3 Try It Free Opportunities

Exciting opportunities designed to spark curiosity, foster learning and provide endless fun! Trying these activities for free helps eliminate the barrier that financial constraints often pose. Every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their background or resources available to them. Let your child's journey begin now!

Cal Sailing Club 

124 University Ave, Berkeley

The club offers the public a chance to try sailing for free during our Open Houses. Check the home page for dates. Kids 5 and over welcome on our boats if accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring a change of clothes--it can get wet. Sign up at the clubhouse between 1 and 4 pm.

Sonoma Skypark

21870 East 8th Street, Sonoma

Young Eagles Free flights for kids 8–18. Second Sunday of the month (except December), weather permitting. 9:30–11:30 a.m.

The Crucible

1260 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607

The Crucible’s Bike Shop is dedicated to making bike repair and maintenance more accessible to our local community. Our neighbors and community members are invited to stop by the Bike Shop for free bike repairs and maintenance, as well as instruction on how to properly maintain their bicycles.

Do you know other hands-on opportunities for kids and teens? Let us know in the comments below.