Spring (2026)
Scraper Bikes Team - The Shed 3.0: Revamped
February 7 - August 1, 2026
Fridays 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 11:00am - 4:00pm
(Ages 9 -14)
Join the original Scraper Bike Team for an epic six-month journey of creativity, mechanics, and leadership. This isn't just a club. It’s a movement where you build your own custom "Donk" scraper bike and gain the skills to lead your community. fun and making new friends.
What You’ll Do: Master bike mechanics, learn professional spray-painting techniques, and take part in wellness circles and financial literacy workshops. From fixing flats to public speaking, you'll finish the program with a masterpiece you built yourself.
Sign up now, and don’t forget to tell your friends! Space is limited.
Town Afterschool Program (March)
Course ID: 239350
March 2 - 31, 2026
Monday - Friday
3:00pm - 5:30 pm
(On Wednesdays the program starts at 12:30pm)
(Ages 7 - 12)
Oakland Parks Recreation and Youth Development’s Town After School Program (TAP) offers an afterschool experience for elementary-age youth, combining education, physical activity, and creative expression in a safe and supportive environment. Participants engage in wide range of activities, such as homework assistance, STEAM projects, theme-based games, sports, arts and crafts, and team-building exercises. These activities are designed to enhance learning, promote creativity, and develop life skills.
2025-26 School Year Town After School Program Monthly Fees (based on number of school days in the month).
Please call Arroyo Viejo at (510) 615-5755 for Financial Aid inquires. We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners
Cooking for Health Academy
Course ID: 239405
Online Class via Zoom
March 5 - April 9, 2026
Thursdays
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Free Course (Ages 18 and up)
This class will be taught online via Zoom. Upon registration login, information for the Zoom classes will be emailed to you at least 3 days prior to the first class. You will also be required to pick up supplies for each class on Wednesdays, starting March 12th between 12pm & 3pm prior to each class at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center.
This class is sponsored by Alameda County Public Health Department (Nutritional Services).
Event location: The class will take place online via Zoom. Link will be sent to you via email just prior to the first class.
School's Out, Rec's In at Arroyo Viejo (April)
Course ID: 238725
April 3, 2026
Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm
(Ages 7 - 12)
Keep the fun going on days when there's no school for OUSD students!
Kids will participate in a variety of fun filled themed indoor and outdoor activities that provide social, emotional, & physical opportunities in a safe environment for all.
Please call Arroyo Viejo at (510) 615-5755 for Financial Aid inquires. We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners
School's Out, Rec's In at Arroyo Viejo (May)
Course ID: 238726
May 29, 2026
Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm
(Ages 7 - 12)
Keep the fun going on days when there's no school for OUSD students!
Kids will participate in a variety of fun filled themed indoor and outdoor activities that provide social, emotional, & physical opportunities in a safe environment for all.
Please call Arroyo Viejo at (510) 615-5755 for Financial Aid inquires. We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners
ADA INCLUSION STATEMENT: The City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department is fully committed to compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please make accommodation requests at least 10 days prior to an event. Direct all inquiries concerning program modifications to the OPRYD Recreation Program Director of Inclusive Services, Bianca Posada, at (510) 535-5632 , bposada@oaklandca.gov, or call 711 for California Relay Service.
Cancellation Policy:
- 31 days or more notice before start of camp - lose 25% of fee paid.
- 11-30 days notice before start of camp - lose 50% of fee paid.
- 10 days or less notice before start of camp - lose 100% of fee paid.
Summer 2026
Town Experience + Swim (Session 1)
Course ID: 239350
June 8 to July 3, 2026
Monday - Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm
(Ages 5 - 12)
OPRYD Town Experiences + Swim is designed to provide children ages 5-12 with the opportunity to participate in the OPRYD Learn to Swim program and feel more comfortable and confident in the water. Campers will participate in swim lessons weekly Monday – Thursday. Town Camp curriculum is also included with a variety of fun filled themed outdoor activities that provide social, emotional, & physical opportunities in a safe environment for all.
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: STEAM Explorers
Week 2: Ultimate Game Week
Week 3: Art in the Park
Week 4: Town Sports Play Week
For Financial Assistance, please download these forms: OPRYD Registration & Waiver Forms and OPRYD Financial Assistance Application. Fill them out and bring them to Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. If you have any questions, please contact Claytoven Richardson at crichardson@oaklandca.gov. There are also Spanish and Chinese versions of the forms below.
English Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (English)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (English)
Spanish Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Spanish)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Spanish)
Chinese Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Chinese)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Chinese)
We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners.
All campers must complete an emergency form and permission slips.
Town Experience + Swim (Session 2)
Course ID: 248632
July 6 to July 31, 2026
Monday - Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm
(Ages 5 - 12)
OPRYD Town Experiences + Swim is designed to provide children ages 5-12 with the opportunity to participate in the OPRYD Learn to Swim program and feel more comfortable and confident in the water. Campers will participate in swim lessons weekly Monday – Thursday. OPRYD Town Experiences curriculum is also included with a variety of fun filled themed outdoor activities that provide social, emotional, & physical opportunities in a safe environment for all.
Weekly Themes:
Week 5: Superheroes Unleashed
Week 6: Wet & Wild Week
Week 7: Nature Explorers Week
Week 8: Town Carnival
For Financial Assistance, please download these forms: OPRYD Registration & Waiver Forms and OPRYD Financial Assistance Application. Fill them out and bring them to Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. If you have any questions, please contact Claytoven Richardson at crichardson@oaklandca.gov. There are also Spanish and Chinese versions of the forms below.
English Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (English)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (English)
Spanish Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Spanish)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Spanish)
Chinese Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Chinese)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Chinese)
We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners.
All campers must complete an emergency form and permission slips.
Town Experience - Feather River Camp
Course ID: 250582
August 4 to August 7, 2026
Tuesday - Friday
(Overnight Camp)
(Ages 8 - 13)
Feather River Camp is an adventure waiting for you! Have fun, make friends, & build confidence in the Plumas National Forest! Campers spend time immersed in nature and learn the fundamentals of how a clean and healthy environment is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities nature hikes, swimming, arts & crafts, campfires, music, drama, camp talent show, star gazing, fishing and horseback trail ride. While at Feather River, campers will stay in wooden cabins or rustic wooden platform canvas style tents nestled amongst the trees or overlook the Spanish Creek. All tents and cabins are furnished with cots or beds with a table, bench, and shelves for your convenience and sleep up to four.
For Financial Assistance, please download these forms: OPRYD Registration & Waiver Forms and OPRYD Financial Assistance Application. Fill them out and bring them to Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. If you have any questions, please contact Claytoven Richardson at crichardson@oaklandca.gov. There are also Spanish and Chinese versions of the forms below.
English Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (English)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (English)
Spanish Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Spanish)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Spanish)
Chinese Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Chinese)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Chinese)
We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners.
All campers must complete an emergency form and permission slips.
ADA INCLUSION STATEMENT: The City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department is fully committed to compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please make accommodation requests at least 10 days prior to an event. Direct all inquiries concerning program modifications to the OPRYD Recreation Program Director of Inclusive Services, Bianca Posada, at (510) 535-5632 , bposada@oaklandca.gov, or call 711 for California Relay Service.
Cancellation Policy:
- 31 days or more notice before start of camp - lose 25% of fee paid.
- 11-30 days notice before start of camp - lose 50% of fee paid.
- 10 days or less notice before start of camp - lose 100% of fee paid.
Fall (2026)
Town After School Program (August)
Course ID: 257063
August 027- 28, 2026
Monday - Friday
3:00pm - 5:30 pm
(Ages 5 - 12)
OPRYD’s Town Experiences Afterschool Program (TAP) offers an afterschool experience for elementary-age youth, combining education, physical activity, and creative expression in a safe and supportive environment. Participants engage in a wide range of activities, such as homework assistance, STEAM projects, theme-based games, sports, arts and crafts, and team-building exercises. These activities are designed to enhance learning, promote creativity, and develop life skills.
For Financial Assistance, please download these forms: OPRYD Registration & Waiver Forms and OPRYD Financial Assistance Application. Fill them out and bring them to Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. If you have any questions, please contact Claytoven Richardson at crichardson@oaklandca.gov. There are also Spanish and Chinese versions of the forms below.
English Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (English)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (English)
Spanish Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Spanish)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Spanish)
Chinese Forms
- OPYRD Registration & Waiver Forms (Chinese)
- OPRYD Financial Assistance Application (Chinese)
We also accept Bananas, Hively, 4Cs, & other County Partners.
ADA INCLUSION STATEMENT: The City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) Department is fully committed to compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please make accommodation requests at least 10 days prior to an event. Direct all inquiries concerning program modifications to the OPRYD Recreation Program Director of Inclusive Services, Bianca Posada, at (510) 535-5632 , bposada@oaklandca.gov, or call 711 for California Relay Service.
Cancellation Policy:
- 31 days or more notice before start of camp - lose 25% of fee paid.
- 11-30 days notice before start of camp - lose 50% of fee paid.
- 10 days or less notice before start of camp - lose 100% of fee paid.