All day camps (for-profit, non-profit, and public agency) must have a permit in order to operate in the East Bay Regional Park District. The Summer Day Camp Operator Permit is offered for programs starting and ending between June 1 and August 31.
Camps or other educational/childcare programs operating outside of those months (September 1 – May 31) require an Outdoor Program Permit or Special Event Permit.
Occasional field trips typically don’t require a permit. Please email reservations@ebparks.org with any questions.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions.
Fees
$100.00 non-refundable permit fee + cost of reservable sites.
Important Dates
| October 11, 2022 | Day Camp Request Form available online. |
| November 1, 2022 | Day Camp Request Forms accepted beginning at 9am PST. |
| December 2, 2022 | Notifications of reservations emailed to primary contact along with application and instructions to purchase a Summer Day Camp Operator Permit. |
| January 6, 2023 | Last day to submit Day Camp Request Forms by 4pm. No late submissions will be accepted. |
| February 3, 2023 | Complete application packets due. |
| March 1, 2023 | Balance of fees and insurance due. |