Category: BORP General Interest
December 2023 Newsletter
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Q & A with BORP’s New Athletic Director: Brandon Young
Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Philadelphia Pa. That is where my passion for sports started. I started playing sports as a young kid; when I was 11, I
Exploration of Passages (Descriptive Tour)
Join us for an exploration of passages, a virtually descriptive tour hosted by BORP on September 13th starting at 10:30am. Description of Event: On September 13th, in partnership with the Fine Arts Museums of San
An Update on the BORP Revolution Ride, Roll & Stroll 2021
In the wake of recent increases in COVID-19 rates due to the Delta variant, BORP has decided to move the 2021 Revolution Ride, Roll & Stroll on Saturday, September 18th
45 Years of Innovation and Leadership
A Brief History of BORP by Bonnie Lewkowicz I first learned about BORP in 1978 while studying for my Recreation Therapy degree. I knew immediately that I wanted to do my internship there
New Kayaking Program!
Starting in May, BORP will offer kayaking on the lake at the Cycling Center at 80 Bolivar Street in Berkeley. Available late afternoons on the first and last Saturday of the month. Times vary.
News from Adventures & Outings: Exploration of Art by Black Artists (Descriptive Tour)
On May 10th, in partnership with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, BORP’s Adventures & Outings Program will host an exploration of art by Black Artists with docents Judith
Garnett Silver-Hall: This year’s recipient of the Jennifer Howitt Award
By BORP Youth Team Coach, Trooper Johnson About nine years ago, the BORP youth team was at the Oakland Ice Center, getting ready for Sled Hockey, when a little kid
From Rick Smith, Executive Director – February 2021
Finally, there’s some good news on the virus front! The decline in cases and hospitalizations, along with the steady increase in vaccinations, is giving us real hope of returning to