Sports camp · UC Davis campus, Davis
UC Davis Youth ProgramsRec Pool Courtyard (Youth Programs)
1035 Extension Center Drive, Davis
Aggie Camp
Aggie A is for children entering grades 1-2 and Aggie B for grades 3-5, with a different theme each week. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Sports, Art and Outdoors & nature
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Swim Camp
Swim lessons run Monday to Thursday right after check-in, with recreational swim on Friday. Children are placed in groups after a swim check on Monday, and are asked to register for only one session per summer. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Swimming and Sports
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Sampler Art Camp
The art is made at the Craft Center in the morning, with camp games, swimming and rock climbing in the afternoon. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Ceramics Camp
Offered for children entering grades 1-2 (A), 3-5 (B) and 6-7 (C). Mornings are spent at the Craft Center on ceramics; afternoons are general camp activities. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Drawing & Painting Camp
Grades 3-5 (B) meet in weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7; grades 6-7 (C) in weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Fashion & Accessories Camp
Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Experiments Camp
Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Crocheting Camp
Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Animals of Campus Camp
Grades 3-5 (B) meet in weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9; grades 6-7 (C) in weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8. Needs van transport and permission slips; some visits may be cancelled because of avian flu. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. Week 3 has no camp on Monday, July 5. 2027 prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
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- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Science and Outdoors & nature
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Camp C
Aggie C is for children entering grades 6-7 (the camp says ages 11-13), with a different theme each week and on-campus field trips. Offered in weekly sessions through the summer. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Sports, Art and Outdoors & nature
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Rec Sports Frenzy
Offered for children entering grades 1-2 (A), 3-5 (B) and 6-7 (C). Each day focuses on one or two sports, with rock climbing, bowling and swimming in the afternoons. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Sports Soccer
For children entering grades 3-5 (B) and 6-7 (C). Not a clinic and not designed to train advanced players. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Soccer and Sports
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Sports Basketball
For children entering grades 3-5 (B) and 6-7 (C). Not a clinic and not designed to train advanced players. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Basketball and Sports
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Sports Volleyball
For children entering grades 6-7 (C). Not a clinic and not designed to train advanced players. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Volleyball and Sports
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Tie Dye Camp
For children entering grades 3-7 (the B/C group). Mornings (9 am to noon) are spent on tie dye; afternoons are general camp activities including swimming and the climbing wall. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Aggie Rhythms
For children entering grades 3-5. Mornings (9 am to noon) are music; afternoons are general camp activities. Camp hours are 9 am to 3 pm. The latest dates on the page are from 2026, so 2027 weeks are not yet confirmed. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
- 2026 price ($323 early bird).
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Dance Camp
Offered as a two-week camp for children entering grades 1-2 (A) and 3-5 (B). Campers learn basic technique and choreography and perform at the end of each week. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Innertube Water Polo
For children entering grades 3-5 (B) and 6-7 (C). Campers take a swim test first and wear life jackets during long stretches of game play. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
- Activities: Swimming and Sports
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Theater Camp
A two-week camp for the C group (entering grades 6-7). Mornings are theater activities; afternoons are general camp activities such as climbing, bowling and swimming. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Outdoor Adventures: Survival Skills
Offered for children entering grades 6-7 (C) and as a teen camp for ages 12-14. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Junior Lifeguard
From the UC Davis Aquatics Department. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1:30 pm, with a swim test on the first day. It prepares teens for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training but is not the certification course. Participants receive a whistle and a Junior Lifeguard T-shirt. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page
Vet Med Camp
Offered as Vet Med Camp B (entering grades 4-5), C (grades 6-8) and for high school (grades 9-12; campers may not be over 17). Needs additional van transport; some field trips may be cancelled because of avian flu. Applications for summer 2027 open February 1, 2027. Grades are those the child enters in fall 2027. Camp days are 8:30 am to 3 pm; Afternoon Adventures extended care runs 3 to 6 pm. 2027 session dates and prices are not posted yet. Registration dates for summer 2027 are to be announced (UC Davis affiliates register first).
- Summer dates not posted yet
- Extended care 3–6pm
Registration opens Feb 1, 2027 · Their sign-up page
About UC Davis Youth Programs
UC Davis Campus Recreation runs summer day camps on the Davis campus for children from first grade through the teen years, grouped by the grade they enter in the fall. The camps are based at the Rec Pool and use the Craft Center, pools and other campus facilities.
Where and how to reach them
Rec Pool Courtyard (Youth Programs)1035 Extension Center Drive
Davis, CA 95616
Details from campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with UC Davis Youth Programs before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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