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SUMMER 2014 Oakland Summer Resources | a Guide for Families 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 California, 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 Merritt College 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
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