City of Arcata offers camps for kids
The city of Arcata’s Recreation Division has been certified by Humboldt County’s Emergency Operations Center to operate a Summer Camp Child Care Program.
Open enrollment for the summer camp season will begin April 14 at 9 a.m. A variety of camps are offered, with some lasting up to 10 weeks, for youth and teens ranging from 5 to 12 years of age, in addition to a Camp Leader in Training Program for teens ages 13 to 17.
Modifications to normal camp operations have been made to ensure compliance with state and county health and safety regulations. Each camp will be limited to 10 campers, up to two camp Leaders in Training and one staff member. Face coverings, physical distancing and other COVID-19 health and safety protocol will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and employees. Additional time will be taken for wellness screenings, and dropoff and pick-up times will be staggered. To limit community contact, field trips, swim days, large group games and sleepovers will not be offered.
A complete list of camps follows:
• Half Day Skate Camp for ages 6 to 12. Beginning, intermediate and advanced skateboarders are all encouraged to join the fun. Camp will be instructed by local, skilled skateboarders. This camp will focus on skate park safety, etiquette, street riding, vert riding and style. Skate camp runs daily, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 14 through Aug. 20, with a break the week of June 28 through July 2 and July 19 through
23. There will be staggered drop-off and pick-up times. Weekly camp fees are $115 for Arcata residents and $127 for non-residents, and camp is held at the Arcata Skate Park, 900 Sunset Ave. Full pads are required. Participants may show proof of skate camp enrollment to receive a 10% discount on required gear from AMPT Skate Shop, 1040 H St. in Arcata. For assistance call AMPT at 707-822-9500.
• Half Day Marsh Explorers Science Camp for ages 5 to 8. Camp runs weekly from June 14 through Aug .20. Campers may choose to attend the morning session
or the afternoon session, but not both within the same week. Campers will investigate nature through experiments, outdoor adventures, individual projects and hands-on learning. Each week has a designated theme of exploration including birds, water, wetland mammals and more. Camp will take place at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Weekly fees are $115 for Arcata residents and $127 for non-residents. There will be staggered drop-off and pick-up times. A full schedule of camp themes can be found at www.cityofarcata.org/rec or by calling 707822-7091.
• Full Day Lodge/Adventure Camp for ages 9 to 12. This camp pairing allows campers to choose to start their day at Lodge Camp or Adventure Camp, then switch to the other camp at 1 p.m. Each week brings new activities and adventures. Camp will take place weekdays from June 14 through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Redwood Lodge and the picnic area in Redwood Park, 490 East Park Road in Arcata. There will be staggered drop-off and pickup times. Weekly fees are $155 for Arcata residents and $167 for non-residents.
• Full Day Lounge/Forest Camp for ages 5 to 8. This camp pairing allows campers to choose to start their day at Lounge Camp or Forest Camp, then switch to the other camp at 1 p.m. Campers will explore the Arcata Community Forest and discover the unique
landscape and habitat for all life forms that live and grow within its expanse. Camp will take place weekdays from June 14 through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Redwood Lounge and the stage area in Redwood Park, 490 East Park Road in Arcata. There will be staggered drop-off and pick-up times. Weekly fees are $155 for Arcata residents and $167 for non-residents.
• Full Day Art/T.E.A.M. Camp for ages 5 to 12. This new camp pairing allows campers to choose to start their day at Art Camp or T.E.A.M. Camp, then switch to the other camp at 1 p.m. T.E.A.M stands for teamwork, exercise, attitude and mindfulness, and this camp is action-packed. Campers benefit from the ample space provided by the gymnasium, gymnastics room, sports fields and playground available at the Arcata Community Center complex, Plus, each week will bring new explorations into the visual arts. Camp will take place weekdays from June 20 through Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Arcata Community Center Teen Room and Gymnastics Room, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Arcata. There will be staggered drop-off and pick-up times. Weekly fees are $155 for Arcata residents and $167 for non-residents. Weekly camp dates will be staggered by age group and the full camp schedule can be found at www.cityofarcata.org/rec or by calling 707-822-7091.
• Summer Camp Leader in Training Program for
ages 13 to 17. Camp Leaders in Training work with youth ages 5 to 12, helping plan and lead summer camp activities. Participants will have the opportunity to gain real-life work experience and leadership skills all while having fun. The Leader in Training Program experience can also count toward community service requirements and looks great on a college application. Participants must be 13 years old by June 14, or former Arcata Recreation campers who will turn 13 in fall 2021 may be eligible to work at camps serving younger age groups. The program runs weekdays from June 14 through Aug. 20, and participation fees are $18 per week for Arcata residents plus a $2 non-resident fee per registration. Fees for five or more weeks are $90 for Arcata residents or $100 for non-residents.
For more information, email rec@cityofarcata.org or call 707-822-7091. Due to safety protocol in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, in-person registration cannot be accepted. Camp registration may be completed online at www. cityofarcata.org/rec, via email at rec@cityofarcata. org or by calling 707-8227091. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to enroll campers in the same camp for two consecutive weeks whenever possible to reduce exposure to new groups or individuals. Payment plans are available, and payment plan arrangements can only be accommodated via email or by phone.