SEEDS EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS
Our Areas of Focus
Oakland Leaf offers dynamic expanded learning opportunities for TK-8th grade Oakland youth through our S.E.E.D.S. Program (Scholars Empowered to Explore, Dream, and Shine) during after school hours.
At Oakland Leaf, we believe every young person has the power to grow, lead, and make a positive impact on their community and beyond. Our S.E.E.D.S. program embodies this vision, inspiring youth to recognize that their actions, voices, and ideas matter. Here, students are encouraged to dream big, set ambitious goals, and develop into the best version of themselves. Ultimately, shining brightly in whatever path they choose. Through hands-on creative learning and a strong focus on social-emotional growth, S.E.E.D.S. cultivates confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. Each participant walks away not just with new skills, but with a deeper understanding of themselves and the tools to thrive as empowered, engaged members of Oakland and beyond.
Enrichment
Our enrichment offerings spans Art & Culture, STEAM, Sports, and Health & Wellness, fostering creativity, engagement, and personal growth.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Our SEL program empowers students with strategies and reflection opportunities to build self-awareness, social skills, resilience, and responsible decision-making.
Academic Support
Through our Scholars in Action initiative, we provide targeted literacy intervention and homework support that reinforces daytime learning and achieve academic success.
S.E.E.D.S. Program Sites
ASCEND School, Grades TK-8th
3709 E 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
Cleveland Elementary, Grades TK-5th
745 Cleveland Street, Oakland, CA 94606
International Community School, Grades TK-5
2825 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Think College Now, Grades TK-5
2825 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Bret Harte Middle School, Grades 6th-8th
3700 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
EnCompass Academy, Grades TK-5th
1025 81st Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
La Escuelita Elementary School, Grades TK-5th
1050 2nd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Roots Internship
Oakland Leaf’s Roots internship program provides year-round positive youth development opportunities to 30 East Oakland High School students annually. Interns are trained to serve as classroom aides in our afterschool programs and provide daily social-emotional and academic support to students, and they facilitate creative play activities. The interpersonal and professional skills that interns gain are applicable to future careers in education and youth development. Roots interns also receive college and career preparation support, including academic coaching and support with college applications.
All interns engage in experiential learning, personal and professional development, social and emotional learning, civic education, and community action initiatives. By cultivating students’ sense of agency, self-efficacy, and social responsibility, we are building compassionate and creative leaders with strong connections to their community.
Love Cultivating Schoolyards
Love Cultivating Schoolyards (LCS) is Oakland Leaf’s environmental justice program that transforms schoolyards into dynamic outdoor classrooms. LCS operates seven garden clubs at all of our afterschool sites.
LCS students learn how ecosystems function, how food systems impact communities, and how to care for the Earth. Students interact with the natural world through planting seeds, harvesting fruits and vegetables, picking flowers, studying insects, digging in the earth, and composting. Oakland Leaf’s LCS program also provides nutritional education.
OAKLAND PEACE CAMP
Oakland Peace Camp is a 5-week summer camp that encompasses a rich blend of arts, activism, leadership, and an opportunity for youth to explore their identity, while participating in activities that are both fun and meaningful. From music production and dance, to sports, cooking and more; there’s something for everyone in our dynamic summer program. Camp culminates with a student showcase highlighting their community service projects, and artistic accomplishments over the summer. Camp is completely free of charge to all participants.
In Summer 2025, we hosted OPC from June 9th to July 11th at International Community School for K through 5th grade and Bret Harte Middle School for 6th through 8th grade.
2026 Camp details coming soon.