Oakland Garden Corps Youth Programs - Troops

Oakland Garden Corps Youth Programs - Troops offers activities where children earn badges, make crafts, and participate in other educational activities. The program also includes learning about God as part of its regular activities. The programs are described as fostering learning, creativity, and fellowship through these structured troop groups.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: Through a variety of no-fee and low cost after-school programs

Troop options include Moonbeams for boys and girls ages 4–5, Sunbeams for girls in grades 1–5, Adventure Corps – Explorers for boys in grades 1–4, Adventure Corps – Rangers for boys in grades 5–8, and Girl Guards for girls in grades 6–12. The Salvation Army supplements and supports kids' educational opportunities through a variety of programs and provides one-on-one teaching assistance with school work, study guidance, and literacy advancement. It also offers music and arts programs, including choirs, instrument training, poetry, painting, drama, dance, and other after-school lessons and activities. The Salvation Army states that it opens its doors to anyone in need and does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic level, and that it operates hundreds of after-school programs in low and moderate income neighborhoods across the country. The mission of The Salvation Army is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination, with a message based on the Bible and a ministry motivated by the love of God. Elizabeth Massaquoi is listed as part of the leadership team for this program.

Last updated March 23, 2026.