RAZ/BEARS After School Program at Ruth Acty

Please note that BEARS and RAZ have separate applications, but they are joint programs, meaning that your child(ren) will not be separated based on which program they were enrolled in.

Ruth Acty After School Zone (RAZ)

First-come, first-served fee-based program based on monthly income
PROGRAM IS FULL FOR 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR - WAITLIST ONLY
Program Coordinator: Karissa Cornett kcornett@bacr.org, 510-644-8763 (Office Hours: 12:00pm - 6:00pm)

New families, please create a new BACR account here at the bottom of this page to sign up. Please ensure you have filled out the entire application, including the agreements. Complete applications will say “submitted”. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Berkeley’s Excellent Academic Road to Success (BEARS)

Office at Berkeley Adult School: 1701 San Pablo Avenue, Room 19, Berkeley, 510-644-7770
Funded through the California Department of Social Services and all families must meet income requirements and demonstrate a need for care. Enrollment is prioritized by income and family size, from lowest to highest income. More information here.

RAZ/BEARS Pick Up Policy

TK/Kindergartners RAZ will end at 5:30 PM daily

1st - 5th RAZ will end at 5:45 PM daily

The green gate on Rose St will be open for pickup at 2:45 PM

After School Program Snacks

There will be two snacks (fruit and a grain) provided to your child. Students are allowed to bring a separate snack provided by a parent (no candy or soda).

Programs Outside Ruth Acty:

Please note that the following after school programs may have transportation depending on availability. Please contact transportation or a representative of the program for more information.

Bahia Inc
1718 8th St Berkeley
510-525-1463

Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA)
1255 Allston Way Berkeley
510-845-9010

Edah - Jewish and Hebrew Infused Afterschool Program
1009 Camelia Street Berkeley
510-529-4995

James Kenney Afterschool (Berkeley Parks Dep)
1720 8th Street Berkeley
510-981-6650
Register in person at JK or online

Jewish Community Center of the East Bay (JCC)
1414 Walnut St, Berkeley
510-717-8625