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Berkeley Health and Human Services CAMPS
2180 Milvia St. (at Allston Way), 94704
Administers city day camps locally, and Tuolumne Family Camp (in the Stani-slaus National Forest, near Yosemite), also manages Cazadero Redwood and Echo Lake Camps (does not operate them, but does rent them out to organized groups). Eligibility: Berkeley residents are given priority. Cost: Call for information; some scholarships are available for low-income families (Berkeley residents only). Most camps are partially wheelchair accessible, Call for information. David Poock, Coordinator, 644-6520. M-F 8-5 [5/95]

BERKELEY YMCA CAMPS PROGRAM
2016 Center St. (at Milvia), 94704
YMCA-sponsored residence and travel camps offer a variety of summer experiences for youths. YMCA-sponsored camp activities include Camp Gualala (in Sonoma County). Leadership development camp. Eligible: Boys and girls ages 8-17. Cost: varies based on camping experience selected. Scholarships available. Wheelchair accessible. Contact: Shirley Richardson, 549-4525 [5/95]

BERKELEY YMCA SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS CAMP
2001 Allston Way (at Milvia), 94704
Summer camp program designed to expose children to a variety of sports and recreational activities, lessons, field trips, games. Programs run in two-week sessions. Eligible: Boys and girls, ages 5-11. Cost: Call for information. Contact: Greg Weltz, 848-9622 [5/95]

CAMP IT UP
Mailing Address: 4000 Waterhouse Ave., Oakland 94602
Alternative family camps for single parents, lesbian and gay, multicultural and traditional families. Sponsors two-week summer camp at Berkeley’s Tuol-omne Camp (near Yosemite), a ski weekend (winter) and bicycle weekend (spring). Programs for children aged 1-14; counselor-in-training programs for 15-17 year olds. Cost: Sliding scale; call for information. Wheelchair accessible; call for details. Informational meeting every spring. Contact: Ellie, 524-6945 or Jill, 530-0107 [10/95]

SALVATION ARMY DAY CAMP
1535 University Ave., 94703
Summer day camp (five days per week, two-week sessions, 9:30-4:30) for children; activities include swimming, movies, field trips, games. Eligible: Boys and girls ages 6-11. Cost: $35 per week. Wheelchair accessible; call for information regarding camp activities. Contact: Eric Li, 549-3426 FAX: 549-3040. Office: M-F 9-noon [5/95]