Parks & Recreation

Camp Alameda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Alameda

     

Education, Nature, Safety, and Fun are the guidelines for this activity based day camp. Camp Alameda is filled with games, activities, arts and crafts, swimming every day, and lots more! Each week has activities, crafts, games and guests geared around a weekly theme.

Camp Alameda program begins at 9:00am and runs until 4:30pm Monday through Friday. We offer an early drop-off at 7:00am and a late pickup until 5:30pm at no extra charge!

(You must note on your registration form if you will be taking advantage of our early drop-off or late pickup)


Camp sessions are one week in length and campers are divided into age appropriate activities throughout the day. Don't worry about missing swim lessons, swim team practice or attending one of our many special events. If requested, our counselors will make sure that your child gets to any of these programs in Alameda Park, and back to camp! All campers must be potty trained and at least 5 years of age. Those campers 5 years of age are preferred to have already successfully completed a pre-school program or other day care to be able to understand the schedule of a day camp. Campers should bring a sack lunch with them. Campers should also pack a bathing suit and towel everyday. Snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the day.

 

The cost for Camp Alameda is $125 per child per week

($100 for each additional sibling registered for the same week)

We also have a special 10-week discount for only $1,000!

 

Let your kids have fun this summer, register today for Camp Alameda. If your child is age 12 or older, ask about our C.I.T. (counselor in training) program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Alameda 2018

 

A message from the Butler County Board of Commissioners:

 

Dear Parents or Guardian,

Welcome to Camp Alameda.  As part of the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department, Camp Alameda offers a summer program for children who are potty trained and at least 5 years of age.

Camp Alameda is filled with games, activities, arts and crafts, swimming every day and lots more each week with activities geared around a weekly theme.

Please read your Parent Handbook carefully.  If at any time you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please let us know by calling

724 284-5383.  We look forward to a fun filled, enjoyable summer with your children.

 

Thank you, 
Butler County Commissioners                                                         

Leslie A. Osche, Chairman                                                                               

Kimberly D. Geyer, Vice Chairman                                                                                   

Kevin E.Boozel, Secretary                                                                        

                                                                

 

 

 

Click here to download an application for Camp Alameda 

 

Click here to download the medical authorization form

 

All documents can be downloaded and viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

 

 

Camp Description

 

 Camp Alameda has traditional outdoor experiences with new and exciting adventures!  There will be games, environmental activities, arts & crafts, sports, swimming and much more!!  Drop off for all children will be at the Masonic Shelter, Alameda Park as early as 7:00 AM and pick up as late as 5:30 PM at the designated location in Alameda Park.  Organized Camp activities will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 4:30 PM.

 

Camp Alameda will be divided into two to four different age groups.  Children will be stations mainly at the Masonic Shelter then also at the Lion's and Pine Shelter.

 

 Week 1:  June 4-June 8 Sports Pride Week

 Week 2:  June 11-June 15 Kids Fear Factor Week

 Week 3:  June 18-June 22 Woodsy Week

 Week 4: June 25-June 29 Under the sea

 Week 5: NO CAMP JULY 4 July 2-6 Stars and Stripes Week

 Week 6:  July 9-13 Birthday Celebration Week

 Week 7:  July 16-July 20 Amazing Race Week

 Week 8:  July 23-July 27 Science Week

 Week 9:  July 30-August 3 Get Soaked Week

 Week 10: August 6-August 10 Olympian Week

 Week 11: August 13-August 17 Carnival Week

 
For registration for Camp Alameda you must submit the emergency medical/pick up form, the application, the parent handbook and provide the check for the first week of camp. Payments must be made by the Friday before your child will attend camp before 3:00pm.
If you are cancelling a week at camp and have paid we have a No-Refund Policy. You must inform us at least one week before that you can not attend camp during the week you selected so that we have time to fill that spot. 
 

Camp Alameda Theme Weeks

 

           Sports Pride Week June 4-June 8

Are you into sports? Then this week is for you. This week if focused on fundamentals and training in new sports everyday. A new sport is focused on daily and you will learn the basics of how to play, then a scrimmage! Don't worry it's all for fun! 

          Kids Fear Factor Week June 11-15

Join in on the fun this week as we think of creative ways for your kids to taste all the Fear Factor Food Challenges. Kids will be challenged all week long with different obstacles.

Woodsy Week June 18-22

Get outdoors! We will be taking nature hikes, a visit to our Alameda Creek, and a good old treasure hunt. "X" marks the spot. Learn about our great outdoors in Alameda Park this week. 

Under the Sea June 25-29

Join us as we dive into the deep blue sea. We will create crafts and learn about the waves, the fish, the sand and do mermaid exist? Find out these fun answers during this week theme.

          Stars and Stripes Week July 2-6 (No Camp on July 4th)

The ultimate pride week! A battle between North and the South in games such as Capture the Flag, elections for Camp President, a camp, a Declaration of Independence, and finally a gold rush in Sullivan Run Creek. Great for showing our American Pride!     

Birthday Celebration Week July 9-13

Is it your birthday? Well it will be this week. Join us as we celebrate the birthdays for all of the campers and camp counselors! Fun activites sure to be a fan favorite, each group will get a designated day to celebrate with their favorite activities and a favorite snack!

          Amazing Race Week July 16-20 

Come break the codes at Camp Alameda. Join us as we solve the puzzles throughout the week. Road block quizes and detours will try to get you off track on this weeks adventure.

Science Week July 23- July 27

Science week! We are all set to make experiements all week. We will also have Mad Science of Pittsburgh here one afternoon to show some awesome science tricks that are too big for our counselors to handle! Don't miss out on this week. We will wow you with science.

Get Soaked! Week July 30- August 3

Ultimate water week at Alameda. Water balloons, speed tarp, lifeguarding, sharks and minnows, swimming daily! What more could you ask for in August weather?

Olympian Week August 6-10

Join Camp Alameda in multiple types of relays games, knowledge based games and will all be needed to complete these teamwork challenges throuought the week. Let's light the olympic tourch and get the games started!

Carnival Week August 13-17

School is right around the corner, and Camp Alameda is prepared. Join Camp Alameda as we go out with a bang! Having a full week based on carnival activities.  Not to mention the large cookout on our last day at Camp Alameda on Friday August 18th at the Odd Fellow Gazebo.   

 

Adult Programs

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Co-ed Dodgeball Tournament
Mandatory Captain/Referee Meeting Thursday November 1st, 2018. Butler Township Dek Hockey Rink 6:00pm.
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 12:00pm - 8:00pm

 

Our very first Co-ed Dodgeball Tournament! The tournament will be taking place at the Butler Township Dek Hockey Rink (468 South Duffy Rd. Butler, PA 16001).

This will be a 1 day Dodgeball Tournament
•    There will be a minimum of 6 teams and a maximum of 20 teams for the tournament.
•    There is a 10 player roster maximum for each team
•    Each team must provide at least one referee for the games they are not playing during the tournament.
•   A captain/referee meeting will be held on Thursday November 1st to make sure everyone is comfortable with the rules and to hand out the tournament & referee schedule.
•    Matches will be best of 5 or 30 minutes total. In the result of hitting the 30 minute cap, the team with the most games won in that time period will be appointed as winners for that match.
•   There will be a 2 minute break in between each game so teams can strategize and make substitutions
•   Every team will play each other once before the playoffs start.
•   Playoffs will be seeded based on team records.
•   Playoffs will be single-elimination.
•   The top 12 teams will make the playoffs.
•   All playoff matches will be best of 5 with no time cap. The Grand Finals of the Tournament will be a best of 7 match.
•   Every player must fill out a medical waiver form to be eligible for play

 

Dodgeball Team Registration & Medical Waiver Forms

 

Butler County Parks & Recreation Co-ed Dodgeball Tournament Rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sand Volleyball Leagues  

Mandatory Meeting Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00pm Pine Shelter

1st Game: Monday June 4th at 5:30pm

Sand Volleyball leagues are back!!!  All games, including playoffs, will take place at the sand volleyball courts in Alameda Park. Team space is limited so reserve your team’s spot in the league now.

  • 5 on 5 teams for the Co-ed League (all ages and skill levels).
  • Teams will consist of 5-10 players per team.
  • All players must be on the team roster to play.
  • Minimum of six teams and maximum of twenty four teams apply.
  • $125.00 per team.
  • League Registration begins on April 2 at the Butler County Parks and Recreation Office.
  • League information and rules meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 23rd at 6:00pm at the Pine Shelter located by the sand volleyball courts. Games will be played on Monday or Wednesday evenings depending on the number of teams registered.
  • Players under 18 years of age will not be able to sign the required Medical Waiver. Parents/Guardians will have to sign the waiver. REQUIRED to play.
  • League play will begin on Monday, June 4th and Wednesday (if needed) June 6th, at 5:30 p.m. Please call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department if you have any questions or to sign up your team.
  • Team Rosters and Medical Waivers are located on the Forms Tab off of the Parks and Recreation website. 
  • Teams signing up after the mandtory meeting will be subject to a $20.00 fee, unless you contact the Program Manager before the meeting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ultimate Frisbee League

Mandatory Meeting Wednesday May 23rd at 6:30pm

1st Game Thursday June 7th at 5:30pm

 

The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding an informational meeting for all interested parties on Wednesday May 23rd at 6:30pm at the Pine Shelter in Alameda Park.

League fees are $125.00/team. (Full payment is required before the first game.) League play will begin on Thursday, June 7th at 5:30pm

For more information and league details, please call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department.

Players under 18 years of age will not be able to sign the required Medical Waiver. Parents/Guardians will have to sign the waiver. REQUIRED to play. 

Teams signing up after the mandtory meeting will be subject to a $20.00 fee, unless you contact the Program Manager before the meeting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alameda Co-ed Flag Football League

Mandatory Meeting Tuesday August 21st  at 6:00pm Pine Shelter

1st Game Sunday September 16th at 8:45am

 

The Alameda Co-ed Flag Football League is back! This 7 on 7 Co-ed Flag Football League is great fun and will begin September 16. Teams must be pre-registered through the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department. A complete set of rules and guidelines is available upon registration. A maximum of fourteen teams and a minimum of six teams is required.

  • Registration is $200.00 per team (Full payment is required before the first game) and includes season and playoff fees.
  • A League meeting will be held Tuesday August 21st at 6:00pm at the Pine Shelter to finalize the league schedule and dates.
  • Teams signing up after the mandtory meeting will be subject to a $20.00 fee, unless you contact the Program Manager before the meeting. 

All teams must be pre-registered. Please call the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department with any questions.

 

 

 

     

 

 

Youth Programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jump Start Sports Youth Programs

 

Register online at http://www.jumpstartsports.com/find-a-program 

Type in the zipcode of 16001 and the sports will be listed. 

Our programs will be between Alameda Park and Butler County Community College. 

 

Spring T-Birds T-Ball 2018

Ages 3-5

T-Birds T-Ball is a fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3-5-year-old boys and girls. In each session, players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running, and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games.

When: Saturday, April 7th - May 12th

10:00am-12:00pm
 Children will play a rotating schedule of games

Where: Alameda Park Field 

Fee: $65 (includes T-shirt and MLB hat)

 

 

Summer T-Birds T-Ball 2018

Ages 3-5

T-Birds T-Ball is a fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3-5-year-old boys and girls. In each session, players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running, and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games.

When: Saturday, June 9th - July 14th

10:00am-12:00pm
 Children will play a rotating schedule of games

Where: Alameda Park, Field

Fee: $65 (includes T-shirt and MLB hat)

 

 

Hummingbirds Soccer Spring 2018

Ages 3-6

Children have fun and learn the basics of soccer in an age-appropriate program.  Players learn dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, defending, and positioning.  Each session consists of instruction in all aspects of the game, participation in fun drills designed to teach skills, and fun, low- key, non-competitive games.

When:  Thursdays, April 12th- May 17th 

              5:30-6:30 (ages 3-4) 6:30-7:30 (ages 5-6)

Where: Alameda Park, Field

Fee: $65 (includes T-shirt)

 

 

Hummingbirds Soccer Summer 2018

Ages 3-6

Children have fun and learn the basics of soccer in an age-appropriate program.  Players learn dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, defending, and positioning.  Each session consists of instruction in all aspects of the game, participation in fun drills designed to teach skills, and fun, low- key, non-competitive games.

When:  Thursdays, June 14th- July 19th

   5:30-6:30pm (ages 3-4) 6:30-7:30pm (ages 5-6)

Where: BCCC Baseball Field

Fee: $65 (includes T-shirt)

 

Hummingbirds Soccer Fall 2018

Ages 3-6

Children have fun and learn the basics of soccer in an age-appropriate program.  Players learn dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, defending, and positioning.  Each session consists of instruction in all aspects of the game, participation in fun drills designed to teach skills, and fun, low- key, non-competitive games.

When:  Thursdays, September 6-October 11

   5:30-6:30pm (ages 3-4) 6:30-7:30pm (ages 5-6)

Where: Alameda Park, Field

Fee: $65 (includes T-shirt)

 

 

Flag Football 2018

Ages 5-10

Children have a blast learning the basics of football.  Players are grouped by age, coached at their level of understanding, and play fun, low competition games. Players will learn the basic fundamentals of both offense and defense from Jump Start Sports coaches.

When:  Wednesdays, September 5-October 10

             5:30pm-7:00pm (ages 3-4) 6:30pm-7:30pm (ages 5-6)

Where: Alameda Park, Field

Fee: $65 (includes T-shirt)