Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) Youth Programs

Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) Youth Programs include activities such as Kite Day, the Inclusive Social Club, An Evening in Paris: Inclusive Prom, the Rose Garden Party, summer camps, and Adult & Youth Classes. Kite Day is described as CARD’s annual Kite Day and a beloved Chico tradition with hundreds of colorful and creative kites, where participants can bring their own kite or decorate and fly one of CARD's free kites while supplies last. The Inclusive Social Club, formerly called the Teen and Young Adult Hangout, is a welcoming, judgment-free hangout for kids, teens, and young adults of all abilities to connect, have fun, and build friendships, with a goal of creating a space where everyone feels included, supported, and excited to participate no matter their interests, communication style, or support needs.

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Inclusive Social Club for ages 7+ meets on Tuesdays from 3:30–5:00 PM; CARD office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Price: An Evening in Paris: Inclusive Prom is a free inclusive prom

Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) was established in 1948 and is a California Special District. CARD oversees 17 community and neighborhood parks, 6 community centers, a swimming pool, the Chico Creek Nature Center, and more, and its Play Guide showcases a wide variety of sports, classes, camps, and special events for all ages. CARD states that it is dedicated to enriching the community through diverse recreational opportunities and bringing friends and families together to create joyful experiences and lasting memories. CARD is moving to a brand-new recreation software platform to make finding, registering for, and enjoying programs easier. The Mission of the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) is to provide recreation opportunities to the greater Chico Community in a coordinated and cost effective manner, and its Board Members are listed as Chris Norden, Jason Roye, Tom Lando, Dave Donnan, and Michael McGinnis.

Last updated April 2, 2026.