• Camps for 5 and Under

  • June 18 - August 24, 2012

    Little Peanuts Kids

    The Town of Danville offers a variety of traditional summer day camps and enrichment camps for youth ages 3 to 5.

  • What are "enrichment camps?"

    Enrichment camps are classes held on specific subjects which are generally offered in a Monday through Friday format. These "camps" may be anywhere from 1 to 6 hours per day, depending on the subject and camper age range.

    The Town of Danville offers a variety of enrichment camps in the following subject areas:

  • Traditional Day Camps

    What is a "traditional day camp?"
    Traditional day camps include full- and half-day day camps with activities planned around a central theme by trained Town staff. Each camper belongs to a group of 6-8 which rotates through activities throughout the day, such as arts, crafts, outdoor games, playground time, sports, free play, etc. Some camps include an off-site, Town staff-supervised field trip.

  • Half Day Traditional Camps

  • Little Peanuts Storybook Camp
    Ages 3-4

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    Introduce your little one to the magic and color of storybooks at Little Peanuts Camp. Each day is structured especially for preschoolers, led by well-trained staff, and filled with crafts, games, songs, and outdoor play based on the book of the week.

    Days: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – noon

    Hap Magee Ranch Park, Magee House, 1025 La Gonda Way 

    Staff to Camper ratio: 1 to 6 

    Requirements: Camper must be full potty-trained and must be 3-years old by the first day of camp. 

    Download the Little Peanuts Parent Letter  

    Register for Little Peanuts Storybook Camp online 

  • Little Acorn Day Camp
    Ages 4-6

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    A taste of summer camp for the pre-K through first grade crowd. Led by experienced and well-trained staff, campers will enjoy the perfect balance of exciting games, crafts, songs, and outdoor play, while meeting new friends. Activities are planned around the themes of the week.

    Days: Monday-Friday, 8:45–11:45 am 

    Oak Hill Park Community Center, 3005 Stone Valley Road 

    Staff to Camper ratio: 1 to 8 

    Little Acorn Storybook Camp Parent Letter 

    Register online for Little Acorn Day Camp 

  • Full Day Traditional Camps

    Full Day Camps include Extended Care and NEW Day Camp Group Swim Lessons options.
  • Danville Day Camp Junior
    Ages 5-7

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    Friends! Fun! Field trips! That's what this extension of the popular Danville Day Camp provides for children entering kindergarten to second grade. Trained and experienced staff will lead children through daily adventures of songs, crafts, games, outdoor activities, and an off-site field trip. Don't forget Wednesday Water Play and the All-Camps Friday Talent Show and BBQ!
     
    Days: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

    Location: Los Cerros Community Gym, 968 Blemer Road 

    Staff to Camper ratio: 1 to 8 at camp, 1 to 6 on field trips

    Each Tuesday, campers will go on a local, off-site field trip selected especially for this age group, which will be chaperoned by Town Staff only. Transportation will be provided by charter bus service specializing in transportation of children. 

    Extended care option available

    AM Care Times: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – Camp Start

    PM Care Times: Camp End – 6:00 pm 

    Danville Day Camp Junior Parent Letter 

    Register for Danville Day Camp Junior online 

  • Day Camp Group Swim Lessons Option

     Group Swim Lessons Camp 

    Days: Monday–Thursday, 3:00-3:25 pm 

    Location: Monte Vista Community Pool, 3005 Stone Valley Road 

    Student to Instructor ratio: 1 to 4 

    Requirements: For campers registered in Danville Day Junior, Danville Day, and Play ‘n’ Sports Day Camps only. For swim levels Elementary 1-4. Children must be able to change clothes on own. 

    Children will be tested and placed in a class with similarly-skilled students. Town staff will escort campers to the pool. Parents pick up children at the pool, or campers registered for Extended Care will be escorted back to the Los Cerros Teen Center. 

    Register online for Day Camp Group Swim Lessons

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    Summer Camps provide a safe and secure environment for children under 5 to develop to their fullest potential. Through fun, interactive activities, preschoolers and kindergartners develop social skills and a positive self-image to last a lifetime.