City of Davis Parks & Community ServicesVeterans' Memorial Center and Theatre

Arts & Crafts Camp

Art camp · Ages 6–9 · $201/week · Full day · 8am–3pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• Extended care 3–6pm, $59/week
• 2026 price. $164 for the four-day July 4th week.

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Mad Science Camps

Science camp · Ages 6–12 · $249/week · Half day · 9am–12pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price. $196 for four-day weeks.
• Activities: Science, Engineering & making and Robotics

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Play-Well LEGO Engineering Summer Camps

Engineering and maker camp · Ages 5–14 · $244/week · Half day · 9am–12pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price. $196 for four-day weeks.

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Drama Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 6–12 · $525/week · Full day · 9am–3pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price.

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StageSpark Theater Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 5–11 · $599/week · Full day · 9am–3pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price.

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Young Speakers Camp: Improv, Humor & Confidence

Theater and acting camp · Ages 5–11 · $499/week · Full day · 9am–3pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price.

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Improv Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 6–9 · $230/week · Half day · 9am–12pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price.

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Drama Intensive Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 10–14 · $1,200 · Full day · 9am–3pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price. For the two-week camp.

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Fashion Camp

Art camp · Ages 8–15 · $334 · Half day · 9am–1pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price. Four-day camp, plus a $40 materials fee.

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Cake Decorating and Cake Wars Camps

Cooking camp · Ages 9–17 · $364 · Half day · 2–6pm

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.

• Summer dates not posted yet
• 2026 price. Four-day camp.

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Young Chef's Master Class

Cooking class · Ages 7–13 · $124–$136/session

Monthly cooking class where kids make kid-friendly recipes and learn chopping, measuring and mixing, with a new theme each month.

• Wednesdays, 3–4:30pm
• Monthly sessions, Oct 2026 to Feb 2027: Oct 7, 2026 – Feb 24, 2027

• Residents $124, non-residents $136.40 per monthly session. Bring containers to take food home.

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Young Speakers: Improv, Humor & Public Speaking

Acting and theater class · Ages 5–11 · $330–$363/term

Weekly class from LeapStart Theater building public speaking and quick thinking through improv and humor.

• Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45pm
• Winter 2027: Jan 12 – Mar 23, 2027

• Residents $330, non-residents $362.60 for the term, including a $4 ePACT fee.

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StageSpark Theater: Chocolate Factory Edition

Acting and theater class · Ages 5–11 · $495–$544/term

Weekly LeapStart Theater class for young actors working on script, character and scene study for a final production.

• Tuesdays, 5–6:30pm
• Winter 2027: Jan 12 – Mar 23, 2027

• Residents $495, non-residents $544.10 for the term, including a $4 ePACT fee.

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Beginner Improv (Veterans' Memorial Theatre)

Acting and theater class · Ages 13+ · $50–$55

One-week comedic improv class for ages 13-18: building characters and stories from imagination, ending in a short show for family.

• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30–6pm
• February 2027: Feb 8–19, 2027

• Residents $50, non-residents $54.60. Offered Feb 8-12 and again Feb 15-19, 2027.

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Circus Skills Weekend

Acting and theater class · Ages 13–17 · $100–$110

Weekend workshop for ages 13-17 learning juggling, improv comedy and clowning; no experience needed and juggling equipment is provided.

• Saturdays & Sundays, 11am–5pm
• Feb 6-7, 2027: Feb 6–7, 2027

• Residents $100, non-residents $109.60.

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