Youth Camps

Richmond After School Programs

Create friendships and build bonds in this FUN and SAFE program that enables the youth to experience arts and crafts, group games, sports, and positive adult mentors on a daily basis. Field trips, guest speakers, and homework help are also key components of this program. Scholarships are available for families in need of assistance.

Stop by the Registration Office at 3230 Macdonald Ave. to submit your application or register for a program. For more information, call (510) 620-6793.

IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMP

Monday, July 15th, 2020 - Friday, August 7th, 2020

Join us for our limited in-person summer camp with your favorite recreation staff and teachers from the Richmond Recreation Complex.

Camp Hours are 10:00 am-4:00 pm

ELEVATE SUMMER CAMP

Monday, June 15th, 2020 - Friday, August 7th, 2020

Elevate Virtual Summer Camp will be available in a virtual camp setting with your favorite recreation staff and teachers from May Valley Community Center and Richmond Recreation Complex.

Camp Hours are 10:00 am-4:00 pm

AM: Campers will pick up activity packets at their local community center for online guidance (Zoom/Google) by school district teachers.

PM: Campers will check in with recreation staff (Zoom/Google) for fun and engaging activities. Registered families will have a weekly schedule with instructions on how to navigate our fun and interactive camp..

Reminder: Due to the current health order we will not be providing on-site childcare this summer. However, staff will be on-site at all community centers to answer question by phone. Lunches will also be available at select centers. Activity packets can be done at home with or without internet access. All Zoom classes can be listened in by phone as well.

Free walk-in registration at community centers starting Friday, May 22, 2020 OR $20 one-time online registration fee. For additional information call (510) 620-6793 or visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/richmond to enroll online.

UPDATE: Virtual summer camp surveys are now available for campers and parents:

ACHIEVE SUMMER CAMP

Monday, June 15th, 2020 - Friday, August 7th, 2020

Achieve Virtual Summer Camp will be available in a virtual camp setting with your favorite recreation staff and teachers from Booker T. Anderson Community Center, Parchester Community Center, Nevin Community Center, and Shields-Reid Community Center!

Camp Hours are 10:00 am-4:00 pm

AM: Campers will pick up activity packets at their local community center for online guidance (Zoom/Google) by school district teachers.

PM: Campers will check in with recreation staff (Zoom/Google) for fun and engaging activities. Registered families will have a weekly schedule with instructions on how to navigate our fun and interactive camp..

Reminder: Due to the current health order we will not be providing on-site childcare this summer. However, staff will be on-site at all community centers to answer question by phone. Lunches will also be available at select centers. Activity packets can be done at home with or without internet access. All Zoom classes can be listened in by phone as well.

Free walk-in registration at community centers starting Friday, May 22, 2020  OR $20 one-time online registration fee. For additional information call (510) 620-6793 or visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/richmond to enroll online.

UPDATE: Virtual summer camp surveys are now available for campers and parents:

CITY-WIDE SPRING BREAK CAMP

Monday, April 1st, 2019 - Friday, April 5th, 2019

We invite you to join our staff and children from multiple Citywide Community Centers at our all-in-one Spring Break camp. Participants will experience various fun programs and activities, such as theme-based arts & crafts, brain games, sports, and more!

This year’s Spring Break Camp will take place at the Richmond Recreation Complex and will utilize the Rec Complex Gymnasium and Nicholl Park. Participants will need to bring a lunch/water bottle each day. Reserve your spot today!

Where: Richmond Rec. Complex, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Richmond, CA 94804
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Times & Cost:
Weekly Cost: $25 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Before Care: $20 (8:00 am to 10:00 am)
After Care: $20 (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

*Transportation may be provided for currently enrolled Achieve afterschool participants. Speak to your Site Coordinator.
*May Valley afterschool participants will receive a camp voucher covering the 10:00 am to 4:00 pm portion of the camp.