Programs

In partnership with Higher Ground NDC, we help fourth and fifth graders gain confidence on bikes. The free 6-week program currently operates at Brookfield, Madison Park, and Lodestar Elementary schools

After-school enrichment

Mentorship

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In partnership with the Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development’s Discovery Center, we provide one-on-one mentorship for East Oakland youth at our new location at Arroyo Viejo Park. See our calendar.

Scraper BART Wellness Center

Scraper BART Station! Elmhurst/Willie Wilkins Park, 98th Avenue @ B Street. The rendering depicts a legacy BART car with a sign reading "SCRAPER BIKE TEAM" across the top. The car is located in a park space, with a staircase leading up to the doors, and a playground fence and residential houses in the background. A number of children and adults are pictured riding bikes in the park.

Get ready for a game-changer! We’re thrilled to announce the plans of our future Scraper BART Wellness Center, a groundbreaking project combining our Health and Wellness Initiative with a repurposed BART car in Elmhurst/Officer Willie Wilkins Park.

Imagine a vibrant community space within a retired BART car, offering holistic wellness resources for underserved youth. This unique hub will combine our youth development programs with accessible health services and a dynamic community bike shop and clubhouse.

The Wellness Hub will be a vibrant, multi-faceted space designed to meet the needs of East Oakland youth. Inside the repurposed BART car, you’ll find a dedicated Wellness Center offering health education workshops on topics like nutrition and mental health. There will also be spaces and dedicated days and hours for counseling, health screenings, and even group workouts. Adjacent to this, a fully equipped Community Bike Shop will provide free to affordable bike repairs, maintenance workshops, and access to parts, accessories, and rentals. And of course, the Hub will continue to be a place for youth engagement, with dedicated time for Scraper Bike Team activities, skill-building workshops, community events, and youth bike clubs.

The Wellness Hub will have a profound impact on the East Oakland community. By providing a safe and supportive space, it will improve the physical and mental health of local youth, reducing obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health challenges. It will also increase access to vital healthcare services, connecting young people with the care they need to thrive. Through confidence-building activities and leadership training, the Hub will enhance youth development, empowering them to become agents of change. Furthermore, it will strengthen community bonds by creating a vibrant hub for recreation and social interaction. Finally, the project promotes sustainability by repurposing a retired BART car, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Join us in building a brighter future for East Oakland youth!