The East Bay Regional Park District offers many fun outdoor day camps for children.
East Bay Regional Park District is committed to lifelong learning and providing opportunities for people to make their own discoveries about our parks. These digital resources are designed to be used in educators’ virtual classrooms, at home, or as part of any online learning.
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East Bay Regional Park District’s Interpretive and Recreation programs offer resources and services that are consistent with the District's mission and appeal to diverse ages, abilities, cultures and economic backgrounds.
The Park District and Regional Parks Foundation are committed to giving educators the knowledge and skills to use parks and other outdoor environments as extended opportunities for student exploration and study.
Learning comes alive at your East Bay Regional Parks! Have your best day of the year enjoying hands-on learning experiences led by our professional naturalists. Our programs are free to public schools, non-profits, and government agencies from Alameda and Contra Costa counties. There is a cost of $61/hour per naturalist for private schools and organizations from other counties.
Engaging learning experiences are offered on a variety of topic including wildlife, natural science, environment, geology, ecology, climate, farm life, and regional history. We provide field trips, in-school programs, and virtual synchronous programs aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and the State of California Social Studies standards.
Currently, we are accepting advance requests for Fall 2025 (August 11- December 31, 2025). Use the tool below to find age-appropriate options for your group; click Apply Now and complete the online form.
22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 | (510) 544-3073 | Located in Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, swimming in the chlorinated swim lagoon is a main attraction from the end of May through September. There is a bathhouse with shower, vending machines, a sandy beach and large lawn areas. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty.
1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(510) 544-3085
Located in Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, the Castle Rock pool complex features a 30 feet by 70 feet chlorinated swimming pool and deck areas. In addition, the complex is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the bathhouse and an accessible lift into the pool. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty.
The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 campsites including 21 RV sites with full hookups, 124 drive-up tent campsites, 5 cabins, and equestrian camping.
Located within Coyote Hills Regional Park and next to the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay in Fremont, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is the Park District’s first full-service campground, complete with 63 campsites, a camp store, an amphitheater, a playground, Wi-Fi, and picnic areas.