Cal Neighbors

A newsletter for neighbors of the University of California, Berkeley

Spring 2001

See the treasures, share the discovery and join the fun at Cal Day 2001

Serving the community: Cal law students help low-income East Bay residents

Tying the knot on the Berkeley campus

Standby appliances suck up electricity

Campus holds forum on new research, teaching facilities

Spring training for Cal AIDS ride team

Under Construction: Campus construction highlights

Cal book drive supports BHS library

Pac-10 Track and field championships showcase Cal athletes in May

UC Berkeley Extension offers programs of community interest

Kids' summer programs 2001

Kids' Summer Programs 2001
The following program and contact information is correct for 2001 summer programs only.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Summer half-day camps, Beastly Botanical Safari, full-day science and sports camps, and summer residential camps
Dates/Times: See www.lawrencehallofscience.org  for updated 2001 information
MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement)
For middle and high school students. An academic enrichment program focusing on underrepresented students in math and science.
Dates/Times: Call for information.
Tel.: 510-642-2041
Science Exploration at Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Recreational and science-oriented activities for children entering grades 2-6
Tentative dates: July 23-August 31
Price: $180/week
Tel.: 510-486-6566
E-mail: ScienceCamp@lbl.gov
Website:
http://sciencecamp.lbl.gov
YEAH (Young Entrepreneurs at Haas School of Business High school youth learn the basics of starting and operating a business, personal finance, Microsoft Office software programs, along with field trips, and guest speakers from startups to dot-com businesses. YEAH serves educationally disadvantaged students in the West Contra Costa, Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville school districts. Dates: July 23-August 3
Registration deadline: April 30
Tel./e-mail: Geneva Jones, 510-643-0923/ Geneva@haas.berkeley.edu
Youth English Adventure
Beginning and intermediate-level English skills - including listening, speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary development - for international youth. Some prior knowledge of English required. Fifteen class hours plus 15 hours of activities per week. Dates: July 9-27, July 30-August 16
Price: $2,250
Tel.: 510-642-9833
Website:
www.unex.berkeley.edu/elp/
UC Botanical Garden Summer Day Camp
A summer day camp of weekly sessions to study nature

University Village Recreation Program

University Village Recreation
1125 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 524-4926
uvrec@mail.housing.berkeley.edu

Double Diamond Baseball Camp
Learn fielding, hitting, pitching, and base running techniques; play scrimmage games each day, and at the end of the week enjoy an awards ceremony.

Session 1: June 18-22
Session II: June 25-29
Session IV: July 9-13
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon
Ages: 7-13
Price: $100 per session
Village Basketball Camp
Basketball fun and skill development. Dexterity ball handling drills, offensive and defensive patterns, improvement through fun and hard work will be stressed.

Session I: July 16-20
Session II: July 23-27
Session III: July 30-August 3

Session A: July 16-20 (for boys ages 10-14)
Session B: July 23-27 (for girls ages 10-14)
Session C: July 30-August 3 (for boys ages 12-15)
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon; 1-4pm
Ages: 7-9 and 10-13
Price: $100 per session
Andy Bonchonsky's Soccer Camp
Improve fundamental soccer ball skills, learn about small and large group tactics, learn how to score goals, goal-keeping skills, and more.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon
Session I: August 6-10; Session II August 13-17
Ages: 7-13
Price: $125 per session
Pacific Training Camp
Camp places an emphasis on fundamentals and building confidence. For the recreational through advanced player.
Dates/Times: August 20-24.
Monday-Friday 9am-12noon, boys and girls ages 7-12.
Monday-Friday 1-4pm boys and girls ages 13-17.
Price: $125
Extended Care
Extended Care hours are available for all sports camp participants ages 7-12
Dates/Time/Price:
Option A: Monday-Friday 8-9am: $25 per week
Option B: Monday-Friday 12noon-1pm: $25 per week
Option C: Monday-Friday 12noon-6pm: $85 per week
Kid's Corner Summer Camp Session I: June 18-29: sports: baseball, basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and new games
Session II: July 2-13 (no camp July 4): Spanish focus: field trips, cooking, language, and culture
Session III: July 16-27: drama: theater production improvisation, games, scenery, prop making, and costumes
Session IV: July 30-August 10: eco-adventures: creek biology, cooking chemistry, and math mysteries
Session V: August 13-24: sports adventures: hiking, biking, blading, and rock climbing
Times: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Ages: 7-12
Price: general public: $300 per session
Cal Youth and Outdoor Summer Program
Strawberry Canyon Summer Youth Programs
Expert instruction in sports arts and crafts, first aid, and more
Website: www.oski.org
Fees vary
Cal Adventures
Classes in sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, team building, and backpacking
Tel.: 510-642-4000
Website:
www.oski.org
Fees vary
Athletic Camps
Sports include football, baseball, soccer (men's and women's), volleyball, lacrosse (men's and women's), softball, gymnastics, crew (men's and women's), track and field (coed), basketball (men's and women's).
Ages: 6-l8
Tel.: 510-643-CAMP
Website:
www.oski.org
Fees vary
Golden Bear Gymnastics

Ages: 18 months-18 years
Tel.: 510-642-9821
Website:
www.oski.org
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