Summer Camps
Activity Guide Summer Camps
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and latest Contra Costa County public health orders, we are carefully planning some new & creative alternatives to our summer 2020 programming! Please check out all out camp options in the tabs below.
Registration
To enroll your child in a summer camp, register here!
For any questions or concerns call 925-671-3404.
- Lil' Explorers
- Backyard Explorers
- East Bay Explorers
- Counselor in Training
- Family Camp
- Youth Camp
- Specialty Camps
Ages 3 to 5
A summer day camp experience for young children offering age-specific programs at Centre Concord Preschool. Camp will meet for a 4-week session, Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, July 6-July 30. Camps will follow county health guidelines for summer camps, with stable classes consisting of 2 teachers per 12 students, which will not intermix with other students outside their group.
Check back for more information regarding policies and procedures and answers to questions you may have.
Learn more about Lil’ Explorers.
For children Entering Kindergarten to 5th Grades
Summer the way it was meant to be - with trees and a creek, areas to explore and new friends to meet. Children come back year after year to this day camp in Markham Nature Park for the exciting STEM activities, sports, games and crafts.
Camps will follow county health guidelines for summer camps, with stable groups consisting of 2 teachers per 12 students, which will not intermix with other students outside their group.
Register today for our 4-week camps:
Session 1: June 15-July 10, 7am-6pm
Session 2: July 13-August 7, 7am-6pm
Check back for more information regarding policies and procedures and answers to questions you may have.
Learn more about Backyard Explorers.
Ages 11 to 14
Located at the City of Concord’s Willow Pass Center facility, this program provides a safe and supervised place where your teen will experience fun times with friends, plus meet new friends.
Camps will follow county health guidelines for summer camps, with stable groups consisting of 2 teachers per 12 students, which will not intermix with other students outside their group.
Register today for our 4-week camps:
Session 1: June 15-July 10, 8am-6pm
Session 2: July 13-August 7, 8am-6pm
Check back for more information regarding policies and procedures and answers to questions you may have.
Learn more about East Bay Explorers.
Ages 13 to 15
The Counselors in Training Program teaches leadership skills and provides valuable job training that could lead to future counselor opportunities at the junior level and beyond. Teens work side-by-side with counselors of the Backyard Explorers Program.
Learn more about the Counselors in Training Program.
Family Camp at Camp Concord is a great opportunity for parents and kids to unplug and experience nature together. We offer a high-quality, affordable family vacation in one of California’s most beautiful settings - South Lake Tahoe!
Learn more about Family Camp.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the City of Concord Parks & Recreation Department was forced to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Camp Concord Season including Family Camp, Group rentals, 50 & Better Weeks, Mother & Son Weekend, and Labor Day Escape.
For more information go to campconcord.org or follow us on our Facebook page @happiestplaceondirt
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the City of Concord Parks & Recreation Department was forced to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Camp Concord Season including all Youth Camps.
For more information go to campconcord.org or follow us on our Facebook page @happiestplaceondirt
Ages
Ages 9 to 13
Activities
Your child will enjoy all the fun-filled traditions of Camp Concord:
- Archery
- Beach Fun
- Campfires
- Canoeing
- Crawdad Fishing
- Dances
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Skits
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Youth Camp is offered by Friends of Camp Concord at Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe. Learn more on the Friends of Camp Concord website.
Registration
Register on the Concord Parks and Recreation website.
This summer, we are offering modified specialty camps to meet health department guidelines. In-person camps will meet in small groups of 12 or less children for a minimum of 3 weeks. Virtual, or online, camps will offer shorter 1-week or weekly camps, allowing parents to select camps that work best for their family. Click on the links below for details and registration for camps.