Play-Well TEKnologies
Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Materials
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.
AGE 5-8
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Play-Well TEKnologies Staff
FEE $225 / $215 Resident Discount
6/15-6/19 Mon-Fri 9-12pm
Play-Well TEKnologies
Machine Mayhem using LEGO® Materials
Design your custom LEGO® creation to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs and then combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams. You will refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles all while applying real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!
AGE 8-14
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Play-Well TEKnologies Staff
FEE $225 / $215 Resident Discount
6/15-6/19 Mon-Fri 1-4pm
Play-Well TEKnologies
Dino Design using LEGO® Materials
Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark on daring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dino-sized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination!
AGE 5-7
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Play-Well TEKnologies Staff
FEE $225 / $215 Resident Discount
7/6-7/10 Mon-Fri 9-12pm
Play-Well TEKnologies
Jurassic Engineering using LEGO® Materials
Dive into the world of dinosaurs through the lens of engineering and science in this immersive LEGO®-powered STEM course! Students will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to design and build secure habitats for herbivorous dinosaurs and go on expeditions to discover elusive species. Students collaborate, innovate, and deepen their understanding of biology, engineering, and prehistoric ecosystems, all while bringing the Jurassic world to life, brick by brick.
AGE 7-12
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Play-Well TEKnologies Staff
FEE $225 / $215 Resident Discount
7/6-7/10 Mon-Fri 1-4pm
IntelliBricks LEGO®
Animal Bots & Motion Machines
This LEGO® Robotics theme brings animals, tools, and quirky inventions to life through mechanical movement and creative design. Students will build robots that mimic real-world creatures and mechanisms—like a playful sea lion or a working hand drill—while using motors, sensors, and beginner-friendly coding to control them. These builds combine fun, function, and motion using rare LEGO® elements, helping students explore the intersection of nature, machines, and imagination.
Sample Builds: Handy Drill, Fishing Rod Bot, Flipper the Sea Lion, Robo Chimp, Power Hammer, Space Critter
AGE 6-10
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, Canyon View Room
Instructor IntelliBricks Instructor
FEE $205 / $195 Resident Discount
NOTE Disclaimer: Students will not take home any LEGO® kits, parts, or creations. This program is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group.
6/8-6/12 Mon-Fri 9-12pm
IntelliBricks LEGO®
Robo Warriors & Machines
In this action-packed Robotics theme, students will build powerful machines like tanks, jets, and missile launchers—designed for strength, movement, and precision. They’ll use sensors and motors to bring their creations to life and learn to program them using an easy drag-and-drop coding interface. While they’re having fun, they’ll also be exploring how gears, axles, and pulleys make these robots move and react. It’s an exciting introduction to engineering and coding through hands-on challenges that build real-world problem-solving skills.
Sample Builds: Robo Knight, Battle Tank, Speed Jet, Rocket Blaster etc.,
AGE 6-10
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor IntelliBricks Instructor
FEE $205 / $195 Resident Discount
NOTE Disclaimer: Students will not take home any LEGO® kits, parts, or creations. This program is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group.
7/13-7/17 Mon-Fri 9-12pm
Mad Science
CRAZY CHEMWORKS
Welcome to the wild world of chemistry — where things bubble, fizz, stick, and sometimes go boom! Campers dive into hands-on experiments with real reactions, wild concoctions, and mind-blowing discoveries. From battling evaporation and decoding counterfeit bills to exploring the secret power of glue, every day is packed with curiosity-fueled fun. They’ll even trigger chemical “explosions” (safe ones, promise). Just don’t mix that with this… unless you’re ready to risk the universe
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Mad Science Instructors
FEE $210 / $200 Resident Discount
NOTE A $20 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day of camp
6/8-6/12 Mon-Fri 9-12pm
Mad Science
EUREKA! The Inventors Camp
From catapults to lightsabers, this camp is packed with wild invention! Campers take on real challenges using the genius tricks of legends like Da Vinci, Ben Franklin, and Rube Goldberg. Build forts, design underwater vehicles, and crank up your own mini-amplifier. It’s hands-on problem-solving, non-stop tinkering, and 100% invention-fueled fun. Edison said it takes perspiration — we just call it awesome.
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Mad Science Instructors
FEE $210 / $200 Resident Discount
NOTE A $20 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day of camp
6/8-6/12 Mon-Fri 1-4pm
Mad Science
FLIGHT ACADEMY
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a week of high-flying science — from the first flying machines to the edge of space. Campers explore aerodynamics by building airplanes, testing them in wind tunnels, and creating balloon copters. They’ll uncover the science of flight, experiment with celestial navigation, and build a rocket to take home. From sky science to space discovery, this camp is pure lift-off!
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Mad Science Instructors
FEE $210 / $200 Resident Discount
NOTE A $20 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day of camp
7/20-7/24 Mon-Fri 9-12pm
Mad Science
GROSSOLOGY
Slime. Guts. Goo. And more! Campers dive hands-first into the wonderfully weird world of gross science — from sticky experiments to creepy critters and all things icky. It’s messy, it’s hands-on, and it’s hilariously fun. Not for the squeamish!
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, American River Room
Instructor Mad Science Instructors
FEE $210 / $200 Resident Discount
NOTE A $20 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day of camp
7/20-7/24 Mon-Fri 1-4pm
BABYSITTING 101
Students will learn the basics of child and infant safety, discipline techniques, infant and child care, business etiquette, fun and games, and an overview of child and infant CPR and first aid. This is not a certification course, but students will earn a certificate of participation.
AGE 11-17
LOCATION Canyon View Community Center, Canyon View Room
Instructor Katie Doak
FEE $110 / $100 Resident Discount
7/13-7/16 Mon-Thur 10-12pm
VISION SOCCER TRAINING
Striker Camp
Striker Skills Camps focus on one of the most fun and important parts of the game – SCORING GOALS! Each day participants will work on improving their individual goal scoring ability through a variety of high energy games and activities which help players improve their striking technique and develop familiarity with various game related goal scoring scenarios.
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Railhead Park, Field A
Instructor Visions Soccer Trainers
FEE $178 / $168 resident
NOTE Wear regular sports gear, shinguard, tennis shoes or cleats and bring a soccer ball, snack and plenty of water.
7/27-7/30 Mon-Thur 9-12pm
VISION SOCCER TRAINING
Core Skills Camp
Learn and improve all core skills required to be successful in soccer. Develop individual skills with the ball, including dribbling, 1v1 skills, passing, control and shooting. Fun, progressive, age appropriate training activities are designed to help players develop their skills in a high energy and encouraging environment. Daily mini-tournaments are incorporated into each day of training to give players the opportunity to test their skills.
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Railhead Park, Field A
Instructor Visions Soccer Trainers
FEE $178 / $168 resident
NOTE Wear regular sports gear, shinguard, tennis shoes or cleats and bring a soccer ball, snack and plenty of water.
7/6-7/9 Mon-Thur 9-12pm
All Seasons Archery
ARCHERY CAMP
Archery blends physical and mental resources and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Learn the archery safety rules, whistle commands, and how to properly shoot a bow while participating in various types of archery games.
AGE 7-15
LOCATION All Seasons Archery Range and Learning Center
1470 Grass Valley Hwy., Auburn
Instructor All Seasons Staff
FEE $145 / $135 resident
NOTE $40 equipment/materials fee due. Bring water bottle and wear tennis shoes. Classes close for registration one week prior.
Age 7-9
6/16-6/19 Tues-Fri 9-10:30am
7/7-7/10 Tues-Fri 9-10:30am
7/21-7/24 Tues-Fri 9-10:30am
8/4-8/7 Tues-Fri 9-10:30am
Age 10-15
6/16-6/19 Tues-Fri 11-12:30pm
7/7-7/10 Tues-Fri 11-12:30pm
7/21-7/24 Tues-Fri 11-12:30pm
8/4-8/7 Tues-Fri 11-12:30pm
JR. PICKLEBALL CAMP
A fun, fast-paced introduction to Pickleball for young players. Learn how to hold the paddle correctly, develop a balanced ready position, and practice proper stroke technique through simple drills and games that build confidence, coordination, and court awareness.
AGE 7-11, 12-15
LOCATION Regional Park Gym
Instructor Tracy Houk
FEE $90 / $80 resident
NOTE Call or text Coach Tracy with questions to 650-218-5191
AGE 7-11
6/16-6/18 Tue-Thur 9-10:30am
6/23-6/25 Tue-Thur 9-10:30am
7/21-7/23 Tue-Thurs 9-10:30am
AGE 12-15
6/16-6/18 Tue-Thur 10:30-12pm
6/23-6/25 Tue-Thur 10:30-12pm
7/21-7/23 Tue-Thurs 10:30-12pm
YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
This post season class is for girls and boys to have fun! We focus on the whole player, teaching sportsmanship, and teamwork. We teach drills that involve playing with teammates, fundamentals, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense.
AGE 6-10, 11-14
LOCATION Regional Gym
Instructor Coach Ben Hanley
FEE $120 / $110 resident
NOTE Bring a water bottle.
Age 6-10
7/6-7/10 Mon-Fri 9-10:30am
Age 11-14
7/6-7/10 Mon-Fri 10:35-12:05pm
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Come, have fun, getting the volleyball over the net. Practicing the game with teammates and teamwork. Controlling the ball, bump, set and we will learn how to spike it!
AGE 6-10, 11-14
LOCATION Regional Gym
Instructor Coach Ben Hanley
FEE $120 / $110 resident
NOTE Bring a water bottle.
Age 6-10
6/8-6/12 Mon-Fri 9-10:30am
Age 11-14
6/8-6/12 Mon-Fri 10:35-12:05pm
FUN WITH PAINT
This camp will help you on your way to becoming a brilliant painter. Enoy painting with step-by-step instructions learning the tricks of the trade. Explore your creative side. Paint on canvas, wood, and various other pieces. Bring an apron or just wear clothes that can get paint on them.
AGE 8-17
LOCATION Recreation Park,
Conference Room
Instructor Susie Bell
FEE $100 / $90 resident
NOTE $40 materials fee
6/22-6/25 Mon-Thur 11-12pm
PLAY WITH CLAY
If you like to create with clay, then this is the class for you. Make sculptures, bowls, plates, cups, etc. Learn about various kinds of clay and create with each type. Final pieces will be fired and glazed and return to ARD for pick up
AGE 8-17
LOCATION Recreation Park,
Conference Room
Instructor Susie Bell
FEE $120 / $110 resident
NOTE $40 materials fee
7/27-7/30 Mon-Thur 12-1pm
CLAY & PAPER MACHE
This exciting mixed media camp will start you on your wat to becoming a talented artist. Create with clay and cover it with paper mache wall hanging. Paint it and make it fabulous. At the end of class, you will have a wonderful three-dimensional piece of artwork to hang on your wall.
AGE 6-17
LOCATION Recreation Park,
Conference Room
Instructor Susie Bell
FEE $110 / $100 resident
NOTE $40 materials fee
7/27-7/30 Mon-Thur 11-12pm
FAIRY AND GNOME HABITATS
Come to this class where you will not just be building an old Fairy or Gnome garden, but a living growing garden. Channel your inner fairy or gnome and create a home for them. Large bowls will be provided to fill with dirt, sand, tiny furniture, glitter, and much more. Also make tiny things for your tiny home. This will be a high end home for your favorite fairy or gnome.
AGE 6-17
LOCATION Recreation Park,
Conference Room
Instructor Susie Bell
FEE $120 / $110 Resident Discount
NOTE $40 materials fee
6/29-7/2 Mon-Thur 11-12pm
ARTY MARTY
SUMMER ART CAMP
Hands-on studio experience where young artists explore painting, sculpture, mixed media and creative maker projects in an inspiring, welcome studio. Campers will create unique take home projects.
AGE 5-12
LOCATION Arty Marty Studio,
1439 Lincoln Way, Auburn
Instructor Shannon Cornelsen-Lewandowski
FEE $235 / $225 resident
NOTE Bring a water bottle.
All classes Mon-Fri from 9:30-12:30pm
6/15-6/19 Waves and Waterways
6/22-6/26 Botanical and Bugs
7/6-7/10 Wildlife Wonders
7/20-7/24 Campfire Creations
PRINCESS AND SUPERHERO CRAFT CAMP
Children will work on fun crafts for their Princess superhero day. Each day they will craft and play games associated with the Princess or superhero we are learning about that day. The last day of camp we have a day of tea party which all students may bring a treat to share and an obstacle course to run through.
AGE 3-8
LOCATION Recreation Park,
Stella Irving Room
Instructor Alison Lloyd
FEE $110 / $100 resident
NOTE Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty, bring water bottle. Please no snacks except the last day of camp. $10 material fee is due the first day of camp.
6/15-6/25 Mon & Thur 11-12:30pm
CRAFT CAMP
Children will work on different crafts each day. This camp is for children who can follow instructions and focus on their own work. We will play games and get some movement out.
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Recreation Park, Stella Irving Room
Instructor Alison Lloyd
FEE $110 / $100 resident
NOTE Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty, bring water bottle. Please no snacks except the last day of camp. A $10 material fee is due the first day of camp.
6/15-6/25 Mon & Thur 12:45-2:15pm
THEATER CAMP
Children will be work on a play, memorize lines and perform a show all in one week. Students will audition in front of their peers so the instructor can choose the part best for them. We will create back drops; props and costumes so please send them in clothing that can get messy. Children also need to bring their script every day. Last day of class will be a show at 1:00pm
AGE 6-12
LOCATION Recreation Park,
Stella Irving Room
Instructor Alison Lloyd
FEE $160 / $150 resident
NOTE $10 material fee is due the first day of camp to instructor.
7/6-7/16 Mon & Thur 11:30-1:30pm
AUBURN GYMNASTICS
ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP
Get ready for the Ultimate Summer Adventure! Give your kids a summer they’ll never forget with our action-packed ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP! Each 4-day week features different themed days, and campers will flip, climb, swing, and soar as they discover gymnastics and ninja warrior skills in a thrilling and safe environment. Additional inquiries, please contact our Office 530-823-2031!
AGE 5-12
LOCATION Auburn Gymnastics Center
Instructor Auburn Gymnastics Staff
FEE $267 / $257 resident
6/8-6/11 Mon-Thur 8-12pm
6/15-6/18 Mon-Thur 8-12pm
6/22-6/25 Mon-Thur 8-12pm
7/13-7/16 Mon-Thur 8-12pm
7/20-7/23 Mon-Thur 8-12pm
7/27-7/30 Mon-Thur 8-12pm
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT)
This program is a great opportunity for young teens to receive on-the-job training under the direction of our Discovery Day Camp staff by plugging into our program in areas such as: working hands-on with groups, set-up for events, leading games, preparing snacks, and other responsibilities as they arise. CITs are included in all day camp activities. We offer a summer of fun and personal growth for your student, and a chance to explore the possibility of becoming a future Program Leader with Discovery Day Camp. Must have completed 7th grade to enroll. Looking for teens who are motivated, responsible, and enjoy working with younger campers.
Age 13-15 (completed 7th & 8th grade)
Dates June 10th – August 5th
Registration $25 (waived for CITs with siblings in Day Camp)
Rate $25 per day