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Please be sure to include your email address as all Trails End correspondence will be sent by email.
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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 PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALL STATE, COUNTY AND EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT HEALTH PROTOCOLS
Explore and enjoy the exciting adventures of the outdoors with:
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. LONG PANTS are suggested due to poison oak, stinging nettle and ticks in the area. Campers need sturdy closed-toe shoes for trail hiking. NO sandals or backless shoes, please.
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.
Trails End Day Camp (1-Week Session) Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Drop-Off/Pick-Up at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park:
Session 1 - Class #29242 Monday to Friday, July 7-11, 2025 Cost Per Person: $340 for Alameda Residents / $410 for Non-Residents
Session 2 - Class #29246 Monday to Friday, July 28-August 1, 2025 Cost Per Person: $340 for Alameda Residents / $410 for Non-Residents
Session 3 - Class #29250 Monday to Friday, August 4-8, 2025 Cost Per Person: $340 for Alameda Residents / $410 for Non-Residents
Trails End Day Camp will be held at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park in Alameda.
A week before your camp session, you will be sent a letter and instructions via email 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 Trails End 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 Trails End 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 Trails End Day Campers. Participant must be registered in Trails End Day Camp first, and then register for the corresponding WOW-X program. Please note that campers must have completed All-Day Kindergarten through 4th Grades as of Summer 2025 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 TRAILS END CAMPERS
You must cancel or withdraw at least one week before the program starts to receive a credit on your ARPD account for future use. A $20 service fee will be charged for each class, camp, or program you cancel or withdraw from.
Some specialty camps or programs may have different policies and services fees. Please refer to the description or details for any specific program prior to registration.
A $20 service fee applies to any changes or transfers made after your original registration.
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