Berkeley afterschool options (not LEARNS or City of Berkeley)
Hi all, I’m looking for suggestions for afterschool programs in Berkeley that are not LEARNS or City of Berkeley options. (Currently waitlisted on both, never got off either waitlist last year with TK.) I have a rising kindergartner at Sylvia Mendez, so programs where bussing from SM to the program happens is a plus! But really any options you can recommend in Berkeley would be great to hear. Thank you!
Jul 2, 2025
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Jcc eastbay gets a bus from SM. I’ve also heard good things about Bahia as an option.
Berkwood Hedge has an extended day program. They walk kids over from Washington which is nearby, but I believe any student in BUSD is welcome if you provide the transportation. Might be worth carpooling with another SM family also on the aftercare waitlist.
https://www.berkwood.org/apps/pages/programs/xcare-after-school-program/
Check out Bahia! It's at James Kenney Park, but separate from the City of Berkeley program. Many Sylvia Mendez kids take the bus there.
The Berkeley School has opened extended day for BUSD - details here:
https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/extended-day-program/
Same as Berkwood Hedge mentioned below, you need to provide transport.