afterschool
COOKING | YOGA | MINDFULNESS | FUN
Yoga and Nature Based After School Program
Now accepting applications for the 2026-27 School year!
Transportation Options
Walking School Bus
BBK Staff will walk students from BAM to BBK at both dismissal times. Cost: Included in tuition.
AC Transit Bus Ride
BBK staff will walk your child to the AC Transit Bus stop close to your school, chaperone them on the AC transit bus and walk them to BBK. (30 - 45 minutes which is comparable to the BUSD after school bus transit times.) Cost: $1.25/ride with youth clipper card.
Available for all elementary schools with more than 2 children enrolled in the same program days and times.
Nanny Drivers
Bliss Belly will provide parents with a list of nannies who are available to transport your child from school to BBK. Parents book directly with the Nannies. (Nannies can transport 2 - 4 children and charge approximately $25 - 35 per ride.) Alternatively parents can book directly from Care.com or Kidango.com for transport.
At Bliss Belly Kitchen after school programming kids will practice breathing and yoga, spend time in nature at Live Oak Park, make a healthy snack, and get time to do homework and quiet reading.
Our site in North Berkeley is just next to Live Oak Park, where children can connect with nature while enjoying playtime and snacks.
August 12, 2026 – June 5, 2027 | Ages 5 - 10
Schedule Options:
Monday - Friday (5 days a week)
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (4 days a week)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 days a week)
Tuesday/Thursday (2 days a week)
1:30 - 6PM
2:20 - 6PM
3:20 - 6PM
*Preference will be given to families who enroll in the 5 day option.
Sample Daily Schedule
1:30PM - AC Transit Pick up from various sites
2:15 - 3:15PM: Walking School Bus + Snack break, Nature time, Free play
3:30 - 4:15PM: Daily culinary lesson
4:15 - 5PM: Daily yoga and mindfulness lesson
5 - 5:30PM Picnic in the park
6PM Pick up at the park.
Our Location: North Berkeley 2095 Rose St. #202, Berkeley, CA 94709
Have questions? Check our new FAQ page or email: bliss@blissbellykitchen.com
Sample Menu Items
Farmers Market Lentil Soup
Guacamole Slaw
Make Your Own Smoothie Bar
Carrot muffins
Daily Routines:
Yoga and Mindfulness Lesson
Culinary lesson
Snack break, Games
Outdoor Play and Nature time at Live Oak Park
Bliss Belly kitchen offers eco-conscious and soul conscious cooking classes utilizing farm fresh ingredients, yoga, and mindfulness to give children the best possible connection to themselves and to the land and source where their food comes from.
Learn to make simple, delicious, and nutritious meals. We use healthy locally sourced organic ingredients to teach children about the basic fundamentals of healthy cooking and eating. Participants learn to source, cook, and eat delicious recipes.
Whether it’s packing a lunch, making a snack, or helping to prepare a family meal, these students will be prepared to support busy family life challenges with a new found knowledge and empowerment around cooking and good food!