Youth Seasonal Camps

Kids Carpentry

Kids' Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, applied math, problem solving, and patience The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more

AGES 6-9

Everything But the Turkey: Thanksgiving Camp

AGES 6-12

Your child will not want to miss out on learning how to make yam soufflés; grilled peaches and goat cheese croquettes with lavender honey sauce, salted caramel apple pie cookies, rosemarymaple cornbread muffins, pumpkin cheesecake swirl cupcakes, and more!

$30 supply fee paid to instructor on the first day of camp by check or online at www cookingroundtheworld com under special payments

Beginner/Intermediate Fashion Sewing- Holiday Gifts

AGES 9-16

Students will learn to sew holiday gifts for friends and family (No experience needed, intermediates welcome!) Project options include aprons, fleece hats, napkin sets, zipper pouches, ties, and more Classes have a small student to instructor ratio where students will learn to safely operate a professional sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs

All of the materials will be provided including high quality fabrics, threads, and personalized embroidery

AGES 8-12

Instructor: Casey Nutt

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International Celebrations

AGES 6-12

1138KC

Countries around the world celebrate holidays with unique practices and specialty foods, for example in Italy, Tricolore Orzo Pasta Salad is eaten pre-New Year as it symbolizes wealth and prosperity

$50 supply fee paid to instructor on the first day of camp by check or online at www cookingroundtheworld com under special payments

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff Location: Community Center, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 16 Activity #: 1131CW

Python Programming: Virtual Camp!

AGES 6-12

Ready to Python your way through Summer? Join Code for fun to experience one of the most popular coding languages taught around the world

Guided by an experienced Code for Fun teacher, students will explore beginning and intermediate levels of the language

Code for fun instructors are experts in computer science and make all of our online sessions fun and engaging for all ages

$75 supply fee paid to the instructor on first day of class covers fabrics, threads, patterns, embroidery, and machine/equipment maintenance

Instructor: Julia Husch Location: Community Center, Room 1

#: 1151JH

Instructor: Cooking Round the World Staff Location: Community Center, Kitchen Min: 6; Max: 16 Activity #: 1131CW

Instructor: Code for Fun Staff

Location:

2023-24

After school Program

Friendship Club is an after school oasis where children are nurtured, respected, and create their own community within our walls Our curriculum is inquiry based and driven by the interests of the children Children have an opportunity for daily indoor and outdoor play, along with having time for relaxation and homework

This year, all Friendship Club participants will join together at Ocean View Park They will have access to the portable classrooms, play structure, baseball field, tennis courts, and redwood grove

Participants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis, and space allowing

Dates:

August 14, 2023-June 4, 2024 Program days will correspond with the AUSD calendar for days off and vacations from school

Location: Ocean View Park , 900 Buchanan Street

Fees:

5 days/week (no partial registration)

Early Bird–6 PM: $620/month

Late Bird–6 PM: $465/month

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Junior Counselor Program

The Junior Counselor program offers tweens and teens from 6th to 10th grade the opportunity to give back to their community, gain valuable leadership experience, and be a mentor to younger children During their shift, participants will join Recreation Leaders to assist with various projects and games while having a good time

Junior Counselors are encouraged to participate in all their program correspondence Please ask them to call, email, organize, and initiate! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated

FEES:

Resident $324 & Non-Resident $334 per 3-month commitment

Fall: September-November

Winter: December-February

Spring: March-May

Activity #: 1347JC

Friendship Subsidy Program

The City of Albany is offering financial subsidies to income-eligible participants in the Winter Friendship Camp and Junior Counselor Program The subsidies are available to campers and junior counselors who reside in Albany This temporary program is funded through Albany’s American Rescue Plan Act funds

Interested families should apply before completing registering Applications will be accepted until funds are no longer available

Please contact kmiller@albanyca.org or call 1(510)-559-7227 for more information and to receive an application

Winter Camps 2023

Come spend your school vacation days at our Winter Camps! Children will spend their time immersed in art, science, engineering, games, and indoor/outdoor play

December 18-22

Ages: For Children in 1st-5th grade Location: Ocean View Park - 900 Buchanan Street

Days: Monday-Friday Time: 9 AM-4 PM

Fee: $385 Resident, $395 Non-Resident

Activity #: 1337WC

Questions?

Please contact Recreation Supervisor, Jordan Hall at jhall@albanyca.org or (510) 559-7220 www.albanyca.org/recreation/youth-services/friendship-club