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

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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!