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Annual Candy ScrambleJoin us April 4th, 2026 at 10AM at the Lafayette Plaza Park for a family friendly event! There will be three scrambles for kids and adults! It's a great opportunitiy to get pictures with the bunny. Additionally, the Lafayette Police Department and Fire trucks will be parked nearby to say hi to the kids.
Admission is free!
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SPARK AthleticsSpring Classes and Summer Camps - Now Enrolling!
Spark Athletics offers high-energy cheer and tumbling classes and summer camps, designed to boost confidence, coordination, and athletic skills in a fun, supportive environment. Run, jump, cheer, and flip through the season, all while making new friends and building teamwork. Open to Pre-K through 5th Grade campers, with half-day and full-day options.
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Annual Touch-a-Truck EventRegistration is open for the City of Orinda’s popular Touch-a-Truck event! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Wilder and is held rain or shine. This is a hands-on family event that offers children the opportunity to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, and construction all in one location!
Any families with children ages 2.5 to 11 years old are welcome to attend, but this event is geared towards kids ages 3 to 6. This event is $12 per child, and registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. General event information (parking, check-in, etc.) will be emailed approximately one week ahead of the event to the main account holder. Please ensure the email address is up-to-date. Participants can explore a variety of vehicles during one of three scheduled sessions.
Advance registration is required, so be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred time slot. To register, click on the following link and type in the preferred barcode noted above: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/orinda-ca/catalog. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Email Mark Callaway at MCallaway@CityofOrinda.gov
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Berkely mini Math Tournament 2026Location: UC Berkeley Campus Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Berkeley mini Math Tournament is a math competition hosted for middle school and advanced elementary school students on the UC Berkeley campus once a year. Students compete in multiple rounds: individual round, team round, puzzle round, and relay round. 3/4 of the rounds are completed with a team, so it’s a great opportunity for students to work together. Beyond getting more comfortable with math and becoming better problem solvers, students love the UC Berkeley campus and our fun post-competition activities!
For more information and registration, please visit: https://berkeley.mt/events/bmmt-2026/
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Splash into Spring with Yolo PoloAre you ready to test the water polo waters? Yolo Polo is relaunching our renowned Splashball program for elementary school-aged swimmers. Our spring sessions start this Sunday, April 5th in the late afternoons at the Soda Aquatic Center. Click here to register now... limited spots available.
For experienced middle-school water polo players, please join us for Friday Night Lights--a new water polo program based on an "Open Gym" concept. Our sessions prioritize play and fun over formal instruction. This will also be an opportunity for Yolo and non-Yolo athletes to enjoy the sport in a low-pressure, community-focused setting run by high school athletes.
Reach out to Kevin@YoloPolo.org with any questions.
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Orinda Parks & Rec Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Get ready for a summer full of fun with Orinda Parks & Recreation! Registration is now open. For our exciting lineup of summer camps and programs click on the following link: https://isu.pub/mD20wpD.
Helpful Registration Tips:
Summer Programming at a Glance:
Orinda summer camps run June 1–August 7, with no camps held on June 19 and July 3. The Summer Activity Guide includes all camp offerings—plus weekly schedules, pricing, descriptions, and highlights of spring and summer events, as well as youth and adult classes. The guide will arrive in your March edition of the Orinda News. Registration Account Issues?
Are you having trouble logging into your registration account? Please email orindaparksandrec@cityoforinda.gov for assistance.
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Camp IntegemThe International Augmented Reality Education Foundation (IAREF), a non-profit organization hosts Camp Integem for young students to enable them to explore and create with future tech.
About Camp Integem: Camp Integem is the #1 AI+AR Camp for K-12 students: Transform their dreams into hands-on creations in AI, Robotics, coding, drones, Holographic AR, arts, 2D/3D animation, 2D/3D game design, Space/nature exploration and more. Teleport into their Holographic AR design to experience the magic. Beginner to Advanced levels. Great instructors, small classes (8 students per teacher). ACS WASC accredited & NVIDIA partnered camp. Thousands of students have joined Camp Integem. Use code AR26 to save.
Website: https://camp.integem.com/summercamp
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Music and Arts CampPlease join us June 8-12 or 15-19 at Campolindo High School for a week of full-day music and art camp for students grades 2-8. Our program offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes for winds, percussion, orchestral strings, general music, and visual art. Each day is an exciting mix of music classes, ensembles, and outdoor activities to make the summer music experience memorable for all involved. Learn more and register at https://lamorindasm.org
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