Friendship Club

The City of Albany Friendship Club is a comprehensive program for children in 1st-10th grade that offers a range of enriching experiences curated by city staff. It includes afterschool, camps, and Junior Counselor program. Through these programs, children can connect with their community and create friendships! 

  

Friendship Club is an afterschool program for children in grades 1–5  that offers a safe, engaging space to play, create, and connect. Held at Ocean View and Memorial Parks, the program includes games, crafts, outdoor play, and social-emotional learning.

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Friendship Club’s Junior Counselor program offers youth in grades 6–10 hands-on leadership experience while assisting staff with games, crafts, and activities. It’s a great way to build confidence, earn service hours, and have fun.

Lead, learn, have fun!

Friendship Seasonal Camps are programs for children during their school breaks (ex: winter break and spring break). Friendship Camp is a full-day program, while Arts & Crafts Camp and Pokémon Camp are half day programs.

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Friendship Summer Camps are programs for children to spend their weeks having fun and making friends! Friendship Camp is a full-day program, while Arts & Crafts Camp and Pokémon Camp are half day programs.

Make summer unforgettable!

Financial subsidies are available for the Friendship Club Afterschool Program, the Junior Counselor Program, Seasonal Camps, and Summer Camps. Subsidy participants must live in Albany and demonstrate income eligibility. Interested families should apply before completing registration.

  • To request a subsidy application please contact kmiller@albanyca.gov or call 510-559-7227.
  • For further information about the Friendship Subsidy Program please learn more here