Summer Kids Kamp, a weeklong program for kids ages 6-13, features games, swimming, gymnastics, cooking, arts and crafts, and time at Cameron Park Lake and the Community Center. Each week features a different theme and field trip. Additional camps include Sterling “Smooth” Forbes Basketball Camp, Skyhawk Sports Camps, and UK International Soccer Camp, plus various art, drama, “Mad Science” and robotics camps. A variety of swim lessons are also offered, whether your child is just learning or needs to improve on existing skills.

To officially kick off summer, head to the Cameron Park Community Center on May 28 for “Welcome to Summer,” a free swim day where attendees can register for a variety of summer adventures, including swim lessons, camps and programs, as well as purchase pool passes and “Summer Spectacular” wristbands. Class demonstrations, food and vendor booths, giveaways and more will be part of the festivities. 

In honor of National Bike Month, attend a free Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic, hosted by Elle Steele, on May 17, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; pre-registration is required. On May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers will teach a class titled “Herbs & Spices: From Garden to Gourmet.” New summer classes include “Intro to Digital Photography” and “Beginning Computers.”  

Those looking to travel are invited to attend a presentation at the Community Center on May 19 at 10 a.m. where Kris Adams from Premier World Travel will highlight upcoming tours.  

Mature adults have a plethora of programs and activities to schedule this month. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 50+ Room will buzz with events like Rummikub (May 3), Game Day (May 5), bingo (May 10) and more. “Tai Chi for Better Balance,” “Yoga From a Chair,” and pickleball at Cameron Park Lake are also part of the month’s happenings.

Save the date for Cameron Park CSD’s largest event of the year—the 17th Annual Summer Spectacular: A Golden Adventure—on June 25 at Cameron Park Lake. Gates open at 2 p.m., and once inside, attendees will enjoy swimming at the lagoon, refreshments, food, vendors, exhibitors, gold panning demonstrations, a kids’ carnival, live music by bands Random Strangers and Gotcha Covered, a fireworks show and more. Pre-sale wristbands ($4) are available at the Bel Air in Cameron Park, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs Chamber of Commerce, Food Bank of El Dorado County, and the Cameron Park CSD office.

— Tina Helm 

For a complete listing of programs and events, visit cameronpark.org or call 530-677-2231.