Tween Summer Adventure Camp

The 2025 Tween Summer Adventure Camp is almost here and it is open to those in 6th to 8th Grades (Incoming Fall 2025).  Our week-long sessions are FUN, engaging, educational and recreational.  Your tween/teen will make new friends, try new and exciting activities and leave with amazing memories.

Registration is available per week (no single days allowed, one 2-week session offered).  ONLY FULL WEEK CAMPERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN TUESDAY FIELD TRIPS.

Full payment is required at time of registration.  Trips and trip times are subject to change.  Please send your tween with a packed lunch, unless notified otherwise.

NOTE:  NO PROGRAM ON JULY 4TH
Questions?  Contact ARPD Staff at arpd@alamedaca.gov

How Do We Register For Tween/Teen Programs?

  • Register Online
  • Email Registration Form and Payment to:  arpd@alamedaca.gov
  • By Mail or In Person with Registration Form and Payment:  Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

  • A valid Parent/Guardian email address must be provided at the time of registration.  ARPD Teen Staff will send important information via email to parents/guardians prior to each camp week (what to bring, drop-off times, waiver information, etc.).
  • If a waiver is not signed prior to trip day, your tween will not be able to attend the trip and you will be called to pick your tween up.
Parents/Guardians must state:
  • Whether their tween must:
    • Remain with Leader on the trips OR
    • if tween has Permission to stay with a buddy and must check-in with Leaders at designated times; and
  • Whether of not their tween may sign-in and sign-out by themselves each day and the time they can sign out.
 **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 tween on the waiting list as additional program may be added to meet the demand of registration.
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. 
All participants are required to act responsibly and with respect towards other persons and property during any ARPD sponsored activity.  Failure to do so may result in loss of privileges for the day or other disciplinary measures as deemed necessary.  No refunds if participant is suspended.
ARPD PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALL STATE AND COUNTY HEALTH PROTOCOLS
Each week of this affordable and well-supervised program includes TWO (2) AWESOME field trips plus: 
  • local walking excursions
  • arts and crafts
  • sports
  • outdoor physical games
  • special events
  • and much, much more!
On non-trip days, please send your tween/teen with a packed lunch and refillable water bottle.  Simple snacks (goldfish, granola bar, fruit and trail mix) will be provided in the morning and afternoon.  Additional snacks (candy bars, chips and Gatorade) will be available for purchase.

Week 1:  June 16-20, 2025 - Class #29756
Alameda Resident:  $303 / Non-Resident:  $363

Week 2:  June 23-27, 2025 - Class #29757
Alameda Resident:  $297 / Non-Resident:  $356

Week 3:  June 30-July 3, 2025 - Class #29762
NO CAMP ON JULY 4TH

  • TRIP TO SUNOL PAINTBALL AND
    CAMPING IN LIVERMORE (3 OVERNIGHTS)
  • OVERNIGHT STARTING MONDAY, JUNE 30
    RETURNING TO ALAMEDA ON THURSDAY, JULY 3RD
  • Alameda Resident:  $370 / Non-Resident:  $444

Week 4:  July 7-11, 2025 - Class #29766
Alameda Resident:  $251 / Non-Resident:  $302

For the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk trip:  Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has gone cashless so credit or debit cards accepted only

Week 5:  July 14-18, 2025 - Class #29763
Alameda Resident:  $359 / Non-Resident:  $430

Week 6:  July 21-25, 2025 - Class #29765
Alameda Resident:  $339 / Non-Resident:  $407

For the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom trip:  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom only accepts card payments, including restaurants, retail stores, games, and ticket windows.  You can convert your cash to a prepaid debit card at one of the multiple kiosks located throughout the park.

Week 7:  July 28 - August 1, 2025 - Class #29758
Alameda Resident:  $288 / Non-Resident:  $345

Week 8:  August 4-8, 2025 - Class #29767
Alameda Resident:  $311 / Non-Resident:  $373

For the Great America/Waterpark trip:  Great America/Waterpark has gone cashless.  Credit or debit cards accepted only.  They do have kiosks where you can convert your cash to a debit card.
2025 WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS
Trips and times are subject to change
Most of the field trips are scheduled for TUESDAY and THURSDAY for full week campers (see schedule below).
On Field Trip Days, please drop off and pick up your tween/teen at THE UNDERGROUND TEEN CENTER, (Veteran's Memorial Building, 2203 Central Avenue at Walnut Street, Alameda)
If you have registered for the weekly camp sessions, the cost of both field trips is already included in your weekly fees so there is no need for you to sign up for the individual field trips.

WEEK 1:

Tuesday, June 17th
Bay Area Local Trip (TBD), Alameda

Thursday, June 19th
iFly / Lazer Tagging, Union City -
Requires additional Release of Liability form in order to attend trip

WEEK 2:

Tuesday, June 24th
Aquarium of Bay / Pier 39, San Francisco

Thursday, June 26th
Quarry Park Adventure, Rockin -
Requires additional Release of Liability form in order to attend trip

WEEK 3:

Monday, June 30th-Thursday, July 3rd
Sunol Paintball, Sunol and Camping, Livermore (3 overnights) -
Requires additional Release of Liability form for Sunol Paintball in order to attend trip

WEEK 4:

Tuesday, July 8th
Bay Area Local Trip (TBD), Alameda

Thursday, July 10th
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

NOTE:  Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has gone cashless so credit or debit cards accepted only

WEEK 5:

Thursday, July 17th
Whitewater Rafting, Lotus -
Requires additional Release of Liability form in order to attend trip

Friday, July 18th
Paddleboarding, Alameda

WEEK 6:

Tuesday, July 22nd
CAL Adventures (Ropes Course), Berkeley

Thursday, July 24th
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

NOTE:  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom only accepts card payments, including restaurants, retail stores, games, and ticket windows.  You can convert your cash to a prepaid debit card at one of the multiple kiosks located throughout the park.

WEEK 7:

Tuesday, July 29th
7D Experience / Pier 39, San Francisco

Thursday, July 31st
Boomers, Livermore

WEEK 8:

Tuesday, August 5th
Urban Air Adventure Park, Concord -
Requires additional Release of Liability form in order to attend trip

Friday, August 8th
Great America/Waterpark, Santa Clara

NOTE:  Great America/Waterpark has gone cashless.  Credit or debit cards accepted only.  They do have kiosks where you can convert your cash to a debit card.
Non-Trip Days:
 Camp is located at Longfellow Park, 520 Lincoln Avenue.   Drop off as early as 8:00 am and pick-up no later than 5:30 pm.  Late pick-ups are $1 per minute per child; payable to ARPD Staff that day. 
Field Trip Day(s):
 Drop-off and pick-up will take place at The Underground Teen Center, unless noted otherwise (2203 Central Avenue at Walnut Street).
To be REFUNDED, minus $20 processing fee, a request must be made before 14 DAYS prior to the first day of camp
NO REFUNDS ISSUED THEREAFTER
Late Pick-Ups are $1 per minute per child, payable to ARPD Staff that day

Contact Us

Phone

510-747-7529

Alternate Phone

510-747-7575

Email

arpd@alamedaca.gov

Location

Alameda

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