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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch

920 -24th St, Oakland · ★ 3.9 (11 reviews)

Community-based programs and activities for youth, including summer camp options, at the Meltzer Branch.

▌ Editor's read The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, including the Leonard J. Meltzer Branch, operates as a nonprofit organization, founded in 1940. Their website, bgcoakland.org, loads successfully and details their mission to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential. The organization offers after-school and summer programs, indicating a day camp program type. They explicitly state that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland' show a 4.6-star rating from 102 reviews, with themes often praising the positive environment and supportive staff. The organization is active on social media with an Instagram handle @bgcoakland and a Facebook handle bgcoakland. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific branch or the broader organization. The website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios or a founder's name for the Meltzer Branch.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Address: 920 24th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
  • Phone: 510-444-8282

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch

What ages does Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch accept?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch is open to children ages 6–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch provide lunch?
Yes — Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch compare to other community/rec center camps in Oakland?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland - Leonard J. Meltzer Branch is one of 5 community/rec center camps in Oakland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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