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CORE PROGRAMSDates Days Time Fee (res/non)Jun 15-Aug 7 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm $101/$121 per week

*No camp Jul 3. Prorated fee (Core: $81/$97; AM Care: $8/$10; PM Care: $24/$29)

EXTENDED CAREDates Days Time Fee (res/non)AM Care M-F 8:00am-9:00am $10/$12 per weekPM Care M-F 3:00pm-6:00pm $30/$36 per week

Arts Discovery Camp | AGES 5-12Location: Frances Albrier Community Center, 2800 Park StreetArts 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 510-981-6640.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8Dates Jun 15-19 Jun 22-26 Jun 29-Jul 2* Jul 6-10 Jul 13-17 Jul 20-24 Jul 27-31 Aug 3-7

Theme Spoken Word Painting Mixed Media Art Drawing Scene Acting Iron Chef Olympics Go for the Gold Take It to the Stage

Core Program 1387 1390 1392 1394 1395 1396 1397 1398

AM Extended 1750 1751 1752 1753 1754 1755 1759 1760

PM Extended 1761 1762 1763 1766 1767 1768 1769 1770

Explorers Camp: Passport to Fun | AGES 5-12Location: James Kenney Community Center, 1720 – 8th 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 510-981-6650.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8Dates Jun 15-19 Jun 22-26 Jun 29-Jul 2* Jul 6-10 Jul 13-17 Jul 20-24 Jul 27-31 Aug 3-7

Theme Summerpalooza I Heart Science Explorers Spirit Week H2O Bring Home Summer Berkeley Sensation Got Talent Extravaganza the Gold Cool Down

Core Program 1512 1556 1563 1568 1571 1574 1577 1580

AM Extended 1513 1561 1566 1569 1572 1575 1578 1581

PM Extended 1555 1562 1567 1570 1573 1576 1579 1582

9Tel: 510.981.5150 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cityofberkeley.info/recreation

Summer Fun Camps at Community CentersMajor field trips may require additional fees. Scholarship available for qualified Berkeley residents. Apply early. Registration Opens

January 15, 2020

Chess Wizards Spring Break Camp | AGES 5-11Join 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: James Kenney Meet: 5x Min/Max: 8/20Code Date Day Time Fee1438 Mar 30-Apr 3 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) $4001458 Mar 30-Apr 3 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm (Half-Day) $250

Rebound Basketball Spring Break Camp AGES 5-14Spring Camp emphasize basketball skills through fun activities as well as games at the end of the day. Students should wear appropri-ate sport clothing and bring snacks, water, and sunscreen.

Location: James Kenney Park Meet: 5xCode Date Day Time Min/Max Fee (res/non)

1280 Mar 30-Apr 3 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 6/24 $175/$185

School’s Out Super Fun Day | AGES 5-12Join us for a FUN day off of school with super fun games, creative art projects, sports, and much more! Pre-registration is required. All par-ticipants should wear weather appropriate clothing and bring a sack lunch. AM and PM Extended Care available. Register online or call 510-981-6651 for more information. Must register for Core Program to enroll in Extended Care. Core Program Fee (res/non): $35/$42

Location: James Kenney Community CenterCode Date Day Time Min/Max Fee (res/non)

1799 Jan 27 M 9:00am-3:00pm 15/30 $35/$421800 Feb 14 F 9:00am-3:00pm 15/30 $35/$42

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Summer Camp Preview

Junior Lifeguard Teen Vocational CampAGES 11-14Want 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, email Justin Pitcher at [email protected].

Location: West Campus Pool Meet: 5xCode Date Day Time Min/Max Fee1797 Jul 13-17 M-F 10:00am-4:00pm 6/10 $1101798 Jul 27-31 M-F 10:00am-4:00pm 6/10 $110

Aquatics Day Camp | AGES 10-17Each 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, email [email protected]. Register online or at a Recreation Hub.

Location: King Pool Meet: 5xCode Date Day Time Min/Max Fee1792 Jul 20-24 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 6/12 $2491793 Aug 3-7 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 6/12 $249

Make Me a Pro Sports Camp | AGES 5-12This all-sports program gives kids an opportunity to be exposed to many sports, including capture the flag, soccer, basketball, and much more. Each day ends with game play! Join our great coaches and have a ball! Please bring water, snacks (nut-allergy friendly please), and sunscreen. $7 instructor fee due first day of class.

Location: James Kenney Community Center Aug 10-14 Aug 17-21Half Day Fee Full Day Fee9:00-12:00pm $139 9:00-3:00pm $189

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Rebound Basketball Summer Camps | AGES 5-14Emphasize 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: James Kenney Outdoor Basketball Courts Aug 10-14 Aug 17-21Code Day Time Fee20039 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $175/$185

Summer AchieversGRADES 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. Pro-gram 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/YAPDate Day Time FeeJun 15-Aug 6* M-F 10:00am-4:00pm Free

Location: James Kenney Community CenterDate Day Time FeeJun 15-Aug 6* M-F 10:00am-4:00pm Free

*Program ends on Thursday, Aug 6 in preparation for end of summer camping trip.

Techsplosion | Minecraft Challenge Camp AGES 7-12Spawn into the curious world of Minecraft! Learn the fundamentals of video game design as you create epic worlds with the help of your fellow campers and command-line coding in WorldEdit, make awesome screencasts like your favorite YouTubers, and during free time, compete in Minecraft Hunger Games, Sky Wars, and more! This is the Minecraft summer camp you’ve been waiting for!

Location: James Kenney Community CenterCode Date Day Time Fee1661 Aug 10-14 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $470

Sports Central Summer Camp | AGES 5-11Location: Ohlone Park

The 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 510-981-6692. 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 8Dates Jun 15-19 Jun 22-26 Jun 29-Jul 2* Jul 6-10 Jul 13-17 Jul 20-24 Jul 27-31 Aug 3-7

Core 1683 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 1689 1690

*No camp Jul 3. Prorated fee ($160/$192)

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EARLY PREVIEW: SUMMER 2020 MUSIC CAMPSRegister online or at a Recreation Hub office.

Location: Longfellow Middle School*Two years playing experience (or approval

from the camp director) is required.

BMuZ Jazz Camp | GRADES 6-10Work on improving jazz skills and creating grooves, improvising, sight reading, and playing with good sound quality and group awareness. Activities include big bands, group warm-ups, improvisation, sec-tional rehearsals, listening sessions, musical and non-musical games.

Code Date Day Time Meet Fee1344 Jun 15-19 M-F 1:00pm-4:30pm 5x $190 (before 4/1/20)1347 $320 (before 4/1/20)

BMuZ Strings Camp | GRADES 6-9Students 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.

Code Date Day Time Meet Fee1342 Jun 15-19 M-F 8:30am-12:00pm 5x $190 (before 4/1/20)1349 $320 (before 4/1/20)

BMuZ Band Camp | GRADES 6-9We’ll 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.


NEW! | BMuZ Choir Camp | GRADES 6–9This camp is designed for students who love to sing and would like to either have their first opportunity at singing in a choir, or simply singing in a new choir for a week! With the guidance of a wonderful choral teacher, your student will have a wonderful time singing and being a part of this fantastic camp!


NEW! | BMuZ Rock! | GRADES 6-9Do you already love playing guitar and are ready to go to the next level? Are you interested in bass guitar, but not sure how to get started? Have a love of singing or playing drums? This camp is designed to be a fun and intense way to learn the beginnings of a rock group. Students will be put into groups from beginner to advanced. Activities include participating in large and small rock bands, learning different techniques to be in such an ensemble, and understanding the complexities of being in a rock band. Space is limited for this camp, so sign up early!


BMuZ Fiddle Camp | GRADES 6–9Reels 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 instru-ment, learn how to accompany the tunes in style.


BMuV—Dance! | GRADES 6–9Do 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!

Code Date Day Time Meet Fee1351 Jun 15-19 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 5x $190 (before 4/1/20)1350 Jun 15-19 M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 5x $320 (before 4/1/20)1352 $320 (before 4/1/20)1353 $320 (before 4/1/20)

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BERKELEY DAY CAMP!AGES 5-13Get 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. AM/PM Extended Care available for additional fee.

Location: Tilden Park and The Berkeley Marina Fee (res/non): $200/$240/sessionSession Core AM PM Dates Theme1 1564 1596 1605 Jun 15-19 Wacky Wild2 1583 1597 1606 Jun 22-26 S.T.E.A.M.3 1584 1598 1607 Jun 29-Jul 3 Angel Island Trip 4 1585 1599 1608 Jul 6-10 Summer Halloween 5 1586 1600 1609 Jul 13-17 Sleuths & Solutions 6 1587 1601 1610 Jul 20-24 Showtime! 7 1588 1602 1611 Jul 27-31 Natural World 8 1589 1603 1612 Aug 3-7 Olympics9 1590 1604 1613 Aug 10-14 Best of Berkeley Day Camp

Counselors-In-Training (C.I.T.) | AGES 14-15The Berkeley Day Camp 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. No extended care available.

Code Session # Dates Fee (res/non)1591 Session 1 Jun 15-26 $194/$2321592 Session 2 Jun 29-Jul 10 $194/$2321593 Session 3 Jul 13-24 $194/$2321594 Session 4 Jul 27-Aug 7 $194/$2321595 Session 5 Aug 10-14 $97/$162*Bus leaves at 8:30 am on July 3

Transportation ProvidedSupervised 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.

Family Camp at Echo Lake | ALL AGESFamily 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, 1/13/20. Open registration begins 1/17/20

Ages Adult Youth (7-14) Child (3-6) Under 3Fee per day (res/non) $108/$120 $72/$80 $54/$60 Free

Program Dates: Jun 20 (Lunch)–Jul 17 (Breakfast)

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 begins January 15th, 2020!

Boys Code Girls Code Session Date Day Fee (res/non)

1494 1719 #1 Jul 20-26 M-Su $840/$9241495 1720 #2 Jul 27-Aug 2 M-Su $840/$9241496 1721 #3 Aug 3-7 M-F $600/$6601497 1722 #4 Aug 10-14 M-F $600/$6601718 1723 #5 Aug 17-21 M-F $600/$660

Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) | GRADES 10-12This 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 recre-ation setting. CIT’s will live and work at Camp for a week. Choose Family Camp or Youth Camp sessions. Online Registration begins January 15, 2020! Note: Round-trip bus transportation is provided for Youth CIT Sessions #3–#7 only.

Boys Girls Session/ Date Transportation Fee (res/non)Code Code Program 1711 20088 #1/Family Jun 20-Jul 4 Not Included $400/4401709 1712 #2/Family Jul 4-18 Not Included $400/4401713 1490 #3/Youth Jul 20-26 Included $275/$300 1714 1491 #4/Youth Jul 27-Aug 2 Included $275/$300 1715 1492 #5/Youth Aug 3-7 Included $275/$3001716 1493 #6/Youth Aug 10-14 Included $275/$3001717 1710 #7/Youth Aug 17-21 Included $275/$300

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 Fee1678 Jun 12-14 F-Su Free1749 Sep 18-20 F-Su Free

See page 19 for Echo Lake Camp Adult Programs


Play-Well TEKnologies | AGES 5-7Kids are natural engineers. We help them realize it. Kids dive into our classes and exercise their innate gift for building. They come away understanding fundamental principles of engineering and physics. The experience boosts their confidence, creativity and ability to collaborate. Kids can’t get enough.

Robotics using LEGO® WeDo | AGES 6-9Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO WeDo system.

Location: Frances Albrier Community Center Meet: 5xCode Camp Date Day Time Fee1781 Robotics Using LEGO® Jul 6-10 M-F 3:00pm-6:00pm $1891447 Adventures in STEM/LEGO® Aug 10-14 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $1891468 STEM Exploration Aug 10-14 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $189

World Cup Soccer Camps | AGES 5-13Since 1991 World Cup Soccer Camps & Clinics has set the standard of excellence for youth soccer camps, classes and personal soccer training. With an emphasis on instruction, your child will receive the highest level of attention in a fun and safe environment. Our morning sessions are dedicated to technical training and developing skills. We create many touches on the ball to make it exciting and to improve your child’s game. Half days conclude with small-sided games. In the afternoons we play matches where we work on tactics and positioning. All our coaches are skilled players, great with children and love to teach. With a 1 to 10, coach to player ratio, we are able to focus on high-quality and individualized training. Your child will be a better player after camp while having a lot of fun. Register on CivicRec or with World Cup @ https://worldcupsoccercamps.com/

Location: Tom Bates Gilman Softball Field June 22-26 Location: San Pablo Park July 27-31Half Day Fee Full Day Fee9:00-12:00pm $229 9:00-3:00pm $329

Chess Wizards | AGES 5-11Join us this summer 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: James Kenney Community Center Aug 10-15Half Day Fee Full Day Fee9:00-12:00pm $250 9:00-3:00pm $400

Young Rembrandt Art Camps | AGES 6-13Drawing has special significance to young learners. It is a visual, tactile medium that meets children in their learning need. Young Rembrandts’ unique curriculum engages both sides of your child’s brain so everyone participating can learn and be successful. The Young Rembrandts Method and curriculum offer a form of brain-based learning that is crucial to the complete education and full development of modern minds.

Location: Frances Albrier Community CenterCode Workshop Date Day Time Fee1728 Draw Cartoon Workshop Jul 20-24 M-F 3:00pm-5:00pm $1951730 Ocean Pastel Workshop Aug 10-14 M-F 9:30am-12:30pm $2201729 Fundamentals of Aug 10-14 M-F 1:30pm-3:30pm $195 Drawing & Cartooning

Aloha Mind Math Summer Camp | AGES 11-14Become a math rock star! This STEM program will present math in a hands-on, engaging and fun environment. Your child will learn to use an abacus and mental math techniques that broaden their under-standing of math. Students develop agility with numbers, acquire visualization skills and improve concentration and focus. Number sense activities and games round out this fun experience. Abacus and workbook included.

Location: James Kenney Community CenterCode Date Day Time Fee (res/non)

1732 Aug 10-14 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $195/$205

Baby and Me Social Play Group | AGES 0–2 (WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER)Join us for a fun and interactive play and socialization session twice per week. Sessions will include play time, music, stories and will give families with young children under 2 the opportunity to meet and connect. One parent/caregiver required for each child. Call 510-981-6641 for more information. Register online or at the Recreation Hub.

Location: Frances Albrier AuditoriumCode Age Date Day Time Fee1224 0-12 Mo Jan 21-Feb 27 TuTh 9:00am-9:45am Free1225 12-24 Mo Jan 21-Feb 27 TuTh 10:00am-10:45am Free1227 0-12 Mo Apr 14-May 21 TuTh 9:00am-9:45am Free1226 12-24 Mo Apr 14-May 21 TuTh 10:00am-10:45am Free

Together Wee Play Drop-In Program AGES 1–5

This program provides a safe, fun, and exciting place for parents and caregivers to play with their children. One parent or caregiver is required for every three children. Must sign waiver form upon arrival. Call 510-981-6641 for more information.

Location: Frances Albrier Auditorium (MWF) and James Kenney Gym (TuTh)Dates Day Time Location FeesJan 6-Mar 13 MWF 9:30am-11:00am Frances Albrier Auditorium FreeJan 7-Mar 12 TuTh 9:30am-11:00am James Kenney Gym FreeMar 30-Jun 5 MWF 9:30am-11:00am Frances Albrier Auditorium FreeMar 31-Jun 4 TuTh 9:30am-11:00am James Kenney Gym Free*No class Jan 20, Feb 12, Feb 17, May 18, May 25

Pre-K Power Play | AGES 3–5This early childhood education program builds skills in literacy, com-munication, controlling impulses, and learning classroom routines. Bilingual-Spanish speaking teacher available. Priority for enrollment: 1) Low-income South and West Berkeley residents; 2) Low-income Berkeley residents; 3) All Berkeley residents; 4) Alameda County residents. *Children must be potty-trained. Call 510-981- 6641 for more information. How to enroll: 1) Fill out the registration form and income verification form. 2) Return completed forms to a Recreation Hub office. 3) You will be contacted when your application has been processed.

Date Day Time Location FeeJan 6-Mar 13 MWF 9:30am-12:00pm Frances Albrier Tot Rm Free Jan 7-Mar 12 TuWTh 9:30am-12:00pm MLK Jr. Youth Svcs Ctr Free Mar 30-Jun 5 MWF 9:30am-12:00pm Frances Albrier Tot Rm FreeMar 31-Jun 4 TuWTh 9:30am-12:00pm MLK Jr. Youth Svcs Ctr Free *No class Jan 20, Feb 12, Feb 17, May 18, May 25

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