Due to statewide distance learning to kick off the school year, we're all getting a little creative. Here is a list of programs offering daytime supervision for distance learning along with recreation and enrichment to support working parents and the kids we love (for a minimum of 3 hours). We will also be rounding up online classes and in-person classes soon!
Please drop any other publically available daytime supervision and study hall support in the comments (like not your backyard pod, please)!
Thanks to Bladium Study Hall, East Bay Dance Center, Kids Gym Berkeley, and Trackers for sponsoring our Guide to Daytime Enrichment and Supervision for East Bay kids.
East Bay Spring Break camps
Camp Bladium Study Hall (Alameda)
Bladium is excited to announce Bladium Study Hall for children ages 5-14 years in need of additional assistance and supervision during the school week. Study Hall is focused on providing students with schoolwork help, socially distanced physically active games, and added special activities.
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Price: $399 per week
East Bay Dance Center Fall Learning Camp (Oakland)
EBDC supports your child's distance learning each day, ensuring your child connects with their teacher and follows their assigned projects. They add dance, drama, art and socially distanced outdoor play in compliance with all health guidelines. 30+ years experience
Hours: 8:30 am -3 pm, extended supervision 3-6 also available
Price: $300/week
Kids Gym Berkeley Distance Learning Camp (Berkeley)
Parents provide child’s schedule of zoom sessions, laptop, tablets with preloaded educational apps. Kids Gym will provide supervision and help for kids to login on time, stay engaged and focused with their zoom sessions, help with homework, homeschooling, daily physical activities, and fun camp activities.
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Price: $450 per week
Trackers Outdoor Learning (Berkeley)
Trackers courses are designed to meet the unique needs of homeschool families and for families looking for in-person care during distanced learning in the 2020-21 school year. They are conducted almost entirely outdoors, fostering active engagement with the lessons and the land. K through age 13.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (for ages 6 to 13) | 9 am to 2 pm (age 5)
Price: $75/day
Always Learning and Growing Forest School (Berkeley, El Cerrito)
ALAG Forest School is an outdoor class for kids age 3-6 yrs. Small stable groups enjoy outdoor activity and experiential learning at local parks. Kids can enjoy sunshine and fresh air while building STEAM and social skills.
Hours: 9:30 am- 1:30 pm
Price: $50/day, $400/month
Learning Labs (El Cerrito)
Learning Labs assist working parents during the day students are in (virtual) school. Continuing with ‘outside’ structure as much as possible, care will be offered Monday through Thursday for 5.5 hours per day with optional 'after school' programs for K to 6th.
Hours: 8:30 am to 2 pm with extended options until 6:30 pm
Price: $2,250 per semester for residents or $2,750 for non-residents
Outside School (East Bay (Other))
Outside School has space for the 2020-2021 school year. Supervision is Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm, K - 12, $800/month, eight kids max in Alvarado Park.
Hours: 9:00 - 3:00
Price: $800/month
Traverse Distance Learning Camp (Richmond / Point Richmond)
Traverse Distance Learning camp will focus on the virtual learning programs that your children’s school provides, following their class schedules. During their lunch and recess time, the kids will get their physical activity on obstacles or outside. Ages 6 to 14.
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Price: $9/hour billed as a $1,495 recurring monthly membership
Ultimate Distance Learning Camp (Walnut Creek / Concord)
Ultimate Sports Connection students will adhere to their own schools E-learning assignments and schedules while adding in gymnastics breaks and being monitored by a staff member for any assistance. There will be 6 to 12 children in a learning bubble. The facility is 23,000 square feet. Grades K - 5.
Hours: 8 am to 3 pm
Price: $275 per week 5% sibling discount
Thanks again to Bladium Study Hall, East Bay Dance Center, Kids Gym Berkeley, and Trackers for sponsoring our Guide to Daytime Enrichment and Supervision for East Bay kids.
[Photos provided by the sponsoring camps and used with permission]