DATES AND HOURS

Usually held on Second Saturdays, except for occasional month, when we might do on say a 3rd one

4:30pm-8:30pm (4 hours total)

“We are new to Monkey Business Camp and my 9 year old had the best time of any Kids’ Night Out he’s ever done. The other children were nice. The counselors were nice. The vibe was calm and friendly. He loved being outside at night. When I picked him up, he was so satisfied, tired and calm. I’m impressed.”

LOCATION

Berkwood Hedge School:
1809 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Incredible space in Downtown Berkeley, with outdoor play areas-think sand box, climbing structure and wall, big yard for basketball and other games, swings. And lovely indoor spaces for emergent play, including art and board games.  For parents: the location is close to movie theaters and restaurants.

AGES

We’ll be having a mixed age group:

• Ages 4 ½ -10, with up to 27 campers.
• Youth Leaders, ages 11+ assist staff in making the party tons of fun, with about 3-5/night.

“What a wonderful, positive, and caring environment you and the staff create at Monkey Business”

ACTIVITIES & DINNER

What will the kids be up to all evening? We offer a warm, friendly community environment, with kids swept up in the joy of playing and making, on their own, and with others. We create the space, you send your kids, and magic happens. We offer art, games, board games, and a dance party with glow sticks and flashlights. This night is unplugged.  There will NOT be any screens.

FEES AND FINANCIAL AID INFO (FEES INCLUDE ORGANIC VEGETARIAN DINNER)

Base price-Sign up by first of the month before event: $40/child

Sibling special: Signing up more than one child: $35/child for two kids (enter code: sib) or $30/child for three or more kids (enter code sib+)

After first of month: prices go up $5/child from base or sibling rate

After Friday 2pm before event: prices go up $10/child from base

Please note: can only enter one discount code per registration.

*****All proceeds raised will go to our scholarship fund. We really appreciate your generosity*****

Contact our office if you have received financial aid in the past two years, as we will honor the same info and give you the night at the same percentage of aid. We will not be accepting new applicants.  Please apply for our school break or summer to be eligible.

“Monkey Business provides kids a great combination of structure and free play, with fun instructors and cool activities. My daughter talks about it year round.

LOGISTICS, FAQs AND POLICIES

• Click on FAQs and Policies links above for more details: refund policy, food allergy information, etc.
• We require campers to be able to operate within our ratio of 1:9, so if your child has medical, behavioral or emotional needs that will need additional coaching or support, please contact our office, as we might be able to welcome your camper with the support of an aide/coach.

STAFF

Ceri Mitchell, Brad Olson and Olivia Becketti.  Our Founding Director, Heather Mitchell, usually comes around for 2-3 hours to play too!

Our staff from diverse backgrounds are nurturing, creative and enthusiastic. They are hired to guide and enrich our programs and foster friendship among campers. All children, returning and new campers alike, are actively welcomed.  Click here to see bios and photos.

“The love and support that my child got from MBC team was super evident and made transitions much easier.”

YOUTH LEADERS

We are inviting kids with strong skills in welcoming, connecting, and playing with kids to join our youth leader team, to help make these evenings more fun, magical and safe. Ceridwen Mitchell will be in touch with you!  We hope you can make it.  Our aim is to have between 3-5/night.

“Your program is such a great place for our child to be herself, have fun and spend time with great people. I love watching her learn responsibility and how to care for younger kids. Keep up the great work!”