Camp · Aquatic · Ages 5–12 · $198/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 5–12

Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1

Multiple Locations · $198/week

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development offers a variety of summer day camps, including aquatic programs, for children in Oakland, California.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official website for Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD), a municipal department. The department has a long history, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, indicating extensive experience in community programming. The website lists various summer camp options, including the 'Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim' which is the specific camp in question. These are day camps, with activities often taking place at community centers and pools across Oakland. Social media handles for OPRYD were found on the website, including Instagram (@oaklandparksrec) and Facebook (OaklandParksRec). While the site details program offerings and registration, specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for camp staff was not readily available on the general camp pages.
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - 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 aquatic program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 250 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Oakland, CA 94612
  • Phone: (510) 238-7275
  • Cost notes: USD. Resident price for 4-week session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1

What ages does Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1 accept?
Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - 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 + Swim - Session 1 cost?
Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1 publishes $198/week for the standard session. USD. Resident price for 4-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1's hours?
Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - 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 + Swim - Session 1?
Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1 is operated by the local parks department, with 100 years of operating history. 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 + Swim - Session 1 provide lunch?
Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - 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 + Swim - Session 1 compare to other aquatic camps in Oakland?
Town Experiences Summer Camp + Swim - Session 1 is one of 6 aquatic 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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