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UC summer programs for kids 2003
Lawrence Hall of Science
Phone: (510) 642-5134
Web: lawrencehallofscience.org
Summer Full-Day Camps
A new, week-long, hands-on
science camp exploring biology, chemistry, physics and math, as well
as games, puzzles, stories, hikes and art. For all LHS camps, see lawrencehallofscience.org.
Dates/Times: July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8 (five days each), 9 a.m.-4
p.m., Monday-Friday
Level: Entering grade 3
Enrollment: 12-16 campers
Beastly Botanical Safari Full-Day Camp
A LHS/UC Botanical Garden
Full-Day Camp
Explore cacti, edible tropical fruits, and Native American plants
used for food and clothing, from deserts to the redwoods. Live animals
help
answer questions from each habitat. All classes are at the UC Botanical
Garden. Bring a lunch.
Dates/Times: June 23-27; and Aug. 11-15 (five meetings each),
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Level: Entering Grades 3-4
Enrollment: 12-16 campers
Summer Half-Day Camps
NOTE: Find more than 30 half-day camps on the LHS website, lawrencehallofscience.org
Summer Residential Camps
Grouse Ridge Wilderness Backpacking Science Camp
For beginning to intermediate backpackers
Dates: July 9-14 (6 days)
Level: Ages 10-14
Enrollment: 26-39 campers
Sonora Pass Wilderness Areas Backpacking Science
Camp
Dates: July 19-24 (6 days)
Level: Ages 11-15
Enrollment: 22-26 campers
Pacific Coast Ecology San Mateo Coast Youth Campground
Dates: June 18-22 ( 5 days)
Level: Grades 4-6
Enrollment: 32-45 campers
Wildlife Biology Research Camp, UC Sagehen
Research Station
Date: July 27-Aug. 1 (6 days)
Level: Grades 9-12
Enrollment: 20-24 campers
Marine Biology Research Camp, UC Bodega Marine Lab
Dates: Aug. 11-16 (6 days)
Level: Grades 9-12
Enrollment: 20-24 campers
UC Botanical Garden
Green Stuff Day Camp
Explore, taste, learn, discover, experiment, and enjoy the world of
plants. Check www.mip.berkeley.edu/garden/ for details and programs.
Phone: (510) 643-2755
Dates: June 16-20, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18
Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Level: Ages 5-7
Fee: $175 (Exception:
June 30-July 3 is $130)
Dates: July 21-25,
Aug. 4-8
Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Level: Ages 8-11
YEAH (Young Entrepreneurs at Haas School of Business)
High-school youth learn the basics of starting and operating a business,
personal finance, and office software programs, and experience field
trips and guest speakers. YEAH serves educationally disadvantaged students
in the West Contra Costa, Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville school
districts.
Dates: July 21-Aug. 1, every other Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Level: Current 8th graders
Phone: Ajuah Helton at (510) 643-8906
E-mail: YEAH@haas.berkeley.edu
Cal Youth and
Outdoor Programs
Registration: Online until filled
Phone: (510) 643-CAMP/2267 or
642-4000
Web: www.oski.org
Aquatics Programs
Many swimming classes at
different levels.
Dates: June 16-Aug. 21
Level: Six months to 16 years
Coaches Athletic Camps
Sports include football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, softball,
crew, track and field, basketball, rugby.
Level: Ages 5-17
Cal Adventures Half-Days Outdoor Camps
Classes in sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, sea kayaking, plus
afternoon adventures
Level: Ages 8-17
Cal Adventures Full-Day Outdoor Camp
Discovery
Level: Ages 9-13
Golden Bear Half-Day Recreation Camps
Cheer (ages 8-12), Sports ATDP (ages 5-12), Cyber (ages 8-15), Dance (ages 7-12), Drama/
Performing Arts (ages 8-12), Golf (ages 9-15),
Sports Conditioning (ages 10-15), Sports for Girls (ages 8-14), Tennis (ages 6-15), Theatre
Arts/Drama & Dance (ages 8-12), Gymnastics (ages 5-18), Blue
Cubs (ages 7 and 8), Skateboard (ages 8-16), Blue
Bears (ages 9 and 10), Blue Grizzlies (ages 11 and 12), CIT (grades
8-12)
Golden Bear Full-Day Recreation Camps
Explorer Camp (ages 5 and 6), Gymnastics (ages 6-18), Blue
Cubs (ages
7 and 8), Sports & Gardens (ages 7-12), Sports & More (ages
7-12), Blue Bears (ages 9-11), Skateboard Elite Team (ages 10-16),
Blue Grizzlies (ages 11 & 12) , Gold Adventures (ages 11-14), Science & Sports (grades 1-6), CIT (grades 8-12).
Summer Camp at
University Village
Office Location: 1125 Jackson St., Albany, CA 94706
Phone: (510) 524-4926
Email: uvrec@mail.housing.
berkeley.edu
Science Exploration at Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Recreational and science-oriented activities.
Date: July 14-Aug. 22
Level: Entering grades 2-6
Fee: $185/week
Phone: (510) 486-6566
E-mail: ScienceCamp@lbl.gov
Web: sciencecamp.lbl.gov
Heads up for Summer 2004
AileyCamp
AileyCamp, a six-week summer program administrated by Cal Performances
on the UC Berkeley campus, uses dance as a vehicle for developing
self-esteem, discipline and critical thinking skills among middle school
students.
Each AileyCamp program culminates in a performance at Zellerbach
Hall; the 2003 AileyCamp performance is scheduled for July 31. Applications
to this summer’s program, which is open to middle school
children from the Oakland and Berkeley public schools, were accepted
through
mid-March. Families interested the 2004 AileyCamp should call (510)
642-4630 in the fall.
Academic Talent
Development Program
The deadline for applications to this highly desirable summer program
was in February for secondary school students, March for elementary
students. However,
there is a possibility that there are a few slots available for this
summer. For information check the “courses open list” at
atdp. berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-8308. Families interested
in the program
for 2004 should request an application in January.
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