SUMMER 2014 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 their The City of Oakland’s Offi ce of Parks and skills through academic enrichment programs as well as provide extended learning opportunities Recreation provides adventurous summer to students below grade level. Contact your school for information on the opportunities below. experiences, including games, arts and Summer Programming K-8 Full Day Hub Model Programs for Exceptional Children crafts, cooking, music, and sports. Meet This year OUSD is partnering with community This program provides extended school year new friends and enjoy weekly excursions agencies across the city to offer full day summer learning opportunities for severely handicapped such as swimming, boating, baseball games, programming. Students will receive a combination of students in accordance with their Individual museums and much more. intervention supports focused on Math and English Education Plans (IEPs). Contact the PEC Offi ce Programs include overnight camps, day Language Arts taught by certifi cated district teachers at 510.874.3700. and enrichment activities provided by lead community Dates: Mon. June 23rd–Fri. July 18th. camps, arts, physical activity, and more. Call agencies. Physical activity and a healthy breakfast, the Center nearest you for more information or lunch and snack will also be provided. Contact your SEEK (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids) visit the website www.oaklandnet.com/parks child’s school for more information. The summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) Dates: Mon. June 23rd–Fri. July 18th. is the National Society of Black Engineers’ (NSBE’S) Allendale Park Inclusive Recreation Early Childhood Education Centers free, three-week summer program that provides 3711 Suter Street 7701 Krause Avenue interactive, hands-on engineering activities for 300 Oakland, CA 94619 Oakland, CA 94605 Provides programming for eligible children in grades students rising into 4th, 5th and 6th grades. 510.535.5635 510.615.5980 K-3 during the summer. Contact the ECE Offi ce To learn more about sponsorship opportunities at 510.273.1590. Brookdale Park Bushrod and program enrollment at MLK Elementary, call: 510.874.3381. Visit: www.nsbe.org 2535 High Street 560 59th Street High School Credit Recovery Oakland, CA 94601 Oakland, CA 94609 Credit Recovery is offered to upper class students in Summer Pre-K Camp 510.238.3274 510.597.5031 need of academic credit recovery in order to graduate on time. Contact your child’s high school counselor or In partnership with First 5 , OUSD offers Carmen Flores Citywide Specialized call 273-2360 for more information. a pre–K camp to entering kindergartners with Rec Center Programs Dates: June 30th–August 1st. limited pre-school experience to build skills and 1637 Fruitvale Avenue 250 Frank H. Ogawa access additional learning opportunities to ensure Oakland, CA 94601 Plaza, Suite 3330 Migrant/Refugee Education Program success in kindergarten. Contact Tanya Harris 510.535.5631 Oakland, CA 94612 The OUSD Migrant and Refugee Education Programs in the Transitional Kindergarten Department at 510.238.6648 provide summer academic and enrichment opportunities 510.336.7505. Franklin Park for students K–12 and make referrals to community 1010 E. 15th Street deFremery based-programs for additional support. For more Oakland, CA 94606 1651 Adeline Street information, please contact Nate Dunstan at 510.238.7741 Oakland, CA 94609 510.434.1661. 510.238.7739 Golden Gate Park Pre-Collegiate Academy 1075 62nd Street Dimond Oakland, CA 94608 3860 Hanly Road OUSD with the East Bay Consortium and offer academies to Oakland youth to 510.597.5032 Oakland, CA 94602 strengthen students’ mathematical and literacy skills 510.482.7831 San Antonio Park through summer enrichment courses and support 1701 E. 19th Street services offered during the academic year to increase Oakland, CA 94606 college eligibility. Contact East Bay Consortium at 510.535.5608 510.451.5923.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Review this guide and think about what you want for your child this summer. Would your child benefi t 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 fi nancial 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 fi t for your family.

28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 1 4/11/14 3:40 PM WHEN WE SAY, WE MEAN... SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND PROGRAMS

Camp ...... Youth participates in camp activities There are a variety of summer programs. Review this list to see if any would be appropriate Internship ...... Youth learn job skills in their daily for your Family and Children. activities (includes both paid and unpaid internships) Abantey Program Alta Bates Summit Foundation Volunteer ...... Youth volunteer to help with The summer Roleplay program is offered during the Youth Bridge an organization traditional summer break (mid-June through the end of The Youth Bridge Career and Internship Program is Job ...... Youth are hired as staff to work August) It features consecutive one week sessions where a comprehensive, year-round youth development during the summer students—ages 10 and up, work with their group to program designed to assist East Bay high school accomplish their goals. F/A ...... Financial Aid students by encouraging them to complete their roleplay-workshop.com B/A Care ...... Before or After Care Availability schooling and to pursue higher academic and/or Where ...... 4014 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611 vocational goals. D/I Care ...... Drop-in Care Availability Call ...... 510.654.3582 altabatessummit.org/youthbridge Format ...... Indicates the format of Hours ...... 9am–5pm Where ...... Alta Bates Summit Foundation the summer activity Cost ...... $350/wk plus non-refundable $50 2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 601 deposit due with your enrollment form Berkeley, CA 94705 F/A ...... Limited scholarships 3100 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94609 B/A Care ...... 8–8:45am: $50/week 5:15–6 pm: $50/week Call ...... 510.204.1667 Ages ...... 10–18 Email ...... absfoffi [email protected] Format ...... Science Aim High American Indian Child Resource Center Middle school is a crucial juncture in making a difference in young people’s lives and the purpose of Aim High is to Offers culturally responsible activities and education, OAKLAND PARKS AND reach students at this critical crossroads and propel them which recognizes, respects, and utilizes Native Youths’ RECREATION SUMMER towards success in high school and college. Research Identities and tribal backgrounds. has shown that sustained intervention during the middle aicrc.org CAMPS (continued) school years goes a long way to keeping students Where ...... 522 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 engaged in their education, resulting in lower high school Call ...... 510.208.1870 FM Smith Redwood heights drop-out rates and higher rates of college matriculation. 1969 Park Blvd. 3883 Aliso Avenue Applications Due: April 6th. Corrina Gould, Title Vll Coordinator [email protected] x319 Oakland, CA 94606 Oakland, CA 94619 aimhigh.org 510.238.7742 510.482-.7827 Manny Lieras, Afterschool Program Call ...... 415.551.2320 Coordinator, [email protected] x310 Ira Jinkins Rotary Nature Center Email ...... [email protected] Emma Gomez, Tobacco Use Prevention 9175 Edes Avenue 600 Bellevue Avenue Dates ...... 6/24–7/26 Education Coordinator Oakland, CA 94603 Oakland, CA 94610 Hours ...... 8am–3pm [email protected] x320 510.615.5959 510.238.3739 Cost ...... Free Ines Gardilcic, Youth Leadership Ages ...... 5th–8th grades Coordinator, [email protected] x317 Lincoln Square Sheffi eld Format ...... Summer school Email ...... [email protected] 250 10th Street 247 Marlow Drive Oakland, CA 94607 Oakland, CA 94605 BandWorks School of Rock Summer Camp 510.238.2309 510.638.7190 BandWorks offers fi ve different summer camp programs Manzanita Rec Studio One Art Center for kids and teens. Each program provides a supportive 2701 22nd Avenue 365 45th Street Westlake Middle School environment for young musicians to have fun playing music with other kids, and develop their music skills Oakland, CA 94606 Oakland, CA 94609 Where ...... 2629 Harrison St. (Oakland) at the same time. 510.535.5625 510.597.5027 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Graders bandworks.com Urban Promise Academy Montclair Arroyo Viejo Where ...... Jack London Rehearsal Studios Where ...... 3031 18th St. (Fruitvale) 6300 Moraga Avenue 7701 Krause Avenue 623 3rd St., Oakland, CA 94607 Oakland, CA 94611 Oakland, CA 94605 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Graders Call ...... 510.843.2263 510.482.7812 510.615.5755 Lighthouse Community Charter School Email ...... [email protected] Where ...... 444 Hegenberger Rd. Mosswood Tassafaronga Dates ...... 6/13–8/22 (East Oakland/Oakland Airport) Hours ...... 9am–12pm, 1–4pm 3612 Webster Street 975 85th Avenue 5th, 6th Graders Oakland, CA 94609 Oakland, CA 94621 Cost ...... $275–$300 510.597.5064 510.615.5764 Allen Temple Baptist Church— F/A ...... Yes B/A ...... Yes Rainbow Willie Keys Summer Music Camp Ages ...... 8–12, 12+, 14+ 5800 International Blvd. 3131 Union Street Offering Lessons in piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, Oakland, CA 94621 Oakland, CA 94608 percussion, strings, voices for youth. Format ...... Rock Band Camp 510.615.5751 510.597.5042 Where ...... 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA Call ...... 510.544.8924 Email ...... [email protected] Dates ...... 7/8–7/26 Hours ...... 9am–3pm Age ...... 12–8

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 2 4/11/14 3:40 PM Bay Area Girls Rock Camp CalShakes Chinese Cultural Education Association Our summer camp is a week-long program for girls Participants immerse themselves in a variety of A summer camp is a great opportunity for your child to ages 8-18. Campers attend instrument lessons, form a classes, as well as in daily rehearsals for an abridged experience a Chinese Immersion program in a fun, relaxed band, collaboratively write an original song, participate in Shakespeare production. environment. Summer camps can provide you and your daily music and empowerment-related workshops, and Where ...... Orinda Intermediate School child with a range of activities and experiences to better perform with their band at a live showcase at the end of Oakland School for the Arts assess if your child would enjoy learning a new language. the week. Zion Lutheran School in Piedmont It’s also a great opportunity for children that will begin a full- time language immersion program in the fall to receive a bayareagirlsrockcamp.org/summer-camp-2014 Call ...... 510.548.3422 x127 gentler introduction to a language immersion program. Where ...... Oakland School for the Arts Email ...... [email protected] New Sprouts Chinese School 530 18th St., Oakland, CA 94612 Dates ...... 6/23–8/8 newsprouts.org/summer-camp Call ...... 510.267.1808 Cost ...... Varies Dates ...... Session 1: 6/16–6/20 F/A ...... Yes Where ...... United Methodist Church Showcase: 6/21 1255 First Ave., Oakland, CA 94606 Ages ...... 8–18 Session 2: 7/7–7/11 Call ...... 510.206.5666 Format ...... Arts Showcase: 7/12 Ages ...... 4.5–12 Session 3: 7/29–8/3 Shu Ren International School Showcase: 7/26 Camp Edmo shurenschool.org/programs/summer-camp/ Hours ...... 9am–5pm Camp Edmo have Arts & Science and Animation sessions designed by Edventure More in partnership summer-camp Cost ...... We are sliding scale $0 to $400 with the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Where ...... 1333 University Ave., F/A ...... Full and partial fi nancial aid is readily Creativity Museum and MOCHA. Every week includes Berkeley, CA 94702 available. No one is turned away for Costume Day, Wacky Water Day, Family Friday and The Call ...... 510.981.0320 lack of funds. Vibe Game. Our Summer 2013 themes include Aquatic Email ...... [email protected] Ages ...... Girls, 8–18 Adventures, Backyard Biology, Cosmic Creations and Dates ...... 6/16–8/22 Format ...... Band Camp Super Spy. Hours ...... 8:30am–3pm campedmo.org Cost ...... $400 per week Bay Area Outreach Sports and Sports Where ...... Montclair Elementary B/A Care ...... $75 per week and Recreation for Disable Youth 1757 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA (7:30–8:30am, 3–6pm) Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 6/23–8/1 D/I Care ...... $12/hour 501(c)3 non-profi t organization working to improve the Lake Temescal health, independence and social integration of people 6502 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA Ages ...... 2.5–4 & 5–13 years with physical disabilities through sports, fi tness and 8/4–8/22 recreation programs. At BORP, we believe that sports Children’s Fairyland and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to Camp EdTech Children’s Fairyland is America’s fi rst storybook theme which all people should have access, and we continually park, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in the heart of strive to make this a reality. Make Digital Media Art! Camp EdTech teaches how to create video games, digital movies, photographs, Oakland. SInce 1950, Fairlyland has been the low-tech, borp.org animations and graphic designs. Taught by industry high-touch outdoor playground or young children to Where ...... 3075 Adeline Suite 155 pros and designed by Edventure More in partnership create, imagine, play, and learn. Berkeley, CA 94703 with the Children’s Creativity Museum, the Bay Area’s fairyland.org premier digital arts museum. Every week includes a Call ...... 510.849.4663 Where ...... 699 Bellevue Av., Oakland, CA 94610 specialized digital media theme, camper challenges, Email ...... [email protected] Call ...... 510.452.2259 outdoor recreation, life skills program and end-of-the- Format ...... Physical Activity week movie premiers and gallery showings. Email ...... [email protected] Dates ...... 6/16–8/15 campedtech.org Boys and Girls Club of Oakland Cost ...... Varies Ages ...... 5th–8th grades Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland was chartered in 1941 B/A ...... Available Where ...... Montclair Elementary as the result of two independent Club organizations Format ...... Day Camp joining forces as an autonomous member of Boys & 1757 Mountain Boulevard Girls Clubs of America, the national youth development Oakland, CA 94611 Movement. Like the national organization, we are Call ...... 415.282.6673 City of Oakland Parks and Recreation— dedicated to providing services to girls and boys from Dates ...... 6/23–8/1 Ace Kids Golf all backgrounds, with special consideration for those Hours ...... 9am–3pm Provides multi-level instruction, including Ace Girls in Golf from disadvantaged circumstances. Cost ...... Varies and life skills lessons taught by a sports psychologist. bgcoakland.org B/A Care ...... Yes www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/Golf Ages ...... 6–17 Lunch ...... Yes Where ...... Lake Chabot Golf Course Cost ...... $15–$30 11450 Golf Links Road Email ...... [email protected] Camp Kesem 510.351.5812 Metropolitan Golf Links Camp Kesem Berkeley is a non-profi t, student-run Central East Oakland—Anna Marie Whalen Branch 10051 Doolittle Drive organization that provides a free, week-long summer Where ...... 3300 High St., Oakland, CA 94619 510.569.5555 camp for children who have/had a parent with cancer. Call ...... 510.535.9461 In August 2013, Camp Kesem Berkeley will hold two Montclair Golf Course Email ...... [email protected] separate camps. 2477 Monterey Blvd. 510.482.0422 East Oakland—Ossian E. Carr Branch campkesem.org/berkeley Contact ...... Preston Pinkney Where ...... 8530 International Blvd. Call ...... 510.495.6542 Call ...... 510.351.0391 Oakland, CA 94621 Email ...... [email protected] Email ...... [email protected] Call ...... 510.638.1532 Ages ...... 6–16 and children with special needs Email ...... [email protected] are welcome City of Oakland Parks and Recreation— Format ...... Camp West Oakland—Leonard J. Meltzer Branch Discovery Centers Where ...... 920 24th St., Oakland, CA 94607 The Oakland Discovery Centers provide youth with Call ...... 510.272-9929 Camp Winnarainbow the materials, resources, and coaching to discover and Email ...... [email protected] Camp Winnarainbow provides the opportunity for develop their science skills and other interests. Come children (and adults) to discover a new realms of personal and experience fi rsthand the excitement of exploration Camp Erê achievement, communion with nature and group spirit. and discovery. We also provide science workshop campwinnarainbow.org activities at schools, after-school programs, street fairs A Brazilian Cultural & Performing Arts Camp. and neighborhood festivals around the City several Where ...... 1901 San Pablo Ave. Call ...... 707.984.6507 times per year. Email ...... [email protected] Berkeley, CA 94702 www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/ F/A ...... Limited Scholarships Date ...... June–August DiscoveryCenters Call ...... 510.528.1058 Cost ...... Varies East Cost ...... Varies Age ...... 7–14 Where ...... 2521 High St., Oakland, CA 94601 Format ...... Arts, Music, & Dance Call ...... 510.535.5657 West Where ...... 935 Union St., Oakland, CA 94607 Call ...... 510.238.7127

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 3 4/11/14 3:40 PM City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Youth sports activities to provide a safe, fun, and family oriented environment on the fi eld. Games and practices are played at local fi elds throughout Oakland. www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/sports Where ...... Various Oakland locations Call ...... 510.238.7275 Email ...... [email protected] Girls’ Sports Call ...... Lovella Sein-Colon (Coach Love) or Willie White: 510.238.5608 Girls’ Sports Days OPR Girls’ Hangout Day Summer Girls’ Sports Camp Spring Girls’ Sports/Art Camp Destiny Arts East Oakland Boxing Association Girls Flag Football League Camp Destiny Arts Day Camps EOBA’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which youth of Oakland can feel secure Girls Soccer—Beginner This lively camp gives students an in-depth experience as they achieve success in school, learn life skills, and Girls Track and Field of Destiny’s curriculum, values, and skill building. build self-esteem in preparation for their futures. Girls Softball Our goal is to promote a strong sense of self and Year round program include academics, enrichment, Girls Volleyball community, while offering youth the experience of working together to create a culture of peace. Each health, gardening, physical education, youth leadership, Citywide Girls’ Basketball weekly session offers dance, music, theater, martial arts, and more. Girls Spirit Squads Cheer self-defense, and confl ict resolution as well as fun arts Girls Double Dutch Double Dutch and crafts activities, and culminates in a performance for friends and family. Community Reading Buddies destinyarts.org Community Reading Buddies exemplifi es Aspire Where ...... 1000 42nd St., Oakland, CA 94608 Education Project ’s integrated approach to community Call ...... 510.597.1619 learning. Each summer, over a hundred junior high and Email ...... [email protected] high school students volunteer to spend fi ve hours a week with a similar number of preschool through 4th graders at Oakland Unifi ed School District’s Centro Infantil Annex East Bay Asian Youth Center eoba.org and Bella Vista Child Development Center. We are dedicated to inspiring young people to be lifelong Where ...... 816 98th Ave., Oakland, CA 94603 aspireeducation.org/communityreadingbuddies.htm builders of a just and compassionate multicultural society. Call ...... 510.430.8056 (offi ce) ebayc.org Where ...... Emerson CDC near Oakland Tech, 510.569.7808 (gym) Highland CDC in East Oakland, and Call ...... 510.533.1092 Email ...... [email protected] King CDC in South Berkeley. Email ...... [email protected] Cost ...... Free Offi ce location (by appointment only): Ages ...... 5–20 1904 Franklin St., Suite 515 East Bay BALL Summer Camp Oakland, CA 94612 East Bay BALL Summer Camp is an ideal summer Email ...... [email protected] East Oakland Youth Development Center option for boys and girls ages 6–11 who love baseball and A summer youth leadership program that engages Call ...... 510.658.7500 outdoor playtime! The camp is dedicated to improving the students in four new classes; Fashion, Spanish, Dance skill level and increasing the enjoyment of baseball for the and Music. Cooking Round the World Summer Camp youth of Oakland and surrounding East Bay communities. eoydc.org Program—Oakland summerballcamp.com Where ...... 8200 International Blvd. Where ...... Caldecott Field/North Oakland Sports Oakland, CA 94621 Complex, 6900 Broadway, Oakland Call ...... 510.569.8088 Email ...... [email protected] Email ...... [email protected] Dates ...... Session 1: 6/30–7/3* Session 2: 7/7–7/11 Session 3: 7/14–7/18 Eastside Arts Alliance Session 4: 7/21–7/25 The EastSide Arts Alliance (ESAA) is an organization of Session 5: 7/28–8/1 artists, cultural workers, and community organizers of Session 6: 8/4–8/8 color who live and/or work in the San Antonio district Hours ...... 9am–4pm of Oakland. We are committed to working in the San Cooking ‘Round the World camp gives boys & girls ages Cost ...... $266–295/week Antonio and other Oakland neighborhoods to support a 6–13 the opportunity to learn about countries ‘round the B/A ...... Available creative environment that improves the quality of life for our communities and advocates for progressive, systemic world by cooking…. and eating! Ages ...... Boys and Girls ages 6–11 social change. cookingroundtheworld.com eastsideartsalliance.org Where ...... Oakland Summer Camp: East Bay Dance Center Where ...... 2277 International Blvd. Kehilla Community Synagogue kitchen: EBDC offer a fun, clean and safe environment where Oakland, CA 94601 1300 Grand Ave. children and adults can learn a variety of dances. Alameda Summer Camp: Call ...... 510.533.6629 eastbaydancecenter.org New! Masonic Temple kitchen Email ...... [email protected] 2312 Alameda Ave., second fl oor Where ...... 1318 Glenfi eld Ave., Oakland, CA Ages ...... 5–21 Call ...... Mindy Myers 510.593.5285 Dates ...... 6/16–8/22 Dates ...... 6/16–8/15 Call ...... 510.336.3262 Family Support Services of the Bay Area Age ...... Boys and girls 6–13 Email ...... [email protected] Kinship Summer Youth Program Hours ...... 9:30am–3:30pm Hours ...... 9am–1pm: $200/week The Kinship Program assists caregivers in supporting 9am–4pm: $350/week Cost ...... Varies and caring for children who cannot be in the care B/A ...... 8–9:30am, 3:30–6pm of their biological parents. These caregivers include grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, neighbors or friends. The Kinship program strives to keep children in their community and out of foster care placements. SUMMER EATS fssba-oak.org Did you know Oakland offers FREE Summer Lunches Where ...... 401 Grand Ave., Suite 200 to youth under the age of 18? Oakland, CA 94610 Call ...... 510.834.4006 For more information or to fi nd a site near you CALL Email ...... [email protected] 1.800.870.FOOD (3663) Age ...... 8–18

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 4 4/11/14 3:40 PM Girls Inc.—Alameda Head-Royce School Junior Center of Art and Science Girls Inc. of Alameda County is a nonprofi t organization The Head-Royce Summer Program offers opportunities Dedicated to all the children of the East Bay, the Junior dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and for Kindergarten through 12th grade students in Center of Art and Science encourages children’s active bold. We are a local affi liate of the national Girls Inc. academic enrichment, athletics, technology, science, the wonder and creative responses through artistic and scientifi c organization, which provides vital educational programs arts and more! A red-cross certifi ed swim lesson, lunch exploration of their natural urban environment. The Junior to millions of American girls, particularly those in high- service and local transportation is included for students Center’s classes, workshops, exhibits, and events integrate risk, underserved areas. in kindergarten through 5th grade. High school programs art and science to promote children’s fresh, hands-on and include for-credit, UC-approved courses designed and personalized interaction with their world. girlsinc-alameda.org taught by Head-Royce faculty members. juniorcenter.org Where ...... 2901 64th St Oakland, CA 94605 headroyce.org/summerprogram Call ...... 510.357.5515 Where ...... Lakeside Park Where ...... Head-Royce School 558 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 Format ...... Enrichment 4315 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602 Call ...... 510.839.5777 Dates ...... School year and summer program Call ...... 510.531.1300 ext 2500 Email ...... [email protected] Age ...... Elementary School Programs: Email ...... [email protected] Dates ...... June–August GIRLStart (K–3rd grade), increases Dates ...... Session I: 6/16–7/3 literacy skills to ensure future academic Hours ...... M–Thu: 8:30am–5:30pm Session II: 7/7–7/25 success Cost ...... Varies Hours ...... Varies WOW! (Grades 4–5), builds skills in Format ...... Science, Art literacy, health, fi tness and nutrition Cost ...... Varies Format ...... School + Camp Kids for the Bay Monkey Business Camp Join KIDS for the BAY for a fun-fi lled summer of hands-on Monkey Business Camp to nurture the creativity and Healthy Transitions Project— science and nature exploration in the outdoors! First Place Youth individuality of each child in a loving and magical kidsforthebay.org/camp environment. We develop programs to achieve a balance Employs Youth Advocates who work individually with Where ...... Various locations between structure and spontaneity, to provide for the these older teens as mentors and case managers to varied needs and interests of campers, and to build a help address their housing, health, education and Call ...... 510.985.1602 powerful, peaceful, fun-loving community. employment needs. Email ...... Mandi Billinge monkeybusinesscamp.com fi rstplaceforyouth.org [email protected] Dates: ...... Varies Ages ...... 3–4, 4.5–10, 10–15, 9–13 Where ...... 426 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Hours ...... M–F: 9am–4pm Call ...... 510.272.0979 Cost ...... 1 session: $340 Girls Scouts of Northern California Email ...... info@fi rstplaceforyouth.org 2 sessions: $655 Girls Scouts of Northern California summer camp offer 3 sessions: $970 a unique life experiences designed to help girls discover JCC Specialty Camps, JCC East Bay F/A ...... Available, 4–5pm and develop their skills, build self-esteem, and provide The JCC East Bay Summer Specialty Camp program Ages ...... 5–8 and 8–12 year olds a sense of accomplishments. Activities offered at our will offer week-long, half day, specialized programs at camps range from horseback riding to aquatics to fi eld Format ...... Science our Berkeley branch. These camps provide a wonderful trips and high adventure. We offer day camps, resident opportunity by allowing your child to spend a week or camps, and family camp experiences from the Santa more focused on their specialty in an enthusiastic yet Play-Well Programs Cruz mountains to Tahoe. You don’t have to be Girl intimate group environment. Develop and enhance students’ problem solving and Scout to register! critical thinking skills Expose children to concepts and jcceastbay.org/specialty-camps CampRocks.org vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture and Physics Where ...... Berkeley Branch: Where ...... Camp Metro, Deer Lake, Skylark Ranch, Provide an opportunity to have a great time with a terrifi c 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 Sugar Pine & Bothin and versatile building system. Our Pre-Engineering 510.848.0237 summer camps are primarily focused on BUILDING Call ...... 1.800.447.4475 ext 2901 Oakland Branch: techniques. Email ...... [email protected] 5811 Racine Street, Oakland, CA 94609 play-well.org Cost ...... See website 510.595.9222 F/A ...... Available, see website Date ...... June–August Call ...... Stein at 510.848.0237 x113 B/A Care ...... Available for additional fees Hours ...... Varies Email ...... [email protected] Age ...... Girls and Family Call ...... Lauren Yee: 510.227.9378 Dates ...... June-August Format ...... Camp/ Resident camp/ Family camp Email ...... [email protected] Hours ...... half-day: 9am–12pm or 1–4pm Where ...... Alameda, Oakland, Piedmont, full day: 9am–4pm includes lunch Albany, Berkeley House Cost ...... Varies Cost ...... Varies Harbor House offers a daily summer program for B/A Care ...... 8–9am, 4–6pm elementary and junior high-aged youth in Oakland. As Format ...... Camp well as continuing our daily activities from the school year, St. Paul Summer Camp our summer program features additional activities led by The St. Paul’s Summer Camp offers: Beautiful facilities: Jewish Community Center - Camp Tzofi m interns, such as science projects and music classes, and sports in our new 5,000 square-foot gymnasium, games weekly fi eld trips to locations like the Oakland Zoo and JCC Camp Tzofi m daily camp program for our K–6th on our new 3,700-square-foot playground, classes in our the Chabot Space and Science Center. grade includes nature, art, sports, skits and singing, and new art room, classes in our new lower school library, lots of good old fashioned camp activities for all! We’ve hhministries.org outdoor activities at the park on Lake Merritt. also developed a new Habonim (7th–9th grade) Trip and Engaging activities: academics, math and reading, Where ...... 1811 11th Ave. Travel program that includes a four-night overnight to basketball skill-building, arts and crafts, games, program Oakland, CA 94606 a State or National Park and a thematic excursion and for transitioning to sixth grade, program for transitioning Call ...... 510.534.1065 adventure. All K–4th grade campers have swimming to kindergarten, fi eld trips, service learning, which allows lessons 2x week and older campers visit local lakes and Dates ...... 5 weeks from mid-July to mid-August students to give back. Hours ...... M–F: 1–5pm beaches. JCC Camp Tzofi m is proud to be an accredited camp through the American Camp Association (ACA). spes.org/summercamp Cost ...... $50/child When ...... 6/9–8/8 (weekly and bi-weekly camps) Format ...... Camp jcceastbay.org/camp-tzofi m Where ...... St. Theresa School Where ...... 116 Montecito Avenue 4850 Clarewood Drive Oakland, CA 94610 Oakland, CA 94618 Call ...... 510.285.9600 Call ...... 510.848.0237 ext 131 Hours ...... 9am–3pm Email ...... [email protected] B/A ...... 7:30–8:30am Dates ...... Session I: 6/23–7/3 A/F ...... 3–6pm Session II: 7/7–7/18 Drop-off at Veterans Gree Session III: 7/21–8/1 8:30–8:50am Session IV: 8/4–8/15 Pick-up at Veterans Green Hours ...... 9am–4pm 2:55–3:15pm Cost ...... Varies Ages ...... Rising Grade: F/A ...... Available Kindergarten B/A Care ...... 8–9am, 4–6pm: $60–$190/2 week 1st–2nd Grade 3rd–5th Grade Format ...... Camp 6th Grade

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 5 4/11/14 3:40 PM Leadership Excellence LGBT Youth health & Wellness NOCCS Rocks! Summer Camp

Our theory for change is simple. When young people Conductors Project NOCCS Rocks Camp is a summer camp that provides are given the opportunity to imagine new possibilities, kids with many options for a fun and engaging summer. Through a partnership with the Sexual Minority Alliance build vibrant community by sharing their stories, and At camp, kids will have opportunities to participate in of Alameda County Youth Center APEB provides given techniques to deal with stressful life challenges, inquiry-based projects while also spending time outdoors the LGBT Youth Health Conductors program. This they become more effective at creating positive playing games and participating in hands on activates. program is a training about a variety of health issues personal and community change. for young people who are interested in acting as health noccs.org leadershipexcellence.org ambassadors to the community of LGBT youth. Where ...... 1000 42nd St., Oakland, CA 94608 Camp Akili apeb.org/apeb_youthserv.htm Call ...... 510.655.0540 Camp Akili is a nationally recognized, personal Where ...... 1320 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94607 Fax ...... 510.655.1222 transformation program that provides a “breakthrough” Call ...... 510.663.7978 Email ...... offi [email protected] experience for teens ages 14 to 17 that is Email ...... [email protected] Hours ...... 9am–12pm, 1–4pm transformative. “It changed my perspective on Dates ...... Open enrollment Ages ...... Grade K–6 the African-American community and my role in it,” says a past participant. Cost ...... Free Format ...... Health Oakland Performing & Visual Arts Camp Alkebulan Summer Camp Camp Alkebulan cultivates self-awareness, global Children’s School We have again assembled a stellar faculty of locally awareness, and leadership skills by taking youth ages and internationally known artists, each with a lifetime of Summer camp for rising K-5th graders is open to the 18 to 21 on a three-week trip to West Africa to teaching and living in the arts. reconnect with their cultural roots. Participants are public and runs mid-June through the end of July. Weekly youth who have demonstrated commitment and rates for 2013 summer camp were $300 for 8:30, $350 They will, in 8 weeks, bring their musical worlds to life in leadership in other LE programs for at least two years. for 8:30–5:30. Themes and rates for summer 2014 will be the children. The Summer Music Academy strives to create It is important that youth gain a global understanding announced in February. and engender a holistic, safe, and supportive environment for every student. of issues facing other African communities throughout mills.edu/campus_life/childrens_school/tuition. the Diaspora. php#elementary opcmusic.org/Summer-Music-Academy.php Where ...... 1714 Franklin Street 100-32 Where ...... 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Call ...... 510.836.4649 Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland, CA 94613 Hours ...... M–F, 9am–4pm Call ...... 510.604.4594 Call ...... 510.430.2118 Dates ...... Session 1: 6/16–6/27 Email ...... [email protected] Email ...... [email protected] Session 2: 6/30–7/11 Ages ...... 14–17, 18–21 Dates ...... 7 Sessions: 6/17–8/2 Session 3: 7/14–7/25 Format ...... Enrichment Hours ...... 8:30am–3pm Cost ...... $300/week F/A ...... Available

VISIT YOUR LOCAL Museum of Children’s Art Oakland LEAF LIBRARY BRANCH Art Camps Oakland Leaf cultivates community transformation through creative education for youth and families. Make a Splash this Summer! Participate MOCHA camps provide innovative, hands-on arts Our goal is simple, give our students and their parents in the Oakland Library’s Summer Reading activities for children and youth, ages 6–12! Weekly or the resources they need to become agents of positive daily art topics provide a variety of enriching and creative change in their community. Program. Library branches also provide a projects that are carefully crafted for each age group variety of summer workshops and activities. and led by professional teaching artists. No previous oaklandleaf.org Visit your local branch for details on summer art experience is required! Call ...... 510.564.4334 learning activities for children and teens. mocha.org/museum/camps Format ...... Enrichment Where ...... 1625 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Call ...... Leticia Padgett Museum Coordinator Oakland Zoo 510.987.8556 Oakland Zoo invites kids from all around the Bay Area 510.465.8770 x100 to come hang out with us for an exciting week of Email ...... [email protected] outdoor nature discovery, animal adventures, and fun! Dates ...... June, July, August Summer Camp activities include interactive stories, puppet play, games, craft projects, science activities 81st Avenue Golden Gate Hours ...... Pre-care: 8–8:30am and of course, animals! 1021 81st Ave. 5606 San Pablo Ave...... Drop-off: 8:30–9am oaklandzoo.org 510.615.5812 510.597.5023 ...... Pick-up: 3:30–3:45pm Cost ...... Summer: $300/week or Where ...... 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland, CA 94605 Oakland Main Lakeview $275 before May 1st Call ...... 510.632.9525 ext280 125 14th St. 550 El Embarcadero Pre-care: $5/day or $20/week Email ...... [email protected] 510.238.3615 510.238.7344 Aftercare: $15/day or $70/week Cost ...... Varies Asian Branch Martin Luther King, Jr. 10% member or multi-child discounts F/A ...... 510.632.9525 x280 Pacifi c Renaissance 6833 International Blvd. Limited scholarships are available for B/A ...... $40.00 for 8–9am Plaza 510.615.5728 Summer Camp $60.00 for 4–5:30pm 388 9th St., Ste 190 Format ...... Art Both $90.00 for 8–9am and 4–5:30pm 510.238.3400 Melrose Ages ...... Pre-K–12th grades 4805 Foothill Blvd. Native American Health Center Format ...... Science Brookfi eld Branch 510.535.5623 9255 Edes Ave. Youth Services Montclair 510.615.5725 Summer Program services include, but are not limited 1687 Mountain Blvd. to; Tribal Athletics-Basketball, soccer, and sports clinic, Cesar E. Chavez 510.482.7810 Traditional Arts-contemporary, traditional, and various 3301 E.12th St. other arts and crafts. We provide services for all, there are Ste 271 Piedmont Avenue no tribal/ethnic requirements to receive services at NAHC. 510.535.5620 80 Echo Ave. We are open to everyone. 510.597.5011 Dimond nativehealth.org Rockridge 3565 Fruitvale Ave. Call ...... 510.434.5330 OASES Science themed Summer Program 510.482.7844 5366 College Ave. Where ...... 3124 International Blvd. OASES began in 1983 as a service club at University 510.597.5017 Oakland, CA 94601 Eastmont of California, Berkeley. In 1991 the club evolved into a Temescal nonprofi t that now serves more than 400 students. With Neighborhood Sports Initiative 5205 Telegraph Ave. a highly effective recruitment and training model, OASES 7200 Bancroft Ave. is composed of 400 volunteers providing tutoring and 510.597.5049 Where ...... 3340 E. 12th St., Oakland, CA 94601 Ste 211 enrichment services to predominantly Asian-American Call ...... 510.535.6913 510.615.5726 youth from immigrant families. West Oakland Format ...... Physical Activity Elmhurst 1801 Adeline St. oases.org 1427 88th Ave. 510.238.7352 Where ...... Lincoln Elementary School 510.615.5727 225 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Call ...... 510.533.1092

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 6 4/11/14 3:40 PM OBUGS–Planting A Future San Antonio Sport Complex Summer The Crucible Oakland Based Urban Gardens, a program of LifeLong Sports Camp In The Crucible’s age-appropriate classes youth 8–18 Medical Care, provides free after school and summer www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/sports can learn about welding, blacksmithing, glass art, programs to students. Students learn to make healthy and more in a summer program they’ll not soon forget. Where ...... San Antonio Sport Complex choices and are engaged in activities such as gardening, Special half-day classes are scheduled, making it easy Date ...... June–August cooking, nutrition and arts and crafts. Students harvest to choose a full or half day experience. Format ...... Physical Activity organic produce directly from the onsite garden and learn thecrucible.org to cook healthy meals. Where ...... 1260 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 lifelongmedical.org/services/oakland-based-urban- Sarah’s Science Call ...... 510.444.0919 gardens Our programs feature hands-on projects built by each Email ...... [email protected] Where ...... 1724 Mandela Parkway, Suite 8 child to engage and delight them while making it easy to Dates ...... 6/23–8/4 Oakland 94607 understand even complex science concepts. Sarah makes the projects fun and dances the science around them. Hours ...... Monday–Friday Call ...... Keturah Kornbluth 9am–12pm or 1–4pm 510.465.4660 sarahscience.com Cost ...... $255-$675/week Fax ...... 510.465.4677 Where ...... Roberts Regional Park, Oakland B/A ...... $75 from 4–6pm Email ...... [email protected] Tilden Park, Berkeley Ages ...... 8–11, 12–17 and 14–17 Call ...... 510.581.3739 Format ...... Arts Pacifi c Boy Choir B/A ...... Both available Pacifi c Boychoir Academy’s Day Camp provides a safe, Format ...... Science camp Trapeze Arts, Inc nurturing environment for boys to build relationships, Since 1994, Trapeze Arts, Inc. has been teaching fl ying learn to collaborate, and develop their musical, vocal, Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation and performance skills. trapeze and other circus arts to adults and children of Our community is inspired and unifi ed by maintaining all ages and is one of only a handful of full time Circus pacifi cboychoir.org a positive self-suffi cient cycle of empowerment. Schools in the United States. Where ...... 215 Ridgeway Ave., Oakland, CA 94611 sscf.org trapezearts.com Call ...... 510.652.4722 Where ...... 1470 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94601 Where ...... 1822 9th St., Oakland, CA 94607 Cost ...... Varies Call ...... 510.261.7839 Call ...... 510.419.0700 B/A ...... Available Format ...... Camp Hours ...... 9am-3pm, Monday -Friday. Email ...... stellab@pacifi cboychoiracademy.org Dates ...... 5 Weeks: 6/17–8/23 Format ...... Day camp Suigetsukan Cost ...... $315/week Suigetsukan youth classes offer a safe environment F/A ...... Aftercare is available from 3–5pm Prescott Circus Theatre Summer Program for girls and boys to learn our form of Jujutsu. Through $25/day per camper Provides a summer program of Circus Arts and Academic a blend of games, drills and traditional forms training, $85/week per camper Enrichment. Participants work with professional artists to students get to have fun while gaining all the well-known Age ...... 7–14 increase circus skills and enhance confi dence and teamwork. benefi ts of an early martial arts training such as improved Format ...... Art The program concludes with four public performances at self-esteem, confi dence, focus and healthier bodies. the Malonga Casquelourd Center. Enrollment is limited to suigetsukan.org Urban Adventure Camps students who have participated in one of Prescott Circus Where ...... 103 International Blvd. Theatre’s After School Programs. Ages 8+ UAC program is designed around a specifi c subject Oakland, CA 94606 that campers focus on throughout the week. Topics prescottcircus.org Call ...... 510.452.3841 include history, physical science / technology, biology / Where ...... Prescott Circus Theatre Email ...... [email protected] natural science, and art. At UAC, campers will receive 2425 E. 28th St., Oakland, CA 94601 Hours ...... Ages 6–8: Tuesdays and Thursdays, educational guidance from their instructors, substantial Call ...... 510.967.0355 4:30–5:30pm time in quality museums and educational centers and the opportunity to make friends with others who share Email ...... prescottcircus.org Ages 9–5: Tuesdays and Thursdays, similar interests. Dates ...... 6/17–7/19 5:30–6:30pm Format ...... Arts Cost ...... $50 per month sliding scale (No one will urbanadventurecamps.com Cost ...... Free be turned away for lack of funds) Where ...... Field trips meet and depart from Ages ...... 6–15 the Rockridge BART station Rotary Nature Center Format ...... Physical Activity Dates ...... 6/9–6/13: Physics/Technology 6/16–6/20: History 1 Active The Rotary Nature Center is a citywide interpretive unit within OPR that maintains and protects Lake Merritt - Summer Peace Camp 6/23–6/27: History 2 Physics/Technology the fi rst wildlife refuge in North America - Joaquin Miller Our Camp Program is open to all children enrolled in 6/30–7/3: Mixup Park and other open spaces. We handle natural science Kindergarten through the Eighth grade in both public 7/7–7/11: History 1 Active presentations, environmental education, summer camps and private schools. We provide care throughout the 7/14–7/18: Art Biology/Natural Science for youth, and urban wildlife issues. summer, and during all Holiday breaks on the Oakland 7/21–7/July 25: Girls Camp Boys Camp www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/opr/s/ Public School Calendar. The week-long camps consist 7/28–8/1: Biology/Natural Science RotaryNatureCenter of a combination of arts, science and sports activities History 1 and may include fi eld trips. Where ...... 600 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 8/4–8/8:Physics/Technology Active lakeshorechildrenscenter.org Call ...... 510.238.3739 8/11–8/22: Biology/Natural Science 8/18–8/22: Mixup Email ...... Supervising Naturalist: Where ...... Lakeshore Children’s Center Stephanie Benavidez 3534 Lakeshore Avenue Call ...... 510.339.0676 [email protected] Oakland, CA 94610 Email ...... [email protected] Program Coordinator: Call ...... 510.893.4048 Cost ...... Explorer camp $425, Active camp $625 Alexa Fulper Email ...... [email protected] F/A ...... Available [email protected] Dates ...... 10 weeks: 6/17–8/23 Ages ...... 8–15 Hours ...... 7:30am–5:30pm Format ...... Day Camp

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 7 4/11/14 3:40 PM Young Actors’ Theatre Camp YATC is a coed overnight theater camp for kids ages 8–18. All levels are encouraged! The camp is held at Camp Sempervirens, just 45 miles south of San Francisco in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. YoungActorsTeactreCamp.com Where ...... Santa Cruz Call ...... 925.858.3548 Email ...... [email protected] Dates ...... Registration for Summer Camp Opens at 11am on January 13, 2014 Session 1: 6/24–7/3 Session 2: 7/7–7/17 Session 3: 7/20–7/30 Session 4: 8/1–8/11 Format ...... Camp, Overnight camp

Sailing in Oakland Everyone participates in nature explorations, games, and arts and crafts projects. sailoakland.com

Lake Merritt Boating Center Where ...... 568 Bellvue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 Call ...... 510.238.2196 YMCA–East Bay YMCA Urban Services Day Camp Email ...... Supervisor: Sarah Herbelin [email protected] We offer Discovery, Explorer, Adventure and Movin’ Imagine…stepping off a bus, walking through a forest, Hours ...... 7am–3:30pm On camps at our facility. Our camp is an exciting, safe canoeing across a river and walking up a trail and this is community for your children to explore the outdoors, just your fi rst moments at camp! Imagine…hearing the Cost ...... Varies build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make birds and the breeze and not a sound of a car anywhere. Format ...... Physical Activity lasting friendships and memories. Swimming, arts Imagine…trying a new adventure, cooking over a campfi re, Jack London Aquatic Center and crafts, group games, and exciting trips will pack looking up at sky literally fi lled with stars, and meeting your the summer days with unforgettable experiences for best friend for the fi rst time! These are just some of the Where ...... 115 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94607 campers of all ages. amazing experiences that await you at YMCA Summer Call ...... 510.238.2196 Programs: Camp! The YMCA of the East Bay is proud to offer two Email ...... [email protected] unique summer camp experiences at our residence Aquatics camps, YMCA Camp Ravencliff and YMCA Camp Reach and Rise Mentoring Program Loma Mar. (formerly known as Building Futures) us.ymcaeastbay.org Financial Assistance YMCA Camp Ravencliff Health, Well-Being & Fitness Camp Ravencliff offers 4 youth sessions for ages 7–13 Online Registration FAQ’s and 1 teen session for ages 13–15. Sessions are 8 days, Youth and Family Programs 7 nights and campers may stay for multiple sessions. Transportation by charter bus from the Hilltop and Volunteer Program Santa Rosa YMCAs is included at no additional charge. Holiday Gift Drive To talk to someone about YMCA Camp Ravencliff, oakland.ymcaeastbay.org call 925.371.8401 x31. Youth Uprising

Where ...... Downtown Oakland YMCA 2350 YMCA Camp Loma Mar Youth UpRising is dedicated to being a leader in the Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 advancement of youth leadership development as Camp Loma Mar offers 2 sessions of Rookie Camp, a means of affecting positive community change by Call ...... 510.451.9622 4 day/3 night session for campers entering grades 2–3. ensuring that youth and young adults are supported Fax ...... 510.451.0614 In addition, there are 5 sessions of Youth Camp for in actualizing their potential. Email ...... [email protected] campers entering grades 3–8, and 5 sessions of Teen youthuprising.org Hours ...... Hours of Operation Camp for campers entering grades 9–10. Youth and Monday–Friday: 5am–10pm Teen camp sessions are 7 days/6 nights. Parents may Where ...... 8711 Macarthur Boulevard Saturday–Sunday: 7am–8pm drop campers off at camp, or may take advantage of Oakland, CA optional bus transportation from the Coronado YMCA Call ...... 510.451.9622 ext166 Call ...... 510.777.9909 in Richmond, the Downtown Oakland YMCA or the Hours ...... 8:30am–7:30pm Year long Fremont YMCA. Cost ...... Free To talk to someone about YMCA Camp Loma Mar, call 650.879.0223. Format ...... Enrichment

Oakland Fine Arts Summer School 10 TIPS FOR SUMMER LEARNING 2014 (OFASS) Adapted from the California Department of Education Summer Learning Tips An artistic collaboration between the Oakland for Families Unifi ed School District (OUSD) morning arts program and the City of Oakland, Offi ce of Parks and Recreation (OPR) afternoon art studios • Get Active! Turn off the television and computer and play outside. sessions. OFASS offers arts programming for students currently enrolled and attending • Practice planning and organizing to learn time management. Kindergarten through 5th grade as of April. • Play with Puzzles. Starting March 11 applications will become available. 2 separate applications are needed; • Visit Museums. 1 for morning arts program and 1 for the • Start a journal, diary, or scrapbook. afternoon program. The deadline will be May 1st. • Go grocery shopping and calculate the bill yourself. Dates ...... 6/24–7/19 Hours ...... 9am–5pm • Plan dinner and learn about cooking and nutrition. Cost ...... Free for morning; • Read Everyday! fee for afternoon • Find a job or create your own by asking neighbors or relatives if they need help. B/A ...... Fee applies • Volunteer. Learn more about your community by volunteering in it.

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 8 4/11/14 3:40 PM ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The listings below include camps within the city of Oakland only. For additional camps and summer programs for youth in other communities please visit frnoakland.org.

ADA Inclusion Center College Track Oakland Strokes Summer Rowing Camp This is the ideal camp for youth with or without special College Track is a program that provides the resources Established in 1974, the Oakland Strokes rowing needs who would benefi t from a summer experience necessary for self-motivated low-income youth to club welcomes middle and high school students lead by Certifi ed Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. transcend socio-economic constraints and realize from across the Bay Area to offer youth rowing on The Inclusion Center provides an environment where their academic and personal potential. the Oakland Estuary. people have an opportunity to shine regardless of their collegetrack.org oaklandstrokes.org ability or disability. Where ...... 111 Broadway Avenue Where ...... Tidewater Boat House in Oakland Where ...... Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center Oakland, CA 94607 Hours ...... 8:30–11:30am & 10am–1pm 7701 Krause Avenue Call ...... 510.834.3179 Oakland, CA 94605 Ages ...... 12–18 Email ...... David Silver, [email protected] Call ...... OPR Inclusive Recreation Coordinator at 510.615.5980 Oakland YMCA VRS callers please dial 510.615.5883 Communication Works Offers summer programs for kids with and Email ...... [email protected] Summer is a great time to practice being social. Whether without disabilities. you are joining a group for the fi rst time or continuing oakland.ymcaeastbay.org services from the school year, summer offers a chance to Aquatics Program relax, reinforce learned social skills, and have fun. If your Call ...... 510.451.9622 For over 75 years the City of Oakland has offered school-year schedule did not allow the time to participate Email ...... [email protected] safe, fun and affordable swimming programs to meet in social communication groups, take advantage of the the diverse needs of our community. This year we summer months and give yourself or your child a boost Roberts Regional Park continue the rich tradition of being the place where for the fall. our community goes when they want to learn to swim, Has an accessible swimming pool and an accessible cwtherapy.com exercise or just splash around. The City of Oakland playground as well as some picnic sites. Aquatics Unit is an authorized provider of American Where ...... 4400 Keller Ave., #200 ebparks.org Red Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety programs. Oakland, CA 94605 Where ...... 10280 Skyline Blvd. Call ...... 510.639.2929 Oakland, CA 94611 Email ...... [email protected] Call ...... 510.482.6028 Ages ...... Preschool–18 Ages ...... All ages

Creative Growth Zoocamp Offers a variety of classes to encourage youth with Exciting weekly session of nature discovery and disabilities who are interested and talented in the Where ...... Defremery Pool animal adventures involving hands-on, age-appropriate visual arts. 1269 18th St., 510.238.2205 learning. Special needs students included on a case by East Oakland Sports Center creativegrowth.org case basis. 9161 Edes Ave., 510.615.5838 Where ...... 355 24th St., Oakland, CA 94612 www.oaklandzoo.org Fremont Pool Call ...... 510.836.2340 4550 Foothill Blvd, 510.535.5614 Where ...... 9777 Golf Links Rd. Cost ...... Free Oakland, CA 94605 Lions Pool Ages ...... 5–17 3860 Hanly Rd., 510.482.7852 Call ...... 510.632.9525 Live Oak Pool Ages ...... 4 and up 1055 MacArthur Blvd., 510.238.2292 Oakland Parks and Recreation Temescal Pool Provides year round programs for children who are 371 45th St., 510.597.5013 special needs youth venerized by R.C.E.B. Special Olympics sports and other activities are offered at the inclusive Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. Camp Winnarainbow—Teen Camp oaklandnet.com/parks Winnarainow’s Teen Campers will sleep in trips and enjoy the amazing meals. There will be some events Call ...... 510.615.5980 and evening program in which the Teen Campers will Cost ...... Free participate with whole Camp. Ages ...... 5–17 campwinnarainbow.org Call ...... 510.525.404

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Adobe Youth Voices Head-Royce School—Work-Study Program Oakland Rowing Association Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) ignites young people’s Creative The Work-Study Program is open to Upper School This camp is for brand-new rowers getting into a shell for Confi dence—the ability to harness creative skills to solve students age 14 and older who wish to earn money while the fi rst time. Open to those entering the 6th–8th grades problems—using advanced digital media tools and tested working during their free periods. Work-Study students and 8th-12th grades. Athletes will learn the basics of the storytelling techniques. With greater creativity, and a receive $8.00 per hour and are paid on the regular payroll sport including proper rowing technique, water safety, greater belief in their own abilities, young people will be cycle, provided they turn in their completed and signed balance, and boat handling—all while working as part of more engaged in their education and better prepared for timesheets accordingly and the following required forms a team, challenging themselves physically and mentally, a fast-changing global economy. are on fi le with the Business Offi ce. and having a lot of fun! youthvoices.adobe.com/about headroyce.org/headsup oaklandyouthrowing.com Dates ...... 7/22–7/25, 7/29–8/1 Call ...... Lori Koven Ages ...... Middle School, High School Admissions/Financial Aid Offi ce Time ...... Mon–Wed: 10am–5pm General Information Thur: 10am–1pm 510.531.1300 x2113 Email ...... [email protected] Ages ...... 13–18 Fax ...... 510.531.2649 Phone ...... 510.629.1681 Format ...... Stipends Email ...... [email protected] Head Coach .....Will Stevens Ages ...... Incoming 6th grade through 9th grade Email ...... [email protected] Girls Inc. Alameda Middle Format ...... Paid Work study program $8.00 per hour Boathouse Address and High School Program Artemis Rowing Golden State Warriors Responded to the unique needs of girls in underserved Jack London Aquatic Center communities of San Francisco’s East Bay through nba.com/warriors/community/ 115 Embarcadero academic achievement programs and counseling services. warriors_basketball_camp.html EastOakland, CA 94606 Our academic programs in literacy, math and science, health and fi tness, pregnancy prevention, leadership, and Summer Intern Program advocacy are delivered on-site and at 45 schools and community sites in Alameda County. The College Summer Internship Program is a 9-week paid internship held during the months of June through Call ...... 510.357.5515 August designed to provide professional career Email ...... [email protected] opportunities, obtain work experience and develop Age ...... Middle and High School Programs: communication skills that can be helpful in shaping All STARS (Grades 6–7), develops interests and adding to their experience. capacities in technology, leadership and The overall goal of the Port of Oakland College Internship fi tness Program is to provide professional work experience Eureka! (Grades 8–12), college/career to undergraduate and graduate college students prep; focus on science, technology, interested in pursuing careers in Administration, Aviation, engineering Where ...... Oakland Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Maritime, Media/External Affairs, Social ACT, a program that trains and engages Call ...... 510.986.5310 teen girls in local advocacy projects Responsibility, and other areas of business. Email ...... [email protected] HEART, a girl-driven peer health and [email protected] ortofoakland.com/jobcenter/internships.aspx sexuality education program for teens When ...... On going Where ...... Oakland Cost ...... Scholarship available Dates ...... 9-week: June–August East Bay Regional Park District Ages ...... 7–15 Call ...... 510.627.1183 The East Bay Regional Park District is a major employer Format ...... Camp Ages ...... College Students of students in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, Format ...... Paid Internship staffi ng approximately 370 seasonal positions annually: lifeguards (180), gate attendants (60), student laborers Oakland Library (50), interns (28), recreation leaders (25), interpretive Volunteer at the library. Just print out an application Project Re-connect student aides (20), and public safety student aides (6). and fi ll it out. Leadership in the 21st Century ebparks.org/job oaklandlibrary.org Project Re-Connect’s Youth Leadership Group was developed to provide aftercare for youth graduates Gate Attendants The Youth Leadership Council is a youth-driven of the eight-week Family Connections program. Student Laborers advisory board for Oakland Public Library. Together, Summer and Academic Internships we help the library improve its service to young people, This unique program provides the opportunity for Field Internships and promote library access and enjoyment among our young leaders to continue their emotional development Lifeguards* city’s diverse residents. alongside peers who are transitioning from teens into Recreation Leaders* adults. Weekly meetings are held giving special attention oaklandlibrary.org/sites/default/fi les/uploads/ Public Safety Student Aide to positive role modeling, maintaining good grades in YLCApplicationEssayPacket.pdf Interpretive Student Aide school and positive life skills. Ages ...... 13–18 Where ...... 2950 Peralta Oaks Court projectreconnect.net Where ...... Oakland Oakland, CA 94605 Where ...... 6939 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602 Call ...... Human Resources 510.544.2154 Get involved: Call ...... 510.482.1738 1.888.EBPARKS oaklandlibrary.org/teens/get-involved/your-community Fax ...... 510.482.1253 Ages ...... 16 and up Email ...... [email protected] Format ...... Job Format ...... Enrichment

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28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 10 4/11/14 3:40 PM Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry Treasure Island Sailing Center Youth Sailing Youth Radio Bay Area SMACNA has received over 4,000 Intern and Adventure Camp Youth Radio believes by providing hands-on production Applications since the inception of this program and TISC provides students with the fundamentals of sailing projects with top professionals and peer collaborators, we has placed approximately 600 students in intern such as steering, sail trim and knot tying through fun and offer unique opportunities for technical, professional, and positions throughout the Greater Bay Area. Many of the educational activities. Students will gain on-the-water leadership development. Our programs are structured Interns have been offered permanent employment after confi dence and comfort! We also offer Paddle Boarding, around progressive curricula, helping young people graduating, and many of them have pursued a career Kayaking, Windsurfi ng and Adventure Sails. develop marketable skill sets that lead to expanded as a sheet metal worker in a SMWIA Local 104 Joint education and career opportunities in the new economy. tisailing.org Apprenticeship Training Center. Core — Youth Radio’s introductory-level training program Where ...... Treasure Island bayareasmacna.org/Default.aspx?pageId=561027 designed to teach Bay Area high school students the 698 California Avenue bayareasmacna.org/Resources/Documents/INTERN%20 foundations of media arts and technology. Students Building 112 APPLICATION%202014.pdf spend three months surveying the disciplines of San Francisco, CA 94130 Journalism, Music, and Multimedia. Students assume a Where ...... Bay Area SMACNA Call ...... 415.421.2225 7677 Oakport St, Suite 1100 variety of production roles and put on a weekly one-hour Email ...... [email protected] Oakland, CA 94621 radio show every Friday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. F/A ...... Scholarships are available Dates ...... 5/1–9/30 Bridge — Youth Radio’s intermediate-level training B/A ...... Available program specifi cally designed for Core graduates to Call ...... 510.635.8212 further develop their media and tech skills by specializing Email ...... [email protected] Youth Bridge Program for three months in any one discipline of Journalism, Ages ...... 16 and up Music, or Multimedia. Students graduate with a capstone Format ...... Paid Internship $11.00 per hour Sutter Health—Alta Bates Summit project, a digital portfolio, and a professional resume. The Youth Bridge Career and Internship Program is a MATCH 1 and 2 — Youth Radio’s introductory and Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation comprehensive, year-round youth development program intermediate level training designed to help system- designed to assist East Bay high school students by We will provide 8 weeks of FREE training to introduce engaged youth develop technical skills, media literacy, encouraging them to complete their schooling and to and job readiness. The program is funded by Oakland you to various GREEN INDUSTRIES and help PLACE pursue higher academic and/or vocational goals. YOU in a JOB. Are you interested in learning about green Unite, and partners students with a Health Department jobs and earning a living wage? Do you live in Oakland? altabatessummit.org/youthbridge instructor to develop interpersonal relationship and professional skills. The students produce a weekly radio Are you ready for 8 weeks of full-time training (late April Call ...... 510.869.8225 through end of June)? show from 5pm to 6pm on Friday nights. sscf.org Youth Employment Project Apply 4–6 weeks before the session start online, fax, or in person Where ...... 1470 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94601 Youth Employment Project provides Summer Where ...... 1701 Broadway Call ...... 925.470.5829 Employment Information and Job Readiness Resources Oakland, CA 94612 Email ...... [email protected] for Oakland Youth. Call ...... 510.251.1101 Ages ...... 18–21 yep.org Fax ...... 510.899.8789 Format ...... Camp Where ...... Oakland Dates ...... Summer: 7/14–9/19 Call ...... 510.533.3447 Fall: 10/6–12/12 Summer Zoo Camp—Teen Assistants (T.A.) Ages...... 14–24 Hours ...... Core Become a Teen Assistant, please complete the TA Format ...... Job placement Wednesday application. All applicants will receive a letter via postal 4–6:30pm (snack provided) mail on or before May 14, notifying them of their Friday application status. If accepted, the letter will also let you 4–8:45pm (dinner provided). know your assigned sessions of camp. TAs is scheduled MATCH to volunteer two sessions, which may or may not be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday consecutive. Schedule preferences are included on 4–6:30pm (snack provided) the application. Bridge www.oaklandzoo.org/ZooCamp_Summer.php Tuesday & Thursday www.oaklandzoo.org/images/pdf/zoo-camp- 4–6:30pm (snack provided) ta-application.pdf Email ...... [email protected] Youth Leadership Call ...... 510.632.9525 x201 Cost ...... Free Our youth leadership program affords outstanding Ages ...... 14–18 must be enrolled in high school Email ...... [email protected] Youth Tennis Advantage (YTA) participants ages 12–18 Hours ...... 8:30am–4:30pm. the opportunity to take on leadership roles, serve as 19 are eligible to apply for a Youth Radio Fellowship. Cost ...... $60.00 for members role models, give back to their communities, and learn $80.00 for non-members responsibilities. We are proud that so many of our YTA Age ...... High School: Grades 9–12 ‘graduates’ yearn to return to our program in the form of mentor, instructor, or as staff member. Youth leadership Date ...... Sessions: roles include being a Jr. Tennis Instructor or part of the 6/16–6/20 ball-kid team. 6/23–6/27 6/30–7/3* ytascholars.org 7/7–7/11 Call ...... 415.362.2700 7/14–7/18 Fax ...... 415.363.2701 7/21–7/25 7/28–8/1 Email ...... [email protected] 8/4–8/8 Ages ...... 12–18 8/11–8/15 *See registration section. Oakland Summer Resources | » 11

28119_OUSD_gd_eng.indd 11 4/11/14 3:40 PM NEED MORE IDEAS? VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES Bay Area Parent East Bay www.eastbay.parenthood.com Bay Area Kid Fun www.bayareakidfun.com My Summer Camps www.mysummercamps.com Oakland AAUW www.aauw-op.com Click on Camp Fair for updated list OTHER STUFF East Bay YMCA Boys and Girls Clubs MORE INFO Additional resources for summer can be found at: http://tlent.home.igc.org/Day_Camp.html

VISIT BAY AREA MUSEUMS

Many museums offer discount nights and days, call for information. Visit the museums to learn more about art, science, and history. East Bay San Francisco

Berkeley Art Museum Asian Art Museum Exploratorium 510.642.0808 415.581.3500 415.561.0356 Chabot Space and Science Center California Academy of Sciences Legion of Honor 510.336.7300 415.379.8000 415.750.3600 Lawrence Hall of Science Contemporary Jewish Museum Museum of the African Diaspora 510.642.5132 415.655.7800 415.358.7200 MOCHA—Museum Of Children’s Art de Young Museum San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 510.465.8770 415.750.3600 415.357.4000 Oakland Museum of California 510. 318.8400

SUMMER 2014 Oakland Summer Resources | A Guide for Families Oakland Summer Resource Guide 2014 produced by Oakland Unifi ed School District’s Family, School and Community Partnerships Department. Neither the OUSD nor its employees make any endorsement, recommendation, or representation as to the quality of the non-OUSD programs and organizations listed in this guide. Bay Area Parent East Bay www.eastbay.parenthood.com Bay Area Kid Fun www.bayareakidfun.com My Summer Camps www.mysummercamps.com Oakland AAUW www.aauw-op.com (Click on Camp Fair for updated list) Additional resources for summer can be found at: http://tlent.home.igc.org/Day_Camp.html For more information, please contact: Julie McCalmont Coordinator, Summer Learning Programs Family, School & Community Partnerships Oakland Unifi ed School District 746 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 Offi ce: 510.273.1576 | Fax: 510.273.1501 Email: [email protected] www.ousd.k12.ca.us www.thrivingstudents.org Community Schools, Thriving Students

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