City of Nevada City – Parks & Rec Summer Happenings

Summer will be here very soon and we are looking forward to teaching your children how to swim and coordinating with our summer day camp directors to provide quality, fun programs to keep children and youth entertained and engaged all summer.  The Summer Program Guide has all program details, so you will be able to plan your summer camps, swim lessons and other summer activities.

Check out these fun and unique happenings this summer with the City of Nevada City Parks & Recreation!

  • Video Production Camp
  • Kidscience Adventures Camp
  • Play-Well TEKnologies (Lego®) Camp
  • Chess Wizards
  • Babysitting for Beginners
  • Challenger Camps

2025 Summer Program Guide

All program descriptions, details and fees are included in the Summer Program Guide.  Pick up a copy at the Recreation Hub, the Swimming Pool, City Hall or in the box by the playground at Pioneer Park.

Summer Registration 2025

It is recommended that you read all the information on this page and view or print the 2025 Summer Program Guide prior to registering.

ActiveNet: Registration Program Information

Active Network is the online program that the City utilizes to process our program registrations.  They offer some additional services when you register for our programs, so click carefully.

Swimming Pool

The Nevada City Swimming Pool is open seasonally.  View this page for highlights of programs.  Full details are provided in the Summer Program Guide.

Day Camp Programs

Nevada City Parks & Recreation partners with outside vendors to provide summer day camps at Pioneer Park.  View this page for dates, camp descriptions, and more.

Forms & Camp Info Sheets
These forms are available for informational purposes.

Lifeguard Training

Nevada City Parks & Recreation offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes.

Click HERE to check out the City of Nevada City Parks and Recreation website.