This session of Trails End Day Camp is being combined with our Trailblazers Camp to create an awesome TWO-WEEK camping experience for kids ages 8 to 11 years old AND completed 3rd through 5th Grades.
Session 1: Monday, July 22 to Friday, August 1, 2024 - Class #24535
Please note that these two weeks of Trails End/Trailblazers Camp will take place at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland Hills. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park provides the natural setting for the outdoor fun of hiking, camp skills (i.e., orienteering), nature crafts, cooking AND CAMPING UNDER THE STARS! All campers will spend the program day enjoying outdoor activities.
We will provide transportation from Alameda to Reinhard Redwood Regional Park for all campers by bus. See below for more information regarding your drop-off/pick-up locations in Alameda. **IMPORTANT - be sure you indicate your drop-off/pick-up location site when you register online or by registration form.**
A week before your camp session, you will be sent a detailed letter with specific instructions on what to bring for the overnight experience and daily drop-off and pick-up instructions.
Each camper will get his/her very own commemorative t-shirt to celebrate our 71st year of Day Camp! Full payment is required at time of registration. Pre-registration is required for this program.
Please be sure to include your email address so we can send all Trails End/Trailblazer Camp correspondence by email.
**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.
There will be three options for pick-up/drop-off locations in Alameda:
Cost Per Person for this TWO-WEEK Session (includes transportation):
The majority of the two-week session is considered a Day Camp Program (8:30 am to 4:30 pm):
Monday, July 22 to Friday, August 2, 2024 Drop your child off at 8:30 am and pick up your child at 4:30 pm at your pick-up/drop-off location site in Alameda
CLOTHING:
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 okay.
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.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024:
Thursday, August 1, 2024:
MEALS: Campers should eat breakfast before boarding the bus for camp. Bring a bag lunch for Tuesday. Campers will participate in the following cookouts: Tuesday's dinner, Wednesday's breakfast, lunch and dinner and Thursday's breakfast and lunch. If campers wish to bring snacks, they should be non-perishable.
You must cancel by Monday of the week prior to the start of your program session and there is a $40 WITHDRAWAL FEE. ($40 Withdrawal Fee is due to 2-week program.)
For cancellations made thereafter, there is no guarantee for a refund unless your spot can be filled by another participant. The $40 Withdrawal Fee is still charged if a substitute is found.
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