Silent Auction Items
For the Kids
Tons of Fun
Value: $115
Brushstrokes Studio Time – Five Hours
Decorate your own pottery at Brushstrokes—baby keepsakes, plaques, plates, mugs, vases—the possibilities are endless! Brushstrokes provides studio space, brushes, glazes, and firing service, and sells unfinished bisqueware. “We are not a storefront in a shopping mall but a beautiful, sunlit art studio located in a part of Berkeley with a long tradition of pottery and ceramics.” Close to the 4th Street shopping district.
Berkeley Ironworks Belay Safety Package
Ready for adventure? Two passes for a belay safety class at Berkeley Ironworks.
Here’s your chance for some rock-climbing fun with four passes for belay safety classes at Berkeley Ironworks.
Donor: Brushstrokes, Berkeley Ironworks
Restrictions: Not to be used toward the price of pottery. Belay classes certificate expires Sept. 1, 2008.
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Sarah’s Science Summer Camp – One Week
Value: $300
One week at the ever-popular, ever-electrifying Sarah’s Science—This Land is Your Land camp. Camp activities focus on fun, hands-on science and nature projects, spiced with art, music, hiking, swimming, and outdoor games. Ages 5–15. For use in Summer 2008 only.
Donor: Sarah's Science—This Land is Your Land
Restrictions: Summer 2008
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A Guided Tour
Value: $454
Exploratorium Passes (5)
Guides Ari Nieh and Tim McAuliffe
Here's your chance to let your budding scientist or curious child spend the day at the San Francisco Exploratorium with Crowden teachers Ari Nieh and Tim McAuliffe.
Donor: San Francisco Exploratorium, Ari Nieh and Tim McAuliffe
Restrictions: Students must be in fourth grade or higher. Expires at the end of this school year.
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Child's Music Basket
Value: $24
A treat for budding musicians, this basket of musical goodies will delight the young and old. Basket includes two maracas, a harmonica, two wooden whistles, a castanet, two circus toys, and whimsical music notes wind chime.
Donor: Marsh Pitman
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Rockridge Kids Gift Basket
Value: $150
A gift basket from that toy store we all love. Includes three puzzles, a Bionicle Lego, a magic kit, a science kit, and a $50 gift certificate for the toy of your dreams.
Donor: Rockridge Kids
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Pokemon Themed Tie Quilt
Value: $40
Handmade child’s twin bed tie quilt, with that ever-popular Pokeman theme.
Donor: Angela Archie
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Infant/Toddler Tie Quilt
Value: $25
Handmade infant/toddler tie quilt. Perfect for a cuddle.
Donor: Angela Archie
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Berkeley Chess Camp – One Week
Value: $205
Is your child crazy about chess? Then a week of summer chess camp at the Berkeley Chess School is exactly what you're looking for. Campers will enjoy lessons and get lots of playing time. Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm.
Donor: The Berkeley Chess School
Restrictions: Available weeks: June 23–27; June 30–July 3; July 7–11; Aug. 4–8; and Aug. 11–15.
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BandWorks Summer Camp – One Week
Value: $205
Rock on at this one-week, half-day summer camp at BandWorks. Young musicians learn to play rock music in a supportive, fun environment. Classes offered include “Rock Jam,” “Music of Great Rock Bands,” and “Intro to Rock Band Instruments.”
Donor: BandWorks
Restrictions: Excludes CD recording.
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Jack Hyde Soccer Camp – One Week
Value: $115
One week of half-day camp at the highly popular Jack Hyde Soccer Camp in Oakland. Jack Hyde’s Soccer camp, for boys and girls age 6–12, emphasizes improving your game and skills in a positive and fun environment. Camp dates: June 23–27 or July 28–August 1. Camp will be held in Oakland.
Donor: Jack Hyde
Restrictions: Camp held in Oakland. Expires Sept. 1, 2008
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