Rock Climbing

Ages 8-15 | Partial Day | Extended Care | Staff Ratio 1:7

For young climbers, this camp is a great way to gain confidence and participate in an exhilarating activity  Campers will learn belay commands, belay technique, back-up belay procedures, climbing technique and proper care for climbing equipment.  We begin our week with belay school at our ropes course, located at the Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area, and then spend the rest of the week climbing at rock faces in the Berkeley Hills: Indian Rock Park, Remilliard Park (also known as Pinnacle Rock Park) and Cragmont Park.  Transportation to and from the sites is provided, as well as all necessary climbing gear.

2010 Session Dates & Cost

Morning Sessions: Ages 8-11

Dates	Days	Time	Fee	Code	Register
6/14-6/18	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM01	Opens Dec. 1
6/21-6/25	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM02	Opens Dec. 1
6/28-7/2	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM03	Opens Dec. 1
7/6-7/9*	Tu-F	9AM-12PM	$150	CYRCKAM04	Opens Dec. 1
7/12-7/16	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM05	Opens Dec. 1
7/19-7/23	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM06	Opens Dec. 1
7/26-7/30	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM07	Opens Dec. 1
8/2-8/6	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM08	Opens Dec. 1
8/9-8/13	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM09	Opens Dec. 1
8/16-8/20	M-F	9AM-12PM	$185	CYRCKAM10	Opens Dec. 1

• *No Camp on July 5th.
• Please note: online registration closes Wednesday at midnight the week before the beginning of each session, but you may still sign up in-person.  Email us to confirm availability at scrainfo@berkeley.edu
  

Afternoon Sessions: Ages 8-11

Dates	Days	Time	Fee	Code	Register
6/28-7/2	M-F	1PM-4PM	$185	CYRCKPM03	Opens Dec. 1
7/19-7/23	M-F	1PM-4PM	$185	CYRCKPM06	Opens Dec. 1
8/9-8/13	M-F	1PM-4PM	$185	CYRCKPM09	Opens Dec. 1

• Please note: online registration closes Wednesday at midnight the week before the beginning of each session, but you may still sign up in-person.  Email us to confirm availability at scrainfo@berkeley.edu

Afternoon Sessions: Ages 12-15

• *No Camp on July 5th.
• Please note: online registration closes Wednesday at midnight the week before the beginning of each session, but you may still sign up in-person.  Email us to confirm availability at scrainfo@berkeley.edu
  

Location

All Classes meet and end at the UC Aquatic Center in the Berkeley Marina.

Camp Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00A - 12:00P or 1:00P - 4:00P

	Rock Climbing
Day	Sample Schedule Based on Past Camp Activities
Monday	Belay School at the Strawberry Canyon Ropes Course.
Tuesday	Bouldering and basic climbing technique at Indian Rock Park.
Wednesday	Climbing and rappelling at Remilliard (Pinnacle) Park.
Thursday	Stem, smear and edging technique at Cragmont Park.
Friday	Refinement of climbing technique at Remilliard (Pinnacle) Park.  Potluck lunch as a class (Optional participation.  More details in confirmation packet).

• This schedule is only a sample of potential activities.  Schedule is influenced by weather conditions, resource availability and staffing capability.  All questions or concerns should be brought to the attention of Rachel Herrmann, Youth Programs Manager: rachelcaladv@berkeley.edu

What to Bring

Each participant must arrive at camp with:

• Backpack (labeled with name) for ease of carrying gear around town
• Closed toed shoes that can be worn for active play
• Comfortable pants or shorts
• Sweater, sweatshirt, or jacket
• One-Liter Water bottle (absolutely necessary)
• Hat and/or Sunglasses plus Sunscreen
• Snack
• Bagged lunch with drinks

Vans will shuttle the group from the UCAC to the rock sites.  Students should bring a water bottle and a light lunch or snack from Monday - Thursday.  Early in the week we will plan a potluck lunch for Friday. Everyone will be assigned an item to bring to share with the group. The potluck will occur at one of the climbing sites so please bring items that do not require cooking or refrigeration, parents are welcome. Parents are responsible for their children arriving on time in the morning and their transportation home when the class ends.

Extended Care

If your child needs supervision outside of our regularly scheduled hours, choose the Extended Care Add-On when purchasing your camp. Our staff engages campers in active or quiet play during lunchtime (12:00-1.00P*) and evening (4:00-5.30P) Extended Care programs. Need extended care for just one day? No need to pre-enroll. Simply complete a short form and submit it along with your payment to the camp office on the morning of that day. Price: $15 per time slot.

Except for Extended Care enrollees, there is no provision for students to remain at the Aquatic Center after the end of the class. Please be aware if you pick up your child late without signing up for extended care, a fee of $7.00 per quarter hour or fraction thereof is assessed beginning 15 minutes after the end of their camp day.

If you are enrolling your child in both a morning Cal Adventure program, AND an afternoon Cal Adventure program, you DO NOT need to sign up for Lunch Time Extended Care. It is included when you are with Cal Adventures for the whole day.

Activity & Location Changes

Occasionally, due to weather or other conditions beyond our control, Cal Adventures may change the activity or destination of a class.

How To Sign Up

There are four ways to sign up.

1. Online

This is the fastest and easiest way to sign up. Click the Sign Up Online link above.  Payment accepted by credit card only.

2. By Mail

Mail the completed registration form (download from the Member Resources Box on the right) to: University of California, Berkeley | Attention: Enrollment Center | Strawberry Canyon Center | Centennial Drive #4430 | Berkeley, CA 94720-4430

3. By Fax

Fax the completed registration forms (download from the Member Resources Box on the right) to: 510-642-8343

4.  In Person

Bring completed registration form (download from the Member Resources Box on the right) to the Stawberry Canyon Enrollment Center (see address above). Payment accepted by cash, credit card or check.