Recreation Youth and Teen Programs
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Inclusion Services
The City of Pleasanton Library and the Recreation Department invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our sites, facilities and programs. For more information about inclusion services, please visit our Inclusion Services page.
Camps
Summer Day Camps
Summer Day Camps, held at the Amador Recreation Center, includes Seekers for youth ages 6-8 years old and Explorers for 9-12 years old youth. These camps are held weekly during June-August from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Participants will engage in activity lessons such as science, cooking and art, as well as crafts, sports and games. Camps will have two swimming trips to the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center.
Teen Camp
As participants grow older, so does their summer day camp experience. For participants in middle school (11-14 years old), either entering or exiting, the summer camp program includes two off-site excursions and visit Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center twice per week. For the moments while they are on site teens can be found doing crafts, sports and games.
Examples of excursions teen camp has gone to in the past are Boomers, SkyZone, movie theaters, bowling and the Shadow Cliffs.
Holiday Break Camps
The Day Camp program has been extended to include camps during the the Thanksgiving Break and Spring Break (observing the Pleasanton Unified School District Instructional Calendar), held at the Amador Recreation Center. These camps will include activity lessons such as science, cooking and art, as well as crafts, sports and games.
Leader in Training (LIT)
The City of Pleasanton Leader in Training (LIT) program helps teens prepare for future employment through training in essential job skills and engaging in meaningful volunteer work. Commitments vary based on volunteer assignment, though most participants can expect at least 2 weeks of volunteering.
The 2025 Leader in Training Program application period has ended. Please check back in January 2026 for details on the 2026 LIT program.
Eligibility
- The program is open to students entering the 9th-10th grade in the fall of the following school year.
- Participants must be able to commit to at least two-consecutive seeks to volunteer during June-July.
- Participants must apply, attend orientation, and be fingerprinted to participate.
Commitment
- All LITs must attend an in-person orientation in April
- All LITs must attend a summer training
- All LITs must volunteer for AT LEAST 2 weeks
- Length of days may vary between different volunteer areas
Hands-on Experience
Students who participate in the LIT program will:
- Have the opportunity to volunteer during the summer
- Job shadow and gain meaningful experience within the City of Pleasanton
- Volunteer opportunities are available in the following program areas:
- Drama Camp
- Gingerbread Preschool Summer Camp
- Ridge Runners
- Summer Day Camp
For further information about the Leader in Training program, please contact Francesca Kelly.
Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair
The Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair is a collaborative effort between the cities of Pleasanton, Danville, Dublin, San Ramon and the San Ramon/ Dublin Women’s Club. At this FREE event high school students will meet and greet employers who are hiring and have a chance to sit in on workshops to build resumes, learn interview techniques and participate in a mock interview.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
Location: Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566)
Note: Attendees must bring their high school ID.
If you are an employer and you would like to participate, please email Katelyn Digiosaffatte at [email protected]
Youth in Government Day
The City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) partner to offer this event to high school students. The all-day event gives local students the opportunity to shadow city or school district staff members, as well as hear from city leaders about their work.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
Administration
Youth & Teens Office
4455 Black Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 931-3435
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