Aqua Camps and Classes

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Aquatic camps are fun-filled day programs designed to provide participants with engaging water-based activities in a safe and supportive environment. Focused on enjoyment and recreation, these camps emphasize creativity and imaginative play.

Each session features exciting themes, including drama-based activities and water games, ensuring a memorable experience for all campers. From Pirates and Mermaids to Aqua Drama and Camp Neverland, the camps offer a wide variety of activities to spark curiosity and keep participants active.

These camps provide the perfect opportunity for campers to make new friends, build confidence, and enjoy summer days in and around the water!

Our counselors will evaluate each camper’s swimming ability to determine if a life jacket is required for their safety. Swim tests will be conducted at the start of every camp session. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, campers may occasionally be grouped based on their swimming skills. When selecting a camp, we kindly ask you to consider your child’s swimming proficiency to help ensure the best fit for their abilities.

For Aqua Camps, please ensure your child brings the following items each day:

  • A swimsuit and towel

  • A rash guard for sun protection(optional but recommended)

  • A change of clothes

  • Water shoes (optional but recommended)

  • Sunscreen (applied before camp and packed for reapplication)

  • A hat for additional sun protection

  • A lunch, water bottle, and snack

Thank you for helping us create a fun and safe experience for your child!

Registration Dates
Opens at 9:00 a.m.

Camp Registration Opens
Toy Story Camp
Feb 17-20		 Janurary 26, 2025
Totally Rad Retro Edition at the Pool
April 7-11		 March 2, 2025
Summer 2025 April 19, 2025

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We’re so glad you’ve chosen to register with ARPD Aquatics! Below, you’ll find some important information about our policies and procedures to help ensure your experience with us is as smooth as possible:

Registration Policies

Refunds and Transfers:
Parents have the option to unenroll, request a refund, or transfer their registration from February 19 to April 18. After April 18, we will no longer issue refunds, although transfers may still be possible with certain limitations.

If you have any questions or need to request changes, don’t hesitate to contact the Aquatics Department at arpdaquatics@alamedaca.gov. When you reach out, please include the participant's name, activity details, and a contact phone number. We'll do our best to respond within three business days.

Arrival and Departure Procedures

Sign-In and Sign-Out:
To ensure everyone’s safety, parents or guardians must sign their child in upon arrival. Please note that children won’t be able to participate in activities unless they are signed in. At the end of the day, it’s important that an authorized parent or guardian signs them out. Sign-out will take place at the Enincal High School semi-circle parking lot by the jet.

Release Policy:
For everyone's safety, we will only release a child from our facility with an authorized adult present unless management has made and approved prior arrangements.

Thank you for your attention to these matters and for helping us create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone!

Toy Story Camp Feb 17-20

9 am to 4 pm
 R$350/NR $450

You've got a friend down at the pool!! Come hang out with us as we spend a week playing Toy Story-themed games, crafting, and doing lots of fun pool activities. Don’t wait for the claw to decide if you go or stay; sign up for Toy Story camp today!!

Totally Rad Retro Edition at the Pool April 7-11

9 am to 4 pm
 R$400/NR $450

Get ready to dive into a blast from the past at our '80s and '90s Day Camp—right at the pool! Campers will splash into retro fun with poolside games, neon-colored water activities, and totally tubular swim challenges. Jam out to the greatest hits of the '80s and '90s while showing off your best cannonballs and synchronized swim moves.

Toy Story/Retro Camp 2025

Join us for a fun-filled week of water sports! Kids will learn about kayaking & Stand-Up Paddling, water safety, and how to paddle in calm water conditions. Each day, we will take advantage of the calm conditions offered in the mornings to learn various paddling skills and tour the area. Our afternoons will be spent at the Encinal Swim Center playing games, arts and crafts activities, and more!  This will surely be a memorable week and the beginning of the kids' paddling adventures in and around the Bay. All participant families will also receive a free 1-hour kayak or SUP rental, with the idea of the kids sharing their summer camp experience with their families.

*All Joe Stack’s Camps On-The-Water have a minimum registration count. If the camps do NOT meet the minimum registration count, you will be enrolled in the ARPD equivalent camp and refunded or charged the difference in price.*

On-The-Water Boat Camp - Session 3: June 23-27

Ages: 8-13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$545/NR$575

Minimum Registrations: 7

Get ready for a thrilling day of water fun where campers dive into a mix of kayaking, paddleboarding, and creative challenges! Mornings will be spent mastering the water—whether it's cruising the bay on a kayak or paddleboard with expert guidance from Stacked Adventures, or testing skills at the swim center. The afternoon shifts gears to the ultimate challenge: designing and building your very own cardboard boat. Will your creation sink or sail across the pool? With a perfect blend of water sports and engineering, your camper is sure to love every splash and turn!

On-The-Water Sports Camp - Session 4: June 30-July 3

Ages: 8-13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$495/NR$525

Minimum Registrations: 7

Campers will alternate from time in the bay’s open water and Encinal’s Swim Center, utilizing expert instructors from Stacked Adventures and our very own enthusiastic counselors. Your tweens and teens are sure to love cruising the coast, whether you choose to paddle or kayak. After lunch, campers will join Aqua Sports camp to further foster their teamwork and engage in high-spirit, pool-based games.

On-The-Water Eco Camp - Session 5: July 7-11

Ages: 8-13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$595/NR$625

Minimum Registrations: 7

Dive into the wonders of nature with our On-and-Underwater Eco Camp! This camp offers an exciting mix of water sports and environmental education, perfect for young adventurers. In the mornings, campers will paddleboard or kayak through the serene waters of the bay, discovering its beauty and learning about its diverse ecosystems. The afternoons are dedicated to exploring the underwater world further through engaging lessons and hands-on activities. Campers will dive into the fascinating aquatic life of the bay, learning about marine species and their habitats. With fun pool activities designed to reinforce their knowledge, they’ll leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the delicate balance of our water ecosystems.

Merperson University

Ages: 6-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$700/NR$770

This is your chance to experience what it’s like to swim like a mermaid – no need for any deals with sea witches! Merperson University puts safety first, starting our merpersons-in-training with basic swimming skills before transitioning into the monofin. Instructors will teach safe fin use and proper breathing while swimming. Swim sessions incorporate movement skills, fitness, pool entries, exits, dolphin dives, spins, turns, and mermaid games. Best of all, the fin is yours to keep! (Mermen are more than welcome to sign up!) Mono Fin and Mer-Tails included.

Pirate Camp

Ages: 6-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$600/NR$660

Ahoy mateys! Do you have a youngin who loves living the pirate life? Well then Pirate Camp is bound to be a perfect fit! Campers will swim across the seven seas, find treasure, and create plenty of pirate crafts and memories!

Edna’s Workshop

Ages: 7-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

Can’t find your super suit? Itching to save the city? Allow your incredible kiddo to make their own costume and complete aquatic challenges.

Heroes Vs. Villains

Ages: 7-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

Wham! Pow! An awesome summer idea for all of your heroes in training and aspiring movie villains. Unleash your true power… or devious scheme.

Cardboard Boat Camp

Ages: 8-13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$440/NR$500

Is your child up for the challenge of crossing the pool undefeated? Campers will get to swim, engineer their own cardboard boat design, and finish the session with a boat race across our pool. Now’s the time to sink or sail.

A Week In Shrek’s Swamp

Ages: 9-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$440/NR$500

Welcome to the swamp! Join us to make messy crafts, take trips to the Encinal boat ramp, and bring out your inner fairy tale character.

Aqua Sports

Ages: 8-13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$440/NR$500

Are you ready to dunk on summer? It’s our goal to inspire friendly competition and collaboration for your kiddos, giving them an opportunity to get off the bench and splash into sporty games. Let’s make exercise fun and encourage campers to learn new skills!

Percy Jackson’s Camp Half-Blood

Ages: 8-13
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$410/NR$460

Explore the world of Percy Jackson while taking on classic summer camp activities such as tie dye and capture the flag with a mythical twist.

Aqua Eco

Ages: 8-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

If your kiddo loves marine life, bodies of water, and the environment, Aqua Eco is the perfect opportunity to explore their interests. Join us to create eco-friendly crafts, and learn about aquatic ecosystems off the Pacific Coast.

Camp Neverland

Ages: 7-10
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$440/NR$500

At this camp, time stops allowing your child to enjoy their youth while emulating the characters of Peter Pan. Campers will set off on a magical, aquatic adventure that is sure to include pixie dust, flying, and conquering Captain Hook.

Aqua Drama (Inside Out)

Ages: 7-11
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 R$220/NR$250

This summer, campers will be using swim and drama skills to create their own production of Inside Out, allowing imagination and natural talent to shine. Your children will get to create the set, play funny characters, and get in touch with their emotions.

Beginner Dive

Ages: 9-13
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
R$200/NR$230

This class introduces fundamental diving skills through simple, step-by-step techniques designed to build confidence and comfort in the water. You'll learn basic body balance, spatial awareness, and safe water entry, with a focus on mastering the essentials of diving at your own pace. No previous diving experience is required—just a willingness to learn, and a pool of energy! You must be comfortable in deep water and will need to pass an assessment on the first day to get started.

Aqua Drama (Elemental)

Ages: 9-12
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 R$220/NR$250

Elemental inspires us this summer to come together, channeling our diverse backgrounds to create a production despite our differences. Your child will kindle the power of communication and teamwork by constructing a set, revising a script, and enjoying the water. Ignite your campers flames of excitement and let inspiration rain!

Welcome To The Wild West Coast

Ages: 8-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

Yee-Haw! Put on your swimming boots buckaroos, it’s time to lasso your aqua skills and round up your buddies to play crazy water games with a western twist. Your kiddo is sure to love crafting their own personal steed to ride the waves. Go wild!

Intro to Polo

Ages: 7-13
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 R$220/NR$250

*A swim test will be given on the first day. No prior water polo experience is necessary, but participants must be comfortable in deep water.* Fundamental water polo drills and swim development are the focus of every practice session.

The primary purpose of this camp is to lay the beginning groundwork and skills needed to learn the great sport of water polo. Emphasis will be placed on: learning to eggbeater (tread water), catching and throwing the ball with one hand, shooting techniques, swimming with the ball, head-up freestyle swim, and the beginning concepts of offense and defense.

Aqua Undercover

Ages: 7-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

Don’t let this camp fall under the radar, leave that to your upcoming spies and detectives. Your camper will learn to pay attention to detail and discover top secrets at the bottom of the pool. We will put investigation skills to the test by playing memory and guessing games as well as solving an aquatic mystery.

Splish Splash Storytime

Ages: 6-8
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 R$440/NR$500

Once upon a time you read your children tall tales of drama, action, and adventure. Now it’s time to let them create their own storyline and structure that assembles a chain of events. Not too confident yet with reading and writing? Luckily pictures can also tell a story. Splash while you create or listen and act out the plot while in water.

Camp Royals

Ages: 7-11
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

Let your camper dive into the regality of royalty by becoming their own queens, kings, and jesters. They will start by constructing their own crowns with fancy jewels, having underwater tea parties, and making friends with their fellow monarchs. Your child will rule the pool and learn how to safely navigate their aqua kingdom.

Aqua Fashion

Ages: 7-12
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 R$540/NR$600

Does your kid have a passion for fashion? Have you ever found your clothes or jewelry missing? Give your child a place to express their unique selves with their own style! Be prepared to swim the aquatic catwalk with handcrafted outfits and impeccable design. See you there fashion icons!

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