# City of Davis Parks & Community Services, Veterans' Memorial Center and Theatre

> Art camp and cooking class · Central Davis, Davis. 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.
- Ages: 5+
- Price: From $201/week
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 203 E 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616
- Website: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services
- Phone: (530) 757-5626
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services
- City of Davis Parks & Community Services’s other locations: [Arroyo Park and Pool Complex, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-arroyo-park.md), [Cannery Farmhouse, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-cannery-farmhouse.md), [Central Park, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-central-park.md), [Community Park (Community Pool Building), Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-community-park.md), [Davis Golf Course](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-davis-golf-course.md), [Davis High School community gyms](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-davis-high-school.md), [Fred T. Korematsu Elementary School, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-korematsu-elementary.md), [Harvest Park, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-harvest-park.md), [Pine Trails Ranch, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-pine-trails-ranch.md), [Redwood Community Building, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-redwood-community-building.md), [Senior Center, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-senior-center.md), [Slide Hill Park and Manor Pool, Davis](https://summerground.com/davis/city-of-davis-parks-and-community-services-slide-hill-park.md)

## Arts & Crafts Camp

Art camp · Ages 6–9 · $201/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Mad Science Camps

Science camp · Ages 6–12 · $249/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Play-Well LEGO Engineering Summer Camps

Engineering and maker camp · Ages 5–14 · $244/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Drama Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 6–12 · $525/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## StageSpark Theater Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 5–11 · $599/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Young Speakers Camp: Improv, Humor & Confidence

Theater and acting camp · Ages 5–11 · $499/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Improv Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 6–9 · $230/week · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Drama Intensive Camp

Theater and acting camp · Ages 10–14 · $1,200 · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Fashion Camp

Art camp · Ages 8–15 · $334 · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Cake Decorating and Cake Wars Camps

Cooking camp · Ages 9–17 · $364 · 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Young Chef's Master Class

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

- 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Young Speakers: Improv, Humor & Public Speaking

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

- 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## StageSpark Theater: Chocolate Factory Edition

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

- 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Beginner Improv (Veterans' Memorial Theatre)

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

- 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.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

## Circus Skills Weekend

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

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

- Residents $100, non-residents $109.60.
- Sign up: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

Details from https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/webtrac/web/splash.html, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.
