Acrosports was founded in 1993 by Sergey Zenov, a former circus performer and Soviet gymnastics champion, and Dorrey Huntington, the current Executive Director. Located in the old East Poly High gym across from Kezar Stadium, its transformation into a thriving sports center has been Sergey's labor of love.

Acrosports offers training in Acrobatics, Circus Arts, Capoeira, and Gymnastics. It has a decidedly "aerial" orientation compared with other gymnastics facilities. The kids love the way the teachers challenge them physically, and even the three year olds are introduced to the trapeze and trampoline.

Acrosports' Gymnastics classes are for children of all ages and levels beginning with Tiny Tots for children 18 months old with a parent. For accomplished gymnasts, expect class requirements of three times per week. In addition, children six and older can opt for a range of performance classes including circus, acrobatics, aerial arts and extreme sports (placement is by evaluation only). Acrosports also offers summer and holiday camps.

Parties: Acrosports opens for parties on weekends and evenings. You can choose from four packages. Each package includes time on the gym floor with instructors and time in the Sunroom for cake and presents.

Note: Offers lots of fun circus classes for adults, too.

Adventure Out, a Billabong Surf Camp, is one of the only surf schools that is fully insured and licensed by the city and state authorities at local beaches. The camp presents surfing as a lifestyle - covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness, surf etiquette, and cultural heritage.

Surf Camps and clinics range from 2-5 days and are taught by expert surfers who are C.P.R. and First-Aid certified.

Adventure Out, a Billabong Surf Camp, is one of the only surf schools that is fully insured and licensed by the city and state authorities at local beaches. The camp presents surfing as a lifestyle - covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness, surf etiquette, and cultural heritage.

Surf Camps and clinics range from 2-5 days and are taught by expert surfers who are C.P.R. and First-Aid certified.

Adventure Out offers outdoor rock climbing camps, clinics, and lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events are led by licensed and certified guides with a minimum of ten years experience in the field.

Adventure Out offers outdoor rock climbing camps, clinics, and lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events are led by licensed and certified guides with a minimum of ten years experience in the field.

American Gymnastics touts itself as "San Francisco's finest gymnastics club offering a comprehensive blend of recreational and competitive instruction." And many parents and children do like the program.

Classes for all skill levels are available, beginning with the Preschool Program for ages 2-to-5 (2 year-old's need a parent), Tumblers for ages 4 1/2-5 1/2, Beginner, age 5 and above, and Intermediate classes emphasize tumbling, flexibility, and basic gymnastics skills. Advanced training incorporates preparation for US Gymnastics Association compulsory routines.

Preschool Open Gym Unstructured but supervised time on the equipment on Wednesdays 11am-1pm. $10 drop-in rate for members.

Gymnastics Camps (ages five and up) Camp counselors offer gymnastics instruction, organized games and art projects, field trips and more during school breaks. D

Parties: The facility can be rented out for parties. An instructor takes partiers through their paces on various pieces of equipment, paying special attention to the birthday child. It's a highly structured event, but most kids seem to appreciate the guidance.

American Gymnastics touts itself as "San Francisco's finest gymnastics club offering a comprehensive blend of recreational and competitive instruction." And many parents and children do like the program.

Classes for all skill levels are available, beginning with the Preschool Program for ages 2-to-5 (2 year-old's need a parent), Tumblers for ages 4 1/2-5 1/2, Beginner, age 5 and above, and Intermediate classes emphasize tumbling, flexibility, and basic gymnastics skills. Advanced training incorporates preparation for US Gymnastics Association compulsory routines.

Preschool Open Gym Unstructured but supervised time on the equipment on Wednesdays 11am-1pm. $10 drop-in rate for members.

Gymnastics Camps (ages five and up) Camp counselors offer gymnastics instruction, organized games and art projects, field trips and more during school breaks. D

Parties: The facility can be rented out for parties. An instructor takes partiers through their paces on various pieces of equipment, paying special attention to the birthday child. It's a highly structured event, but most kids seem to appreciate the guidance.

Since 1975, Anderson's Swim School has been teaching children and adults to swim in their warm, 90 degree indoor pool facility. Anderson's offer private lessons for beginners and semi-private lessons for advanced students.

Pool Parties Indoor swim parties are a fun and easy way to celebrate any occasion. Relax while the kids splash it up in Anderson's heated indoor pool under the watchful eye of a lifeguard. $150 for pool plus $5 per swimmer. Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Anderson's provide water noodles, kick boards, fins, life jackets and a lifeguard.

Ann Curtis School of Swimming provides swim instruction for children and adults, ages four and up.

Ann Curtis School of Swimming provides swim instruction for children and adults, ages four and up.

This large park, home to the Balboa pool, includes a sand playground with climbing structures, four ball fields, a soccer stadium, game courts, and a picnic area.

Recreation swim is offered Monday and Wednesday 5pm-6pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm, and Saturday 1:30pm-3pm. You can sign up for children's swim lessons on Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm-5:30pm and Saturday from 10:20am-11:05am.

For more than 13 years, Christy has been teaching people of all ages to swim in her backyard and at their homes.

Berkeley Tennis Club offers a summer program for children. The club employs all USPTA certified teaching professionals and membership is not required for summer programs.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

The YMCA in downtown Berkeley offers three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and comprehensive youth, teen, senior and adult programs. The center is known for solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, afterschool activities, sports leagues, and summer camps. Hundreds of classes are offered ranging from dance, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball to yoga, kick-boxing and lifeguarding certification.

The center also has a kindergym - an indoor
playground with a bounce house, ball pit, and climbing structures.

For Kids Night Out, contact 510.665.3241.

A very welcoming playground, Bernal Heights is designed around a few trees that shelter small clusters of benches and picnic tables. The play equipment is in fairly good shape and quite inviting. Situated just behind the Bernal Heights library, it offers parents the chance to combine two visits in one. (Note: the library is closed for renovations in 2008 and 2009).

Just past the playground is the Bernal Heights Recreation Center, which houses a nice enough gym. Programs include basketball, various teen programs, dance, and Tiny Tots (Tue & Thu 10am-12pm).

This massive sports complex has an equally impressive youth program that emphasizes in-line hockey and soccer. Its 2 1/2 acre site boasts two professional indoor hockey rinks complete with bleachers and scoreboard and a state-of-the-art soccer arena. But it also has a fitness center, basketball and volleyball courts, and a place to learn martial arts. Also on site are a pro shop, lockers and showers, and restaurants.

Classes: Skaters can sign up for lessons in stick-handling, shooting, and basic skating. Pick-up games are available, as are skating clinics. Kids can choose to compete in leagues and tournaments both. Kids can also take martial arts classes.

Parties: Bladium offers parties to fit just about every young athlete's wishes with a choice of any sport activity. Each party runs 2 hours, costs $230 (for 15 people, $15 for each additional child), and includes pizza, soda, chips, and a sports attendant.

Summer Camps: Activities include soccer, volleyball, hockey, lacrosse, flag football and basketball for kids ages 8 to 16.

Tomales Bay, located just one hour from San Francisco, is is a large pristine waterway in the Bay Area and an outstanding area for recreation and wildlife viewing.

Blue Waters Kayaking offers day paddles for children over six years of age accompanied with an adult.

Weeklong summer camps for ages 9-17 are also available during Jul-Aug (5-days $585; click on link for updated camp fees).

Equipment rentals are available at Marshall and Inverness sites; rates start at $30 and include kayaks, equipment, and an introductory lesson.

Tomales Bay, located just one hour from San Francisco, is is a large pristine waterway in the Bay Area and an outstanding area for recreation and wildlife viewing.

Blue Waters Kayaking offers day paddles for children over six years of age accompanied with an adult.

Weeklong summer camps for ages 9-17 are also available during Jul-Aug (5-days $585; click on link for updated camp fees).

Equipment rentals are available at Marshall and Inverness sites; rates start at $30 and include kayaks, equipment, and an introductory lesson.

Boardsports School offers windsurfing & kiteboarding lessons and rentals at "The Shack" on Crown Beach Park in Alameda from March through September.

A well-run club that sports a roster of pros who are expert in teaching tennis to the young and very young - lessons can start at age four. Little racquets are provided. Group lessons have a 1:6 ratio and operate in Round Robin fashion; thirty children rotate through 5 different teachers who emphasize different skills.

Call a pro - you can reach the entire list through the main number - to arrange a private lesson for your child.

A well-run club that sports a roster of pros who are expert in teaching tennis to the young and very young - lessons can start at age four. Little racquets are provided. Group lessons have a 1:6 ratio and operate in Round Robin fashion; thirty children rotate through 5 different teachers who emphasize different skills.

Call a pro - you can reach the entire list through the main number - to arrange a private lesson for your child.

Cardinal Fencing Club a facility that features ten full-length fencing strips, which meet USFA and FIE guidlines for length.

The club offers beginner camps, seasonal training camps, birthday parties, group classes for beginners, recreational fencing, private lessons for competitors of all ages, and open fencing.

Beginner Fencing Camp is a five-day session designed to introduce youngsters to the sport of fencing. Kids get specific training with games, footwork, and partner drills. All equipment is provided.

Cardinal Fencing Club a facility that features ten full-length fencing strips, which meet USFA and FIE guidlines for length.

The club offers beginner camps, seasonal training camps, birthday parties, group classes for beginners, recreational fencing, private lessons for competitors of all ages, and open fencing.

Beginner Fencing Camp is a five-day session designed to introduce youngsters to the sport of fencing. Kids get specific training with games, footwork, and partner drills. All equipment is provided.

Central Park and Recreation Center is a huge fifty-two acre park, which offers a wide variety of activities and services for all members of the family.

The area west of Saratoga Creek contains group and individual picnic facilities, a children's play area, public restrooms, amphitheater, parking, two lighted tennis courts, and a 30,000 square foot Community Recreation Center, which is the hub of the City's recreation programs.

East of the creek is the world famous International Swim Center, Bob Fatjo Sports Center, tennis center, eight lighted tennis courts and practice wall, open space, a lake, large group picnic areas, parking, public restrooms, a lawn bowling green, exercise course, and two lighted softball fields.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.

Champ Workouts offers kids an opportunity to train with NCAA student-athletes from the University of San Francisco.

The program includes all NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate Division I sports that are currently played at the University of San Francisco. Availability depends on the time of year; options include Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Football, and Lacrosse.