East Oakland Boxing Association Youth Programs

East Oakland Boxing Association Youth Programs offers an after-school program with boxing, homework help, arts, gardening, technology, and games. It also offers summer camp, mentoring, internship, and boxing for youth ages 5 to 20. The boxing program for Oakland teens runs Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 8 PM, and gloves can be borrowed or bought later.

Programs

• After-School Program — Ages 5-13 · Free after-school program providing a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive; activities include boxing, homework help, arts, gardening, technology, games, and more.
• Summer Camp — Ages 5-13 · Part of EOBA’s programs for ages 5-13.
• Internship — Ages 14-20 · Part of EOBA’s programs for ages 14-20.
• Mentoring — Ages 14-20 · Part of EOBA’s programs for ages 14-20.
• Boxing — Ages 14-20 · Monday through Friday, 3 PM to 8 PM · Free for Oakland teens; girls and boys are welcome; learn real boxing skills, get stronger, build confidence, join the EOBA boxing team, and travel to tournaments.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer camp is described as summer programming. The teen boxing lab is Monday through Friday, 3 PM to 8 PM. The gym opens from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Friday.
• Facility hours: The gym opens from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Friday.

About the provider

EOBA says it has served youth and families in East Oakland for over 40 years. Its mission is to create a secure and enriching environment that inspires individuals to thrive in education, health and wellness, and community engagement. EOBA partners with CORO and provides free Friday night events, community food distribution on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, and community-driven, multi-generational events promoting violence prevention and unity.

EOBA serves youth ages 5-20. The after-school program is free. The Teen Boxing Lab is for Oakland teens and welcomes girls and boys.

Last updated September 21, 2026.