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If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, etc.) to fully access our services, please email kpatchell@berkeley.edu.

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UC Berkeley Summer Camp 2025 Information

UC Berkeley summer camps offer fun activities for children of all ages. Whether interested in athletics or academia, science, nature, business, aquatics, skateboarding, or leadership skills; there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Monthly Meditation for Faculty and Staff

Virtually on on the first Wednesday of each Month, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm, and the third Thursday of each Month, 2 pm - 2:20 pm

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Live Webinar: 529 College Saving Plans

Thursday, February 6th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Choosing Childcare

Wednesday, February 19th, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Planning Your Pregnancy Leave

Thursday, February 27th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Starting Your Investment Portfolio

Wednesday, March 5th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Transitioning Back After Baby Bonding Leave

Thursday, March 20th, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Understanding and Responding to Toddler Tantrums

Thursday, April 3rd, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

Be Well at Work - Work/Life Program

Work/Life delivers programs and services to support faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdocs, with integrating work and home life at any stage, while also promoting and advocating for policies and practices that encourage and reinforce UC Berkeley's values as a family-friendly campus. 

If you are in need of parenting, familial, or financial wellness resources, please contact Karen Patchell at kpatchell@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) or call 510 642 8659.

Contact Us

Work/Life Office
2222 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
Phone: (510) 642-8659

Email: kpatchell@berkeley.edu