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Drop-in Activities Break Camps DROP-IN ACTIVITIES James Kenney Community Center ACTIVITIES AGES FEE MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT Wee Play/Tot Drop In** 1-5 Free 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:00am Weight Room* 18+

Night/ 12-18 Free 5:00 8:00pm Weight Room* Table Tennis ALL AGES $5 Youth/$8 Adult 6:00 10:00pm 7:00 9:00pm Family Open Gym ALL AGES Free 6:00 7:30pm (after 2/27) Frances Albrier Community Center

1 Drop-in Activities Break Camps DROP-IN ACTIVITIES James Kenney Community Center ACTIVITIES AGES FEE MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT Wee Play/Tot Drop In** 1-5 Free 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:00am Weight Room* 18+ Free 5:00 9:00pm 5:00 9:00pm 5:00 9:00pm Volleyball 18+ $5 6:00 9:00pm Basketball 18+ Free 7:30-9:00pm (after 2/27) 8-10pm (thru 2/27) 6-9pm (after 2/27) Teen Basketball Free 6:00 7:00pm Teen Night/ Free 5:00 8:00pm Weight Room* Table Tennis ALL AGES $5 Youth/$8 Adult 6:00 10:00pm 7:00 9:00pm Family Open Gym ALL AGES Free 6:00 7:30pm (after 2/27) Frances Albrier Community Center ACTIVITIES AGES FEE MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT Wee Play/Tot 1-5 Free 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:00am 9:30-11:00am Drop In** Computer Lab ALL AGES FREE 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm Game Room ALL AGES FREE 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm 6:00 9:00pm MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/YAP ACTIVITIES AGES FEE MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT Adult Basketball 18+ FREE 7:00-10:00pm Teen Night FREE 5:00-9:00pm Boxing* 9+ $5 per day 3:30-6:45pm 3:30-6:45 pm 3:30-6:45pm *Registration form signed by parent/guardian required for participants under 18. **Must have one parent/caregiver for every three youth. *No programs on Jan 1, Jan 21, Feb 12, Feb 18, May 20, and May 27. School s Out Super Fun Day AGES 5-12 Join us for a day of FUN for your day off of school! We have a lot to offer with super fun games, creative art projects, sports, and much more! Pre-registration is required. All participants should wear weather appropriate clothing and bring a sack lunch. AM and PM Extended Care available. Register online or call for more information. Must register for Core Program to enroll in Extended Care. Core Program Fee (res/non): $35/$42 Location: James Kenney Community Center Date: Jan 28 Date: Feb 15 Code: (Core) Code: (Core) SPRING BREAK CAMPS Chess Wizards Club GRADES 1-5 Join us this spring for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards! Location: Live Oak Community Center Meet: 5x Min/Max: 8/20 Code Date Day Time Fee Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day) $ Apr 1-5 M-F 12:00pm-3:00pm (Half Day) $ Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) $350 Rebound Basketball Spring Break Camp AGES 5-14 Spring Camp emphasize basketball skills through fun activities as well as games at the end of the day. Students should wear appropriate sport clothing and bring snacks, water, and sunscreen. Location: Live Oak Outdoor Basketball Court Meet: 5x (res/non) Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 6/24 $150/$160 Tel: recreation@cityofberkeley.info Website: 7

Must be enrolled in Core Program to enroll in AM/PM Extended Care. For more info, call 981-5144. Register online or at a Recreation Hub office.

2 Spring Break Camps Spring Break Day Camp Style AGES 5-12 Enjoy a taste of Summer in Spring! Spend the week at camp engaged in songs, crafts, projects, games, and special activities that make Berkeley Day Camp a fun and memorable experience each year. Must be enrolled in Core Program to enroll in AM/PM Extended Care. For more info, call Register online or at a Recreation Hub office. Location: Willard Clubhouse Meet: 5x (res/non) Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-3:30pm 25/45 $274/$209 AM Extended Care 7:30am- 9:00am 5/45 $44/$53 PM Extended Care 3:30pm-5:00pm 5/45 $69/$83 Make Me a Pro All Sport Camp AGES 5-12 Kids will have the opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of sports, and our main focus is for everyone to have fun! During the week, kids will play capture the flag, soccer, basketball and much more. Please join us for this fun week of sports, we will be having a ball! Please bring water, lunch/snacks and sunscreen. Please remember that some kids may have peanut allergies, so avoid bringing peanut snacks if possible. $7 instructor fee due first day of class. Register online or at a Recreation Hub. CORE PROGRAM Location: James Kenney Community Center/Park Meet: 5x Code Age Date Day Time Min/Max Fee yrs Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 8/30 $ yrs Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 8/30 $189 PM EXTENDED CARE Location: James Kenney Community Center/Park Meet: 5x Code Age Date Day Time Min/Max Fee yrs Apr 1-5 M-F 3:00pm-5:00pm 5/20 $100 Spring Break Youth Baseball Camp AGES 5-13 The baseball season is in full bloom and the City of Berkeley is offering a half day baseball camp this spring break. This camp will focus on continuing the development of fundamental baseball skills in a fun and safe environment, which both novice and experienced players will enjoy. The camp will include instruction in hitting mechanics, infield/outfield fielding fundamentals, base running, and pitching mechanics. There will be controlled scrimmages after the first two days of camp. No experience is necessary. Learn these skills from experienced coaches. This camp will be a great mid-season review to help players finish the spring season strong and a great introduction to the City of Berkeley s Summer Youth Baseball League. For more information, call Register online or at the Recreation Customer Services Hub. Location: San Pablo Park, Field 2 Code Date Day Time Meet Fee Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 5x $50/$60 Super Soccer Stars Kick It Camp AGES 6-10 Each day s camp theme will guide participants through engaging activities that will teach soccer skills, build self-confidence, and promote cooperation. Each day will wrap with friendly game play that culminates in a Mini World Cup. Location: James Kenney Park Meet: 5x April 1-5 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm 4/20 $225 Spring Break Skate Camp AGES 7-15 Skate Camp is open to all levels of skaters. Participants will need a quality skateboard, shoes, and helmet (pads recommended). Park will be closed to the public during camp hours. For more information, please call Bring lunch and snacks. Full day and half day options available. Register online or at a Recreation Hub office. Location: Skate Park, 5th and Harrison Street Meet: 5x Min/Max: 6/15 Code Date Day Time Fee Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm $258/$ Apr 1-5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $195/$234 Harry Potter LEGO Camp AGES 6-10 Explore the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO! Find Platform 9¾, build Hogwarts Express Train, work cooperatively to construct the mysterious Hogwarts Castle, and soar on the wings of a Norwegian Ridgeback Dragon. Travel to a world of wizardry and hone your magical skills while learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts. Location: Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room Meet: 5x April 1-5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 10/24 $179 Plan your summer now! Summer Camp Registration opens on Wednesday, January 16, 2019! See our Summer Camp Preview for more information! 8 City of Berkeley Winter & Spring 2019

Summer Fun Camps at Community Centers Major field trips, such as Great America and Prewett Water Park require additional fees. Scholarship available for qualified Berkeley residents. Apply early.

Prorated fee ($81/$97) Registration opens January 16, 2019 EXTENDED CARE Dates Days Time Fee (res/non) AM Care M-F 8:00am-9:00am $10/$12 per week PM Care M-F 3:00pm-6:00pm $30/$36 per week *No camp

Prorated fees (AM Care: $8/$10; PM Care: $24/$29) Arts Discovery Camp AGES 5-12 Location: Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park Street Arts Discovery Camp offers a unique and enriching program,

They will also participate in a variety of creative games, sports, crafts, mini trips, weekly swimming days and field trips. For more information, call 981-6640.

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3 Summer Fun Camps at Community Centers Major field trips, such as Great America and Prewett Water Park require additional fees. Scholarship available for qualified Berkeley residents. Apply early. CORE PROGRAMS Dates Days Time Fee (res/non) Jun 17-Aug 9* M-F 9:00am-3:00pm $101/$121 per week *No camp Jul 4. Prorated fee ($81/$97) Registration opens January 16, 2019 EXTENDED CARE Dates Days Time Fee (res/non) AM Care M-F 8:00am-9:00am $10/$12 per week PM Care M-F 3:00pm-6:00pm $30/$36 per week *No camp Jul 4. Prorated fees (AM Care: $8/$10; PM Care: $24/$29) Arts Discovery Camp AGES 5-12 Location: Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park Street Arts Discovery Camp offers a unique and enriching program, exposing children to new learning experiences through the arts. Campers will engage in dance, theater, public speaking, culinary projects and nature exploration. They will also participate in a variety of creative games, sports, crafts, mini trips, weekly swimming days and field trips. For more information, call Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Dates June June July 1-5* July 8-12 July Jul Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 4-8 Theme Game of Themes Spirit Week Mad Science Myth Busters Nature Iron Chef Go For the Take It To The Unleashed Gold Stage Core Program AM Extended PM Extended Explorers Camp: Passport to Fun AGES 5-12 Location: James Kenney Community Center, th Street Calling all Explorers! Prepare for a summer full of adventure! Enter into a world of imagination and exploration as we learn about science, nature, animals and so much more! Throughout the summer, we will be taking adventurous field trips, creating imaginative art, attending community events and participating in fun and active sports and game challenges. To beat the heat, we will be walking once a week to the West Campus Pool to enjoy an afternoon of swimming and water splashing fun. For more information, call Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Dates June June July 1-5* July 8-12 July Jul Jul 28-Aug 1 Aug 4-8 Theme School s Out Spirit All About Explorers Got The World Exploring Journey to the Summer Cool For Summer! Week Animals Talent Around Us Under the Sea Olympics Down Core Program AM Extended PM Extended For Skate Programs, including Summer Skate Camp, see page 21. Tel: recreation@cityofberkeley.info Website: 9

New! Sports Central Summer Camp GRADES K-5 Location: Ohlone Park This new Sports Central camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports through spirited play geared

Participants will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages.

The afternoons will consist of scrimmages where participants can display skills and techniques learned from the morning sessions.

4 New! Sports Central Summer Camp GRADES K-5 Location: Ohlone Park This new Sports Central camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports through spirited play geared toward individual ability levels. Participants will have the opportunity to experience up to four different sports per week, gain self-confidence and acquire a love of sports to match their interests. Participants will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. During the mornings participants will focus on skill and technique development of the sports while also gaining an understanding of playing in a scrimmage format. The afternoons will consist of scrimmages where participants can display skills and techniques learned from the morning sessions. One day a week will be a fun day where camp will get to do fun mini-trips such as swimming, trips to other parks, and other special trips. For more information, call Register online or at the Recreation Customer Services Hub. Day: M-F Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Fee: (res/non): $200/$240 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Dates June June July 1-5* July 8-12 July July July 29 Aug 2 Aug 5-9 Core AM Extended PM Extended *No camp Jul 4. Prorated fee ($160/$192) Junior Lifeguard Teen Vocational Camp AGES Want to know what it takes to be a lifeguard? This American Red Cross program is for you! Participants will receive job readiness training and a Junior Lifeguard certificate at the end of the program. Register after successful completion of pre-course swim test. (Level 5 swim skills needed.) For more information, Steph Chu at schu@cityofberkeley.info Location: West Campus Pool Meet: 5x Jul M-F 10:00am-4:00pm 6/10 $ Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 10:00am-4:00pm 6/10 $110 FREE Summer Achievers GRADES 6-8 Join our Summer Achievers camp this year! This camp is geared towards middle school students only. Campers will enjoy a daily schedule filled with art, sports and games, special enrichment classes (such as music, dancing and cooking), as well as fun, educational and recreational field trips. Campers will also engage with their local community through various service projects. Program open to incoming 6th graders to outgoing 8th graders who are Berkeley residents or who attend Berkeley schools. Must show proof of residency and/or school enrollment. Please register in person at either MLK Jr. Youth Services Center or James Kenney Community Center (whichever site you would like to attend). Location: MLK Jr Youth Services Center/YAP Date Day Time Fee Jun 17-Aug 8* M-F 10:00am-4:00pm Free Location: James Kenney Community Center Date Day Time Fee Jun 17-Aug 8* M-F 10:00am-4:00pm Free *Program ends on Thursday, Aug 8 in preparation for end of summer camping trip. Aquatics Day Camp AGES Each one week day camp session introduces participants to competitive swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, and diving. Participants will explore each sport through daily techniques and practice sessions and parents will be invited to a performance on the final day of each camp. Camp is designed for swimmers with intermediate or advanced swimming skills. Bring lunch. For more information, schu@cityofberkeley.info. Register online or at a Recreation Hub. Location: King Pool Meet: 5x Jul 8-12 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 6/12 $ Jul M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 6/12 $ Aug 5-9 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 6/12 $ City of Berkeley Winter & Spring 2019

5 Summer 2019 Music Camps Register now for the following camps: Location: Longfellow Middle School 1500 Derby St., Berkeley, All Camps Meet: 5x *Two years playing experience (or approval from the camp director) is required. BMuZ Band Camp GRADES 6-9 Bring all your friends, and make new ones as well. We will work together on sight reading, creating a beautiful group sound, locking in intonation, articulating with expression, and playing together as an ensemble. Activities include group warm-ups, all band rehearsals, sectionals, music games, and non-musical games Jun M-F 8:30am-12:00pm $200/$ Jun M-F Both Band & Jazz Camp* $330/$350 *See Jazz Camp details. BMuZ Jazz Camp GRADES 6-10 Come improve your jazz skills, or try out playing jazz, blues, funk, and Latin music for the first time. Work on creating grooves, improvising, sight reading, and playing with good sound quality and group awareness. Activities include big bands, group warm-ups, improvisation workshops, sectional rehearsals, listening sessions, music and non-musical games Jun M-F 1:00pm-4:30pm $200/$ Jun M-F Both Band & Jazz Camp* $330/$350 *See Band Camp details. BMuZ Strings Camp GRADES 6-9 Students will play in a large string ensemble as well as in small chamber groups and musical electives (try a new instrument, fiddle tunes, etc). Focus will be on string playing technique as well as large/small ensemble skills Jun M-F 8:30am-12:00pm $200/$ Jun M-F Both Strings & Jazz Camp $330/$350 *See Jazz Camp details. BMuZ Brass Camp GRADES 6-12 Come enjoy the perfect brass tune up right before the new school year begins for musicians who play trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone or tuba. Activities include group warmups, chamber music groups, all camp brass choir, listening sessions, and non musical games. BMuZ Drumline Camp GRADES 5-9 Come experience what it is like to be in a real drumline! We will be learning drumline warm-ups and cadences using snares, quads, bass drums and cymbals. No drumming experience necessary. All you need is a pair of sticks and an excitement to learn! Jun M-F 1:00pm-4:30pm $200/$220 See Brass/Fiddle/Guitar description for combined codes/fees. BMuZ Fiddle Camp GRADES 6-9 Reels and Jigs are on the menu for BMuZ Fiddle Camp this year! Come learn some new tunes on the fiddle, or if guitar is your instrument, learn how to accompany the tunes in style Jun M-F 1:00pm-4:30pm $200/$220 BMuZ Guitar Camp GRADES 6-9 Do you already love playing guitar and are ready to go to the next level? Are you interested in guitar but not sure how to get started? This camp is designed to be a fun and intense way to take those steps on your guitar journey. Students will be put into groups from beginner to advanced. Activities include strumming pattern games, ear training, finger picking exercises, scale work, and group and/or solo performances Jun M-F 8:30am-12:00pm $200/$ Jun M-F Both Guitar & Drumline $330/$350 New! BMuV Dance! GRADES 5-9 Do you love to dance? Want to try something new? Interested in learning a smattering of different dance styles? Come join us for classes taught by BHS dance instructor, Linda Carr and the Dance Production and African Haitian dancers of Berkeley High. This is a welcoming, fun, focused place to learn some new moves and create dances of your own. We ll perform for friends and family on the last day! Jun M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $175/$ Jun M-F 9:00am-3:00pm $285/$ Jun M-F 8:30am-12:00pm $200/$ Jun M-F Both Brass & Drumline Camp* $330/$350 Register before April 16, 2019 for lower fees. Be on the lookout for flyer. For more information: (510) Tel: recreation@cityofberkeley.info Website: 11

6 Registration opens January 16, 2019 Berkeley Day Camp AGES 5-13 Get outdoors and enjoy a summer s worth of activities every day. Berkeley Day Camp is full of action-packed adventure, messy fun, new friends and no sleeping bag required! Day campers visit Tilden Park and Berkeley Marina to enjoy activities tailored to fit a variety of age groups and interests. Each week is themed and includes a special event along with hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, field games and more. Activities change every week, including an expanded program of events for older campers freshly introduced for Summer So whether it s your camper s first time or 20th, a world of summer fun awaits them at Berkeley Day Camp. Supervised transportation provided. AM/PM Extended Care available for additional fee. Location: Tilden Park and The Berkeley Marina Fee (res/non): $174/$209/session Session Core AM PM Dates Theme Jun Wacky Wild Jun S.T.E.A.M Jul 1-5* Angel Island Trip Jul 8-12 Summer Halloween Jul Sleuths and Solutions Jul Showtime! Jul 29- Aug 2 Natural World Aug 5-9 Olympics Aug Best of Berkeley Day Camp Counselors-In-Training (C.I.T.) AGES The C.I.T. program combines the fun of Berkeley Day Camp while building practical skills and confidence to help Teens grow and prepare for their road ahead. Under the guidance of mentoring staff, Teens will have the unique opportunity to experience what being a summer camp counselor is all about. C.I.T. s will participate in the planning and facilitation of a variety of summer activities while also learning group facilitation, mediation, leadership and professional skills that will carry with them to other parts of their lives. Teens will build self-esteem, skills and receive valuable on the job training, all while having fun. No extended care available. Code Session # Dates Fee (res/non) Session 1 Jun $200/$ Session 2 Jul 1-12* $200/$ Session 3 Jul $200/$ Session 4 Jul 29-Aug 9 $200/$ Session 5 Aug $100/$120 *Bus leaves at 8:30 am on July 5 Transportation Provided Supervised transportation to and from program location for campers and C.I.T s provided. Parents must be at bus stop at 9:00am to sign in children and between 3:15-3:30pm to pick up children. Drop-off/Pickup Locations Cedar Rose (Cedar Rose Park, on Rose between Juanita Way & Chestnut) Washington (McKinley & Bancroft near Washington Elementary) Willard (Corner of Hillegass & Derby) Morning/Afternoon Clubhouse (2720 Hillegass Ave. at Willard Park) for Extended Care Clubhouse participants ONLY. ECHO LAKE CAMP A Berkeley tradition since 1922, Echo Lake Camp is a high alpine adventure just minutes from the Pacific Crest Trail, Desolation Wilderness, and beautiful Lake Tahoe. Visit our website for more information! Family Camp at Echo Lake ALL AGES Family Camp has something for everyone, including a rotating weekly activity schedule, arts & crafts, sports & games, nature programs, Artist-In-Residence program, heated swimming pool, world class hiking, canoeing, archery, and more! Priority Registration for Berkeley Residents begins Monday, 1/14/19. Open registration begins 1/18/19 Ages Adult Youth (7-14) Child (3-6) Under 3 Fee per day (res/non) $98/$108 $65/$72 $49/$54 Free Session Dates Session 1 (Lunch-Breakfast) Session 2 (Lunch-Lunch) New! Session 3 (Dinner-Lunch) Jun 18 Jul 21 Jul 27 Jul 29 Aug 16 Aug 18 Youth Camp AGES 7-14 Campers will enjoy a fun-filled week of traditional resident camp. Imagine it a week in the high alpine with a cabin of friends, great counselors and staff, hiking, campfires, s mores, and more! Round- Trip Bus Transportation included. Online Registration! Boys Code Girls Code Session Date Day Fee (res/non) #1 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F $525/$ #2 Aug 5-9 M-F $525/$ #3 Aug M-F $525/$ #4 Aug M-F $525/$577 Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) AGES This program provides fun, engaging opportunities for campers to develop their leadership skills, gain hands-on experience at Camp, and learn more about what it s like to work with children in a recreation setting. CIT s will live and work at Camp for a week. Choose Family Camp or Youth Camp sessions. Note: Round-trip bus transportation is provided for Youth CIT Sessions #6, 7, 8 & 9 only. Boys Girls Session/ Date Transportation Fee (res/non) Code Code Program #1/Family Jun Not Included $258/$ #2/Family Jun Not Included $258/$ #3/Family Jun 29-Jul 6 Not Included $258/$ #4/Family Jul 6-13 Not Included $258/$ #5/Family Jul Not Included $258/$ #6/Youth Jul 29-Aug 2 Included $258/$ #7/Youth Aug 5-9 Included $258/$ #8/Youth Aug Included $258/$ #9/Youth Aug Included $258/$284 Work Weekend AGES 13+ (W/ADULT SUPERVISION) This FREE program is a volunteer opportunity to help setup Camp before our season begins! Code Date Day Fee Jun 7-Jun 9 F Free See page 19 for Echo Lake Camp Adult Programs 12 City of Berkeley Winter & Spring 2019

Summer Fun Camps. Summer Fun Camps at Community Centers

Summer Fun Camps. Summer Fun Camps at Community Centers Summer Fun Camps Summer Fun Camps at Community Centers Major field trips, such as Great America and Prewett Water Park require additional fees. Scholarship available for qualified Berkeley residents. Apply