End Season - 
Water relief is full circle training. Let's submerge and rejoice, standup paddleboarding the Oakland Estuary. Parents are welcome to celebrate us on and take pictures as our incredible team passes Brooklyn Basin.

Complete CCK Waiver Form

Arrive 6:00p /  Depart 7:30p 
Please arrive 15 mins early if changing is required. Expect :10-15 mins transition time off the water to include taking care of responsibilities and change. 

Drop Off/Pick Up Info: 409 Water St Oakland, CA (behind Plank).  This is a busy area, please park and walk to class/pick up. 

Wear - 
Swim shorts, rash guard
Water shoes/aqua socks
Hat
Sunscreen

Bring - 
Towel
Change of clothes
Water bottle

Standup Paddleboard
4 participants / 1 staff

Adventure No. 6 - On Belay / Off Belay
With everyone practicing knot tying, safety checks and communication over the week to become proficient, we are ready to move on to the the next part of learning to belay Pt. 2 Support, Stance, Stroke.

Arrive early! Practice starts 4:15p. Extended practice to 6:15p for all to move through the practicum. 

Pick Up/Drop Off: Cragmont Park - Picnic table. If arriving late/picking up early, the trailhead to the base of the route is left behind the picnic table. Tight road w/limited parking. High curb/sidewalk parking permitted, just make sure pointed in proper direction. Do not park in fire lanes. 

Wear -
Team shirt/hoodie
Comfortable shoes/sneakers
Layers

Bring -
Water bottle
Healthy Snack

Radical Rest Break is Apr 3-15 for the Ascent Team. Enjoy!

Adventure No. 5 Water Exploration: Find Your Stroke

Now we're on this side of the estuary, we'll explore all the way down to the Coast Guard Is. and do our part to (stewardship clean the estuary) on the return.

Double Kayaks/Single Kayaks/Stand up Paddleboarding
Complete CCK Waiver Form

Arrive 4:15p /  Depart 5:45p 
Please arrive 15 mins early if changing is required. Expect :10-15 mins transition time off the water to include taking care of responsibilities and change. 

Drop Off/Pick Up Info: 409 Water St Oakland, CA (behind Plank).  This is a busy area, please park and walk to class/pick up. 

Wear - 
Swim shorts, rash guard
Water shoes/aqua socks
Hat
Sunscreen

Bring - 
Towel
Change of clothes
Water bottle

Cross Training No. 5 - Power Breath
Transitions into high school requires an elevation of power, voice and breath. Connecting proprioception, core, breath, focus and power strengthens the confidence to step into new.

6:15p - 7:30p
Drop Off / Pick Up: Smash Kingdom 2510 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

WEAR - PROTECTIVE LAYERS!
long sleeve shirt
long pants/ jeans or overalls ok
heavy closed toe shoes/ sneakers

No. 4 Water Exploration: Oakland Estuary 

Let's meet our new adventure partners, California Canoe & Kayak and team work together safely launching, practicing strokes, and find the new swimming holes. After safety checks and paddle review, we we'll launch into the Oakland Estuary to explore all of nature and life from our side!

Single/Double Kayak / Standup Paddle Board

Complete CCK Waiver Form

Arrive 4:15p /  Depart 5:45p 
Please arrive 15 mins early if changing is required. Expect :10-15 mins transition time off the water to include taking care of responsibilities and change. Due to multiple sensory needs transitioning off the water, aides/parent assistance is welcomed to expedite the end of practice safely. 

Drop Off/Pick Up Info: 409 Water St Oakland, CA (behind Plank).  This is a busy area, please park and walk to class/pick up. 

Wear - 
Swim shorts, rash guard
Water shoes/aqua socks
Hat
Sunscreen

Bring - 
Towel
Change of clothes
Water bottle

Generous rest is required to regenerate mitochondrial growth and minimize micro tears/injuries. 

Today is a rest day reset involving 30 mins of yoga salutations and 10 mins of stretching and 10 mins of meditation / space out (no stimulation)

Climbing Training No. 3 - Forced Power Response + Breath Training
Training today includes a spot-on approach to support trigger flow through the movement. Full effort will be required to link the stages of power together.

Arrive 6:15p /  Depart 8:00p - SIGNIFICANT WARM UP AND WARM DOWN W/COACH. 
Drop Off/Pick Up Info:  Bridges Rock Gym

Shoes
Chalk bag

Adventure No. 3 - On Belay / Off Belay
With everyone practicing knot tying, safety checks and communication over the week to become proficient, we are ready to move on to the the next part of learning to belay Pt. 2 Support, Stance, Stroke.

Arrive early! Practice starts 4:15p. Extended practice to 6:15p for all to move through the practicum. 

Pick Up/Drop Off: Cragmont Park - Picnic table. If arriving late/picking up early, the trailhead to the base of the route is left behind the picnic table. Tight road w/limited parking. High curb/sidewalk parking permitted, just make sure pointed in proper direction. Do not park in fire lanes. 

Wear -
Team shirt/hoodie
Comfortable shoes/sneakers
Layers

Bring -
Water bottle
Healthy snack

Cross Training No. 3 - Explosion + Rest
Today we learn to balance rest, restore and explosion with, you guessed it - power sprints, bench jumps, and high skips. Fast sets, moderate reps, little rest.

Arrive 6:15p / Depart: 7:30p
Drop off/Pick up: California Canoe & Kayak 409 Water Street. Behind Plank. Training will be next to the shoreline just off the estuary path.

Wear - 
Team Shirt
Proper athletic clothes / layers
Proper athletic sneakers
Layers

Bring -
Full water bottle
Light snack
Yoga mat
(do not bring backpacks/computers/instruments or school work)

Wear - 
Team Shirt
Proper athletic clothes / layers
Proper athletic sneakers
Layers

Bring -
Full water bottle
Light snack
Yoga mat
(do not bring backpacks/computers/instruments or school work)

Climb Training No. 2 - Climbing Power
Our unique training approach will examine the 4 stages of a powerful movement in reverse (Just up AM league). We'll review landing until it is desensitized and received, then dive into the physics and math of execution trajectory. BRING CLIMBING JOURNALS, PAPER, RULER AND PENCIL

Arrive 6:15p /  Depart 8:00p - SIGNIFICANT WARM UP AND WARM DOWN W/COACH. 
Drop Off/Pick Up Info:  Bridges Rock Gym

Shoes
Chalk bag
List above

Adventure No. 2 - Intro to Belaying 
Like learning to drive, learning to belay takes patience, repetition and consistency. Belaying stimulates the left and right neuropathy way hemispheres, visually engaged, anticipating movement, with the physical demand of quick reaction response. Today we start fortifying the confidence with Pt. 1: Safety 101-102

Arrive early! Practice starts 4:15p. 
Pick Up/Drop Off: Cragmont Park - Picnic table. If arriving late/picking up early, the trailhead to the base of the route is left behind the picnic table. Tight road w/limited parking. High curb/sidewalk parking permitted, just make sure pointed in proper direction. Do not park in fire lanes. 

Wear -
Team shirt/hoodie
Comfortable shoes/sneakers
Layers

Bring -
Water bottle
Healthy Snack

Cross Training No. 2 Intro to Power
Power-up! It's our first experiential exploration of power today at the beach with natural sand and wind resistance. Dress comfortable. You will be running on the beach sand; wear comfort shoes / no shoes that suit your feet best.

Arrive 5:55p /  Depart 7:30p
Drop Off/Pick Up Info:  Otis St. parking lot. Walk adjacent from my vehicle towards beach and bathhouse. Practice will be on the beach. 

Bring/wear swim trunks
Bring towel
Change of clothes
Water shoes
Be prepared for possible windy afternoon.
Water

Splish Splash! Missing BGC Team? We are missing you! Let's meet up for lunch and cool down in the Redwoods at Robert's Park Pool today! Throw on some sunscreen, and swimsuit. Bring a towel and blanket and join us up on the hill! 

All 2025-26 team members invited
Free event! 
Confirm attendance online

Climb Training No. 1 - Testing Strength 
Strength is Mental

Weather is perfect, timing is right for evening practice at the crag on Thursdays! Today we are taping into more mental strength, (sight) reading, and problem solving before, during and after attempts. Returning to the strength cycle scouting and sending new problems at Mortar Rock tonight. Bring shoes, chalk and charged cellphone.

Arrive early - Warm up before sunset! Practice starts 6p - ends 7:30p
Drop Off/ Pick Up: Mortar Rock is located on the corner of Indian Rock Av. is the next block up to the right of Indian Rock Park. Recommend dropping off at Indian Rock and walking up *R) at the intersection of the Little Library. 

Cycle - Strength  3wks | (wk 3)

Warm Up - Individual (min 20mins)
Training - Pockets (are your friends)
Technique - Core tension
Skill - Footwork 4
Drills -  Bumps
Warm Down - Meditation (letting go)

Bring - 

• Headlight

• Shoes

• Chalk bag

• Water / warm tea

• Healthy Snack

• Hoodie/ jacket

Adventure No. 1 - Intro to Outdoor Top Rope Climbing: Ground School
It's time for this next generation of Peak Adventure Team to get On Belay! All have climbed with various levels of comfort. Instilling proper ground management skills early prioritizes  safety and learning ground management-deepens empowering independence of the climbing experience. 

Pick Up/Drop Off: Indian Rock Park - meet amphitheater side of crag

Wear - 
Team shirt / hoodie
Layers
Sneakers w/socks (will get climbing shoes)
Pants/shorts recommended. Bring leggings if wearing a dress.
Put all ponytails / buns low. Hair needs to be out of the face.

Bring - 
Water
Light snack

Cross Training No. 1 - Set the Tone
First practice of the session sets the tone for accountability to yourself and the team! Showing up for the hard part fortifies your commitment to strength and determination.

The Ohlone, understood the richness of the terrain colonized as Joaquin Miller/Woodmister Cascade. It's our opportunity to discover this training space for awesome for inspiration and motivation.

Arrive 6p / Depart: 7:30p
Drop off/Pick up: Joaquin Miller Road (side street leading to park)
Eat a healthy, complete meal :45 mins before practice

Wear - 
Team Shirt
Proper athletic clothes / layers
Proper athletic sneakers
Layers

Bring -
Full water bottle
Light snack
Yoga mat
(do not bring backpacks/computers/instruments or school work)

Adventure No. 3 - This is Bouldering 
Using stone mortar for skill, the Ohlone left wacos in rocks. These pockets require learning directional movement with proper foot placement. W travel up to N. Berkeley for Little Scouts Pt 2. at Mortar Rock.

Arrive early! Practice starts 4:15p. 
Drop Off/ Pick Up: Mortar Rock is located on the corner of Indian Rock Av. is the next block up to the right of Indian Rock Park. Recommend dropping off at Indian Rock and walking up Indian Rock Ave at the intersection of the Little Library. 

Wear -
Team shirt/hoodie
Hiking shoes
Long socks
Layers

Bring -
Water bottle
Healthy Snack
Climbing shoes
Change of shoes & clothes to leave in the car for after practice.

Intro to Outdoor Top Rope Climbing - On Belay
Prioritizing safety and commands, the Ascent Team is ready for the first send at Cragmont! After safety checks, focus will turn to safety autonomy of knot tying before the first attempts of a dynamic 5.6/7

Pick Up/Drop Off: Indian Rock Park - meet amphitheater side of crag

Wear - 
Team shirt / hoodie
Layers
Sneakers w/socks (will get climbing shoes)
Pants/shorts recommended. Bring leggings if wearing a dress.
Put all ponytails / buns low. Hair needs to be out of the face.

Bring - 
Water
Light snack

Radical Rest Break is Apr 2-14 for the Ascent Team. Enjoy!

Outdoor Immersion
We are putting the outdoor skills in practice learning outdoor cooking and washing safety today! 

Arrive 4:15p /  Depart 5:45p
Drop Off/Pick Up Info: Roberts Regional Recreational Area 10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. Meet in the upper parking lot. Parents dropping off, make sure to let the kiosk agent know! If staying, $5 parking fee is due upon entry. Free parking (at your risk) on Skyline.

Wear -Sneakers/hiking shoes

Bring -
Water
Plate
Fork
Cup

Outdoor Immersion
We are putting the outdoor skills in practice learning outdoor cooking and washing safety today! 

Arrive 3:30p /  Depart 5p
Drop Off/Pick Up Info: Roberts Regional Recreational Area 10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. Meet in the upper parking lot. Parents dropping off, make sure to let the kiosk agent know! If staying, $5 parking fee is due upon entry. Free parking (at your risk) on Skyline.

Wear -Sneakers/hiking shoes

Bring -
Water
Plate
Fork
Cup

Outdoor Immersion
Let's get ready for the camping trip in the Outdoor Immersion Academy. Today we learn campfire safety and food storage.

Arrive 4:15p /  Depart 5:45p
Drop Off/Pick Up Info: Roberts Regional Recreational Area 10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. Meet in the upper parking lot. Parents dropping off, make sure to let the kiosk agent know! If staying, $5 parking fee is due upon entry. Free parking (at your risk) on Skyline.

Wear -Sneakers/hiking shoes

Bring -
Water
(nut free) Lunch / Snack
Handwipes

Outdoor Immersion
Let's get ready for the camping trip in the Outdoor Immersion Academy. Today we learn about basic outdoor 1st aid and setting up a tent.

Arrive 3:30 /  Depart 5p
Drop Off/Pick Up Info: Roberts Regional Recreational Area 10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. Meet in the upper parking lot. Parents dropping off, make sure to let the kiosk agent know! If staying, $5 parking fee is due upon entry. Free parking (at your risk) on Skyline.

Wear -Sneakers/hiking shoes

Bring -
Water
(nut free) Lunch / Snack
Handwipes