Welcome to Longfellow LEARNS EDP
As we find our way through the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is important that students experience the many joys after school programs bring, such as Social Time, Enrichment, Academic Support, Mentor-ship, and a general sense of connecting with others during these unprecedented times.
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Enrichment Class Description 2022/23

In- Person Enrichment classes 
Due to Covid-19 and the recommended CDC guidelines mask are required.

Academic Support (6th/7th/8th)

​Berkeley LEARNS provides after school homework centers for students daily. Each homework center is grade-specific so that assistance can be tailored to each group.  Students can count on a studious environment free of distractions, so that they can focus on their academic success. CAL students volunteer as one-on-one tutors to assist students with their studies as well. Virtual grade level classrooms are provided for students Monday-Thursday to receive help with reading, work on homework, and school projects.  Tutors and mentors are also available during academic hours.

ANova Computer Science

ANova computer science classes are available for students interested in computer science at any level! We cater to the interests of students to teach CS concepts through short activities and longer-term projects like app-building, web design, or video game programming. ANova is an organization from UC Berkeley dedicated to making access to computer science education and opportunities more equitable, available, and achievable for students. 
​Website: ​www.berkeleyanova.org/

B.E.A.M Engineers Science

 BEAM offers 30- to 45-minute science lessons with fun demos and hands-on activities. The lessons are taught and recorded by our mentors, who would guide the students through video tutorials and give detailed explanations to help students understand various science and engineering concepts. Some of the lessons we will be teaching next semester are The Skeletal System, Weather, Simple Machines, and
​more. Website: beam.berkeley.edu/

B.E.A.M Pals

Beam Pals connects  your students with UC Berkeley undergraduate pen pals for academic guidance and fun times! ONE-ON-ONE CONTACT-LESS MENTORING virtually, BEAM mentors are excited to help your students with any school subjects they may be having difficulty with and help inspire a passion in learning, particularly for STEM topics!
​BEAM Pal consent form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kmioqw--qcdXnOvh8rsHE6dziPgeaYP1/view
BEAM Pal Interest form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8TQwvxlG5lOQji05tSPuerohV0fm7_ZDDwromBeXGbedmxg/viewform

Bridging Berkeley Math Tutors

​UC Berkeley Students assist students who need extra support/assistance with grade-level math homework. Bridging Berkeley mentors inspire youth, particularly youth who will be first-generation college students, to explore math concepts through real-world problems. The Math mentoring program matches UC Berkeley Work Study students and volunteers with Berkeley middle scholars and works one-on-one with students to explore math concepts that will give students the confidence they need to pursue their college dreams and careers! 
​Website:  https://publicservice.berkeley.edu/bridging-berkeley-mentor-application

Dance by the Bay

Dance the Bay is an organization that seeks to uplift the community through dance. As the Youth Program, we partner with local after-school and elementary school programs to provide dance classes and performance opportunities. We firmly believe that the arts play a key role in the overall development of children and teenagers, emphasizing dance as an outlet for creativity and self-expression, and as a means of learning discipline, cooperation and confidence.
​Website: dancethebay.wixsite.com/website  Email: [email protected]

Entrepreneurs Club

Entrepreneurs Club aims to engage and inspire middle school students to pursue entrepreneurship. Students will learn through hands-on exploration and collaborate with one another to develop practical business skills through building and presenting their own unique business idea.
Email: ​[email protected]​

Playing w/Traditions

The Education Department at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley is excited to offer a unique new music + language arts education program ONLINE for all Berkeley Middle School students. PLAYING WITH TRADITION features a deep dive into the art of poetry and spoken-word performance, taught by veteran slam poet Jamey Williams. Students will learn a range of poetic devices, gain confidence in writing and performing their own work, and experience the thrill of working with live musicians from a diverse array of musical traditions. Check out Jamey’s sneak preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb9MhRhCUeI

SMILE Mentors

Project SMILE is a free one-on-one mentoring organization that pairs UC Berkeley students with Middle School students to provide positive social, emotional, and academic support throughout the school year. 
To accommodate the special circumstances of this fall, Project SMILE will be providing virtual enrichment activities, virtual field trips, social activities, and academic support through Zoom three days a week.
If you are interested in signing your child up for Project SMILE this semester, please fill out this form on your computer: https://forms.gle/dLoxp2omCvngVLZP9 More information can be found at berkeleyprojectsmile.org . Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!

Program Schedule 2022/23

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Program Fee Scale 2022/23

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Enroll HERE at: https://berkeleylearns.asapconnected.com/​
For questions and concerns
Contact La Tasha Mitchell, After School Program Specialist/Coordinator at [email protected]