56 YEAR TRADITION
Cal Youth Camps SUMMER 2016
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How to Register + Extended Care + Scholarships Explorer Camp | Age Range: 5-6 yrs Science & Sports Camp (s2) | Entering Grades: 1-6 Blue Camp | Entering Grades: 2-8 Social Skills Camp | Entering Grades: 4-13 Rock Climbing Camp | Age Range: 8-17 yrs Sailing Camp | Age Range: 10-17 yrs Paddling Camps | Age Range: 10-17 yrs Windsurfing Camp | Age Range: 10-17 yrs Science Adventures | Age Range: 11-13 yrs Afternoon Adventures Camp | Age Range: 8-11 yrs Discovery Camp | Age Range: 8-13 yrs Skateboard Camp | Age Range: 8-16 yrs Swimming Lessons | Age Range: 6 months-16 yrs Academic Talent Development Program | Entering Grades: 1-7 Gymnastics Camp | Age Range: 4-14 yrs Martial Arts Camp | Age Range: 6-16 yrs UC Berkeley Leadership Programs | Entering Grades: 8-12 Cal Archery Academy | Age Range: 9-18 yrs After School Programs + Fun Camp Facts + Annual Partners
Cal Youth Camps
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e at Cal Youth Camps are proud to uphold the Cal tradition of excellence. We offer a wide variety of camps and sport activities for kids of all ages and have been doing so for 56 years. We believe our staff is second to none. We design our programs to provide kids with a summer season full of adventure, friendship, confidence building, and fun. Go Bears! B RO U G H T TO YO U BY:
Registration
Extended Care
Scholarships
Three Ways To Register:
Need to drop off early or pick up late? We offer both AM and PM Extended Care.
Camp is a great experience for kids. It’s a place to learn new skills, meet friends, and have fun! We want as many kids as possible to have the opportunity to attend our camps. But we also know that the cost of camp can be a burden for some families. For that reason, we’ve created a scholarship program.
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Online
Visit camps. berkeley.edu
In Person
2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
By Mail
Download the camp form at camps.berkeley.edu/ registration, and mail to us at the address provided.
Our Outdoor Adventure camps offer Lunch Extended Care, allowing you to create a full day experience when registering for two half-day camps. Register for Extended Care when you sign up for your camp. Prices vary according to the camp selected.
To learn more, or to apply, visit camps.berkeley.edu/ scholarship
Immunization Requirements
In accordance with California state law, parents/guardians will be required to submit documentation showing up to date immunization records for their child and indicate the date of their last tetanus shot, prior to the start of camps. A physician or school immunization record is acceptable. No camper will be allowed to participate without this documentation.
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“This program gives children motivation and positive reinforcement. It teaches them things that can be used outside of camp.�
Multi Sport
Explorer Camp
Age Range
5-6 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Camp Lengths
So Many Activities
We focus on building life skills such as teachwork, confidence and independence within each camper. We offer both high intensity and calmer activities to balance the energy of our campers, including: Basketball, Dance, Lacrosse, T-ball, Art & Nature, Yoga, Swimming Lessons, Track & Field, Frisbee, Music, Chess, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Motor Fitness, Gardening and more!
Creative Themes
1 & 2 week Full Day
9am-4pm
$
1 Week
$330
2 Week
$545
Location
Strawberry Canyon Rec Area
Each camp session features an existing theme to enhance learning, creativity and camp fun! Past sessions have included: Out on the Farm, Reading Rainbow, Jungle Time, Outer Space, and Under the Sea.
Multi Sport
Structure
Extended Care
Campers are grouped by age and take part in eight 30-minute activities per day. Campers are always accompanied by enthusiastic staff who encourage and guide them during all activities and breaks. Explorer campers will learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy a variety of activities.
AM and PM options
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Science & Sports Camp (s2)
Entering Grades
1-6
Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Camp Lengths
Healthy Body; Healthy Minds
2 weeks
Campers spend the morning at Lawrence Hall of Science, and the afternoon participating in fun and instructional sports activities.
Full Day
Morning Activities
Cost
Explore the fascinating world of science and mathematics at the world renowned Lawrence Hall of Science.
Afternoon Activities
Activities vary per session and may include: Basketball, Football, Frisbee, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and more.
9am-4pm $795 Location
Lawrence Hall of Science, Strawberry Canyon Rec Area, Golden Bear Rec Center
Science + Sports Extended Care AM and PM options
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“It’s clear that you are all providing a supportive, encouraging environment where my child can take risks and try new things.”
Multi Sport
Blue Camp
Entering Grades
2-8
Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Camp Lengths
Join The Fun
Campers try a variety of activities, learn to advocate for themselves, navigate their activity schedule, and have fun while receiving top level instruction from our staff. Blue Camp is a place where independence and personal responsibility are fostered.
Activities to Suit Every Kid
Archery, Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Card Games & Tricks, Chess, Dodgeball, Drama, Football (touch), Frisbee, F.U.N. (Fabulous unbelievable nonsense), Hip Hop, Lacrosse, Magic: The Gathering (card game), Martial Arts, Nature & Environment, Rugby (touch), Soccer, Swim Lessons, Table Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo.
Structure
Campers have a choice of two week or one week camps. For both, campers have a set schedule for the day and switch activities every hour. To accommodate busy schedules we also offer drop-in day camps.
2 weeks 1 week 1 day Half Day
9am-1pm Full Day
9am-4pm 1 Week
$345
2 Week
$525
1 Day Drop-In
$85-90 Location
Golden Bear Rec Center Multi Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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At Blue Camp
Social Skills Camp
Entering Grades
4-13
Sessions
Elementary:
July 11-Aug 5 Teens:
Our Camp
Blue Camp has one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits.
Elementary at Blue Camp
Campers are organized into groups of three or four campers and are assigned a specialized group leader who helps them through their day. The groups follow a daily schedule that includes social skills coaching throughout the day as they are fully integrated into the camp experience. Grades 4-8th.
UC Berkeley Leadership Program for Teens
Teens get the opportunity to learn leadership skills in the context of a camp environment. This program parallels our traditional counselor-in-training programs yet adds direct social skills support and activities designed to meet the individual’s goals. Grades 9-13th.
June 29-Aug 7 Camp Lengths
4 weeks 2 weeks
Elementary: Teens:
Full Day
9am-4pm Elem:
$2295
Teen:
$595
Location
Golden Bear Rec Center Multi Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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Cal Adventures
Rock Climbing
Age Range
8-17 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Camp Length
This Camp Rocks!
1 week
For young climbers, this camp is a great way to learn the basics, gain confidence, and participate in what is an amazingly exhilarating activity. It’s so fun!
Structure
In five days, campers will learn a wide range of skills including: climbing safety, knots, belaying, climbing technique, rappelling, and more. Campers are grouped by age: 8-11 and 12-17.
Locations
Camp meets at the Berkeley Marina, then travels to various climbing sites in the Berkeley Hills, such as Indian Rock.
Half Day
9am-12pm 1pm-4pm
$
Cost
$210 Location
Berkeley Marina Single Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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Cal Adventures
Sailing
Age Range
10-17 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Introduction to Sailing
This camp uses Coronado 15 sail boats and will introduce the RS Venture—both have a main sail and a jib sail, yet are small enough at 15 feet and 16.5 feet respectively for young people to sail successfully. Campers will learn water safety, rigging, tacking, jibing and basic self rescue procedures. Kids will sail with two to four per boat under the close supervision of instructors.
Intermediate Sailing
The Intermediate Sailing camp is designed for young sailors who have completed our Introduction to Sailing camp, or have acquired basic sailing experience elsewhere, and are ready to transition to sailing our RS Venture sail boats in the stronger afternoon winds. Campers will focus on beating upwind, crew overboard, high wind jibing, and heaving-to.
Camp Length
1 week Half Day
8:30am-12pm (Intro) 1pm-4:30pm (Int.) 1 Week
$210 Location
Berkeley Marina Single Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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“The kids get to spend concentrated time on the water, really learning, having fun and growing.�
Cal Adventures
Paddling
Age Range
10-17 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Adventure Paddling
During this exciting week, campers learn to master sit-on-top kayaking, including: proper paddling techniques, paddling strokes and steering. We’ll also teach the fundamental skills of stand-up paddleboarding, including: balance, knee paddling and quick turns. FUN, FUN, FUN!
Sea Kayaking
Campers will learn to kayak in our stable, single-person touring sea kayaks. Our highly skilled staff will teach participants to develop open water paddling techniques, bracing skills, wet exit proficiency, safety procedures, T-rescues and paddle float rescues.
Camp Length
1 week Half Day
9am-12pm 1pm-4pm 1 Week
$210 Location
Berkeley Marina Single Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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Cal Adventures
Windsurfing
Age Range
10-17 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Introduction to Windsurfing
Camp Length
1 week, Drop In
Our five day schedule is for campers with no prior experience but it can also accommodate campers with windsurfing experience who need more practice in lighter morning wind conditions. At the completion of the camp, campers will have a working knowledge of Windsurfing. Ages 10-17.
Half Day
‘Drop-In’ Intermediate Windsurfing
1 Week
Campers get lots of practice time on the water where our instructors provide plenty of individual attention. Our Drop-In Intermediate Windsurfing camp takes advantage of stronger afternoon winds and will allow campers to advance their skills in more challenging conditions. Instruction focuses on tacking, jibing, reading the wind, safety issues and more. Ages 12-17.
9am-12pm (Intro) 1pm-4pm (Drop-in) $55 to $210 Location
Berkeley Marina Single Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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Cal Adventures
Science Adventures
Age Range
11-13 yrs Sessions
June 20-Aug 5 Explore Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems!
All aboard! This experiential camp gives kids the opportunity to observe, examine, and analyze a variety of Bay Area ecosystems— both on the water and on terra firma. Campers will enjoy fun-filled, hands-on marine science activities aboard the 65 foot Derek M. Baylis sailing research vessel. We’ll also trek in and around Bay Area forests and shorelines on a quest to understand the systems that are thriving all around us.
What We’ll Do
Camp Length
1 week Full Day
8:30am-4pm 1 Week
$675 Location
By land and sea, we’ll discover tide pools, examine and evaluate phytoplankton, survey forest ecosystems, sample and analyze SF Bay water, map SF Bay debris, and conduct marine mammal watches! Plus much more!
Berkeley Marina
Where We’ll Go
Extended Care
Our discovery zone will be East Bay Regional Parks, San Francisco parks, the forested lands of Strawberry Canyon, Tidepools at Crab Cove, to name a few. We’ll sail throughout the SF Bay, including journeys to Angel Island, Raccoon Straits, The Golden Gate Bridge, and the ocean beyond.
Multi Sport
AM and PM options
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“This camp offers a wide variety of terrific activities, with a perfect combination of academic enrichment and physical activities.�
Cal Adventures
Afternoon Adventures Camp
Age Range
8-11 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Camp Length
1 week Adventures by Land & Sea
In this high energy camp, you can look forward to afternoons filled with activities such as kayaking and stand up paddleboarding on the SF Bay, teambuilding through outdoor field games, day hiking, geode hunting, and sculpting and molding your own environmental clay art.
Half Day
Amazing Locations
Location
Camp always meets at the Berkeley Marina, but we don’t stop there. Potential travel locations include Tilden Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Strawberry Canyon Pool, and Shorebird Park.*
1pm-4pm 1 Week
$210 Berkeley Marina Multi Sport
*These are typical activities. Actual activity lineup could vary.
Extended Care AM and PM options
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Cal Adventures
Discovery Camp
Age Range
8-13 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Big Time Adventuring
Discover Camp is the perfect choice for adventurous kids looking for a full day of outdoor fun. Our program combines an amazing variety of exciting outdoor activities and the chance for campers to become a member of a tight-knit group while doing it! Expect each week to be jam packed with outings all over the Bay Area.
Bring Your Energy
Campers should come prepared to hike, climb, swim and paddle their way through the week! We’ll hit tide pools, beaches, bays, pools, woods, and of course the tree-top ropes course in Strawberry Canyon.
Camp Length
1 week Full Day
8:30am-4pm 1 Week
$420 Location
Berkeley Marina Multi Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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“His skating and confidence really took off. There is no doubt in his mind that this is truly the best summer camp and I agree!�
Skateboard Camp
Age Range
8-16 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 What You’ll Do
Ride ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Campers ride with skaters their own age while learning new tricks. Local pros and sponsored skateboarders visit camp and do demos.
Beginners Welcome!
These camps are a great introduction for the first-time skater. All of our programs are grounded in exclusive skateboard curricula. Ages 8-16.
Camp Length
1 week Full Day
9am-4pm Cost
$235 to $345 Location
Golden Bear Rec Center Single Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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Swimming Lessons
Age Range
6 months to 16 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Infants, Youth, and Teens
Whether your child is learning to swim or wants to refine established strokes, we have the right class for you! Our program begins with basic water comfort and confidence, moves into the technical basics of the 4 competitive strokes, and advances into competitive race strategy and skills. Our highly trained instructors emphasize fun, water, safety, and life-long learning in the class.
Structure
We offer both group lessons and private lessons. For infant swim lessons, parents join the class. For ages 3-5, parents do not accompany children in the water. For ages 6-16, classes are broken into 6 different levels, ranging from very basic to more advanced.
Class Lengths
4 days
Day and Evening Group Lessons
$85
Location
Strawberry Canyon Pool Single Sport
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Academic Talent Development Program
Entering Grades
1-7
Sessions
July 11-29
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Camp Lengths
Develop Your Mind and Body!
Students who are already enrolled in the UC Graduate School of Education’s Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) spend a portion of their day participating in sports and recreation activities. The curriculum of each activity is developed specifically for ATDP students and geared toward nurturing the fundamental skills necessary for each activity through fun, experiential learning.
Activities
We offer a choice of activities each hour that include either a traditional sport, a recreational activity or an art specialty.
Oh, the Choices!
Campers can register for our 4-days per week AM or PM program, or our full day or half day Wednesday only program.
3 weeks Half Day
9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm Full Day
9am-4pm Cost
$430 Location
Washington Elementary in Point Richmond
Multi Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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“She has been inspired by her coaches and has absolutely thrived. Both as a gymnast and a person.�
Gymnastics Camp
Age Range
4-14 yrs Sessions
Jun 20-Aug 19 Beginner & Advanced Gymnasts!
Whether you are an experienced gymnast or a beginner, you will enjoy our full day camps. These camps are ideal for boys and girls who want to improve, learn new skills and have a great gymnastics experience.
Girls Pre-Team and Advanced Hot Tot Camps
Want to learn? Willing to work? Want to make it on a TEAM? These camps are designed for those currently on developmental and pre-teams, or for those looking forward to joining a team in the future. You must be currently enrolled in a Golden Bear Advanced Hot Tot or Pre-Team class.
Camp Length
1 week Full Day
9am-3:30pm Cost
$310 Location
Golden Bear Rec Center Single Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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Martial Arts Camp
Age Range
6-16 yrs Sessions
Jun 13-Jul 22 Camp Goals
Provide quality instruction and techniques; encourage youth to enrich their lives through fitness of mind and body by training in the martial arts; and promote the development of positive personal character.
Instruction + Fun
Campers will have Judo, Taekwondo, Wushu or Yongmudo training each day. There will also be indoor activities such as dodgeball, martial arts demonstrations, and watching movies. There will also be excursions such as a campus tour and a yogurt day.
Camp Lengths
1, 2, 4, or 6 weeks Full Day
9am-4pm Cost
$399 to $1754 Location
Recreational Sports Facility Multi Sport Extended Care AM and PM options
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UC Berkeley Leadership Programs
Entering Grades
8-12
Sessions
Jun 13-Aug 19 Camp Lengths
Get Work Experience & Have Fun
We offer a Junior High and High School tiered leadership-towork program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life.
Campers in Leadership Training
Campers participate in leadership lessons focused on working with youth and learning general job skills. Each participant receives hands-on coaching and a UC Berkeley Leadership Certificate upon completion. Campers can choose one of several tracks to find activities that meet their interests! · Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) · Growing Outdoor Recreation Professionals (GORP) · Photography – CILT: Through the Lens of Leadership*
2 weeks Full Day
9am-4:30pm Cost
$300 Location
All
*Price and session dates vary, please see our website.
Counselors in Training & Junior Counselors
Counselors in Training (CIT) and Junior Counselors (JC) are volunteer staff members who do not pay a camp fee. As staff members, CITs and JCs take the Gallup StrengthsFinder® and receive coaching on how to use their strengths. For the application process, please see our website.
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Cal Archery Academy
Age Range
9-18 yrs Sessions
Year-Round Camp Length
Fun for All Skill Levels
Cal Archery Academy, Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is a program of USA Archery that teaches archery to young people, provides great opportunities for awarding achievement, and helps archers to enjoy th e sport recreationally or progress to the excitement of competition! Cal Archery Academy is designed as a RECURVE only archery training program and has a more serious, skill-developmentoriented atmosphere.
1 day
1:30-3:30pm or 3:30-5:30pm 1 Session
$30
10 Sessions
$300
Location
Golden Bear Rec Center Single Sport
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Age Range
10-16 yrs Sessions
Sep 26-Oct 27
Cal Adventures
After School Programs
Program Lengths
6 weeks
3:30pm to 6pm
$
When summer ends it doesn’t mean it’s time to stop boating. Keep your boater’s feet wet in our after school wind sports program. All experience levels welcome!
Cost
$299 Location
Berkeley Marina Multi Sport
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Windsurfing & Sailing
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What You’ll Gain
From reading the wind and tides, to safe maneuvering, docking, back-winding, equipment maintenance and teamwork, the after school program teaches young boaters everything they need to know about wind sport safety.
Cal Recreational Camp Fun Facts
56 75+ YEAR
th
of Cal Camps!
ACRES
to run and play
2013, 2014, 2015
Best
of the East Bay Winner!
5,625
CAMPERS EACH SUMMER!
2,975
Hours of camp!
49 different activities
Our Annual Partners
56 YEAR TRADITION
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