Day Camp - Trails End (Completed 2nd to 5th Grades)

Trails End Day Camp will be held at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach 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 (i.e., orienteering), games, and nature crafts.  This program is open to those who have completed 2nd through 5th Grades as of Summer 2026.
TRAILS END IS HELD ENTIRELY OUTSIDE.
Each camper will get their very own commemorative t-shirt to celebrate our 73rd 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.

How Do We Register For Trails End?

Families will be sent a letter and instructions via email for parking within a week prior to the start of camp.  Please be sure you include your current email address(es) when registering your child for camp.

  • Mail or Drop Off 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.

Explore and enjoy the exciting adventures of the outdoors with:

  • Hiking
  • Archery
  • Camp Skills
  • Games
  • Nature Crafts
TRAILS END IS HELD ENTIRELY OUTSIDE
 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)

CLOTHING:

Your camper should dress warmly each day (long pants, short sleeve shirt, sturdy closed-toe shoes, socks and jacket. Hats and visors highly suggested. PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHING.  LONG PANTS are suggested due to poison oak, stinging nettle and ticks in the area.  Campers need to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and socks for trail hiking.  NO sandals or backless shoes, please.

SUNSCREEN:
Apply sunscreen on your child and have your child bring sunscreen to camp.  Staff will periodically remind children to reapply their sunscreen.

LUNCH:
Please send your child with a packed lunch and water bottle daily 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 and compasses are okay.  ARPD Staff are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

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 Session 1 - Class #32428
Monday to Friday, July 13-17, 2026
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Drop-Off / Pick-Up:
Robert Crown Memorial State Beach

Cost Per Person - Includes Friday Field Trip:
Alameda Residents - $400 / Non-Residents - $472

Trails End Session 2 - Class #32444
Monday to Friday, July 20-24, 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Camp will be held at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Hills
NOTE:  Campers will be bussed to and from camp daily from pick-up/drop-off locations in Alameda:

  • Franklin Park
  • Krusi Park/Otis School
  • Washington Park

Cost Per Person - Includes Friday Field Trip:
Alameda Residents - $525 / Non-Residents - $599

Trails End Session 3 - Class #32429
Monday to Friday, August 3-7, 2026
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Drop-Off / Pick-Up:
Robert Crown Memorial State Beach

Cost Per Person:
Alameda Residents - $350 / Non-Residents - $422

Families will be sent a letter and instructions via email for parking within a week prior to the start of camp.  Be sure you include your current email address(es) when registering your child.

Trails End Day Camp Session 1 & 3 will be held at Robert Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda.  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.

Trails End Day Camp Session 2 will be held at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland Hills.  NOTE:  Campers will be bussed to and from camp daily from Alameda.  There will be 3 options for pick-up and drop-off locations in Alameda:  Franklin Park, Krusi Park/Otis School, and Washington Park.  Indicate your pick-up/drop-off location when registering your child.

DO NOT BE LATE DROPPING YOUR CHILD OFF FOR TRAILS END AS WE HAVE A BUSY DAY SCHEDULED FOR OUR CAMPERS.

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 TK through 4th Grades as of Summer 2026 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, withdraw or transfer from.