After-school Program

Cornell and Marin students attend the Friendship Club at Memorial Park (1331 Portland Avenue), where they enjoy access to two classrooms, a gated outdoor patio, a play structure, tennis courts, and a large field. Ocean View students attend the site at Ocean View Park (900 Buchanan Street), with access to two classrooms, a baseball field, tennis/pickleball courts, a play structure, and the redwood grove.

Friendship Club staff pick up children directly from their elementary schools. Once all students are checked in, they walk together to either Ocean View Park or Memorial Park to begin their afternoon of fun. Both sites are within walking distance of Albany’s elementary schools, and staff guide students safely along pre-planned walking routes.

Financial subsidies are available for the Friendship Club Afterschool Program, the Junior Counselor Program, and Friendship Camps. Subsidy participants must live in Albany and demonstrate income eligibility. 

• The subsidy application for the Afterschool Program is available HERE.
• For further information about the Friendship Subsidy Program please click HERE.

Friendship Club is an afterschool oasis where children are nurtured, respected, and empowered to build their own community. Our activities are guided by the needs, interests, and curiosities of the children, allowing them to learn and grow through play.

Friendship Club has two sites:

• Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan Street (Ocean View Elementary)
• Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Avenue (Cornell and Marin Elementary)
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After-School Program Dates

August 14th - June 4th

Operation Days

Friendship Club operates during Albany Unified School District instructional days. 

AUSD Bell Schedule

• 8:30am – 3:05pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• 8:30am – 1:45pm (Wednesday)

Tuition

Monthly tuition is based on the 3:05pm release time.  

Program Hours

3:05pm –6 pm

Fees

$465/month - August and December will be billed at 50%, June will not be billed.

The City of Albany has the right to cancel Friendship Club at any time due to safety and/or health concerns, updated shelter in place orders or direct decisions by City management.

Enrollment for Friendship Club 2024-2025 afterschool program is open.

Apply HERE for the 2024-2025 school year!

Registration for the Friendship Club 2025-2026 afterschool program will open June 16th at 9 AM. 

Submitting an application does not guarantee your enrollment in the 2024-2025 Friendship Club afterschool program. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and space allowing. You will be contacted within 48 business hours after submitting the application.