The basics of baking for our younger Cloverbuds. Across 3 meetings, we will cover different techniques as well as kitchen safety. We will concentrate on one type of baking per session (pies, cakes and cookies).
AGES: 5-9, maximum 4 kids
DATES: Sundays, 1:30-4:30 pm
LOCATION: Project Leader’s House in Berkeley
PROJECT FEE: approximately $45
We’ll be doing some fun activities geared especially for our younger members. Possible activities / field trips may include: stable visit at Briones Regional Park, visits to other East Bay Regional Parks, learn about bees at West Oakland Farm Park, volunteer at rabbit rescue, learn about solar energy and make a pizza box oven.
AGES: 5-8, min 4 kids, max 8 kids
DATES: (times TBD)
LOCATION: Various
PROJECT FEE: $25
In this project we will learn how to fold several shapes and we will discover some interesting origami facts together, for example, did you know that NASA spacecraft are designed using origami principles? We will culminate with a group project to be determined- a crane mobile to hang in the senior center? Jumping frogs for kids at Children’s Hospital to play with? We will decide together.
AGES: All ages, min 5 kids, max 12 kids
DATES:
LOCATION: Temescal Branch, Oakland Public Library
PROJECT FEE: $5-10
Create art in public places that will surprise and delight! We will make (and/or perform?!) fun, clever, removable art that we’ll install in spots for people to find in their every day life. Googly eyes on fire hydrants, fairies hidden in flower pots, inspirational notes in trees – we’ll come up with ideas to inspire and put smiles on faces.
AGES: 8-18, min 4 kids, max 8 kids
DATES:
LOCATION: Project Leader’s House in Emeryville
PROJECT FEE: $5
There is a molecule that can break apart atomic bonds, sticks to itself, covers 70% of the Earth, is both an acid and a base, can pass through seemingly solid surfaces, and keeps us alive. This molecule is water! Join this project if you want to learn more about how such a simple substance can achieve all these incredible feats. We’ll talk about the vital role water plays in everyday life and explore chemistry concepts like polarity, pH, and osmosis. There will be plenty of experimenting (with explosions and weirdly-colored liquid) and a citizen science field trip to contribute to the community by taking local water data. We will even break water apart and put it back together again!
AGES: 3rd-7th grade, min 6 kids, max 8 kids
DATES:
LOCATION: EBI, plus field trip
PROJECT FEE: $25-30
Want to do some good in the world – and have fun at the same time? In this project we will identify some problems that need addressing in our communities, and come up with some simple and effective ways to help while combining the action with a treat. This project will meet 3 – 4 times over the course of the school year – for the first meeting we will assemble backpacks with toiletries for homeless, have pizza and brainstorm about what our next Change-maker gathering could be. Sample ideas include: a beach cleanup followed by badminton and sand castles! Help paint a mural! An art party to make cards for hospital patients followed by make your own ice cream sundaes. The sky is the limit, and kids will steer the decision making (with adult guidance) as to what we do.
Be part of this project to help out our community and spark some joy at the same time!
AGES: 9+, min 3 kids, max 10 kids
DATES:
LOCATION: Project Leader’s House in Oakland for October 12th meeting, other locations TBD
PROJECT FEE: $25
Examine your relationship with food by learning about the poultry industry. What do terms like “cage-free”, “organic”, “free-range” and “certified humane” really mean? In this project, we will consider the ethical issues associated with eating meat, visit a local butcher to learn about where they source their meat and how they butcher it, learn to slaughter our own chicken in a “humane” manner, and share the cooked chicken and other food as a group.
AGES: 9+, min 6 kids, max 8 kids
DATES:
LOCATION: Project Leader’s House in Berkeley, plus field trip(s)
PROJECT FEE: $25
New students will get their chance at a variety of looms such as an Inkle Loom, tapestry loom and 4 shaft looms. Continuing students will have the option to choose which loom they wish to use and create a project of their choice.
AGES: 10+, min 3 kids, max 6 kids
DATES: Sundays, 1:00-3:00
LOCATION: Project Leader’s House in Berkeley
PROJECT FEE: none
The Digital Photography project will meet for six monthly sessions on weekend afternoons at various locations in the 10-15 minute vicinity of EBI. (We could also meet at EBI and go on field trips by foot or car). Each photographer should have access to a digital camera or camera phone for each session, and a way to organize and store photos. We’ll learn about the equipment, then move on to working with light, composition and various skill building projects.
AGES: 11-18, min 4 kids, max 10 kids
DATES:
LOCATION: Various
PROJECT FEE: estimated $30
Learn the basics of a sewing machine and create your own tote bag from a selection of fun fabrics – just in time for holiday presents!
AGES: 11-18, min 4 kids, max 6 kids
DATES: Saturdays, December 7 and 14, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
LOCATION: Project Leader’s House, Emeryville
PROJECT FEE: none
Introduction to lacemaking: learn the basic stitches of Bob and Lace making, produce two lace pieces
AGES: 8-18
DATES: Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 pm
LOCATION: Lacis Museum near Ashby BART
PROJECT FEE: $20