opportunities for local youth while offering services to the
community including a bicycle shop and repair facility, a full
service wooden boat building shop, and Berkeley's only
waterfront coffee shop."
MISSION
Waterside Workshops uses vocational education as a method of promoting
youth development, encouraging sustainable and healthy lifestyles, and
cultivating positive change in the Bay Area community.
We also offer classes for youth and adults.
UPDATES!
Come to the cafe or rent a boat or a bike!
Come have a coffee in our courtyard or rent a boat or a bike to enjoy the beautiful summer weather!
Support from the community keeps our programs free for those in need. Please visit our donations page to make a tax-deductible donation to support your favorite Waterside program!
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Recent Activity
Some photos from our 3 day camping trip to Humboldt Redwoods State Park a few weeks ago with 11 youth. We had perfect weather and had a great time hiking and swimming in the Eel River. Funding provided by California State Parks Foundation. @calparks @north_coast_redwoods #youthaccessgrant @ Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Our staff mechanic (and former intern) Victor also races! Today was the Giro di San Francisco down near the waterfront. His Cat 4/5 race had two restarts due to crashes and was shortened, but he finished strong. #girodisanfrancisco @ San Francisco, California
We made the "Best Of" in the East Bay Express!
Best Way to Go Boating — and Support Youth Programs
Waterside Workshops and the Berkeley Boathouse