preseniors**: M-Th 6:00am-7:45am, Fri 5:30pm-7:00pm, and Sat 10:00am-12:00pm (dryland to start on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Seniors**: M-Th 6:00am-8:15am, Fri 5:00pm-7:00pm, and Sat 10:00am-12:00pm (dryland to start on Wednesdays and Fridays)
*If a swimmer is unable to make their morning practice they may still practice in their regular afternoon slot with the summerjet group.
**If a pre-senior or senior swimmer is interested in doing a double practice (morning and bonus practice in the afternoon), reach out to Coach Andrew to pick which days to do. There are preferable days based off the weekly structure and training schedule. Also, be on the lookout for emails about long course practice opportunities.

CRC Beach Volleyball Academy-Summer Camps
2026-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Chico Racquet Club, 1629 Manzanita Ave, Chico, CA, United States
Sign up now for CRC Beach Volleyball Academy Summer Camps for ages 10–17! These four-day morning camps (Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–12:00pm) focus on skill development, game strategy, and competitive match play in a fun, high-energy environment. Players are grouped by ability, not age.
Session/s: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
Camp #1 June 8th to 11th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Camp #2 June 15th to 18th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Camp #3 June 22nd to 25th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Camp #4 June 29th to July 2nd 9:00am to 12:00pm
Camp #5 July 13th to 16th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Camp #6 July 20th to 23rd 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Daily Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm. 4 days, three hours.
1. Warm Up and ball control skills and drills
2. Pair tactics: fronting, pulling, serve receive, and attacking.
3. Match play. Fast double and mini tournaments.
Skills: Passing, Digging, Setting, Hitting, Serving, & Blocking
Tactics: Serve Receive, Attacking, Transition, and Defense Coverage
Cost: $100.00 per camper each camp

Terrain Park Climbing Center Youth Summer Camp
2026-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Terrain Park Climbing Center, 931 W 5TH ST. SUITE 100, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Our youth summer camp is geared towards providing young climbers an environment where they can have fun and grow as a climber! It’s also a great way for young climbers to connect with other young climbers on a weekly basis.
A typical day at camp consists of climbing, drills, games, and team building skills. They will also have the opportunity to play in our new giant play structure, as well as climb on our brand new auto belay walls!
Our goal is to create a friendly learning environment while building strength, building up confidence, solving problems, making friends, and having fun all at the same time!
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing you can move around in. Bring lunch and a water bottle to stay hydrated. We will supply the rest!
Please email paul@terrainparkclimbingcenter.com to sign up, or for any questions.

Redding Swim Team Summer Ducks Program (AM)
2026-06-23 09:15 - 10:45, 2026-06-24 09:15 - 10:45 | Redding Aquatic Center, 44 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, 96003
Make a splash this summer with the Redding Swim Team’s Summer Ducks Program! Young swimmers will build confidence, improve technique, develop water safety skills, and make new friends in a fun and supportive team environment.
Dates: June 8–July 24, 2026
Youth Program
For swimmers who can swim 15 yards of freestyle (breathing to the side) and 15 yards on their back.
Practice Options:

Redding Aquatic Center: Monday–Thursday, 9:15–10:45 AM
Shasta College: Monday–Thursday, 5:30–6:30 PM

High School Program (8th Grade & Up)
Designed for swimmers preparing for high school swim season.
Practice Options:

Redding Aquatic Center: Monday–Friday, 9:15–10:45 AM
Shasta College: Monday–Thursday, 5:30–6:30 PM

Special Events

Team Photo: June 16, 5:00 PM at Shasta College
Mini Swim Meets: June 25 & July 9 at 5:00 PM

Participants will improve stroke technique, build endurance, develop teamwork, and gain confidence both in and out of the water.

Dance or Gymnastics Summer Passes
2026-06-23 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 09:30 - 20:00 | Kinetics Academy of Dance and Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St. Ste. 100, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Get your move on all summer long with our exclusive unlimited pass. Choose from a variety of dance options with our All-You-Can -Dance Pass or get lots of gymnastics practice with our All-You-Can Flip Pass. Enjoy the freedom to drop into any or all available classes throughout the season. Changes in class availability can happen. Any updates will be conveniently emailed to you. Class appropriate attire must be worn. Please check our website for attire for each class.

Summer Dance Classes: Redding City Ballet
2026-06-23 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 20:00 | Redding City Ballet, 935 Locust St, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Join us for a variety of summer classes including ballet, tap, and jazz for all ages and levels. Choose what fits your schedule— drop in for individual classes or enroll for the full session. From evening classes to week-long opportunities!
Please visit our website for more details! We’re offering a variety of dance classes all summer long!
June Only:
Beg/Int Adult Ballet | Tuesdays 10-11:30am
Pointe Strengthening | Age 12+ | Wednesdays 5:00-5:45pm
Int/Adv Ballet |Age 10+ | Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Beg/Int Ballet Choreography |Age 8+ | Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
Stretch and Strengthen | Age 10+ | Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
July Only – WEDNESDAYS
Int/Adv Contemporary Ballet | Age 12+ | 4:30-6:00pm
My First Dance Class | Ages 3-4| 4:30-5:00pm
Improvisation for Dancers | Ages 12+ | 6:00-7:00pm | (This class NOT available for Drop-In)
MONDAYS ALL SUMMER LONG! (June 8th-Aug 10th)
Intermediate Ballet | Age 8+ | 4:00-5:00pm
Intro to Ballet | Ages 4-6 | 4:30-5:00pm
Advanced Ballet | Age 12+ | 5:00-6:00pm
Children’s Basic Ballet | Ages 6-10 | 5:00-6:00pm
Teen/Adult Basic Ballet | 6:30-8pm

Fantasy Fountain (Redding)
2026-06-23 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 20:00 | Kids Kingdom, 4000 Victor Ave, Redding, United States
Weekend goals: Visit Fantasy Fountain at Enterprise Park! With temperatures expected to reach the 90s on Saturday and Sunday, it’s a great time to enjoy one of Redding’s most popular amenities.

Fantasy Fountain is currently open on weekends only, from 10 am to 8 pm, through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

Beginning Memorial Day, Fantasy Fountain will be open daily from 10 am to 8 pm through Labor Day.

From Labor Day through the end of September, Fantasy Fountain will return to a weekends-only schedule, from 10 am to 8 pm.

Gymnastics Camp (June 22-25)
2026-06-23 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-24 12:00 - 14:30 | Kinetics Academy of Dance and Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St. Ste. 100, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
At Kinetics Academy of Dance, campers will have a ball learning and practicing gymnastics skills!
Camp will include stretching, conditioning, and teaching of drills to build strong gymnastics skills. Crafts, games, dancing, and open gym time makes this camp a winner.
Please bring water and a snack.​
Using our Event Website link below, click on your chosen class link on the calendar to register today!
Sessions:
June 22 -25, M-Th 12-2:30pm
Aug. 3-6, M-Th 12:15-2:45pm

K-Pop Dance Heroes Camp
2026-06-23 12:15 - 14:45, 2026-06-24 12:15 - 14:45 | Kinetics Academy of Dance and Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St. Ste. 100, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Step into a world where rhythm, power and performance collide! K-Pop Dance Hero Camp invites dancers to train like fearless heroes, using bold choreography, sharp musicality and high-energy movement inspired by the cinematic world of K-pop action storytelling. Campers will “battle” through moves, choreography and challenges to unlock their inner hero and bring powerful characters to life through dance. Join us on Thursday for an exciting camp-end showcase.
Session: June 22-25, M-Th 12:15-2:45pm
Please bring water and a snack.​
Using our Event Website link below, click on your chosen class link on the calendar to register today!

Red Bluff Community Pool Opens for Summer!
2026-06-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Red Bluff McGlynn Pool, 119 Sycamore St, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
Get ready to make a splash! The Red Bluff McGlynn Community Pool opens for the summer on Saturday, June 13 and runs through August 8, 2026.
Thanks to generous community sponsors, all youth ages 17 and under swim FREE all summer long.
Public Swim Hours

Monday–Friday: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Closed Sundays

Admission

Ages 17 & Under: Free
Adults (18–60): $2
Seniors (60+): $1

Swim Lessons
Eight-day swim lesson sessions are available for $50 per participant.
Session 1: June 22–July 2Session 2: July 6–16Session 3: July 20–30
Lessons are held Monday–Thursday.
Lap Swim
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
7:30–9:30 AM
Season Passes
Individual: $30
Family: $25 per person

Bring the family, cool off, and enjoy a summer of swimming, fun, and community at the Red Bluff Community Pool!

Ignite Your Flare this Summer
2026-06-23 16:00 - 20:15 | Flare Dance & Acrobatics, 446 Walnut St, Red Bluff, CA, 96080, United States
Our Summer Classes are the perfect way to build skills, grow confidence, and stay active in a fun, encouraging environment. Whether your dancer wants to try something new or keep building their skills, we’ve got something for everyone!Classes run June 2 – June 25Spots are limited and Summer fills quickly — send us a message to get signed up and reserve your dancer’s place! igniteyourflare@gmail.com

Redding Swim Team Summer Ducks Program (PM)
2026-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Shasta College Pool, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, 96049-6006, United States

Summer Swim Team
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | West Valley High School, 3805 Happy Valley Rd, Cottonwood, CA, 96022, United States
The Anderson Aquagators are BACK for Summer 2026!

Get ready to make a splash with the Anderson Aquagators Summer Swim Team! Open to youth 18 & under, this program is perfect for beginner to experienced swimmers looking to build skills, stay active, and have fun all summer long.

From learning the basics to improving technique and endurance, swimmers will grow their confidence in the water while being part of a positive, team-focused environment.

Make friends, Build strength & confidence, Improve skills at every level!

Registration is now open—check out the flyer for details and sign up today! http://www.ci.anderson.ca.us

Practice Times:• Ages 12 & under: 5:30–6:30 PM — $250/season• Ages 13–18: 5:30–7:00 PM — $275/season

Rare Air Fly Camp
2026-06-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Rare Air Trampoline Park Redding, 3625 Old 44 Dr, Redding, CA, 96003-5434, United States
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, rock wall climbing, etc. Your kiddos are sure to have a blast! Fly Camp is 8am-12pm, Monday-Thursday. Secure your spot early for Early Bird Pricing! Registration is now open online!
Sessions:
June 22nd – June 25th
July 6th – July 9th
Cost: $150 (Early Bird) to $175
