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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

  • The program is full for the 2026-27 school year. If you still need to apply to RAZ, here is the link RAZ Registration , to be put on the waitlist.

  • Program Coordinator: Karissa Cornett, kcornett@bacr.org, (510) 644-8763 (Office Hours: 12-6 pm)

  • 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)

  • Due to the Longfellow Middle School move, the BEARS office is temporarily relocated and available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (no walk-ins). Contact information can be found on the BUSD website.

  • 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

Live Oak Community Center – City of Berkeley

1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

(510) 981-6691