Lawrence Hall of Science

Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94720
510-642-5132

Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is a resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages.

LHS was established in 1968 at the University of California at Berkeley. It is a national leader in the development of innovative materials and programs for students, teachers, families, and the public.

Their mission is to inspire and foster learning of science and mathematics for all. LHS is the public science center of the University of California, Berkeley and an innovative leader in the field of science and mathematics education.

To advance interest, skills, and knowledge they engage students and their families in exciting science and mathematics activities, at the center or in their classrooms, schools, and communities. They also design and distribute effective instructional materials and exhibits. Lastly, they create distinctive learning and leadership opportunities for educators. LHS is committed to serving all, especially those with limited access to science and mathematics.

Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort

Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort
1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Road
Twin Bridges, Ca. 95735
Phone (530) 659-7453

Sierra at Tahoe offers several different activities during hours of operation. Activities include snow skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, and tubing. The resort offers rentals of all snow clothes and equipment needed for a fun filled day on the mountain. In addition, the resort has an adventure zone for children which includes: rollers, mini jumps, and banked turns that keep children entertained for hours upon hours. And most importantly for the beginners, Sierra at Tahoe offers lessons to adults and children on the beginner terrain of the mountain. Surely, an activity that the entire family would enjoy!


Seasonal Dates: Mid-November thru Mid-April
Operation Hours:
Weekends & Peak Periods: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tubing hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week

Paramount's Great America

Paramount's Great America is an amusement park that has a theme park as well as a water park (Boomerang Bay)! It features several roller coasters (featuring Invertigo) as well as other rides. There is also a carnival setting where you can play games. There are live shows and plenty of fun for kids (as a kids park is also available). Kids can meet there favorite Nickelodeon characters too!

Tickets prices are as follows: right now Season Passes are available for just $49.99 (this includes admission into the park all season long), regular pricing includes adult admission for $53.99, junior/senior admission for $35.99, 2-day tickets for $59.99 (this is for admission 2 days in a row and must be used by the same person), and there is also a ticket available for $29.99 that includes admission after 4 p.m. that is only available at the front gate.

There are also group rates. Opening day for the regular 2009 season is March 29th, 2009. The park returns to opening for weekends only on August 29th, 2009.

For more info, please go to http://www.cagreatamerica.com/.