Each year, over 300 youth ages 8-24 participate in Waterside’s workshops job-training internships, classes, and partnership programs. Waterside is a safe place for youth to feel heard, gain confidence, develop work skills, and access the tools and resources needed to lead healthy, sustainable lives.
Located at the Berkeley Aquatic Park, Waterside Workshops offers internships and jobs for youth in our two social enterprises: a community bike shop and a wooden boat shop and boat rental facility. Our interns also have opportunities to explore the natural surroundings of the Bay Area through our Adventures program.
Our bicycle education, repair, and reuse program
Our traditional wooden boatbuilding program
Increasing youth access to nature
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) provides accessible experiences in nature for youth and people living with disabilities. We […]
We’ve been busy here at Waterside—and thanks to Rebuilding Together East Bay Network, WEBCOR, and a generous […]
Happy June, Everybody! This June marks two years for me as Executive Director at Waterside Workshops. Time […]
In April, we took our maiden voyage on our shop-constructed double Hawaiian outrigger canoe to Tomales Bay. […]
There are many ways to contribute to the Waterside mission, whether it’s making a donation, purchasing a bike, renting a boat, or attending our events.
Your generosity allows us to provide free services to youth and the community.
