Custom Events

Custom Outdoor Recreation with Cal Adventures

For over two decades, Cal Adventures, the Outdoor Experiential Education Program at UC Berkeley, has helped thousands of students, staff, faculty, corporations, school-aged children and area residents discover the great outdoors through adventure. 

Cal Adventure's proven experiential-based programs are custom designed to focus on your organization's priorities!  Custom programs can be designed for both small and large groups as single or multi-day events in a variety of locations. Let Cal Adventures transform your next event into a great experience.

Explore our web pages for activity details to inspire your next custom event today!

To get started visit our custom program page, call us at 510-642-4000 or email directly at scrainfo@berkeley.edu.

Facility Rentals

Many of our facilities can be rented for parties, events, conferences, and other occasions.  If you are interested in learning more about our facilities, please visit our Rent a Facility page or contact our Event Management department at (510) 642-3197 or email us at rsevents@berkeley.edu.  

Haas Club Room at Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area

• Located on Centennial Drive east of Memorial Stadium, SCRA offers the spectacular Club Room; a gracious room with hardwood floors, fireplace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the canyon’s greenery.
• Max accommodations: 100 seated; 180 standing.
• Facility Details and How to Rent.

Group Rates at Strawberry Pool

• Group Reservations at Strawberry Pool are available from May - October during Recreational Swim hours.
• FEES: $3.00 per person entering the facility.
• Services: $50 BBQ/Picnic Area Rental (Flat Rate). 
• To request a group rate download the group rate application (PDF) and return by fax (510-642-0990) a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your requested date.   
• School groups: please contact us directly for special arrangements.

Gymnastics Parties

• Party goers will tumble, bounce, swing and roll to a good time in our gymnastics room at the Golden Bear Recreational Center. We’ll also set up tables and chairs in an adjacent room; you provide cake, utensils, and party favors.
• Parties are held on weekends only; call 510.642.9821 for available dates.
• Ages: 3 to12; max of 30 kids. Prices range from $150 - $250, depending on the size of the group.

Skateboarding Parties

• 2.5 hours of supervised skateboard fun and instruction.
• Includes a gift package of skateboard products for the birthday skater.
• Call 510.643.2267 or email us at scrainfo@berkeley.edu to schedule a party.
• Prices range from $300 to $650, depending on the size of the group.