Every spring Berkeley High Crew hosts a free Learn-to-Row Day open to youth ages 11 and up. Pre-register for this cool opportunity for your tween or teen.
Tweens
Bandalooping: A unique dance form in Oakland
Weekly dance class with an aerial spin for students 9-14
Black History Month for kids and families
Too young to see the Black Panther movie? No problem. We found some great movies, storytimes, dance performances, and a parade! We’ll be adding new kid-friendly Black History Month activities as we find them.
East Bay Summer Camp Guide
East Bay Summer Camp Guide for Oakland and Berkeley families featuring day camps in STEM, Art, Design + Cooking, Music, Dance + Performing Arts, Eco + Outdoor skills, Sports, Language, Culture, and Overnight camps
Park profile: Montclair Park
The Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playground areas for different ages and both are clean.
Coding classes and camps for East Bay kids
7 local resources for helping kids get into coding.
Weekend road trip: Railroad Park Resort and Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family of four made a trip North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Lunar New Year events are family-friendly and fun
As the Year of the Pig approaches, a handful of Lunar New Year celebrations pop up around the Bay Area. Here are some places to take your children
Kidpower safety courses for children
I attended a Kidpower workshop with my child. Safety and self-defense classes are taught in an age-appropriate way for three-year olds through teenagers.
Family camps for Bay Area families
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
