On Saturday, April 16th we participated in the Old Oakland Celebrates Youth + Creativity Block Party presented by Civic Design Studio, E14 Gallery, and Good Good Eatz! We made tote bags and buttons with the community and promoted our upcoming summer camps. We also joined OUSD High Schools in the OUSD Student Art Showcase and presented work from our Franklin, Emerson, and Carl Munck Elementary Residencies. Check out pictures from the event below!
Author: Rachel Holmstrom
Volunteer Counselors play a vital role in the success of Junior Center Summer Day Camp. They lead activities, help their campers with their projects, and ensure that each camper feels safe and integrated within his/her group as well as the larger camp experience.
- Be a positive role model
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to your group of approximately 10 campers throughout the day and week
- Assist your campers with their projects, art activities, games,and outdoor play.
- Participate in other camp activities, including morning meeting, two daily snacks, and lunch as well as set up and clean up of project spaces.
- Team up with other CIT’s and staff to help create a fantastic experience for all
- Attend one day of mandatory training (dates TBD, 2022)
Unfortunately our wonderful Center at the Lake has suffered another fire. Don’t worry though, we are still on track to continue with our Spring programming at Lotus Bloom Preschool and Summer Camps at the Rotary Nature Center, right next door to our Center! The past two years have definitely been difficult, but we are remaining optimistic for the future and are continuously encouraged by the support of our community.
At the Junior Center, we are working hard to implement best practices to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. We are following guidelines put forth by the Alameda County Public Health Department, the City of Oakland, the State of California, the Center for Disease Control, the federal government, and the World Health Organization.
If an individual has had prolonged contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, they must quarantine for 5 days from known contact. On the fifth day, they must test negative and be asymptomatic before returning to the classroom.
If an individual tests positive, they must quarantine for 7 days. On the 7th day they must test negative and remain asymptomatic before returning to the classroom.
If an individual is experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 they must quarantine for 5 days from beginning of symptoms. On the fifth day, they must test negative and be asymptomatic before returning to the classroom.
If you have any questions or concerns about our policies, feel free to reach out at [email protected]
Thank for your cooperation in keeping our community healthy and safe.
We had such a blast at the last Oakland Celebrates Event, that we are doing it again!
We will be doing art activities for families in the courtyard of Swan’s Market. Stop by, say hi, make some cool art, and check out the other fabulous vendors!