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.

Bernal Yoga is a small, cozy studio in the heart of Bernal Heights.

Mom and Baby Yoga at Bernal Yoga offers a warm, caring, and fun class geared towards helping moms bond with their babies, restore their bodies, and share the joys and challenges of mothering. The class is supportive of the needs of the early postpartum months including asanas for aching shoulders, necks, and backs; rebuilding core abdominal strength; and enriching the connection between mother and baby.

Bird School of Music provides instrumental and vocal instruction, band supervision, and dance classes for children. The site also houses art space, a performance venue, a recording facility, and a yoga studio.

Admissions Director: Aimee Giles, 415.861.5432

Admissions Deadline: Preschool applications due mid-December; K-8 applications due mid-January


Children's Day School (CDS) excels as a community of learners who believe in a better kind of learning and possess the passion and the skills to shape and continually grow the school. CDS launched a new middle school in the fall of 2003. The school's first class of 8th graders graduated in 2006.

At CDS, children are given the room and inspiration to learn and grow. Located in the sunny Mission District, CDS has one of the largest outdoor campuses in San Francisco with more than an acre of open space featuring a farm and organic garden, and a large playground.

CDS is the perfect setting for a challenging academic program that is project-based, integrated across disciplines, and grounded in the practice of social responsibility. Class sizes are small, with dedicated, inspired teachers working in teams to create a learning environment that maximizes each student's creativity and skill development, and promotes a life-long love of learning. Specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate Spanish, art, music, environmental education, and physical education into the curriculum.

Grades: Preschool to Grade 8

Class Size: 24. Current enrollment is 260.

Facilities: Large sunny campus including on-site farm and organic garden (with sheep and chickens) and large playground, library, science resource center, with computers and Internet access in all elementary and middle school classrooms.

Programs: Spanish, art, music, physical education, environmental education, team sports.

Lunch Program: No

Afterschool Program: Until 6pm.

Uniforms: No

Report Cards: Detailed progress reports (preschool-5th); grades and report cards (6th-8th).

Children's Day School offers afterschool enrichment classes, open to students in the Bay Area, for three seven-week sessions throughout the school year (fall, winter, and spring terms). Classes for preschool, elementary, and middle school students have included yoga, beginning Spanish, chess, computer art, movie making, cartooning, mosaics, tree frog treks science club, sewing, singing, rocketry, creative writing, black and white photography, study hall, drama, and gymnastics.

Classes take place during the after-school program and generally run for one hour, one day a week. Class fees range from $130-$185 for a seven-week class. Please contact the school for dates and details.

The school also offers camp programs during the summer and school vacations, also open to students in the Bay Area. A large outdoor play area, farm, and lovely garden offers unique summer experiences for children. The preschool program incorporates a wide range of projects, games, activities, and adventures, while themed camps for elementary aged students allow young people to delve into a specific interest.

Elevation offers children's yoga classes on Wednesdays, for children ages two to eight.

Classes with children's yoga specialist Heather Vaughan include songs, dance, and stories - and kids come away with a stronger awareness of their bodies, an understanding of postures and breathing, and meditation skills.

Elevation offers children's yoga classes on Wednesdays, for children ages two to eight.

Classes with children's yoga specialist Heather Vaughan include songs, dance, and stories - and kids come away with a stronger awareness of their bodies, an understanding of postures and breathing, and meditation skills.

Yoga's a great way to help children develop strong, flexible bodies; increase their concentration, focus and attention; and even build up their self-esteem and confidence. The Full of Joy Yoga program is specifically designed to teach little practioners a new way to express their creativity and imagination, and cultivate a peaceful, relaxed state of body and mind.

Yoga classes combine music, games, props, and stories to give the children all the benefits of yoga, and let them have a great time doing it.

It's Yoga Kids offers yoga classes for
kids - toddlers to teens - adults, and families including prenatal, mom & baby, and special needs. The studio also offers customized parties, teacher training programs, and on-site workshops.

It's Yoga Kids offers yoga classes for
kids - toddlers to teens - adults, and families including prenatal, mom & baby, and special needs. The studio also offers customized parties, teacher training programs, and on-site workshops.

The JCCSF is a community center, known for its programs for children and families. All are welcome - one need not be Jewish to participate in the programs. Programs are fee based, with financial assistance available for most programs. The JCCSF boasts three preschool sites, after-school child care, day camp and specialty camps, swim lessons, sports classes, and teams, plus classes in art, ceramics, dance, yoga, gymnastics, academic enrichment, languages, and more.

Classes are held on a "semester" basis. For more information, please visit the website or call the office.

Art & Ceramics: For children ages two and above. Subjects include painting, drawing, cartooning, hand-building and wheel-throwing ceramics, and parent-child classes.

Aquatics: Parent-child classes begin at six months. Red Cross Levels I - VII begin at age three. Swim team is also available.

Dance: For children ages three and above. All types of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, creative, and more.

Gymnastics & Movement: They begin with babies in their Kindergym and Kindercrawl programs. Then it's on to parent-child classes, including Gym Buddies, Gym & Swim Buddies, Tumbler Express, Yoga Garden, and more. Older children can participate in classes that include gymnastics, capoeira, or yoga.

Sports: Classes and teams offered for children ages three and above. Sports include baseball, soccer, futsal, basketball, flag football, volleyball, and lacrosse. They offer several "girls only" classes. Teams include basketball (team and JCCSF league), baseball/tball, swim team, soccer, and micro-soccer.

Music: For babies through adults. They offer parent-child classes, beginning music appreciation, guitar, piano, and violin.

Birthday Parties: The JCCSF offers to help people throw a birthday party. Themes include swimming pool parties, dance (you pick the style), art, and ceramics. Party space is also available for rent.

Academic Enrichment: Language, SAT prep, math, essay writing, and chess are just some of the many academic enrichment courses offered.

Summer Camps:The JCCSF Rabin Summer Camps offer fun and diverse programs for children grades K-9. Families can choose from the traditional Camp Kochav day camp, sports clinics, and a variety of specialty camps including Teen Adventures, Visual and Performing Arts, Sail & Swim, GADS Camp for girls, Nature Navigators, and more. Visit the summer camp website for more information.

"Fitness must be fun," is the motto of Junior Gym, a San Mateo children's fitness center that is much-loved by Peninsula parents looking for a way to wear out their kids. Besides gymnastics classes, it offers a range of drop-off programs, birthday parties, and open gym play time.

Classes: Kids six-36 months can launch their active lifestyle with parent/toddler movement classes while kids three and older can take non-competitive gymnastics. Young athletes over four years old enjoy sport skills class, learning the fundamental skills of baseball, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and golf.

Drop-off Programs: Junior Gym also has a number of programs that let parents take a break while their tikes tumble. Terrific Tots is a year-round, half-day program for three to five-year-olds that features a fitness class, along with music, circle time, free play, crafts, and stories. To participate in Terrific Tots, your family must be a member of Junior Gym (annual membership of $50). Instructors are Pediatric First Aid and CPR certified. The gym also offers summer day camps. Call for more information.

Birthday Parties: Reserve all 4,600 square feet of Junior Gym for your guests and let the staff take care of everything from music and gymnastics to games and cake.

Open Gym Come by and play on a drop-in basis Mon-Fri 12n-1pm. Free for members, $5 for guests.

"Fitness must be fun," is the motto of Junior Gym, a San Mateo children's fitness center that is much-loved by Peninsula parents looking for a way to wear out their kids. Besides gymnastics classes, it offers a range of drop-off programs, birthday parties, and open gym play time.

Classes: Kids six-36 months can launch their active lifestyle with parent/toddler movement classes while kids three and older can take non-competitive gymnastics. Young athletes over four years old enjoy sport skills class, learning the fundamental skills of baseball, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and golf.

Drop-off Programs: Junior Gym also has a number of programs that let parents take a break while their tikes tumble. Terrific Tots is a year-round, half-day program for three to five-year-olds that features a fitness class, along with music, circle time, free play, crafts, and stories. To participate in Terrific Tots, your family must be a member of Junior Gym (annual membership of $50). Instructors are Pediatric First Aid and CPR certified. The gym also offers summer day camps. Call for more information.

Birthday Parties: Reserve all 4,600 square feet of Junior Gym for your guests and let the staff take care of everything from music and gymnastics to games and cake.

Open Gym Come by and play on a drop-in basis Mon-Fri 12n-1pm. Free for members, $5 for guests.

A hip, urban boutique that offers clothing, gifts, and accessories for infants, children, women, and men. The store places an emphasis on unique, high-quality clothing designed locally in San Francisco, such as, Tea, Speesees, and Skipping Hippo. Little Fish also carries European and Scandinavian imports such as, Svan, Oeuf, and Flensted.

A small yoga studio in the Rockridge District of Oakland that offers a variety of Hatha yoga classes every day - including Anusara, Forrest, Power Vinyasa, and Vinyasa Flow.

Mama and Baby Yoga is a yoga series for mamas and babies - pre-crawling or just beginning to crawl. Participants practice asanas especially for strengthening the belly and pelvic floor, as well as those that improve upper back and neck alignment and strengthen the arms and shoulders. Some classes focus on baby massage.

Namaste Yoga in Rockridge offers various yoga workshops every month. The yoga store carries a wide range of yoga clothes and yoga props.

Children under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

SadieDey's Cafe, formerly known as Tumble & Tea, is a cafe that also houses an indoor playspace for kids. It features organic salads, grilled paninis, healthy kid food, free WIFI, live music, classes, and birthday parties.

The array of classes for caregivers and children includes baby sign language, sing-alongs, CPR certification classes, and parent support gatherings. Visit the website to view the current schedule.

Birthday party packages start at $275 for 10 kids ($15 for each additional child) and include party set up in a theme room of your choice, a party coordinator, invitations, balloons, cups, plates, decorations, pizza and juice for kids (adult pizza and salad available for an additional fee), a gift bag for each child, a birthday cake, playtime, thank you cards, and a birthday present for birthday child, including a free pass for his/her next visit. Parties run two hours.

Stretch the Imagination offers yoga and art for kids of all ages. Classes are held Monday-Friday with birthday parties available on Saturdays. Special theme and holiday parties are also available at the studio or in your home.

Classes are offered for kids ages two through high school.

Summer Camps: for ages two to ten are offered every summer from June to August.

Stretch the Imagination offers yoga and art for kids of all ages. Classes are held Monday-Friday with birthday parties available on Saturdays. Special theme and holiday parties are also available at the studio or in your home.

Classes are offered for kids ages two through high school.

Summer Camps: for ages two to ten are offered every summer from June to August.

The Yoga Garden classes include movement, singing, storytelling, and of course, yoga. Classes are held throughout the city at various sites. Please see the website for the schedule.

The Yoga Garden classes include movement, singing, storytelling, and of course, yoga. Classes are held throughout the city at various sites. Please see the website for the schedule.

The Yoga Loft hosts programs for mothers and babies, including Mom & Baby Yoga, which provides gentle movement interaction between mother and baby and yoga practice for mothers.

Whole Child Fitness! supports the healthy lifestyle choices of children and families through non-competitive, skill-building fitness programs, offered for kids ages three and up.

Classes include Grown Up & Me (fitness with child and adult partner, for ages 3-5); I Can Do It Kids! (fitness class for children ages 4-8); Yoga! For Kids & Teens (ages 8-17); Pilates! For Kids (ages 8-17); Botanical Discoveries for Preschoolers (ages 3-6); and more...[Redwood City]

Whole Child Fitness! supports the healthy lifestyle choices of children and families through non-competitive, skill-building fitness programs, offered for kids ages three and up.

Classes include Grown Up & Me (fitness with child and adult partner, for ages 3-5); I Can Do It Kids! (fitness class for children ages 4-8); Yoga! For Kids & Teens (ages 8-17); Pilates! For Kids (ages 8-17); Botanical Discoveries for Preschoolers (ages 3-6); and more...[Redwood City]

Yoga for kids 12:30-1:15 on Saturdays at Bernal Yoga on Cortland

Yoga Kula SF offers a Mom and Baby Yoga class every Wednesday 12:30pm-1:30pm. Pre-crawlers only please.

Yoga Parties offers a creative way to celebrate special occasions at your house, the park, the beach, or a local yoga studio. Children explore movement and imagination in an hour-long "yoga adventure" by imitating animal shapes, walks and noises. Add a twist to birthday parties, graduation parties or slumber parties. Yoga Parties also offers catering options.

Yoga Tree offers classes for kids. Great fun and healthy exercise for young children that fosters paying attention to their bodies, feeling comfortable with themselves, and developing playfulness with other kids.

Yogadoodles offers yoga-inspired creative movement
classes and workshops for children and families,
preschool-based yoga programs, and teacher training
workshops for preschool educators and yoga
instructors.

In YogaKids classes, yoga is regarded as a pathway to learning. Children learn to bark like dogs (in downward dog, of course), hiss like snakes (in cobra posture), and stand tall like trees (playing wind and tree game). In the meantime, yoga, reading, storytelling, music, and earthcare are blended seamlessly with yoga movement to educate children.

The instructor, Binay Curtis, is a YogaKids Facilitator Trainee and has certifications from the United States Yoga Association, AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), and The American Red Cross (CPR).