Oakland Recreation Summer Camp

08/05/2026

2026 Day Camp Counselors

08/05/2026

There were a pair of Christian Siriano sunglasses left over after Friday's carnival. If they are yours, we have them at the camp office. Thank you!!

08/05/2026

Lost & Found
All unclaimed items will be donated/disposed of following the end of the day on Friday, August 7.

08/03/2026

Day Camp will be at the fields for pick up.

08/03/2026

As of 12:45pm, Day Camp is at VMS. We will post another update if we head down to camp.

07/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets to support the Sports Association of Oakland's Tricky Tray. All winners have been called. Congratulations to our winners!

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07/31/2026

I can't believe we are entering the final week of ORSC 2026!

Here are a few important things for next week:

1. Tie Dye Schedule is below

2. Spirit Week!!
Monday: Halloween in August (pack a fun costume!)
Tuesday: Wear a tie dye shirt
Wednesday: Wacky Hair Wednesday
Thursday: Talent Show
Friday: T-Shirt Signing & Camp Picnics

3. Talent Show
The Talent Show is Thursday, August 6 at 2pm. It is a "bring your own chair" event and will take place in the field in front of the camp office. Guests can arrive as early as 1pm to secure their spot. We ask that you please wait until the end of all performances before you sign out your camper.

4. Last Day of Camp Picnic
On the last day of camp, each group has an "end of summer party" which takes place after lunch. Groups may have their own sign up sheets for parents to contribute to the party.

5. Lost & Found
We have some items in the lost & found. All unclaimed items on the last day will be donated.

6. Medication
If your child has medication with the nurse, please pick it up on your child's last day of camp.

07/30/2026

Dear Camp Families,

As we are preparing to wrap up Summer 2026, I wanted to share some personal news with our camp community. After much thought, I have decided that this summer will be my final summer serving as the Director of the Oakland Recreation Summer Camp.

It is hard to put into words what these past 15 summers at ORSC have meant to me. Growing up in Oakland and attending camp as a camper myself, I always knew I wanted to be a counselor one day. What began as a summer job at 16 years old quickly became something so much bigger - a place that shaped me personally and professionally, introduced me to incredible people, and allowed me to be part of so many special memories for Oakland families.

For the past 7 summers, I have had the privilege of serving as Director, and it has truly been such a rewarding experience. Watching campers grow year after year, seeing friendships form, and helping create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for our community has meant more to me than I can express.

I also want to thank all of you for your incredible patience, flexibility, and sense of humor through some truly unforgettable summers. Together we navigated my first year as Director during a global pandemic, adapted to smoke from the Canadian wildfires, and somehow managed to dodge more air quality and weather alerts than I ever thought possible. I often joked that Mother Nature had the camp calendar bookmarked, but through every curveball, your support and understanding made all the difference.

I am incredibly grateful for the trust and support that families have shown me over the years. Thank you for allowing me to play a small role in your children's summers and for making ORSC such a special place for the past 15 summers.

Emily Smolenski

07/29/2026

Wednesday Day Camp Drop Off
With the passing drizzle, drop off will be under each group's tent. Thank you!

07/28/2026

Day Camp Week 6 Lunch Form- Due Thursday end of camp day