Go Bears, Go Play
Go Bears, Go Play is a Cal Athletics initiative where Cal Student-Athletes volunteer to support inclusive, positive play at recess while building early college awareness.
Get Involved as an Individual - Volunteer Today
Through ongoing volunteer support across Cal Athletics teams, we aim to have a positive, sustained presence at our partner schools, KIPP Bridge Middle & Elementary, and Sylvia Mendez Elementary, throughout the year.
KIPP Bridge Elementary
1700 Market Street, Oakland
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade: 3:30-4:15
Tk, K & 1st Grade: 4:40-5:25
KIPP Bridge Middle
1700 Market Street, Oakland
7th & 8th Grade: 11:30-12:10
5th & 6th Grade: 12:10-12:50
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade: 11:50-12:20
4th & 5th Grade: 12:50-1:10
Get Involved as TEAM: Volunteer to Adopt-A-Week!
Grab your teammates and sign up to adopt-a-week this Spring! Be positive college role models and connect with local students through the power of play and support recess at Sylvia Mendez Elementary (Berkeley) or KIPP Upper Middle School (Oakland)! See recess schedules here.
Rules:
The team with the most shifts in a single week wins the prize! See full Adopt-A-Week rules here.
Next steps:
Resources to Prepare & Engage with Confidence
Clinics2College Activity Modules
Click here for activities to support and facilitate meaningful on-campus and off-campus experiences with young people.
Playworks Power of Play Guide & Game Library to make the most out of recess!
Click here for the Playworks Resource Library. Playworks helps schools make the most of recess. The Resource Library contains creative and meaningful games to bring to recess at our partnership school sites!
The Practice Space: build public speaking confidence!
Click here for resources and curriculum to help you tell your story and speak in a clear and engaging way!