Extended Care Programs

John Muir hosts two care programs: BEARS & Kids in Motion, as well as PTA-run IntraMUIRals.

BEARS

  • Berkeley's Excellent Academic Road to Success (BEARS) is the before and after-school care program run by the Berkeley Unified School District.

  • The BEARS program provides academic support and enrichment/recreation activities both before and after school.

  • Enrollment hours are: Before School: 7:00AM until the start of the school day, After School: End of the school day until 5:45PM

  • The BEARS programs are in operation at five (5) elementary school sites: John Muir, Malcolm X, Ruth Acty, Sylvia Mendez, and Washington.

  • At John Muir, the BEARS program gathers after school on the blacktop, climbing structure, and in the gymnasium.

  • The BEARS program is funded through the California Department of Social Services and all families must meet income requirements and demonstrate a need for care. All BUSD students are eligible to participate in the BEARS program, but families whose income exceeds the Fee Schedule limits are required to pay full cost.

  • For more information, visit the BUSD BEARS site

Kids in Motion

  • Kids in Motion is a fully state licensed, staffed child care program that offers kids the freedom to play in a safe, supervised environment.

  • The Kids in Mo program provides recreational activities both before and after school.

  • Enrollment hours After School are from 2pm-6pm, Monday-Friday.

  • Children can be bused from other schools to John Muir for after school care at Kids in Mo.

  • At John Muir, the Kids in Mo program gathers after school in the TK/Kinder play yard, on the grass field, under the redwoods, by the creek, and in the cafeteria.

  • Kids in Mo fees are based on the child’s grade and how many days a week they’re attending.

  • For more information, visit www.kidsinmo.com or contact Troy Thompson (director) at kidsinmo@sbcglobal.net or by calling 510-549-9247. 

IntraMUIRals

  • The PTA organizes after-school enrichment classes called “IntraMUIRals” to provide opportunities for students to strengthen school connections and explore additional interests after school hours.

  • There are two semesters for IntraMUIRal enrollment: The first begins enrollment in September and the second begins enrollment in late January.

  • These classes are held at school, immediately after the regular school day ends. They last for about an hour.

  • IntraMUIRal semesters typically last for about 10 weeks.

  • Your child can still participate in them even if they are enrolled in BEARS or Kids in Motion.

  • The cost for each IntraMUIRal is set by the instructor and tend to be between $300-$400 for the semester. In each class, there are a limited number of PTA-sponsored spaces available.

  • Families sign up for IntraMUIRals through the Homeroom platform. Check it out here.

  • Class offerings vary from semester to semester. Recent ones have included Ceramics, Chess, Cooking/Baking, Glee Club: K Pop Stars, Golf, Plant Dyeing, and Soccer.

  • Learn more in the IntraMUIRals section on our website. You contact parent volunteers at jmintramuirals@gmail.com