East Oakland Youth Development Center - Oakland

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Program/Organization	East Oakland Youth Development Center
Complete Address	8200 International Blvd.Oakland CA 94621
Phone	(510) 569-8088
Website	www.eoydc.org
General Email Address
Description	Contact: Regina Jackson An adult educational program provides remedial courses for age 16-24. The social recreational program involves activities such as arts and crafts, photography, field trips, and special events. Physical development activities include martial arts, track and field, weightlifting and basketball. Employment services include youth employment for age 15 and older, career counseling, Basic Education and GED instruction, as well as computer skills training. Health education and promotional services are provided for adolescents and their families in the East Oakland area. After school programs and physical development activities are also available to children age 6 and older. PROJECT JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH (JOY), for all youth and adults, provides development assistance in the areas of education and employment preparation, placement and advancement to include after-school tutoring and GED preparation classes, computer courses, work study and community exchange. ART PROGRAM is open to youth age 6 and over. Offers various art expressions both performing and visual by way of drama, West African dance, Steelpan, ceramic sculpture, painting, drawing and photography. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM for age 6 and over engages youth in sports activities that expose them to team building. Sportsmanship and discipline are also encouraged through basketball, baseball and track and field.
Eligibility
Days Open	Monday-Thursday, Friday
Hours	9:00am-8:00pm, 9:00am-6:00pm
Duration	Year Round
Ages	6-12, 13-18
Fees	None for most services. Martial arts classes; $50 registration fee plus purchase of uniform. $30/month for adults. $15/month for children.
Accessibility	Wheelchair access, Restrooms wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken	English, Spanish
Nearby Bus Lines	AC Transit 82 and 356 within 1 block
Nearby BART Stops	Coliseum/Oakland Airport
Other Locations?
Volunteer Opportunities?
Leadership Opportunities?	Media and Arts, Education, Employment, Social and Recreational

Additional Details:

The EOYDC is super dedicated to Oakland's youth. The center has mandatory homework time then there are various programming alternatives for the kids. High school and college tutors help out with the younger students along with the various staff and the relationships they share are real and clearly influential.