Afterschool Program

Cornell and Marin students attend the Friendship Club at Memorial Park (1331 Portland Avenue), where they enjoy access to two classrooms, a gated outdoor patio, a play structure, tennis courts, and a large field. Ocean View students attend the site at Ocean View Park (900 Buchanan Street), with access to two classrooms, a baseball field, tennis/pickleball courts, a play structure, and the redwood grove.

Friendship Club staff pick up children directly from their elementary schools. Once all students are checked in, they walk together to either Ocean View or Memorial Park to begin their afternoon of fun. Both sites are within walking distance of Albany’s elementary schools, and staff guide students safely along pre-planned walking routes.

Friendship Club is an afterschool oasis where children are nurtured, respected, and empowered to build their own community. Our activities are guided by the needs, interests, and curiosities of the children, allowing them to learn and grow through play.

Friendship Club has two sites:

• Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Elementary)
• Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue (Cornell and Marin Elementary)

After-School Program Dates:

August 14, 2024- June 4, 2025

Operation Days:

Monday - Friday 
Friendship Club operates during Albany Unified School District instructional days. 

AUSD Bell Schedule:

• 8:30am – 3:05pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• 8:30am – 1:45pm (Wednesday) 

Program Hours:

3:05pm –6 pm

Fees:

$465/month - August and December will be billed at 50%, June will not be billed.

The City of Albany has the right to cancel Friendship Club at any time due to safety and/or health concerns, updated shelter in place orders or direct decisions by City management.

Enrollment for Friendship Club 2025-2026 will open on June 16 at 9am! 

Link will be provided HERE 

Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment in the 2025-2026 Friendship Club afterschool program year. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and space allowing. You will be contacted within 72 business hours after submitting the application.

Financial subsidies are available for the Friendship Club Afterschool program, the Junior Counselor program, and Friendship Camps. Subsidy participants must live in Albany and demonstrate income eligibility. 

• The subsidy application for the Afterschool program is available 2025-Friendship-Subsidy-App_Fillable-PDF.pdf(PDF, 779KB).
• For further information about the Friendship Subsidy Program please HERE.