PlayCV Summer Camps 2025:
A Summer of Adventure, Exploration, and Fun

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with PlayCV's wide variety of camp experiences, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure in children of all ages. Our programs offer dynamic and engaging activities that ensure every camper can find something they love, make new friends, and build lasting memories.

Whether your child is interested in sports, science, nature, performing arts, or imaginative play, PlayCV’s camps have something for everyone. Each week offers a unique theme, providing campers with the opportunity to explore new interests, develop skills, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

What Makes PlayCV Camps Special?

  • Exciting Activities for All Interests: From STEM experiments and outdoor adventures to creative arts and thrilling team challenges, our camps provide a variety of engaging activities tailored to different interests and age groups.
  • Experienced Instructors: Our dedicated team of instructors and counselors bring enthusiasm and expertise to ensure each camper’s experience is positive, enriching, and unforgettable
  • Diverse Offerings: With a selection of camps that change weekly, campers can enjoy fresh experiences and exciting themes throughout the summer.
  • Friendship & Teamwork: Camps are designed to foster connections, collaboration, and community among children, creating a space where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Camp Highlights

  • Creative Expression: Campers can explore their imagination through theater, art, storytelling, and more.
  • Outdoor Exploration: Adventure awaits with activities like nature scavenger hunts, group games, and even stargazing.
  • STEM Fun: Young minds will be challenged with hands-on science experiments, engineering projects, and tech exploration.
  • Active Play: Sports and team challenges promote physical activity, sportsmanship, and leadership skills.
  • Themed Experiences: From solving mysteries to carnival crafting, each week offers something new and exciting.

General Information

PlayCV’s summer camps will be held at six locations: Creekside Middle School, Independent, Chabot, Castro Valley, Marshall, and Palomares Elementary Schools. Campers will enjoy a mix of outdoor games, sensory play, water play days, group challenges, STEM projects, art, and more. Weekly themes will be posted in the Summer Program Tab for families to explore.

As of January 15th, we are finalizing the details of our exciting Summer Programs for Middle School students. These programs will be available for enrollment soon, so stay tuned for updates!

Campers can enroll in morning sessions, afternoon sessions, extended care, or any combination to fit their schedule. Full-day camps run from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care available until 5:30 PM. Lunch and snacks are provided by Castro Valley Unified School District, though campers are welcome to bring their own, which will be kept indoors with their backpacks.

Every camper will receive a PlayCV t-shirt upon enrollment. To ensure they are prepared, campers should bring a backpack with a water bottle, sunscreen (for self-application), and their lunch or snacks if preferred.

Open to ALL!
Our camps are open to children from Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, welcoming participants from any school or district. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all children can grow, learn, and have fun!

After School Programming Offered, too!
Going to Summer School?
For children attending summer school, PlayCV offers after-school programming directly on site. Simply enroll in a PM camp, and activities will begin right after lunchtime.

Costs
Kinder Camps
AM & PM Camp | $300.00/week*
Full Day Camp | $575.00/week*
Extended Hours | $65.00/week

1st - 9th Grade
AM & PM Camp| $275.00/week*
Full Day Camp | $525.00/week*
Extended Hours | $50.00/week

*plus one-time $20.00 fee per enrollee for a camp

Dates

  • Week 1: June 9th-13th
  • Week 2: June 16th-20th (Closed June 19th)
  • Week 3: June 23th-27th

No Camps from June 30th through July 4th

  • Week 4: July 7th-11th
  • Week 5: July 14th-18th
  • Week 6: July 21st-25th

Times

Morning (AM) Camp: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Afternoon (PM): 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm**
Full Day Camp: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm**

**Extended Hours Option: 4:00-5:30pm