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.
Fees
Important Dates
We will begin accepting 2025 Summer Day Camp Applications 12/20/24
NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP SEASON 2025
*Please be advised we will no longer accept any requests, applications or other documents through email*
To ensure that your requests and any supplemental documents are received and viewed in a timely manner, please do not email individual staff members unless requested to do so.
Step 1: Download the following application. You may fill out a maximum of 10 applications per organization (1 per park location): 2025 Summer Day Camp Application
Step 2: Read, review and submit the following waiver before submitting your application
Summer Day Camp FAQ's & Waiver
Step 3: Application Submission Form link will be available here, beginning Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 9:00 am. Please be sure to include all applications with your submission. Submissions will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, February 7th, 2025.
Step 4: Once your Tentative Reservation Contracts are received from the Reservations Department, you will have one week to review for accuracy and make your initial payment for the Application Processing Fees ($50 per application).
Step 5: Submit Certificate of Insurance and pay your balance in full, no later than Monday, March 31st 2025 (60 days prior to the start of the season). Any documents or payments submitted under 60 days prior will be subject to late fees ($100.00 per late item). If permits are not completed by April 17, 2025 (45 days before season start), the request(s) and any associated reservations will be canceled.