What ages does Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp accept?

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp is open to children ages 12–17. 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 Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp cost?

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp publishes $408/week for the standard session. USD. Resident price. Non-resident price is $490. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp's hours?

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp runs 7:30 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 Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp?

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp 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 Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp provide lunch?

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 12–17

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp

Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station · $408/week

The Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp offers day trips for teens to explore various attractions and activities in the Bay Area, focusing on social interactio...

▌ Editor's read The Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp is a day camp program for teens, operated by the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services. The camp is advertised within the City of Dublin's Spring/Summer 2023 Recreation Guide (page 53), not on a standalone camp website. It offers weekly sessions with different themes, such as 'Bay Area Adventures' and 'Thrill Seekers,' including trips to locations like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and various museums. The program is designed for teens aged 11-17. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks are provided in the recreation guide. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp' specifically were not found; however, the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.5-star rating from 108 reviews on Google, often praising their community programs.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Adventure
Ages: 12–17
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 5801 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Cost notes: USD. Resident price. Non-resident price is $490.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp

What ages does Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp accept?: Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp is open to children ages 12–17. 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 Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp cost?: Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp publishes $408/week for the standard session. USD. Resident price. Non-resident price is $490. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp's hours?: Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp runs 7:30 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 Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp?: Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp 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 Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp provide lunch?: Dublin Teens Urban Explorers Camp 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.

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