Marinwood Summer Camps

Marinwood Summer Camps includes activities such as hiking, nature hikes through the foothills, creek walks, and adventures in the forest, along with sports and games in the park and playground time. Campers take part in swimming at an on-site pool facility with waterslides and a shallow tot pool, as well as waterslides, slip and slides, water bounce houses, snow cones, and watermelon eating contests. The program also features dodgeball and dodgeball tournaments, tug-o-war, obstacle courses, three-legged races, one-eyed water balloon tosses, scavenger hunts, mysteries, storytelling, crafting, tie-dye, ropemaking, arts and crafts under the trees, and a variety of themed activities such as fairy tea parties, superhero showdowns, outer space adventures, dress-up days and dress-up spirit days, red carpet walks, karaoke singalongs, Freeze Dance, and a “pajama-wearing-while-eating-pancakes” relay.

• Ages: 3–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, with optional Before Care from 8:00–9:00am and After Care from 3:00–5:00pm
• Price: 2026 Camp Fees: Marinwood CSD Residents: $322; Non-Residents: $378; $25 Sibling Discount per session for each additional child; $25 Discount per session per Pool Member; Session 3: Marinwood CSD Residents: $258; Non-Residents: $302.

Marinwood Summer Camps is described as an award-winning summer camp program that offers the outdoor adventure of a stayaway camp in a day camp format and utilizes every square inch of its property for activities. Activities each week are planned around a unique theme and include dress-up spirit days, special events, and presentations from visiting entertainers and educators. The program notes a low camper/staff ratio, offers camps for ages 3–12, provides Before Care and After Care, and gives a $25 per session discount on camp with pre-purchase of a swim membership. Camps are organized by age and grade groups with distinct camp names, including Camp Pine Cone, Camp Miwok, Camp Willow, Camp Buckeye, Camp Acorn, Camp Bumblebee, Camp Arrowhead, Camp Manzanita, Camp Red Fox, Camp Huckleberry, Camp Sequoia, Camp Mighty Oak, and Camp Marinwood, and there is a CIT Program for ages 13–15 and Marinwood's Overnight Adventure option.

The leadership team for Marinwood Summer Camps includes Luke Fretwell, Recreation Director; Robyn Bruton, Assistant Recreation Director (Youth Programs & Camps); John Paul Kessler, Recreation Supervisor (Adult Programs & Aquatics); Carolyn Sullivan, Sr. Administrative Assistant; Alaina Hess, Preschool Supervisor; and Eric Dreikosen, District Manager. The mission of the Marinwood Community Services District includes developing and promoting recreation programs and opportunities which satisfy the majority needs of the public, developing and maintaining park areas and recreational facilities and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment, and designating the District's parks, recreation services and facilities as open, available and welcoming of all people.

Last updated March 20, 2026.