Herms District Day Camp 2025

Registration Now Open!

JULY 8 - 11, 2025 (Tuesday - Friday)

$175

At Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito

No camp without Volunteers - Sign Up to Volunteer HERE!

https://forms.gle/SZSq2NfqZygZTHLT9

                        Day Camp Director: Heather Readhead (HReadhead@berkeley.edu)                               

District Executive:  Alyssa Padia, Alyssa.Padia@Scouting.org, 925-674-6129

Cub Scouts will participate in various activities to stretch their minds and muscles!

Activities include:

            Outside games and challenges

            Archery/BB Gun Safety Education and Practice

            Crafts and Scout Skills Practice

            Cooking / Healthy Snacks

            Lunchtime Assemblies

Who can come?

• Registered Cub Scouts entering the 1st – 5th Grade in August 2025
• Tigers (youth entering 1st grade) must be accompanied a Cub Scout Parent/Guardian per BSA Policy
• Recently bridged AOL's (entering 6th grade) and older Scouts to help as Jr. Helpers
• Younger siblings may tag-along with volunteer parent. Email Camp Director to discuss.

Camp Details

DATE: July 8 - 11, 2025     (*July 7th, Monday, Evening Check In - Submit papers, get tshirts, enjoy campfire and Smores!)

TIME: Program runs 9:00am-3:30pm

          Drop off 8:30 – 9am,  Pick Up 3:30-3:45

          Adult Volunteers and Junior Helpers:   8:00am-4:00pm

LOCATION: Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA 94530

FOOD:  All participants bring bag lunch. Some snacks will be provided.  Must note FOOD RESTRICTIONS and allergies on Registration Forms.

COST:  $175 . Registration includes all activities and materials, Camp T-shirt, and official day camp scout patch. 

*Campership available* for those in need. Please complete Campership form (see Attachments at right) and email to email HermsDayCamp@gmail.com

Volunteers and Jr Helpers Wanted!

Fill out volunteer form linked above.

Spend a few days or the whole week with the Scouts!  Be an Asst Den Leader, Activity Leader, Cooking Leader, Check in or Pick Up helper, or help before Camp to prep materials!  Helpers to be thanks with lots of appreciation and discounts on registration.

Who are JR HELPERS?

Registered Youth BSA Members (Troops, Crews, Ships) are wanted to help make camp fun!  Be a "Den Chief" for the week, Activity lead, Rangemaster Assistant, Tag Leader Assistant, Program Director Assistant.  Your skills and energy can make a big difference!

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact the District Executive, Alyssa Padia at: alyssa.padia@scouting.org

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FORMS - See "Attachments" on right

Email the following information to HermsDayCamp@gmail.com for all youth under age 18:

     *Medical Form A & B w/copy of medical card (include photo release)

     *Target Sports Permission Form

     *Instructions for any severe allergies or behavioral challenges

Adults (volunteer and Tiger adults)

     *Medical Form A & B w/copy of medical card (includes photo release)