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UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program
3639 Tolman Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
This project of Cal's Graduate School of Education offers intensive summer enrichment programs for high-achieving 1st…More through 12th graders, and advanced placement summer school classes for high schoolers. Admission is highly competitive, with preference given to returning students from past summers. Classes include Egyptology, biology and trigonometry, art and writing for primary grades, and AP comparative government, AP economics, AP environmental science, AP art history and AP Latin for high schoolers. ATDP does not administer the AP tests during the summer, but can give advice on where to take them. Most classes cost less than $800. Grades 7 and up are taught on the Cal campus; the younger grades are at a school in Point Richmond nearby. Students must live within commute distance of the class sites; the program does not provide housing. The staff is very friendly.
3639 Tolman Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
This project of Cal's Graduate School of Education offers intensive summer enrichment programs for high-achieving 1st…More through 12th graders, and advanced placement summer school classes for high schoolers. Admission is highly competitive, with preference given to returning students from past summers. Classes include Egyptology, biology and trigonometry, art and writing for primary grades, and AP comparative government, AP economics, AP environmental science, AP art history and AP Latin for high schoolers. ATDP does not administer the AP tests during the summer, but can give advice on where to take them. Most classes cost less than $800. Grades 7 and up are taught on the Cal campus; the younger grades are at a school in Point Richmond nearby. Students must live within commute distance of the class sites; the program does not provide housing. The staff is very friendly.
Daruma no Gakko
2342 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Founded by mothers of Japanese descent, this four-week summer school program offers children grades K - 6 a chance to…More learn about their Japanese-American history, art, cuisine and language. All ethnicities are welcome, and the half-day program is remarkably affordable.
2342 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Founded by mothers of Japanese descent, this four-week summer school program offers children grades K - 6 a chance to…More learn about their Japanese-American history, art, cuisine and language. All ethnicities are welcome, and the half-day program is remarkably affordable.
Berkeley-Albany YMCA Early Childhood Services
2009 10th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
2009 10th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
The Berkeley-Albany YMCA, founded in 1903, offers Head Start and Early Head Start programs as well as child care and…More resources for pregnant women. The child care program accepts children from birth to age 5.</p> <p>The Y also offers parent-child programs, teen development, summer camp, youth educational and college preparatory programs, family resources and holistic health and wellness programs for all ages and abilities. The YMCA strives to reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the communities in which it resides, and all are welcome.</p>
Berkeley Scholars to Cal
2400 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Berkeley Scholars to Cal program seeks to provide a more comprehensive remedy to the problem of inequalities in our…More schools by providing 75 African American and Latino students with eight years of assistance before their high school graduation. This includes summer and after-school academies, case managers and student mentors and has been wildly successful, with student graduates of the program excelling far beyond their similarly situated classmates. Contact the program to make a donation, volunteer your time or to nominate a student you would like to see involved in the program.
2400 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Berkeley Scholars to Cal program seeks to provide a more comprehensive remedy to the problem of inequalities in our…More schools by providing 75 African American and Latino students with eight years of assistance before their high school graduation. This includes summer and after-school academies, case managers and student mentors and has been wildly successful, with student graduates of the program excelling far beyond their similarly situated classmates. Contact the program to make a donation, volunteer your time or to nominate a student you would like to see involved in the program.
DaVinci Day Camp
1700 Shattuck Ave # 305, Berkeley, CA 94709
A division of Education Unlimited, DaVinci Day Camp offers engaging and…More educational summer camp programs for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. DaVinci hosts programs throughout the Bay Area that explore reading, writing, science, engineering, art, drama and public speaking.
1700 Shattuck Ave # 305, Berkeley, CA 94709
A division of Education Unlimited, DaVinci Day Camp offers engaging and…More educational summer camp programs for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. DaVinci hosts programs throughout the Bay Area that explore reading, writing, science, engineering, art, drama and public speaking.
Education Unlimited
1681 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Education Unlimited is a California-based private company specializing in academic camps and precollege summer camps for…More students in 4th through 12th grade. The company started in 1993 as a college-prep program; now its programs range from writing and acting to public speaking and science camps. Camps are held in many locations throughout California as well as Massachusetts.
1681 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Education Unlimited is a California-based private company specializing in academic camps and precollege summer camps for…More students in 4th through 12th grade. The company started in 1993 as a college-prep program; now its programs range from writing and acting to public speaking and science camps. Camps are held in many locations throughout California as well as Massachusetts.
Resources for Community Development
2730 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Resources for Community Development develops and owns affordable housing units throughout the East Bay. The housing…More communities serve low-income families. Resources for Community Development works with local government, foundations and donors to enable its mission. It also provides tutoring and educational programs, nutrition and health workshops, summer youth programs and other services. The organization welcomes donations and volunteers.
2730 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Resources for Community Development develops and owns affordable housing units throughout the East Bay. The housing…More communities serve low-income families. Resources for Community Development works with local government, foundations and donors to enable its mission. It also provides tutoring and educational programs, nutrition and health workshops, summer youth programs and other services. The organization welcomes donations and volunteers.
National Forensic Consortium
1681 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
This local branch of a national not-for-profit specializes in teaching students the forensic arts, including…More public speaking and debate. The Forensic Consortium is affiliated with Education Unlimited, a program dedicated to summer camps.
1681 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
This local branch of a national not-for-profit specializes in teaching students the forensic arts, including…More public speaking and debate. The Forensic Consortium is affiliated with Education Unlimited, a program dedicated to summer camps.
Golestan Center for Language Immersion and Cultural Education
1808 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Golestan Center for Language Immersion and Cultural Education helps children learn the Iranian language Farsi and…More informs them about the country's culture. It works with other language immersion programs to identify best practices. The website features great resources for parents who want to raise their children to be fluent in multiple languages. Toddler, preschool, after-school and summer camp programs, all of which use the Montessori model of education, are available.
1808 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Golestan Center for Language Immersion and Cultural Education helps children learn the Iranian language Farsi and…More informs them about the country's culture. It works with other language immersion programs to identify best practices. The website features great resources for parents who want to raise their children to be fluent in multiple languages. Toddler, preschool, after-school and summer camp programs, all of which use the Montessori model of education, are available.
Walden Center & School
2446 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
This K - 6 school and Bay Area Certified Green Business offers classes in traditional academic subjects while also…More focusing on arts, music and drama as essential elements of a well-rounded education. The teachers run the school, ensuring their independence, and each child is given highly individualized attention. Walden Center & School also runs before- and after-school programs as well as a summer camp.
2446 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
This K - 6 school and Bay Area Certified Green Business offers classes in traditional academic subjects while also…More focusing on arts, music and drama as essential elements of a well-rounded education. The teachers run the school, ensuring their independence, and each child is given highly individualized attention. Walden Center & School also runs before- and after-school programs as well as a summer camp.
The Berkeley Foundation for Opportunities in Information Technol
2120 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704
As competency in information technology becomes increasingly important in the new economy, inequalities have emerged…More between the types of people learning the new technologies and those who are often left behind. BFOIT tries to bridge these gulfs by training members of underrepresented groups, including women, African-Americans and Latinos, in the field of Information Technology and Computer Science. They provide programs for middle and high school students, a summer institute and scholarships for SAT tutoring.
2120 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704
As competency in information technology becomes increasingly important in the new economy, inequalities have emerged…More between the types of people learning the new technologies and those who are often left behind. BFOIT tries to bridge these gulfs by training members of underrepresented groups, including women, African-Americans and Latinos, in the field of Information Technology and Computer Science. They provide programs for middle and high school students, a summer institute and scholarships for SAT tutoring.
Kids 'N' Clay
1824 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
This local pottery studio offers ongoing weekly ceramic instruction for children from ages 3 - 18. Skills taught include…More wheel throwing, hand-building and basic sculpture techniques. The instructors also host parties, teach after-school programs and run summer camps. Saturday hours are available. The studio is located in the heart of West Berkeley's main shopping district, about twelve blocks from the North Berkeley BART Station.
1824 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
This local pottery studio offers ongoing weekly ceramic instruction for children from ages 3 - 18. Skills taught include…More wheel throwing, hand-building and basic sculpture techniques. The instructors also host parties, teach after-school programs and run summer camps. Saturday hours are available. The studio is located in the heart of West Berkeley's main shopping district, about twelve blocks from the North Berkeley BART Station.
Live Oak Community Center
1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
The Live Oak Community Center is a multipurpose facility that can be reserved and rented by community members for a…More variety of functions. The center includes a social hall that can accommodate up to 200 people, several community rooms for meetings, classes and events of varying size, a kitchen and a fireside room with a hearth. Outside, two children’s playgrounds, a soccer field, and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts provide a field of play for youth of all ages. After-school programs and summer programs are also available here. For a current guide to activities, visit the <a href="http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=5682">Web site</a> or stop by in person to pick up an Activity Guide.
1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
The Live Oak Community Center is a multipurpose facility that can be reserved and rented by community members for a…More variety of functions. The center includes a social hall that can accommodate up to 200 people, several community rooms for meetings, classes and events of varying size, a kitchen and a fireside room with a hearth. Outside, two children’s playgrounds, a soccer field, and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts provide a field of play for youth of all ages. After-school programs and summer programs are also available here. For a current guide to activities, visit the <a href="http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=5682">Web site</a> or stop by in person to pick up an Activity Guide.