YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
Learn about great youth organizations and programs!
Imagine That!Imagine That! is a non-profit organization created for children in the Greater Bay Area to experience the joys of their imaginations around the holiday season. Imagine That! caters to children who are underprivileged, child abused, fostered, homeless and/or children of incarcerated parents. They host events 6 times a year for children from 2-10years old. Imagine That! gives children an opportunity to enjoy the holiday's with face painting, arts & crafts, games, nail art, entertainment, creative foods (the children can help prepare as an art) and much more. Their slogan is "Where your imagination comes to light!" Imagine That! encourages children to eat healthy and take care of their hygiene. They serve healthy snacks such as apples and carrots and on Halloween toothbrushes & floss are given out to the youth. Throughout the year they celebrate various events and have free activities for the youth including a January “Kids Winter Extravaganza” (purposely created after holidays when most children are forgotten about), a February “Kids Love Extravaganza” (love theme, children boys and girls experience love), April “Kids Easter Extravaganza”, July “Back to school Extravaganza”, October “Halloween Extravaganza” and November “Imagine That Homeless Feeding Extravaganza” (team up with churches to do activities with children). Along with bringing their creative specialties Imagine That! also brings the food that has been donated to our organization for the holiday season, from local sponsors.
The Oakland Dynamite’s Have Officially Began Practice!!
Come out to Curt Flood Field at School Street & Coolidge between 5pm–7:30pm Monday - Friday for all kids ages 5-15. All returning players Equipment Fees have been waived. Just pay a deposit of $25 and your player/cheerleader can get on the field today. For questions contact the President Wanda Sanford (800) 921-6609.
Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs' Activities LeagueThe Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League is a non profit organization serving youth in the Unincorporated Areas of Alameda County (Ashand, Cherryland, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley). They offer various after school programs (Martial Arts, Dance, soccer, Golf, Fitness, Bowling, Leadership, Cooking as well as summer opportunities (sports camp, swimming, mural painting). If you're interested in any of their programs, call (415) 305-2173 or visit
ACDeputysal.weebly.com/
Girls Moving Forward (GMF)
Hey Oakland youth! Looking for something fun to do after school? Our programs help you work toward your education and life goals - all in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. And, the best part is...it's completely FREE! At Girls Moving Forward, they know that girls' achievement in school is about more than academic ability. There are many social pressures facing girls today that impact their performance in school. GMF pairs focused academic tutoring with captivating empowerment activities because GMF knows that increased confidence will unlock each girl's full potential. Please contact them for more information about how you can enroll your students K-12 in their FREE academic tutoring program at their school! Call (510) 421-1376 or email Amy at amy@girlsmovingforward.com.
Boys Moving Forward (BMF)
Hey Oakland youth! Looking for something fun to do after school? Our programs help you work toward your education and life goals - all in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. And, the best part is...it's completely FREE! At Boys Moving Forward, they know that boys' achievement in school is about more than academic ability. There are many social pressures facing boys today that impact their performance in school. BMF pairs focused academic tutoring with captivating empowerment and mentoring activities because BMF knows that increased confidence will unlock each boys' full potential. Please contact them for more information about how you can enroll your students K-12 in their FREE academic tutoring program at their school! Call (510) 387-8104 or email Pablo at pablo@boysmovingforward.com.
Join the Daly City TitansCalling all Football players between the ages of 5 and 15! Come join the Daly City Titans. Learn discipline, team-work, relationship building, trust but above all have fun playing football! The Daly City Pop Warner Football League is looking for players between the ages of 5 and 15, coaches and sponsors. If you are interested, please visit
DalyCityTitans.com for 2009 sign ups and questions.
Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA)
Are you an Alameda County resident outside of Oakland between the ages of 18 and 21? Have you considered getting trained, but just don't have the resources?Unemployed, but can't afford interview clothes, or simply have troubles finding a job?Or maybe you have the desire, but high costs of gas, BART, and bus stand in your way. "Steps to Success" at Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) can help with all of these needs for FREE including FREE security and vocational training for all eligible applicants. If this is you, Call Mr. G at (510) 647-0719 right now as spaces are going fast! Or check out their site BYAOnline.org! BYA is located at 1255 Allston Way right off of University in Berkeley.
