Day Camp - Hidden Cove (Completed Kindergarten through 1st Grade

2020 Hidden Cove
Hidden Cove Day Camp will be held at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park and will emphasize nature and the outdoors, and of course...FUN!  Explore and enjoy the exciting adventures of the outdoors with hiking, archery, camp skills, games, and nature crafts.  This program is open to those who are ages 5 to 7 years AND completed Kindergarten through 1st Grades. 
Each camper will get his/her very own commemorative t-shirt to celebrate our 71st year of Day Camp in Alameda!  Full payment is required at time of registration.

Pre-registration is required for our Day Camp Program.  A $20 Administrative Fee will be added for any changes made after your original registration.  If you register over the weekend for that week's session, please bring your receipt to your program site on Monday site.
Scheduled activities are subject to change, depending on guideline revisions from the Alameda County Health Department.  ARPD Programs follow all State, County and East Bay Regional Park District protocols.

How Do We Register For Hidden Cove?

All correspondence regarding Hidden Cove Camp will be sent by email so be sure include your email address when registering for camp.

  • Register Online
  • Mail completed Day Camp form with payment to: Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
  • E-mail completed form with American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA to arpd@alamedaca.gov
  • Fax completed form with American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA to 510-523-4071

**ARPD Disclaimer:  Registrations that are emailed, faxed or dropped off could have delayed processing.  Registering online will be your best opportunity to secure a spot in one of the ARPD Programs!  If your desired program is full, place your child on the waiting list as additional program may be added to meet the demand of registration.**

Please Note:
Please provide details regarding your child's medical needs and /or any physical, emotional or developmental disabilities they may have.  Safety is of the utmost importance for all ARPD participants.  Providing ARPD with this information is necessary so that we may determine if and how we can safely support your child.  Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis with a Program Supervisor.

ARPD summer programs will emphasize:

  • Recreational Activities (sports, active games, fitness)
  • Enrichment Activities (arts & crafts, science, passive & social games, cooking)
  • Youth Development (safety community/team building, positive relationship building, skill building)
Programs will incorporate all of the normal AWESOME activities, just with additional measures taken by ARPD Staff to ensure the safety of participants and their families.

Explore and enjoy the exciting adventures of the outdoors with:

  • Hiking
  • Archery
  • Camp Skills
  • Games
  • Nature Crafts

HIDDEN COVE IS HELD ENTIRELY OUTSIDE

 

 

CLOTHING:

  • Your camper should dress warmly each day (long pants, short sleeve shirt, sturdy closed-toe shoes, jacket, socks and sunscreen).
  • PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHING.
  • NO SANDALS - The rocks along the beach can cause scrapes and bruises if child falls.  Campers need a jacket.

SUNSCREEN:

Please apply sunscreen on child before he/she attends camp.  For safety purposes, we encourage you to send sunscreen with your child.  Staff will periodically remind children to apply their sunscreen.

LUNCH:

Please send your child with a packed lunch unless notified otherwise.  Put in a heavy bag or day pack and identify it with camper's name.

MATERIALS:

Do not send along any camp equipment such as:  axes, knives, etc.  No electronics or games at Day Camp.  Day packs, compasses and water bottles are ok.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:

Camp will meet rain or shine.  In case of rain, provide rain gear.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION:

If is strongly recommended that each camper have a physical examination.  A tetanus or booster shot is also recommended.  Consult your family physician.  It is best to have your camper shower immediately upon arriving home, particularly because of the poison oak.  Be sure camper gets sufficient rest each night to be ready for camp.
Session 1:  Monday to Friday, June 17-21, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$238 for Alameda Residents / $273 for Non-Residents - Class #24523
Session 2:  Monday to Friday, June 24-28, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$238 for Alameda Residents / $273 for Non-Residents - Class #24524
Session 3:  Monday to Friday, July 1-5, 2024 (NO CAMP ON JULY 4TH)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$193 for Alameda Residents / $222 for Non-Residents - Class #24525

Session 4:  Monday to Friday, July 8-12, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$238 for Alameda Residents / $273 for Non-Residents - Class #24526

 

Hidden Cove will be held at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park in Alameda.

A week before your camp session, a letter and instructions will be emailed to you for parking which must be presented to gain access to the parking lot.

All parents/guardians need to check their camper in and out of Hidden Cove with the Camp Leader daily.  The check in area is located on the grass field adjacent to the parking lot at the Otis Drive/Westline Drive entrance to Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park.  DO NOT BE LATE AS WE HAVE A BUSY DAY SCHEDULED FOR OUR CAMPERS.

Please do not be late picking up your child from Hidden Cove at the end of the camp day.  There is a $1 per minute late fee per child for every minute you are late picking up your child - payable that day.

WOW-X CARE:
WOW-X Care will be available before and after at Washington Park for Hidden Cove Day Campers. Participant must be registered in Hidden Cove Day Camp first, and then register for the corresponding WOW-X program. Please note that campers must have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grades as of Summer 2024 to qualify for the WOW-X program. Pre-registration is required for our Day Camp program.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR WOW-X FOR HIDDEN COVE CAMPERS

You must cancel by Monday of the week prior to the start of your program session and there is a $20 withdrawal fee.  For cancellations made thereafter, there is no guarantee for a refund unless your spot can be filled by another participant.  The $20 withdrawal fee is still charged if a substitute is found.

Please Note:  A $20 Administrative Fee will be added for any changes made after your original registration.

Contact Us

Phone

510-747-7529

Fax

510-523-4071

Email

arpd@alamedaca.gov

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