Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $171/week
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Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1

Multiple Locations · $171/week

Town Experiences Summer Camp, offered by Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, provides a variety of activities for children in a day camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official website for Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD). While the general department website loads successfully, specific information regarding 'Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1' is not immediately apparent on the main page. A search within the OPRYD website for 'Town Experiences Summer Camp' or 'summer camp session 1' would be necessary to find program-specific details. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as indicated by the 'oaklandca.gov' domain and the department name. The website features links to social media, including an Instagram handle '@oaklandparksrec' and a Facebook handle 'OaklandParksandRec', indicating an active online presence. Without direct program information, details such as staff ratios, background check policies, or specific program offerings for 'Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1' cannot be determined from the provided URL alone. The camp is presumed to be a day camp, typical for municipal recreation programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330, Oakland, CA 94612
  • Phone: (510) 238-7275
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident price for 2-week session.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1

What ages does Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 accept?
Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 cost?
Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 publishes $171/week for the standard session. USD. Resident price for 2-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1's hours?
Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 runs 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1?
Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 compare to other community/rec center camps in Oakland?
Town Experiences Summer Camp - Session 1 is one of 5 community/rec center camps in Oakland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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