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Children's Summer Programs
posted Mar. 5, 1998
The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Dependent Care has collected
the following information on children’s programs on campus this
summer.
Related information may be found at the CACDC web page: chance.berkeley.edu/depcare/.
Is your program not listed on this page? Contact CACDC at 642-7883
so it can be included in next year’s listing.
UC Summer Enrichment Program for Girls
Five-week enrichment program sponsored by Berkeley to study friendship
and social development in girls ages 6-12. Classroom projects,
arts and crafts, drama and dance, sports, and computer activities.
Daily attendance required (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.). Supported
by a federal research grant, under the direction of Stephen P.
Hinshaw, professor of psychology.
Dates/Times: July 6-Aug. 7 in the Berkeley area. M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Price: Free to eligible families. Limited enrollment, call now
Phone: 643-0373 for brochure
Botanical Garden Summer Day Camp
A summer day camp of three weekly sessions in July to study nature.
Dates/Times:
July 6-10 5-7 years
July 13-17 8-11 years
July 20-24 5-7 years
Price/Financial Assistance: $125/week. Ten percent discount for two or more children from
the same family during the summer.
Registration: Beginning March 1, placement is in the order received.
Phone: 643-1924
New This Summer:
Beastly Botanical Safari Camp:
The Botanical Garden and Lawrence Hall of Science have created
four one-week sessions in which campers explore plants and animals
from all over the world and across time. See the listing under
Lawrence Hall of Science for details.
New This Summer:
CAL Youth Sports and Botanical Garden Camp
Aug. 10-14, held in collaboration with CAL Youth Sports. For details,
see the listing under Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational
Sports, CAL Youth Sports Program.
Academic Talent Development Program
Intellectually challenging summer classes for motivated students
in grades K-11.
Elementary Division: For three weeks in July, students in grades
K-6 attend classes at a school near Berkeley campus to explore
academic subjects not offered at their regular schools.
Secondary Division: 7th to 11th graders come to campus for a six-week
summer session for academic acceleration and enrichment.
Dates/Times:
Elementary Division: July 6-24
Secondary Division: June 15-July 24
Ages: Elementary, K-6; Secondary 7-11
Price/Financial Assistance:
Elementary, $330
Secondary, $330/5 units, $490/10 units
Excludes application and materials fees. Some financial aid available.
Registration: Applications must be submitted by:
Elementary: Friday, March 27
Secondary: Friday, Feb. 27
Late applications accepted as space permits; earlier application
is advantageous.
Phone: 642-8308
Email: ATDP@uclink2.berkeley.edu
Young Entrepreneurs at Berkeley
This program of the East Bay Outreach Project at the Haas School
of Business is a free, year-long, entrepreneurial training and
mentoring program for high schoolers, teaching the basics of starting
and running a business.
Dates/Times:
Phase I. July 25-Aug. 8, two-week summer session, including classroom
instruction, guest speakers and field trips.
Phase II. September-May. During the school year, participants
are paired with MBA graduate student mentors who work with them
to complete business plans. After attending additional workshops,
participants can present their business plans to the EBOP Venture
Capital Board. Successful plans receive startup funding.
Ages: 9th-12th graders from Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville and
Richmond are eligible
Price: No cost. Lunches, curriculum, bus passes as needed, field
trips and guest speakers are provided during Phase I. YEB is
especially looking for economically disadvantaged and minority
youth with good ideas for potential businesses.
Registration: Open enrollment January-May. Early deadline April
30.
Final deadline June 1.
Phone: 643-0923
Fax: 643-1418
Lawrence Hall of Science LHS Science, Math and Technology Day
Camps
Half-day morning and afternoon day camps to explore everything
from computers to chemistry to crime solving. Lunch-time and late-afternoon
programs are available for children in grades 3-6 enrolled in
both morning and afternoon camps.
Dates/Times: June 22-Aug. 28
Ages: 4-15 years
Price/Financial Assistance: Fees vary by program
Registration: Begins April 4 (March 21 for LHS members)
Phone: 642-5134
LHS Full-Day and CAL Youth Sports Adventure Camps
LHS and the CAL Youth Sports Program team up to offer full-day,
two-week programs. Campers spend half the day as science explorers
and half as athletes. Extended care available at extra cost.
Dates/Times: June 22-Aug. 28
Ages: 5-11 years
Registration: Through CAL Youth Sports Program; see listing under Intercollegiate
Athletics and Recreational Sports
LHS Summer Science Camps
Four week-long residential camps in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
Gold Country foothills, Sierra Nevada and Mokelumne Wilderness,
combining outdoor science with swimming, hiking, stargazing, crafts
and games.
Dates/Times: June 15-Aug. 7
Ages: 8-15 years
Price/Financial Assistance: Fees vary by program
Registration: Available now
Phone: 642-5134
Summer Fun at LHS
This hands-on science center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
with interactive exhibits featuring “Whales: Giants of the Deep,”
“Papermaking,” “Rock’n’Roll Voices” and more. Daily planetarium
shows, live animals to touch and observe in the biology lab, a
free computer lab, and special family events each week.
Dates/Times: Summer schedule of daily programs, discovery lab, computer lab,
planetarium shows; June 22-Aug. 28.
Ages: All ages
Price/Financial Assistance: Admission $2-6; children under age 3, free
Phone: 642-5132
New This Summer:
Beastly Botanical Safari Camp
LHS and the Botanical Garden have created four one-week sessions
for grades 3-6. Campers explore plants and animals from all over
the world and across time.
Dates/Times: June 22-Aug. 7
Ages: Grades 3-6
Price/Financial Assistance: $250 per session (discounts for LHS members and Friends of the
Botanical Garden)
Registration: Begins April 4 (March 21 for LHS members)
Phone: 642-5134
LBL Science Exploration Camp
Offers a mix of recreational and science-oriented activities.
First preference will be given to children and grandchildren of
LBNL employees, then UC families. Morning science activities are
based on weekly themes and will be held at the LBNL, Lawrence
Hall of Science and the Botanical Garden. Afternoon recreational
activities will take place in local parks.
Dates/Times: July 27-Sept. 4; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended care available from
7:45 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Price: $160 per week during pre-registration period; $175 afterwards.
Includes extended care
Registration: Begins March 10; early registration recommended
Phone: 510/486-6566
Email: sec@lbl.gov
MESA Summer Academy
Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement is an academic
enrichment program that focuses on math and science.
Dates/Times: June 15-July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F
Ages: Entering 7th-12th grade in fall 1998 (ages 12-17)
Price/Financial Assistance:
$750 for summer program. Financial aid is available
Registration: Application packets available mid-February. Submission deadline
is Friday, April 3
Phone: 642-2041
Special Requirements: Applicants must be on track in math, receiving
a grade “C” or better
Annual Community Summer Program Fair
Representatives from children’s summer programs in the community
provide information to interested families.
Date/Time: March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside
Dr., Oakland
Price: No charge. Sponsored by the American Association of University
Women
Phone: 287-9855
University Village Recreation Program
Sports and focus summer camps. Additional information was not
yet available as of this publication date
Phone: 524-4926
Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports
CAL Adventures
The Youth Program offers backpacking, day camps, rafting, rock
climbing, sailing, sea kayaking and wind surfing.
Dates/Times: Spring Break and Summer Youth Programs. Full-day, half-day and
overnight opportunities are offered. Extended care is available
Ages: 8-17 years, depending on activity.
Price/Financial Assistance: Fees vary
Registration: Until filled
Phone: 642-4000
CAL Adventures Spring Break Camps
One-week classes in sailing, wind surfing, sea kayaking, rock
climbing, afternoon recreation activities, and full-day adventure
camps
Dates/Times: April 6-10. Death Valley backpack trip, April 6-11
Ages: 10-17 years. Death Valley backpack trip, 13-17 years
CAL Youth Sports Program
Phone: 642-9821 for specific camp brochures and all other information
Coaches Camps:
Bob Milano’s Baseball
Ages 7-12 years: June 15-18, June 22-25, July 6-9
Ages 13-17 years: (advanced) June 29-July 2
Basketball Camps for Boys
Basketball Camps for Girls
Crew
Field Hockey
Tom Holmoe’s Football
(ages 14-18 years) June15-18
Ice Skating/Ice Hockey
(ages 6-15 years)
Jack Clark’s Rugby Camp for Boys
(ages 13-18)
Mark Mallon’s Soccer Camps for Boys
Ages 5-9 years, half day: July 6-10, July 13-17
Ages 9-18 years, full day: July 6-10, July 13-17
Ages 9-18 years, resident: July 12-17
Soccer Camps for Girls
Ages 5-18 years, half day, full day, resident: June and July
Diane Ninemire’s Softball
(ages 9-17 years)
Tennis
Sue Woodstra’s Volleyball Camp for Girls
Ages 10-18 years, half day: July 6-10
Ages 13-18 years, full day: July 22-25
Specialty Sports Camps
Archery, cheerleading, dance/choreography, golf, gymnastics, ice
hockey, ice skating, lacrosse, outdoor sports, roller hockey,
sand volleyball, softball, tennis and theater arts.
Ages: 6-15 years
Golden Bear Gymnastics Camps
Ages 4-14 years: Beginner/recreation June 22-24, July 13-17, July
20-24, Aug. 17-21
Ages 6-14 years, Training: July 13-17, July 20-24
Ages 6-14 years, Pre-team/
advanced: Aug. 17-21
Elite boys: July 27-31, Aug. 3-7
Elite girls: Aug. 10-14
Adventure Camps
Lawrence Hall of Science and CAL Youth Sports Program team up
to offer full-day, two-week programs. Campers spend half the day
as science explorers and half as athletes. Extended care available
at extra cost.
Dates/Times: June 22-July 2; July 20-31 and Aug. 17-28. 9 a.m.-4
p.m. with extended care option
Ages: 5-11 years
New This Summer:
CAL Youth Sports and Botanical Garden Camp
Dates/Times: Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care option
Ages: 6-12 years
Price: to be determined
New This Summer:
Sports...Museums...and More...Camp
Dates/Times: June 15-19, Aug. 3-7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care option
from 4-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-11 years and 6-12 years, respectively
Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area
Features archery, arts and crafts, badminton, basketball, drama,
first aid, lacrosse, nature studies, rugby, soccer, softball,
swimming lessons, tae kwon do, tennis, volleyball, water polo
and more.
Dates/Times: Spring Break and Summer Youth Programs. Half-day sessions (9
a.m.-noon), full-day sessions (9 a.m.-
4 p.m.) and extended care are available
Ages: 4-15 years
Price/Financial Assistance: Fees vary for all SCRA programs
Registration: Until filled
Phone: 643-CAMP
Swim Lessons (Group and Private)
Dates/Times: Two-week sessions between June 1-July 10 and July 20-Aug. 13
Ages: 6 months-16 years
Spring Break Camps
Dates/Times: April 6-10
Ages: 4-7 years and 8-11 years
Explorer Camps
Dates/Times: Two-week sessions between June 15-July 10 and July
20-Aug. 14. One-week sessions July 13-17, Aug. 17-21, and Aug.
24-28
Ages: 4-7 years
Blue Camp
Dates/Times: Two four-week sessions, June 15-July 10 and July 20-Aug. 14.
One-week sessions Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28
Ages: 8-11 years
Gold Camp
Dates/Times: One four-week session, June 15-July 10. One-week camp Aug. 17-21
Ages: 12-15 years
Mini-Camp
Dates/Times: Four two-week sessions between June 15-July 10 and July 20-Aug.
14
Ages: 8-11 years and 12-15 years
English Language Program of UCB Extension
Youth English Adventure program offers international youth an
opportunity to improve English skills and enhance cross-cultural
awareness.
Dates/Times: July 6-24. English classes mornings; cultural, recreational and
water sports afternoons
Ages: 14-16 years
Price/Financial Assistance: $2,050 includes tuition, housing accommodations with three meals/day,
activities, water sports instruction and a three-day camping trip
to Yosemite
Phone: 642-9833
Special Requirements: Beginning to intermediate proficiency in English. Participants
should like sports, outdoor activities and meeting students from
other cultures.
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