Sarah's Science

Sarah's Science camps were developed by Sarah Shaffer, a local teacher, science consultant, and naturalist. Sarah has been offering science programs for children and teachers for more than 20 years throughout the Bay Area. Her camps are a blend of science and nature studies with art, music, hiking, swimming, and outdoor games.

Classes:
Sign up your child for Saturday Science classes (ages 5 to 11; $95), Bug-of-the-Month club (ages 4 to 12; $50 per family), Mother-Daughter workshops (ages 5 to 12; $85 per pair), and Science Nights (ages 5 to 11; $65) in Oakland or San Ramon. Kids ages 11 to 15 can sign up to be counselors-in-training (CIT).

Camps:

2013 Week-long Summer Sessions:
Dates/Locations: 
- June 17–August 30: Roberts Regional Park, Oakland
- June 17–August 23: Tilden Park, Berkeley
Ages: 5 to 15; 11 to 15 (CIT)
Days/Times: Mondays through Fridays, 9am–3pm
Cost: $355 per week
Extended care: 8am–9am ($20 per week), 3pm–5:30pm ($60 per week)
Early bird, sibling, and multiple week discounts are available. Two-week sign-ups are preferable but not required.

2013 Week-long Spring Break Sessions:
Dates/Locations: 
- March 25–March 29: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1255 First Avenue, Oakland
- April 1–April 5: Black Pine Circle School, 2016 7th Street, Berkeley
Ages: 5 to 11; 11 to 15 (CIT)
Days/Times: Mondays through Fridays, 8am–5:30pm
Cost: $95 per day ($85 per day for 3 or more days)

2012–2013 Winter Camp Sessions: December 27–December 28, January 2–January 4
Locations:
- Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1255 First Avenue, Oakland
- Black Pine Circle School, 2016 7th Street, Berkeley
Ages: 5 to 11, 11 to 15 (CIT)
Times: 8am–5:30pm
Cost: $95 per day ($85 per day for 4 or more days)

2012 Thanksgiving Camp Session:
Dates: November 19–November 21
Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1255 First Avenue, Oakland
Ages: 5 to 11, 11 to 15 (CIT)
Days/Times: Monday through Wednesday, 8am–5:30pm
Cost: $95 per day; lunch not included