OAKLAND Summer Resources | A Guide for Families

Summer will be here before you know it! In order to help families plan for summer, OUSD gathered resources and information on summer programs available in Oakland and the Greater Bay Area.

Oakland Parks and Oakland Unified Summer Learning Programs Recreation Summer Camps OUSD seeks to provide students with summer learning opportunities to continue to build The City of Oakland’s Office of Parks their skills through academic enrichment programs as well as provide extended learning and Recreation provides an adventurous opportunities to students below grade level. Contact your school for information on the summer including games, arts and crafts, opportunities below. cooking, music, and sports. Meet new Bridge Programs Programs for Exceptional Children friends and enjoy weekly excursions such Bridge programs support rising 6th and 9th graders This program provides extended school year as swimming, boating, baseball games, as they transition from elementary to middle school learning opportunities for severely handicapped museums and much more. and middle school to high school. Students learn students in accordance with their Individual Programs include overnight camps, skills to help them transition successfully to the next Education Plans (IEPs). Contact the PEC Office grade and school. Contact your child’s school for at 879-8223. day camps, arts, physical activity, and more information. more. Call the Center nearest you for SEEK (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids) more information or visit the website ELEV8 Transition Programs The summer Engineering Experience for Kids www.oaklandnet.com/parks Elev8 Summer Learning programs provide transition (SEEK) is the National Society of Black Engineers’ support to rising 6th and 9th graders at the Elev8 (NSBE’S) free, three-week summer program Allendale Park Inclusive Recreation middle school sites. Contact the Elev8 Coordinator that provides interactive, hands-on engineering 3711 Suter Street 7701 Krause Avenue at 639-3336. activities for more than 650 students in grades Oakland, CA 94619 Oakland, CA 94605 three through eight. 510-535-5635 510-615-5980 Early Childhood Education Centers To learn more about sponsorship opportunities Provides programming for eligible children in grades and program enrollment, call: 703-549-2207. Brookdale Park Bushrod K-3 during the summer. Contact the ECE Office Visit: www.nsbe.org 2535 High Street 560 59th Street at 639-3340. Oakland, CA 94601 Oakland, CA 94609 Small Learning Communities Academy for 510-238-3274 510-597-5031 High School Credit Recovery Rising 9th graders (NEW) Credit Recovery is offered to upper class students Carmen Flores Citywide Specialized This program will provide transition support and in need of academic credit recovery in order to Rec Center Programs academic enrichment to students entering the graduate on time. Contact your child’s high school 9th grade to prepare them for high school. Dates 1637 Fruitvale Avenue 250 Frank H. Ogawa counselor for more information. Oakland, CA 94601 Plaza, Suite 3330 and locations to be determined. Check with your 510-535-5631 Oakland, CA 94612 Migrant/Refugee Education Program child’s high school counselor. 510-238-6648 The OUSD Migrant and Refugee Education Franklin Park Summer Intervention Program Programs provide summer academic and 1010 E. 15th Street deFremery Summer Intervention is offered at most school enrichment opportunities for students K-12 and Oakland, CA 94606 1651 Adeline Street sites K-12 and provides students with intervention make referrals to community based-programs for 510-238-7741 Oakland, CA 94609 supports focused on Math and English Language additional support. For more information, please 510-238-7739 Arts in elementary, middle and high schools, along contact the OUSD Family & Community Office at Golden Gate Park with CAHSEE prep at the high schools. Contact 434-7752 extension 128. 1075 62nd Street Dimond your child’s school for more information. Oakland, CA 94608 3860 Hanly Road Pre-Collegiate Academy 510-597-5032 Oakland, CA 94602 Summer Pre-K Camp OUSD with the East Bay Consortium and Merritt 510-482-7831 In partnership with First 5 , OUSD offers College offer academies to Oakland youth to San Antonio Park a pre-K camp to entering kindergarteners with strengthen students’ mathematical and literacy 1701 E. 19th Street limited pre-school experience to build skills and skills through summer enrichment courses and Oakland, CA 94606 access additional learning opportunities to ensure support services offered during the academic year 510-535-5608 success in kindergarten. Contact the ECE Office to increase college eligibility. Contact East Bay at 639-3340 Consortium at 238-9450.

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Review this guide and think about what you want for your child this summer. Would your child benefit from Summer Enrichment? Academics? Sports or Physical Activity? A combination? Do you have a teen looking for a summer Job? Each of the areas above and more are included as resources for you as you plan forward. Once you have decided what you want for your child, look for an organization offering programs in that area. Don’t worry about cost yet as many organizations provide financial assistance if needed. Visit their website or call them to get more information about cost and enrollment procedures. After you have found the right summer opportunity – Apply! It’s never too early to apply for summer programs to make sure you get the program that’s a good fit for your family. Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Camp Fire USA Oakland City of Oakland Parks and Recreation During the program, girls meet once a week for Where �������� PO Box 23066 Oakland, CA 94632 Youth Sports instrument instruction and band practice, where Call ������������� 510-444-6275 Youth sports activities to provide a safe, fun, they write original songs with their bandmates. At Format ������� Camp and family oriented environment on the field. the end each week, all of the bands perform at a Games and practices are played at local fields showcase for family, friends and the general public. throughout Oakland. Cazadero Music Camp http://www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org/ 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 3330 For decades, Caz campers have explored their Oakland, CA 94612 Bay Area Girls Rock Camp @ Oakland School talent and passion for music, developed their http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs for the Arts playing skills, and made lifelong friends. The Caz When ��������� Session 1 July 11–16 experience is truly magical. Our programs touch Call ������������� 510-238-7275 Session 2 July 25–30 our students and their families profoundly in a way Session 3 August 8–13 that can only be expressed through music. With City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Call ������������� 510-267-1808 a focus on jazz band, orchestra, concert band, Youth Sports piano and guitar, Caz is a fantastic opportunity Hours ��������� 9am–5:30pm Where �������� Various Oakland Locations for young musicians to learn and improve, work Dates ��������� Ongoing When we say, We mean... Summer Day Camps and Programs Cost ����������� Sliding Scale with highly regarded conductors, play alongside F/A ������������� Yes others in ensemble and just plain have a great Cost ����������� $200/week Camp ��������� Youth participates in There are a variety of summer programs. Review this list to see if any would be Ages ���������� Girls, 8–18 time! Located in western Sonoma County, in a City of Oakland Parks and Recreation @ camp activities appropriate for your Family and Children. Format ������� Band Camp spectacular redwood grove, campers get the best Citywide Specialized Internship ��� Youth learn job skills in their daily of the musical world -tremendous teachers, cool Where �������� Various Oakland Locations counselors, and great conductors–all interspersed activities (includes both paid and Aim High Aurora School Bay Area Writing Project Cost ����������� $90/week unpaid internships) Aim High’s Summer School offers middle school Our camps are open to Aurora and non-Aurora with the beauty and dynamic of an outdoor camp The Bay Area Writing Project’s Young Writers’ experience. Volunteer ���� Youth volunteer to help with students courses in Academics, Arts, Culture, children; we welcome children from all schools. Camps offer students the time and opportunity City of Oakland Parks and Recreation an organization and Sports, and provides College Awareness Each year we have children from many different to explore their writing interests, discover their Where �������� Cazadero, CA (western Discovery Centers Advising Opportunities. schools attend. We have camps for all skill levels Sonoma County) Job ������������ Youth are hired as staff to work strengths and learn more about the craft of writing. A comprehensive educational enrichment program and interests, but our intimate and cozy environment Call ������������� 510-527-7500 during the summer www.aimhigh.org The camps provide in-depth writing instruction, with tutoring, fun hands on science, computers, is especially liked by our younger campers. structured writing workshop time, flexibility in writing Ages ���������� 10–18 conflict resolution, woodworking, gardening, F/A ������������� Financial Aid Aim High @ St. Paul’s School http://www.auroraschool.org/campsummer.html assignments, and daily opportunities to share Sessions ���� Age and grade appropriate environmental science, art, recreation, and more. B/A Care ���� Before or After Care Availability Where �������� 262 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 writing with peers. Where �������� 40 Dulwich Rd Oakland, CA 94618 Format ������� Sleep-away camp http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/ Dates ��������� 6/27–7/29 Format ������� Indicates the format of the Call ������������� 510-428-2606 http://www.bayareawritingproject.org sports_acegolf.asp summer activity Hours ��������� 8am–3pm Dates ��������� 6/15–8/14 Chabot Space and Science Center Cost ����������� Free City of Oakland Parks and Recreation @ Hours �������� 9am–4pm The Space Explorers summer camps are hands- West Oakland Park Ages ���������� 6th or 7th Graders B/A Care ���� Both on and activity-based. Campers are able to take Where �������� 1651 Adeline Street Format ������ Summer School advantage of the wealth of resources available Cost ����������� $180/3hr session Oakland, CA 94601 Aim High @ Urban Promise Academy throughout the center. F/A ������������� Yes City of Oakland Parks and Recreation @ Where �������� 3031 18th St. Oakland, CA 94601 www.chabotspace.org Ages ���������� 5–12 East Oakland Parks Oakland Parks and Dates ��������� 6/27–7/29 Format ������� Camp Where �������� 10000 Skyline Blvd. Where �������� 2521 High St. Oakland, CA 94601 Hours ��������� 8am–3pm Oakland, CA 94619 Recreation Summer City of Oakland Parks and Recreation @ Camps (continued) Cost ����������� Free Bandworks Rock N Roll Summer Camps Call ������������� 510-336-7426 West Oakland Park Dates ��������� 7/5–8/5 Ages ���������� 6th or 7th Graders Bandworks offers four different summer camp Where �������� 935 Union St. Oakland, CA 94607 FM Smith Redwood heights Format ������� Summer School programs for kids and teens. Each program Hours ��������� 9am–4pm Call ������������� 510-867-0700 1969 Park Blvd. 3883 Aliso Avenue provides a supportive environment for young Boys and Girls Club of Oakland Cost ����������� $350 Oakland, CA 94606 Oakland, CA 94619 Alta Bates Summit Foundation musicians to have fun playing music with other kids, http://www.bgcoakland.org Ages ���������� Grades K–8 510-238-7742 510-482-7827 College Track Designed to improve students’ understanding and and develop their music skills at the same time. Boys and Girls Club of Oakland @ Central East College Track is a program that provides the Ira Jinkins Rotary Nature Center skills in English, Math, and Science, while engaging http://www.bandworks.com/summer_oakland.php Chinese Cultural Education Association Where �������� 3300 High Street Oakland, 94619 resources necessary for self-motivated low-income 9175 Edes Avenue 600 Bellvue Avenue them physically, socially, and mentally, activities. This is a 4 week Mandarin Chinese language youth to transcend socio-economic constraints and Where �������� 623 3rd Street Oakland, CA 94607 Call ������������� 510-535-9461 Oakland, CA 94603 Oakland, CA 94610 program, infused with fun cultural activities for realize their academic and personal potential. Alta Bates Summit Foundation @ Middle School Call ������������� 510-843-2263 Format ������� Drop In 510-615-5959 510-238-3739 your child and taught by experienced bilingual Youth in Medicine Summer Camp B/A Care ���� None http://www.collegetrack.org Boys and Girls Club of Oakland @ East Oakland Chinese teachers. No prior knowledge of Chinese is Lincoln Square Sheffield Where �������� 417 29th Street Oakland, CA 94609 Cost ����������� $250/3hr session Where �������� 436 14th St. Oakland, CA 94612 Where �������� 8530 International Blvd necessary for this camp though communication will 250 10th Street 247 Marlow Drive Call ������������� 510-869-8225 F/A ������������� Yes Call ������������� 510-835-1770 Oakland, CA 94621 be conducted primarily in Chinese. Oakland, CA 94607 Oakland, CA 94605 Format ������� Science Ages ���������� 8–18 510-238-2309 510-638-7190 Format ������� Drop In www.cceanewsprouts.org Format ������� Band Camp Concordia Park Young Girls American Indian Child Resource Center Boys and Girls Club of Oakland @ West Oakland Chinese Cultural Education Association @ Mazanita Rec Studio One Art Center Summer Program Where �������� 920 24th Street Oakland, CA 91607 Lake Merrit United Methodist Church 2701 22nd Avenue 365 45th Street Offers culturally responsible activities and Where �������� 2901 64th St Oakland, CA 94605 Where �������� 1255 First Avenue Oakland, CA 94606 Oakland, CA 94609 education, which recognizes, respects, and utilizes Call ������������� 510-272-9929 Call ������������� 510-357-5515 x224 Native Youths’ Identities and tribal backgrounds. Oakland, CA 94606 510-535-5625 510-597-5027 Format ������� Drop In Format ������� Enrichment Call ������������� 510-206-5666 American Indian Child Resource Center @ Montclair Arroyo Viejo Summer Urban Rez CalShakes Dates ��������� 7/27–8/21 6300 Moraga Avenue 7701 Krause Avenue Where �������� 522 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 Participants immerse themselves in a variety Hours ��������� 9am–3pm Oakland, CA 94611 Oakland, CA 94605 of classes, as well as in daily rehearsals for an B/A Care ���� Both 510-482-7812 510-615-5755 Call ������������� 510-208-1870 Summer Eats abridged Shakespeare production. Cost ����������� $280/week Mosswood Tassafaronga http://www.calshakes.org/v4/educ/ Ages ���������� K–6th grades Did you know Oakland offers FREE 3612 Webster Street 975 85th Avenue Oakland Fine Arts Summer School 2011 (OFASS) summertheaterprograms.htm Format ������� Language & Culture Summer Lunches to youth under the Oakland, CA 94609 Oakland, CA 94621 An artistic collaboration between the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) morning arts program and CalShakes @ Holy Names High School age of 18? 510-597-5064 510-615-5764 the City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation (OPR) afternoon art studios sessions. OFASS offers City of Oakland Parks and Recreation arts programming for students currently enrolled and attending Kindergarten through 5th grade as of April. Where �������� 4660 Harbord Dr. For more information or to find a site Provides multi-level instruction, including Ace Rainbow Willie Keys Oakland, CA 94618 near you CALL 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) 5800 International Blvd. 3131 Union Street For ������������� Oakland Youth Deadline ����� Starting March 8th applications Call ������������� 510-809-3293 Girls in Golf and life skills lessons taught by a will be accepted. 2 separate sports psychologist. Oakland, CA 94621 Oakland, CA 94608 Location ����� TBD F/A ������������� Yes 510-615-5751 510-597-5042 applications are needed; 1 for Dates ��������� June 27–July 18 Ages ���������� 8–18 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 3330 morning arts program and 1 for Oakland, CA 94612 Hours ��������� 8:30–12:45 Format ������� Arts the afternoon program. The http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/ Cost ����������� FREE for morning: fee for afternoon deadline will be May 1st. sports_acegolf.asp with Oakland Parks and Rec. Email ���������� [email protected] Call ������������� 510-238-2952

2 « | COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING OAKLAND SUMMER RESOURCES | » 3 Destiny Arts East Bay Asian Youth Center @ Garfield Galileo Learning 10 Tips for This lively camp gives students an in-depth Where �������� 1640 22nd Avenue Camps provided in partnership with the Summer Learning experience of Destiny’s curriculum, values, and Oakland, CA 94606 Tech Museum of Innovation, the de Young skill building. Our goal is to promote a strong Call ������������� Jamie Lopez, 510-533-1092 x38 Museum, and Klutz. Inspires kids to imagine • Get Active! Turn off the television sense of self and community, while offering youth Dates ��������� 6/28–7/30 new ideas, collaborate with peers, and express and computer and play outside. the experience of working together to create themselves creatively. Hours ��������� 9am–1pm a culture of peace. Each weekly session offers 1021 3rd Street Oakland, CA 94607 • Play with Puzzles. B/A Care ���� None dance, music, theater. martial arts, self-defense, www.campgalileo.com and conflict resolution as well as fun arts and Cost ����������� Free • Visit Museums. crafts activities, and culminates in a performance Ages ���������� 8–10 Where �������� 3270 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610 • Start a journal, diary, for friends and family. Format ������� Enrichment Call ������������� 510-595-7293 or scrapbook. http://www.destinyarts.org East Bay Asian Youth Center @ Franklin Ages ���������� K–8th Call ������������� 510-597-1619 x108 Where �������� 915 Foothill Blvd. • Practice planning and organizing East Oakland Boxing Association EdventureMore Format ������� Camp Ages ���������� 3–18 Oakland, CA 94606 to learn time management. EOBA/ Smartmoves is a comprehensive after- We’ve partnered with the Bay Area’s best Format ������� Camp Call ������������� Tommy Lee, 510-533-1092 x85 school, summer, and weekend program developed children’s museums to bring you a summer camp Girl Scouts of • Go grocery shopping and Dates ��������� 6/28–7/30 to facilitate our youth’s success in schools through that combines Arts & Science, Animation and http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org calculate the bill yourself. East Bay Asian Youth Center Hours ��������� 9am–1pm an integrated mixture of academics and enrichment Recreation with our unmistakable “Edmo Vibe” the 800-447-4475 EBAYC provides a 5 week summer enrichment B/A Care ���� None activities. Our mission is to provide a safe and entire camp day. • Plan dinner and learn about Where �������� 770 Edgewater Drive, #340 program hosted at 5 elementary schools and Cost ����������� Free nurturing environment in which the children and cooking and nutrition. www.campedmo.com Oakland, CA 94621 1 middle school in the San Antonio section of Ages ���������� 8–10 youth of East Oakland can feel secure as they Oakland. Youth participate in activities that support Call ������������� 877-993-6673 Call ������������� 510-562-8470 • Read! Everyday! Format ������� Enrichment achieve success in school, learn life skills, and build the development of healthy lifestyles which include self-esteem in preparation for their futures. EdventureMore @ Camp Edmo Format ������� Enrichment nutrition, physical fitness, and healthy eating. East Bay Asian Youth Center @ La Escuelita • Find a job or create your own by http://www.eoba.org/index.php Where �������� 250 41st Street Oakland, CA 94611 Activities include martial arts, yoga, field trips, Where �������� 1100 3rd Avenue Glitter & Razz Productions asking neighbors or relatives if Call ������������� 510-993-6673 cooking demonstrations, sports, and camping. Oakland, CA 94606 Where �������� 816 98th Ave. Oakland, CA 94603 they need help. Hours ��������� 9am–3pm Hands on, seriously social, and fabulously fun EBAYC is dedicated to youth development and the Call ������������� Marisela DeAnda, 510-533-1092 x54 Call ������������� 510-430-8056 explorations of art, creativity, and community. B/A Care ���� Both • Volunteer. Learn more about personal enrichment of all participants by engaging Dates ��������� 6/28–7/30 Dates ��������� July–August Professional teaching artists and dynamic youth young people in transformative relationships and Cost ����������� $339/week your community by volunteering Hours ��������� 9am–1pm Hours ��������� 10am–5pm interns use a variety of art forms to lead campers in experiences, building a lifetime continuum of F/A ������������� Yes in it. B/A Care ���� None Cost ����������� Free the adventure of creating their own original plays. high quality support services for young children, Ages ���������� K–5th youth, parents, and organizes families to improve Cost ����������� Free Ages ���������� 5–20 www.glitterandrazz.com • Adapted from the California Format ������� Enrichment Camp Department of Education the effectiveness of public agencies and private Ages ���������� 8–10 Where �������� 5951 College Ave. institutions to meet the needs of children, youth, Format ������� Enrichment East Oakland Youth Development Center Oakland, CA 94618 Summer Learning Tips Eureka! Teen Achievement Program for Families and families. Provides a summer program to 200 children Call ������������� 510-654-7166 2025 E. 12th Street Oakland, CA 94606 East Bay BALL Summer Camp (NEW) who are fed, learn computer skills, and participate Eureka! Teen Achievement Program @ Ages ���������� 4–11 in academic, enrichment, wellness, and www.ebayc.org BALL Summer Camp is for boys and girls ages Format ������� Art/Drama recreation activities. 510-533-1092 6-11 who love baseball and outdoor playtime. The Where �������� 3500 Mountain Blvd. http://www.eoydc.org/SCEP%20Home.htm Oakland, CA 94619 East Bay Asian Youth Center @ Bella Vista camp is dedicated to improving the skills level and Golden State Warriors increasing the enjoyment of baseball for the youth Call ������������� 510-357-5515 x224 Where �������� 1025 E. 12th Street Where �������� 8200 International Blvd. Summer basketball camps of Oakland and surrounding East Bay communities. Oakland, CA 94621 Family Support Services of the Bay Area Kinship Oakland, CA 94610 www.warriors.com Campers will receive hands-on instruction in all Summer Youth Program Call ������������� William Wong, 510-533-1092 x36 Call ������������� 510-569-8088 aspects of the game from our knowledgeable and Where �������� 401 Grand Ave. Suite 200 Where �������� 1011 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 Community Reading Buddies Dates ��������� 6/28–7/30 Dates ��������� 6/22–7/31 enthusiastic staff. Mornings we have drills and Oakland, CA 94610 Call ������������� 510-986-2200 Primary focus of the program is building language Hours ��������� 9am–1pm instruction, as well as fun non-baseball activities like Hours ��������� 9am–4pm Call ������������� 510-834-2443 Ages ���������� 11–17 skills fro children whose parents are not native Cost ����������� Free kickball and capture-the-flag; organization baseball B/A Care ���� After English speakers: the volunteers lead trading Format ������� Mentoring Format ������� Physical Activity Ages ���������� 8–10 games take place after lunch. Each one-week Cost ����������� $65 activities, games and introduce academic topics session runs Monday through Friday from 9am to Format ������� Enrichment Ages ���������� 6–13 such as science, music and art. The program has 4pm, with on-site after-care available. Freedom Schools Harbour House a far larger if less tangible impact, however the East Bay Asian Youth Center @ Roosevelt www.summerballcamp.com Eastside Arts Alliance Oakland Freedom School is designed to develop Our summer program features additional activities teenage volunteers act as mentors and “buddies” Where �������� 1926 19th Avenue academic, cultural and self-confidence. It is a led by Intervarsity interns, such as science Where �������� TBD when fields are assigned www.eastsideartsalliance.org for their younger charges, providing them with Oakland, CA 94606 five-week summer literacy program that uses projects and music classes, and weekly field trips role models. At the same time, the volunteers by the City Call ������������� Brenda Saechao, 510-533-1092 x32 Where �������� 2277 International Blvd. African American literature and culture to engage to locations like the Oakland Zoo and the Chabot learn from the children they are teaching: it is an Dates ��������� Exact date TBD: week-long sessions Oakland, CA 94601 Space and Science Center. Harbor House closes Dates ��������� 6/28–7/30 children ages 5–13 and their families in developing opportunity for the junior high and high school in June, July and August 2011 Call ������������� 510-533-6629 positive self and community identity. OFS provides out the summer with Camp Timberwolf, our annual mentors to interact with neighbors who come Hours ��������� 9am–1pm Email ���������� [email protected] Ages ���������� 15–20 leadership training, strengthens academic skills retreat in the Sierras for junior high and high from a very different background than their B/A Care ���� None and self-esteem, and supports community school youth. own. The mentors are provided with training Cost ����������� Free improvement opportunities for children in low- Eco-Investigations http://www.hhministries.org/op-yp-sp.html in pedagogy and exposed to the challenges Ages ���������� 8–10 income communities. and rewords of teaching. Many students have 5222 Coronado Ave Oakland, CA 94618 Where �������� 1811 11th Avenue Format ������� Enrichment Where �������� 1714 Franklin St., #100-321 participated in the program for multiple years. www.ecocamps.org Oakland, CA 94606 East Bay Asian Youth Center @ Oakland, CA 94612 These veterans become part of the Leadership Call ������������� 510-654-6867 Call ������������� 510-534-1065 Manzanita Community Call ������������� 510-267-9770 Team that helps structure the activities and Dates ��������� June–August Where �������� 2409 E. 27th Street Eco-Investigations @ Temescal Regional Park Format ������� Enrichment guides the new mentors. Community Reading Hours ��������� 1pm–5pm Buddies is about transferring knowledge in Oakland, CA 94601 Hours ��������� 9am–3pm Cost ����������� $25 registration multiple directions. The “students” improve their Call ������������� Jason Guinto 510-533-1092 x37 B/A Care ���� None Fusion language skills, while the “teachers” learn to Format ������� Camp Dates ��������� 6/28–7/30 Cost ����������� $250/week The 2-week summer day camp is open to all youth teach: everyone learns more about the greater Hours ��������� 9am–1pm Ages ���������� Ages 7–12 ages 7-12 with a particular focus on children who East Bay community. The success of this East Bay Dance Center Healthy Transitions Project B/A Care ���� None Format ������� Ecology Camp come from more than one cultural and/or racial program can be seen in its longevity, the high We offer a fun, clean and safe environment where community experience. FUSION offers a fun and 510-272-0979 x243 return rate of former participants and the broad Cost ����������� Free children and adults can learn a variety of dances. supportive environment where youth can share, Where �������� 519 17th Street #600 support it receives from parents and teachers. Ages ���������� 8–10 Our caring,professional staff has many years of explore, and celebrate the richness and complexity Oakland, CA 94612 Format ������� Enrichment dance and teaching experience. 10 weeks. Reading Buddies runs from mid-June until the of mixed heritage. Call ������������� 510-830-3630 end of July www.eastbaydancecenter.org P.O. Box 11811 Berkeley, CA 94712 Format ������� Health PO Box 10083, Oakland, CA 94610 Where �������� 1318 Glenfield Ave. Oakland, CA http://www.fusionprogram.org/registration.php www.aspireedecation.org Call ������������� 510-336-3262 Fusion @ Redwood Day School Call ������������� 510-658-7500 Dates ��������� 6/20–8/26 Call ������������� 510-919-5073 Hours ��������� 8:30am–3:30pm Cost ����������� $650/2weeks B/A Care ���� Both 8–6 F/A ������������� Yes Cost ����������� $100–190/week Format ������� Enrichment Camp

4 « | COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING OAKLAND SUMMER RESOURCES | » 5 Jewish Community Center East Bay Boating Center Visit your local Camp Tzofim encourages children to forge Teaches kids how to sail El Toros, a Sunfish, Library Branch friendships nurtured by the camp experience. catamarans, keelboats, or windsurfers. Younger We provide an exciting, fun program where campers learn how to kayak, canoe, and go on Make a Splash this Summer! Participate children entering kindergarten through grade ten pedal and dragon boats. Everyone participates in the Oakland Library’s Summer Reading make new discoveries and learn about the world in nature explorations, games, and arts and Program. Library branches also provide around them in a safe environment. We endeavor crafts projects. a variety of summer workshops and to create a community that is cooperative, www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/boating.asp supportive and positive. activities. Visit your local branch for Where �������� 568 Bellvue Avenue. details on summer learning activities for http://prod.jcceastbay.org/youth/tzofim.htmls Oakland, CA 94610 children and teens. Jewish Community Center East Bay @ Call ������������� 510-238-2196 Camp Tzofim Format ������� Physical Activity Neighborhood Sports Initiative Oakland Zoo Project Re-Connect Where �������� 4500 Redwood Road Neighborhood Sports Initiative @ 12th Street Hang out at the zoo and learn about animals, http://www.projectreconnect.net Oakland, CA 94619 tell stories, do science activities, and meet some Lasallian Educational Opportunitites Where �������� 3340 E. 12th St. Oakland, CA 94601 Where �������� 6939 MacArthur Blvd. Call ������������� 510-595-9222 animals up close. Where �������� P.O. Box 3238 Oakland, CA 94609 Call ������������� 510-535-6913 Oakland, CA 94602 Ages ���������� K–9 www.oaklandzoo.org Call ������������� 510-450-0554 Format ������� Physical Activity Call ������������� 510-482-1738 Format ������� Camp Format ������� Enrichment Where �������� 9777 Golf Links Road Format ������� Enrichment Neighborhood Sports Initiative @ Fruitvale Oakland, CA 94605 Where �������� 1900 Fruitvale Avenue Junior Center of Arts and Sciences Leadership Excellence Call ������������� 510-632-9525 Robotics for Fun Oakland, CA 94601 Oakland Main Lakeview Students may select from the following schedule Ages ���������� Pre K-12 A space in which kids can build robots and expand Provides leadership training, strengthens academic Call ������������� 510-535-6920 125 14th Street 550 El Embarcadero of one and two-week sessions and one day skills, and supports community improvement Format ������� Science their math and science skills. Format ������� Physical Activity 510-238-3615 510-238-7344 workshops in session 7. Half and full-day schedules opportunities for children ages 6-14 who reside in www.roboticsforfun.com with extended-care options are available June 20 low-income communities. OASES Summer Playhouse Asian Branch Martin Luther King, Jr. through August 26, 2011. All calsses meet monday (A’s) Where �������� 4009 Webster Street http://www.leadershipexcellence.org/programs Where �������� 196 10th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Pacific Renaissance 6833 International Blvd. through Friday. Baseball skills training and lots of games. Oakland, CA 94609 Call ������������� 510-891-9928 x10 Plaza 510-615-5728 This year’s curriculum is divided into six types of Where �������� 1629 Telegraph 5th Floor Learn techniques that Major League and college Call ������������� 510-597-0772 388 9th Street, Ste 190 Oakland, CA 94612 Melrose classes, (1) Visual Arts, (2) Science, (3) Integrated players use. Ages ���������� 7 and up 510-238-3400 Art & Science, (4) Carpentry, (5) Dance & Call ������������� 510-267-9770 OBUGS–Planting A Future 4805 Foothill Blvd. www.oakland.athletics.mln.com Format ������� Science Movement, and (6) Specialty Classes. Format ������� Enrichment Brookfield Branch 510-535-5623 Where �������� 7000 Coliseum Way OBUGS–Planting A Future @ Lafayette Elementary 9255 Edes Ave. Where �������� 558 Bellvue Avenue. Oakland, CA 94621 Where �������� 1724-Mandela Parkway, #1 Roleplay Workshop Montclair Oakland, CA 94610 Lekha Publishers Summer Camp 510-615-5725 Call ������������� 510-568-5600 Oakland, CA 94607 www.roleplay-workshop.com 1687 Mountain Blvd. Call ������������� 510-839-5777 During the week, children will learn the basics of Call ������������� 510-465-4660 Where �������� 4014 Piedmont Ave Cesar E. Chavez 510-482-7810 Ages ���������� 8–12 Dates ��������� Session 1 June 20–July 1 (2 weeks) creative writing through fun and games. A typical Oakland, CA 94611 3301 E.12th Street, Format ������� Physical Activity Session 2 July 5–8 (4 days) day at the camp starts with a language warm-up Pacific Boy Choir Ste 271 Piedmont Avenue Format ������ Art Session 3 July 11–15 (1 week) session at 9:30 AM. As the day progresses they 160 41st Street Where �������� 410 Alcatraz Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 510-535-5620 will take part in outdoor word games, story telling, Oakland Kicks Asthma 510-597-5011 Session 4 July 18–29 (2 week) writing, illustration, and peer-editing sessions. Call ������������� 510-652-4722 Rotary Nature Center Diamond Session 5 August 1–5 (1 week) Where �������� 424 Pendleton Way Session 6 August 8–19 (2 weeks) Depending on their comfort with computers they will Oakland, CA 94621 Dates ��������� August 2–6 A wildlife refuge on the banks of Lake Merritt 3565 Fruitvale Ave. Rockridge Session 7 August 22–26 (1 week) learn formatting using Microsoft Word and Publisher Hours ��������� 9am–3pm in Oakland. Hang out by the lake to watch the 510-482-7844 5366 College Ave. Call ������������� 510-893-5474 on laptops. birds, participate in bird feedings, and learn about 510-597-5017 Hours ��������� AM Classes - 9:00 am–12 PM Format ������� Health B/A Care ���� Yes different resident and migratory waterfowl. Eastmont PM Classes - 1:00–4 PM http://www.lekhapublishers.com/summercamps Cost ����������� $325 Temescal Format ������� Science www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/rnc.asp 5205 Telegraph Ave. Where �������� 3245 Sheffield Avenue. Oakland LEAF Peace Camp F/A ������������� Yes 7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94602 Where �������� 600 Bellevue Avenue 510-597-5049 A creative nurturing and empowering summer Ages ���������� 6–10 Ste 211 Oakland, CA 94610 Call ������������� 408-439-0422 learning environment for Oakland youth to explore Format ������� Arts 510-615-5726 West Oakland Format ������� Academic personal and social issues, develop artistic and Call ������������� 510-238-3739 Elmhurst 1801 Adeline St. academic abilities, and grow as human beings Prescott Circus Theatre Summer Program Ages ���������� 5–11 510-238-7352 and community leaders. Format ������� Science 1427 88th Ave. LGBT Youth health & Wellness Provides a summer program of Circus Arts and 510-615-5727 http://www.oaklandleaf.org/html/opc.html Conductors Project Academic Enrichment. Participants work with professional artists to increase circus skills and San Antonio Summer Sports initiative Golden Gate Through a partnership with the Sexual Minority Where �������� 1419 34th Avenue. Oakland, CA 94601 enhance confidence and teamwork. Where �������� 1701 19th Street 5606 San Pablo Ave. Alliance of Alameda County Youth Center APEB Oakland, CA 94606 510-597-5023 provides the LGBT Youth Health Conductors Call ������������� 510-533-5989 http://www.prescottcircus.org program. This program is a training about a variety Format ������� Enrichment Call ������������� 510-533-1092 x25 Prescott Circus Theatre Summer Program of health issues for young people who are interested Format ������� Physical Activity Where �������� 920 Campbell St. Oakland, CA 94607 Indigenous Youth Voices Kenan Guitar School in acting as health ambassadors to the community Oakland LEAF Peace Camp of LGBT youth. Call ������������� 510-482-1674 Where �������� 3124 International Blvd. In this fun filled enrichment camp, all campers will A creative nurturing and empowering summer Sarah’s Science Dates ��������� 7/13–8/21 Oakland, CA 94601 participate in the Rock Guitar Orchestra, a drum 499 5th Street, Suite 306 Oakland, CA 94607 learning environment for Oakland youth to explore Our programs feature hands-on projects built http://www.apeb.org/apeb_youthserv.htm Hours ��������� 8:30am–5:30pm Call ������������� 510-434-5421 and movement class, and songwriting workshops. personal and social issues, develop artistic and by each child to engage and delight them while academic abilities, and grow as human beings and B/A Care ���� Both making it easy to understand even complex science Format ������ Enrichment http://kenanguitar.com/summer-camps Call ������������� 510-663-7979 Format ������� Health community leaders. Format ������� Arts concepts. Sarah makes the projects fun and Where �������� 12540 Skyline Oakland, CA 94619 dances the science around them. Where �������� 3709 E 12th St Oakland, CA 94601 Prescott Circus Theatre Summer Program Jam Camp West Format ������� Arts 408 13th Street Oakland, CA 94612 http://www.apeb.org/apeb_youthserv.htm http://sarahscience.com/index.html Jam Camp West is a 7 day coed overnight music Call ������������� 510-533-5989 Where �������� 1428 Alice St. Oakland, CA 94612 and dance camp ages 10–15. Beautiful redwood Kids in Motion Call ������������� 510-663-7980 Format ������� Enrichment Call ������������� 510-835-0390 Sarah’s Science @ Roberts Regional Park setting. Great alternative to traditional band Format ������� Arts While using the elements of play, our students Format ������� Health Where �������� Robert’s Regional Park camps. Non-competitive, instrumental ensembles Oakland SCORES incorporate the skills of gymnastics, dance, martial Call ������������� 510-581-3739 taught by ear, vocals, turntables, hip-hop & jazz arts, and motor development to become better Museum of Children’s Art Where �������� 401 Jones Avenue Project Freedom Quest Dates ��������� 6/20–9/22 dance, swimming, plus much more. Oakland, CA 94603 coordinated. In this positive, challenging, and non- MOCHA art camps are enhanced by “spontaneous Week long backpacking adventure for boys to Hours ��������� 9am–3pm http://www.jamcampwest.com competitive atmosphere, children experience the Call ������������� 510-486-1313 exhibitions,” courtyard performance, and art walks. discover themselves, learn about nature, and rise B/A Care ���� Both joys of moving their bodies with confidence and Shows for families are held at the end of each week. Format ������� Physical Activity above challenges in this unique outdoor experience. Where �������� Loma Mar, Northern California Cost ����������� $300/week ease. We offer children of all skill levels and body Call ������������� 510-287-8880 www.mocha.org www.projectfreedomquest.com type the opportunity to increase their flexibility, Ages ���������� 5–15 Cost ����������� $685 strength, concentration and self-esteem. Where �������� 538 Ninth Street Oakland, CA 94607 Where �������� 4920 Coranado Ave.Oakland, CA Format ������� Science Camp Format ������� Sleep away 94618 http://www.kimgymnastics.com/camps/camps.html Call ������������� 510-465-8770 Ages ���������� 6–15 Call ������������� 415-613-2893 Where �������� 2863 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611 Format ������� Art Ages ���������� 14–17 Call ������������� 510-601-8424 Format ������� Enrichment Format ������� Physical Activity

6 « | COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING OAKLAND SUMMER RESOURCES | » 7 Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation YMCA–East Bay Youth Uprising Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts program East Bay BALL Summer Camp UC Berkeley http://sscf.org/index.php Incorporating the YMCA’s core values of caring, Youth UpRising is dedicated to being a leader in Kala Art Institute is guaranteed fun, high caliber BALL Summer Camp is for boys and girls ages Cal Recreational Sports is dedicated to enhancing Where �������� 1470 Fruitvale Avenue responsibility, honesty and respect into our Day the advancement of youth leadership development art education in a professional studio environment. 6–11 who love baseball and outdoor playtime. The the knowledge, wellness, fitness, personal skills Oakland, CA 94601 Camp program gives campers the chance to learn as a means of affecting positive community change Our 2011 lineup includes week-long art workshops cjomp is dedicated to improving the skill level and and quality of life for students, faculty, staff, and about themselves and their community in a safe by ensuring that youth and young adults are in a variety of media for Elementary and middle increasing the enjoyment of baseball for the youth the community. By providing facilities, programs, Call ������������� 510-261-7839 and supportive atmosphere—all while having the supported in actualizing their potential school students and a two-week long High School of Oakland and surrounding East Bay communities. activities and the opportunity for cooperative and Format ������� Camp time of their lives! Whether it is sports, games or Printmaking intensive. Class sizes are small so that Campers will receive hands-on instruction in all competitive play, Recreational Sports teaches http://www.youthuprising.org/index.html outdoor activities or creative art, music and special each student receives individual attention from aspects of the game from our knowledgeable and life-long fitness skills, leadership, management, Sports and Recreation for Disabled Youth events, Day Camp activities will spark campers’ Where �������� 8711 Macarthur Blvd. Kala’s fabulous teaching artists and assistants. enthusiastic staff. Mornings we have drills and interpersonal skills, and helps to balance the Oakland, CA 94605 600 Bancroft Way Oakland, CA 94710 interest and imagination. Weekly workshops focus on Mixed Media, Book instruction, as well as fun non-basebal activities like stress of studying and working in a rigorous Call ������������� 510-777-9909 Arts, Printmaking and more. Play outdoors during kickball and capture-the-flag; organized baseball academic environment. Call ������������� 510-849-4663 http://oakland.ymcaeastbay.org/programs/day-camp Hours ��������� 8:30am–7:30pm supervised lunch times. Meet professional artists, fames take place after lunch. Centennial Drive #44 Berkeley, CA 94720 Format ������� Physical Activity Where �������� 2350 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 Cost ����������� Free explore guide gallery tours and studio visits all at Where �������� Caldecott Field http://www.recsports.berkeley.edu/youth Call ������������� 510-451-9622 x166 Kala Art Institute. Format ������� Enrichment Dates ��������� Session 1: June 27–July 1 Call ������������� 510-643-2267 Cost ����������� Varies Where �������� 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Session 2: July 5–8 Dates ��������� Varies Format ������� Camp Berkeley, CA 94702 Session 3: July 11–15 Berkeley Rep School of Theater F/A ������������� Yes Call ������������� 510-841-7000 Session 4: July 18–22 This Summer Theatre Intensive is designed YMCA Urban Services Day Camp Session 5: July 25–29 Format ������� Various specifically for students entering grades 6–12 Ages ���������� 6–18 (entering 1st–12th grades) Session 6: August 1–5 The Urban Services YMCA Day Camp provides who want to become fully immersed in the craft Email ���������� [email protected] opportunities for youth to grow, learn, and develop in a of theatre. Our only requirement is an active mind Time ����������� 9am–4pm safe and fun atmosphere. Youth spend time outdoors open to imagination, collaboration, hard work and, Camp Kee Tov Contact ������ [email protected] and indoors as experienced staff lead campers in a PlayWorks of course, lots of fun. More info ���� www.summerballcamp.com wide variety of activities each day including arts and Our strength comes from our rich tradition and 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 http://www.sports4kids.org/index.php crafts, games, skits and songs, sports, swimming, sense of community; most of our staff members http://www.berkeleyrep.org/school/summer_index.asp were Kee Tov campers, and their continued Kids for the Bay Where �������� 517 Fourth Street weekly field trips and theme-related activities planned involvement gives the camp a family feeling that Oakland, CA 94607 specifically for their age group. An environment is Call ������������� 510-647-2972 KIDS for the BAY invites you to join us for a fun infuses the entire community. We are dedicated to created where campers are active, learning, laughing, Dates ��������� 4 weeks during summer varies filled week of hands-on science in the outdoors, Call ������������� 510-893-4180 the cultural and personal enrichment of campers and are made to feel special. with age studying the local environment of the San Francisco Format ������� Physical Activity of all ages, providing role-models and leadership Bay Area. Get ready for playful investigation and Where �������� Eastlake YMCA Hours ��������� 9am–3pm training, along with good, safe fun. scientific adventure! Camps meet at a different site 1612-45th Ave. Oakland Cost ����������� $1,050/4 weeks Visit Bay Area Museums Suigetsukan 1301 Oxford Street Berkeley, CA 94709 each day. Parents are responsible for drop-off and (East Oakland) F/A ������������� Yes http://suigetsukan.org http://www.campkeetov.org/index.html pick-up of campers. Please register online at the Many museums offer discount nights and M. Robinson Baker YMCA Ages ���������� 6th–12th Grades address below days, call for information. Where �������� 103 International Blvd. 3265 Market St. Oakland Call ������������� 510-848-2372 Format ������� Arts Oakland, CA 94606 (West Oakland-Hoover District) Hours ��������� 9am–3pm http://www.kidsforthebay.org Visit the museums to learn more about Call ������������� 510-452.3841 Call ������������� 510-654-9622 B/A Care ���� Both Where �������� 1771 Alcatraz Ave Oakland, CA 94703 art, science, and history. Berkeley Tennis Club Ages ���������� 6–15 Date ����������� 6/20–8/26 Cost ����������� $1200/4 week camp Call ������������� 510-985-1602 http://www.berkeleytennisclub.org/home.html Classes ������ Tuesday’s and Thursday’s Time ����������� 7am–6pm F/A ������������� Yes Dates ��������� June/July/August Where �������� 1 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 East Bay Time ����������� 5–6 B/A Care ���� 9am–4pm & 7am–9am & 4pm–6pm Ages ���������� K–9th Grades Cost ����������� $305-$335/week; Call ������������� 510-841-9023 Format ������� Physical Activity Cost ����������� $150 a week Format ������� Camp Scholarship available Berkeley Art Museum Cost ����������� Sliding Scale Cost ����������� $300 / week for 3hr program Ages ���������� 5–10 510-642-0808 Ages ���������� 5-18 Format ������� Science Youth Employement Partnership Camp Kesem Chabot Space and Science Center Format ������� Physical Activity “Take My Word For It!” Provides job readiness training including application The mission of Camp Kesem is to provide a 510-336-7300 Offers after-school and community-based creating and interview support. Refers teens to jobs student-run summer camp program for children Lawrence Hall of Science writing programs that are designed to help kids according to availability and eligibility. Berkeley Youth Alternatives who have or had a parent with cancer, where Full and half day and residential summer camps Lawrence Hall of Science find their writer’s voice. We believe that when their 510-642-5132 http://www.yep.org BYA Summer Jam provides a safe environment campers build self-esteem and gain support from for kids. imaginations are ignited, kids are more engaged for over 100 children and teens ages 5-16 from peers facing similar challenges. With a camper- Where �������� 2300 International Blvd. Centennial Drive Berkeley, CA 94720 MOCHA – Museum Of Children’s Art and excited about learning. diverse backgrounds to enjoy exciting and fun counselor ratio of 2:1, campers receive the special Oakland, CA 94601 www.lawrencehallofscience.org 510-465-8770 Call ������������� 510-388-1548 activities. The well-trained, seasoned staff receives attention and support that they would not receive at Call ������������� 510-642-5132 Call ������������� 510-533-3447 training and preparation to run a high-energy, fun a regular summer camp. Email ���������� [email protected] Format ������� Teen Jobs filled program. Dates ��������� 6/13–8/19 San Francisco Blog ����������� www.blog.takemywordforit.net PO Box 40347 Berkeley, CA 94704 http://www.campkesem.org/site/c.jvI0ImN0JuE/ Hours ��������� 9am–4pm 1255 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94702 Asian Art Museum Youth Tennis Advantage http://www.byaonline.org b.2535869/k.4C8F/Camp_Kesem_UC_Berkeley.htm Cost ����������� $400/week Teens and Tots Program 415-581-3500 Tennis instruction, academic enrichment, and like Call ������������� 510-495-6542 F/A ������������� Yes Where �������� 1450 Fruitvale Avenue Call ������������� 510-845-9010 skills training for kids between the ages of 7–18. Ages ���������� 4–18 California Academy of Sciences Oakland, CA 94601 Dates ��������� 06/20–08/12 Format ������� Camp 610 16th Street, #415 Oakland, 94612 Format ������� Science 415-379-8000 Call ������������� 510-535-2906 or Hours ��������� 9:30am–3:00pm http://www.youthtennis.org/Home_Page.htm Format ������� Camp Cazadero Youth Camp Contemporary Jewish Museum The Academy The Crucible Where �������� 610 16th Street #322 During the one-week, Young Musicians Session, 415-655-7800 Oakland, CA 94612 only orchestra and concert band are offered as The Academy offers summer programs of In The Crucible’s age-appropriate classes youth BrasArte Dates ��������� Spring Session: March 21–June 10 major ensembles. Orchestra is comprised of strings academics and recreation. Morning academic de Young Museum 8-18 can learn about welding, blacksmithing, 1901 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 Summer Session: June 27–Aug 19 only; all woodwinds, brass, and percussion are classes focus on improving students’ Math and 415-750-3600 glass art, and more in a summer program they’ll Call ������������� 510-528-1958 placed in concert band. Jazz ensemble is available English skills as well as helping students gain not soon forget. Special half-day classes are Call ������������� 510-663-6586 Exploratorium Email ���������� [email protected] as an optional, one-hour, daily elective. During the confidence and ease in these subject areas. scheduled, making it easy to choose a full or half Format ������� Physical Activity 415-561-0356 Format ������� Arts one-to two-week Middle School Sessions or the Afternoon recreation classes are a variety of drama, day experience. Bear Trax two-week Junior High and High School Sessions, arts and crafts, ceramics, swimming, science, Legion of Honor http://www.thecrucible.org and Friday fieldtrips! We offer full daycare services Where �������� Hellman Tennis Courts & Camp Chrysalis woodwinds, brass and percussion may participate 415-750-3600 Where �������� 1260 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Haas Pavilion, Oxford & Center in either jazz ensemble or orchestra for one-week. as well a morning program for children starting Streets, Berkeley, CA For over 25 years, Camp Chrysalis has helped kindergarten in the fall. Museum of the African Diaspora Call ������������� 510-444-0919 young people explore the rich and diverse natural PO Box 7908 Berkeley, CA 94707 Call ������������� Thomas White: 415.902.9966 2722 Benvenue Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 415-358-7200 Dates ��������� 4 wks during the summer environments of California. Living among redwoods, http://www.cazadero.org/v2/youthmusiccamp.html Hours ��������� 4–7pm, Monday–Friday http://www.academyk-8.com/summer.html Cost ����������� $300/3hr session tidepools, marshes and mountains, campers Where �������� Rio Nido, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Ages ���������� 8–18 cultivate an ethic of respect and responsibility for Call ������������� 510-527-7500 Call ������������� 510-549-0605 415-357-4000 the ecologies that support life on earth Format ������� Arts Where �������� 10th Ave. & Fallon St., Oakland, CA Dates ��������� Various Hours ��������� 9am–3pm Call ������������� Pamela Steward: 510.932.7455 2434 McKinley Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 Hours ��������� Sleep away B/A Care ���� Both www.campchrysalis.com Trapeze Arts, Inc Hours ��������� 4:-6pm, Monday-Friday B/A Care ���� None Cost ����������� $1,000/5 weeks www.trapezearts.com Mosswood Park Camp Chrysalis @ Sleep away camps Cost ����������� $780+$40 registration Ages ���������� K–8th Grades Where �������� 1822 9th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Where �������� 3612 Webster Street, Oakland, CA Call ������������� 510-843-6157 F/A ������������� Yes Format ������� Academic Call ������������� 510-419-0700 Call ������������� Iesha Stewart: 510.485.1412 Cost ����������� $690 for 7 days Format ������� Arts/Music Format ������� Art Hours ��������� 4–6pm, Monday-Friday Ages ���������� 8–15 Format ������� Camp 8 « | COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING OAKLAND SUMMER RESOURCES | » 9 Camps for Children with Special Needs Summer Activities for Teens The listings below include camps within the city of Oakland only. For additional camps and summer programs for youth in other communities please visit www.frnoakland.org.

Abantey Program Creative Growth Oakland Strokes Summer Rowing Camp Program offers unique roleplay workshops for Offers a variety of classes to encourage youth with Training for beginning rowers including technique, youth which promote students elf esteem, problem disabilities who are interested and talented in the physical training, team work. solving skills, creativity and social skills. visual arts www.oaklandstrokes.org www.roleplay-workshop.com www.creativegrowth.org Where �������� Oakland Where �������� 4014 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA Where �������� 355-24th St. Oakland, CA 94612 Ages ���������� 12–18 94611 (Mailing address: 925 39th Call ������������� 510-836-2340 Format ������� For Special Needs St., Oakland 94608) Ages ���������� 16 and up Call ������������� 510-654-3582 Format ������� For Special Needs Oakland YMCA Ages ���������� 10–18 Offers summer programs for kids with and Format ������� For Special Needs Destiny Arts Center without disabilities. An arts education/violence prevention center that Call ������������� 510-451-9622 Aquatics Program offers summer classes in dance, martial arts, Format ������� For Special Needs The City of Oakland Office of Parks and theater and youth leadership. Digital Media Academy Recreation offers a learn to swim program for California College of the Arts Summer Oakland Library www.destinyarts.org Roberts Regional Park special needs youth. Atelier Program The Digital Media Academy is The Summer Volunteer at the library. Just print out an application Where �������� Oakland Has an accessibile swimming pool and an Computer Camp for Teens. No other computer Where �������� deFremery Park & Lions Pool, CCA’s Summer Atelier offers students who have and fill it out. Call ������������� 510-597-1619 accessible playground as well as some picnic sites. completed the 9th grade a chance to immerse camp offers DMA’s unique, high-tech summer camp Call ������������� 510-597-5013 www.oaklandlibrary.org/services/volunteers Ages ���������� 3–18 www.ebparks.org themselves in art making. experience. At DMA teens can explore possible Cost ����������� $25 per session Format ������� For Special Needs career paths, prepare for college, gain practical Where �������� Oakland Where �������� Oakland www.cca.edu/academics/atelier Ages ���������� All ages work skills and even earn certification. All while Cost ����������� Volunteer Call ������������� 510-482-6028 Where �������� Oakland Format ������� For Special Needs Jewish Community Centers of Oakland enjoying an incredible summer camp with other Ages ���������� 14 & up Ages ���������� All ages Call ������������� 510-594-3638 creative teens. Our summer camps offer a more Email ���������� oaklandnet.com Activities include drama, sports, swimming, art Format ������� Volunteer Format ������� For Special Needs Cost ����������� Scholarship Available sophisticated learning environment than any other and nature. summer computer camp. All teen camp courses are Axis Dance Company Ages ���������� 9th Graders Woodminster Summer Musicals www.jcceastbay.org project based and taught by award-winning industry Sara Science Camps Format ������� Camp A creatively integrated dance class for youth and experts in state-of-the-art facilities. DMA instructors www.woodminster.com/webpages/opportunities Where �������� Oakland A day camp which blends the exciting science and adults with and without disabilities. share cutting-edge skills and teach using the very Where �������� Oakland Call ������������� 510-848-0237 nature studies developed by Sarah Schaffer with www.axisdance.org Bay Area Multiculutural Media Academy latest technology. art, music, hiking, swimming and outdoor games. Cost ����������� Stipend Ages ���������� K–9th Grades The Bay Area Multicultural Media Academy Where �������� Oakland, www.digitalmediaacademy.org/teen Ages ���������� 9th–12th Grades Format ������� For Special Needs www.sarahscience.com (BAMMA) is a free two-week residential program Call ������������� 510-625-0110 Where �������� Berkeley Format ������� Job Where �������� Oakland to develop journalism skills and careers for Bay Ages ���������� 12–21 Lake Merritt Boating Program Area high school students. BAMMA is dedicated Call ������������� 866-656-3342 Call ������������� 510-581-3739 Format ������� For Special Needs to providing youth with opportunities to develop Cost ����������� Scholarship Available Youth Radio Provides a boating program and accessible Dates ��������� 6/20–8/29 boat rentals. journalism skills that will translate into media careers Ages ���������� 9th–12th Grades Youth Radio works with approximately 1,300 youth Format ������� For Special Needs Challenger Baseball and more inclusive news coverage. each year through local trainings, statewide media Where �������� Lake Merritt Format ������� Camp Buddies assist Challenger players with physical or www.bamma.ciij.org advocacy programs, and through our national Call ������������� 510-747-7543 network. Youth Radio programs are open to youth intellectual challenges in Coach-pitched baseball Where �������� San Francisco Museum of Children’s Art Format ������� For Special Needs ages 14 to 18, with advanced programs open to Call ������������� 510-465-3998 Call...... ������� 415-338-2083 We offer an Art Apprenticeship Program for teens young adults up to 24 years of age. We focus our Dates ��������� March–May MOCHA Cost ����������� Free ages 16 and up. Apprentices will be trained to work outreach efforts on underserved youth populations. with younger children and assist with art activities. Ages ���������� 7–18 Art activities for all ages and abilities. Come paint, Ages ���������� 9th–12th Graders www.youthradio.org/about/youth-programs It’s a great way to gain experience working in the Format ������� For Special Needs build, sculpt, mold. Format ������� Camp arts while having fun, too. Where �������� Oakland, CA 94612 www.mocha.org Call ������������� 510-251-1101 Chess School Metropolitan Transportation Commission www.mocha.org/programs/museum-programs- Where �������� Oakland camps-summer-apprentice Cost ����������� Free Program includes chess instruction at different www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school Call ������������� 510-465-8770 Ages ���������� 14–17 levels and emphasizes the joy of the game with an Where �������� Oakland Where �������� Bay Area eye to the student’s progress. Ages ���������� 6–14 Call ������������� 510-465-8770 Format ������� Camp Format ������� For Special Needs Call ������������� 510-817-5807 www.berkeleychessschool.org Cost ����������� Unpaid Intern Cost ����������� Paid Intern Ages ���������� 10th–12th Grades East Bay Regional Park District Where �������� Oakland, Zoocamp Ages ���������� 10th–12th Grades Oakland Parks and Recreation Format ������� Internship The intent of the Interpretive Student Aide program Call ������������� 510-843-0150 Provides year round programs for children who Exciting weekly session of nature discovery and Format ������� Internship is to provide currently enrolled high school and Ages ���������� Grades K–8 animal adventures involving hands-on, age- college students with an excellent opportunity to are deaf or hard of hearing. Special Olympics Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry Format ������� For Special Needs sports and other activities are offered at the appropriate learning. Special needs students Summer Intern Program work as a para-professional and to provide public included on a case by case basis. The purpose of the Bay Area SMACNA Intern information in a park visitor center and surrounding Inclusive Recreation Cetnera t Arroyo Viejo The Port of Oakland’s internship program Program is to raise the level of awareness about the parklands. These paid positions are designed for Communication Works Recreation Center www.oaklandzoo.org provides training grounds for interns of all levels. different career opportunities available throughout students considering a career in the environmental Working ins mall groups with a specch/language www.oaklandnet.com Where �������� Oakland These interns are exposed to career areas the sheet metal industry. Careers such as a education/naturalist park profession while pathologist, participants will learn to cooperate, Call ������������� 510-632-9525 such as, Engineering, Communications, Social Where �������� Oakland skilled trades person, service technician, detailer, supplementing their current coursework in natural communicate and connect. Responsibility, Maritime, Human Resources, Call ������������� 510-615-5980 Ages ���������� 4 and up architect, estimator, purchasing agent, project science and/or cultural history. In addition to gaining Commercial Real Estate and Aviation. Students manager, engineer, or in information services are all www.cwtherapy.com Ages ���������� All ages Format ������� For Special Needs natural and cultural history information relating to not only gain important work experience, but also opportunities sometimes overlooked because not Where �������� 4400 Keller Ave, #200 Format ������� For Special Needs parks, students will develop interpretive skills in this develop work habits and improve communication enough information is disseminated to influence Oakland, CA 94605 naturalist career training position. skills. With the collaboration of local schools students to look into careers available in the Call ������������� 510-639-2929 www.ebparks.org/job/isa_12 and training programs, the 360 Access Program construction industry. Ages ���������� Preschool to teens (Formerly ERDP) has been able to provide interns Where �������� East Bay with job experience here at the Port. www.bayareasmacna.org Format ������� For Special Needs Call ������������� 510-544-2154 Where �������� Bay Area http://www.portofoakland.com/jobcente/internsh.asp Cost ����������� Paid Job Call ������������� 510-636-8212 Where �������� Oakland Ages ���������� 16 & up Cost ����������� Paid Intern Call ������������� 510-627-1183 Format ������� Job Ages ���������� 16 and up Cost ����������� Paid Intern Format ������� Internship Ages ���������� 10th–12th Grades Format ������� Internship

10 « | COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING OAKLAND SUMMER RESOURCES | » 11 Summer Activities for Teens (CONTINUED) Need more ideas? Visit the following websites Golden State Warriors Youth Employment Project Bay Area Parent East Bay www.warriors.com Youth Employment Project provides Summer www.eastbay.parenthood.com Where �������� Oakland Employment Information and Job Readiness Resources for Oakland Youth Ages 14–24. Bay Area Kid Fun Call ������������� 510-986-2200 www.bayareakidfun.com Cost ����������� Scholarship Available www.yep.org My Summer Camps Ages ���������� 7–15 Where �������� Oakland www.mysummercamps.com Format ������� Camp Call ������������� 510-533-3447 Cost ����������� Job Placement Oakland AAUW The Factory–Bay Area Video Coalition Ages ���������� 14–24 www.aauw-op.com BAVC’s next generation programs off a flexible Format ������� Job Click on Camp Fair for updated list pathway for youth who may lack support systems and the extra curricular and leadership UC Berkeley Summer Sessions Other Stuff opportunities that can help teach and reaffirm Pre-College Courses for high school students technology, learning, communication skills. East Bay YMCA Where �������� Berkeley Boys and Girls Clubs Call ������������� 510-642-5611 Cost ����������� Academic Ages ���������� 10th and up More Info Format ������� Academic Additional resources for summer can be found at this website: http://tlent.home.igc.org/Summer_ Camp_Home.html

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