{"url":"/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services","provider":{"id":"city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services","name":"City of Davis Parks & Community Services","kind":"organization","about":"The City of Davis recreation department runs youth classes, school-break camps, an after-school program, teen classes and youth sports, registering through its WebTrac system. Residents pay lower fees than non-residents, and fees include small ePACT and equipment charges.","website":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services","phone":"(530) 757-5626","email":null,"instagram":"davisparksandrec","founded":null,"credentials":[],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":"Veterans' Memorial Center and Theatre","street":"203 E 14th Street","unit":null,"city":"davis","zip":"95616","neighborhood":"Central Davis","coords":[-121.74443,38.55672],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"arts-and-crafts-camp","type":"camp","name":"Arts & Crafts Camp","summary":"Camp for ages 6-9 with at least one in-depth art project a day, plus games, swimming, local field trips and Fun Friday.","description":"Meets at the Veterans Memorial Center and the Community Pool Building, visits a city pool and travels by Unitrans. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["art"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":9},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":201,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price. $164 for the four-day July 4th week."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"full","hours":{"start":"08:00","end":"15:00"},"extendedCare":{"start":"15:00","end":"18:00","price":{"amount":59,"unit":"week"}},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"mad-science-camps","type":"camp","name":"Mad Science Camps","summary":"Half-day science camps for ages 6-12 from Mad Science of Sacramento Valley: chemistry, robots, space, inventing and more.","description":"A different theme each week, such as Crazy Chemworks, Radical Robots, Flight Academy, NASA-Journey into Outer Space and Grossology. Morning (9 am to noon) and afternoon (1 to 4 pm) sessions. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["science","engineering","robotics"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":12},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":249,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price. $196 for four-day weeks."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"half","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"12:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"play-well-summer-lego-camps","type":"camp","name":"Play-Well LEGO Engineering Summer Camps","summary":"Half-day camps for ages 5-14 where kids engineer with LEGO bricks, with themes like Minecraft, dinosaurs and sports.","description":"Taught by Play-Well TEKnologies instructors. Younger themes (ages 5-8) run in the mornings and older ones (ages 7-14) in the afternoons, 1 to 4 pm. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["engineering"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":14},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":244,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price. $196 for four-day weeks."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"half","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"12:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"drama-camp","type":"camp","name":"Drama Camp","summary":"Week-long camp for ages 6-12 where kids create and perform an original short play based on a fairy tale.","description":"Runs at the Veterans Memorial Theatre with games and hands-on work in ensemble-building, improvisation, character, acting, design and production. No auditions or experience needed. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":12},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":525,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"full","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"15:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"stagespark-theater-camp","type":"camp","name":"StageSpark Theater Camp","summary":"Week-long musical-theater style camp for ages 5-11 ending in an in-person show for family and friends.","description":"Campers explore acting, voice, dance and stage presence in a story-driven production at the Veterans Memorial Theatre. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":11},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":599,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"full","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"15:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"young-speakers-camp","type":"camp","name":"Young Speakers Camp: Improv, Humor & Confidence","summary":"Week-long camp for ages 5-11 building confidence with improv, comedy challenges and speaking games, with a recorded showcase.","description":"Held at the Veterans Memorial Theatre; the week ends with a recorded showcase shared with families. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":11},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":499,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"full","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"15:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"improv-camp","type":"camp","name":"Improv Camp","summary":"Intro to drama and improv for ages 6-9: ensemble, storytelling and character games, ending with a presentation of scenes.","description":"At the Veterans Memorial Theatre; no experience required. Morning (9 am to noon) and afternoon (1 to 4 pm) sessions. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":9},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":230,"unit":"week","note":"2026 price."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"half","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"12:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"drama-intensive-camp","type":"camp","name":"Drama Intensive Camp","summary":"Two-week theater intensive for ages 10-14 writing, designing, rehearsing and performing an original play.","description":"Taught by professional teaching artists at the Veterans Memorial Theatre, from playwriting to performance and fabrication. Recommended for students with prior theater experience. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":10,"max":14},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":1200,"unit":"program","note":"2026 price. For the two-week camp."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"full","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"15:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"fashion-camp","type":"camp","name":"Fashion Camp","summary":"Fashion design camp for ages 8-15 covering sketching, draping, machine sewing and a portfolio, led by a Cañada College fashion professor.","description":"Campers are grouped by age and experience; all skill levels welcome. 2026 offered morning (9 am to 1 pm) and afternoon (2 to 6 pm) groups and a Level II for returning campers. A $40 materials fee is paid to the instructor. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["art"],"ages":{"min":8,"max":15},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":334,"unit":"program","note":"2026 price. Four-day camp, plus a $40 materials fee."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"half","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"13:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"cake-decorating-camps","type":"camp","name":"Cake Decorating and Cake Wars Camps","summary":"Afternoon cake camps: Cake Decorating (ages 9-12) covers design, piping and fondant; Cake Wars (ages 9-17) is team decorating with a showcase.","description":"Four-day camps, 2 to 6 pm, taught by the Cake Couture Love team. In Cake Decorating each camper makes and takes home a cake; in Cake Wars teams build a show-stopping cake and families join a competition showcase on the last day. Summer 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet. For summer 2026, registration opened for Davis residents on Feb 25 (Camp Putah, Trekkers and Horse Camps) and Mar 11 (other camps), with non-residents the following Monday. The city counts a child's age on September 1.","categories":["cooking"],"ages":{"min":9,"max":17},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":364,"unit":"program","note":"2026 price. Four-day camp."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"soon"},"camp":{"day":"half","hours":{"start":"14:00","end":"18:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"source":{"url":"https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/forms-and-publications/recreation-schedules","fetched":"2026-10-07"}},{"id":"young-chefs-master-class","type":"afterschool","name":"Young Chef's Master Class","summary":"Monthly cooking class where kids make kid-friendly recipes and learn chopping, measuring and mixing, with a new theme each month.","categories":["cooking"],"ages":{"min":7,"max":13},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":124,"max":136.4,"unit":"session","note":"Residents $124, non-residents $136.40 per monthly session. Bring containers to take food home."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"open"},"afterschool":{"care":false,"term":{"name":"Monthly sessions, Oct 2026 to Feb 2027","start":"2026-10-07","end":"2027-02-24"},"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["wed"],"start":"15:00","end":"16:30"}]}},{"id":"young-speakers","type":"afterschool","name":"Young Speakers: Improv, Humor & Public Speaking","summary":"Weekly class from LeapStart Theater building public speaking and quick thinking through improv and humor.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":11},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":330,"max":362.6,"unit":"term","note":"Residents $330, non-residents $362.60 for the term, including a $4 ePACT fee."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"open"},"afterschool":{"care":false,"term":{"name":"Winter 2027","start":"2027-01-12","end":"2027-03-23"},"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["tue"],"start":"15:45","end":"16:45"}]}},{"id":"stagespark-theater","type":"afterschool","name":"StageSpark Theater: Chocolate Factory Edition","summary":"Weekly LeapStart Theater class for young actors working on script, character and scene study for a final production.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":11},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":495,"max":544.1,"unit":"term","note":"Residents $495, non-residents $544.10 for the term, including a $4 ePACT fee."},"registration":{"url":"https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html","status":"open"},"afterschool":{"care":false,"term":{"name":"Winter 2027","start":"2027-01-12","end":"2027-03-23"},"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["tue"],"start":"17:00","end":"18:30"}]}},{"id":"teen-beginner-improv","type":"afterschool","name":"Beginner Improv (Veterans' Memorial Theatre)","summary":"One-week comedic improv class for ages 13-18: building characters and stories from imagination, ending in a short show for family.","categories":["theater"],"ages":{"min":13,"max":18},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":50,"max":54.6,"unit":"program","note":"Residents $50, non-residents $54.60. 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