Welcome to the Chico Creek Nature Center, the gateway and official information center for Bidwell Park.

Day Camps

Let your child experience naturalist led fun in Bidwell Park!

Centered at the Chico Creek Nature Center in the heart of Bidwell Park, Camp Chico Creek is an environmental education-based day camp for children 5 to 11 years old. The programs are designed to provide outdoor recreation activities and foster awareness of nature in a fun, safe, and caring setting. Themes covering the park's habitats and its natural and cultural history are presented to the campers during each session.

WEEKLY SUMMER SESSIONS:
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 6, 2010
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuition per weekly session is $70 per child

(no camp on Monday - Memorial Day)
Session 1: June 1- 4 • Where the Wild Things Are
Session 2: June 7-11 • Aquatic Adventures
Session 3: June 14-18 • Insect Investigations *

* # 3 Full Day (8:00-4:00) - $110
* # 3 Half Day - Morning (8:00-11:45) - $60
* # 3 Half Day - Afternoon (12:15 - 4:00) - $60
Session 4: June 21-25 • Native Ways
Session 5: June 28-July 2 • Earth Island
No camp offered July 5-9
Session 6: July 12-16 • Where the Wild Things Are
Session 7: July 19-23 • Aquatic Adventures
Session 8: July 26-30 • Insect Investigations
Session 9: August 2-6 • Native Ways

To enroll your child, please download the registration form by clicking the Camp Registration link on the right. Fill out the form and mail it in with payment to Chico Creek Nature Center. You may pay with cash, check, Visa or Mastercard, by mail, phone or at the Center, 1968 E. 8th Street, Chico, California 95928.