Event:	Oakland Academy of Knowledge Playground Rebuild Share
Location:	Oakland Academy of Knowledge 8755 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA 94609
Date:	May 8th 2026, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Staff:	Manager: Wilhelm Y
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Event Description:

Remodeling Schoolyards in Oakland

Eat. Learn. Play., alongside KABOOM! and the Oakland Unified School District, has now fully remodeled 23 schoolyards. Stemming from the imagination of Oakland students, these kid-designed spaces provide access to safe and high-quality schoolyards for students and the surrounding school community.

As part of our vision to transform the school experience for a generation of Oakland students, Eat. Learn. Play. has been working to ensure all Oakland elementary and middle school students have access to the resources, support, and spaces for kids to thrive and have great childhoods. Our work includes remodeling more than 25 public elementary schoolyards throughout Oakland by the end of 2026 to be the dream places for kids to play, learn, and spend time with their classmates.

PROJECT SCOPE:

In 2023, Oakland Academy of Knowledge was our second schoolyard project, where we built a new play structure and installed a multi-sport court. As the scope of these projects has expanded over the years, we are thrilled to be returning to give the students the complete schoolyard they deserve.

Volunteers will help bring to life two kid-designed play structures, a new multi-sport court, a soccer field, and a nature exploration area. The remodel will also feature multiple newly planted trees, a mini meadow, three garden beds, an outdoor classroom with tables and umbrellas, ground art, and a Little Town Library.

One Brick San Francisco Bay Area will be partnering with All Hands & Hearts and the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation for this project.  To learn more about All Hands & Hearts and/or the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, please click on their logo.

What we'll be doing:

Friday is the Build Day.  Volunteers will be engaged with different tasks including:

• Gardening
• Painting
• Woodwork / Building
• Other Tasks as Needed

What you should know:

Dress Code and Weather Considerations

All volunteers must wear an Eat. Learn. Play. volunteer shirt (provided at registration) and closed-toe shoes while onsite at all times. We will be active outdoors for the duration of the build, rain or shine. We are expecting mid to high 60-degree weather, so please bring layers for the morning and plan accordingly. Recommended attire includes comfortable athletic pants, your volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and other sun- or weather-protective gear as needed.

Registration & Attendance

To participate, all volunteers must be registered upon arrival or register via the QR code at the registration table (if space allows). Please show up only on the days you signed up for and stay for your full shift.

Food & Supplies

Light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water will be provided. All necessary supplies, tools, sunscreen, and safety gear will also be provided. There is no secure storage for personal items. Please only bring items you can carry with you at all times.

Build Site Rules

To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, all participants must follow the guidelines below. These rules are in place to promote safety, respect, and collaboration. Failure to comply may result in removal from the project. Treat all participants with kindness and respect; use inclusive, family-friendly language.

• Follow all instructions and safety protocols provided by on-site staff.
• Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior to a staff member immediately.
• Only pre-approved power tools are allowed on-site.
• Closed-toe shoes are required at all times.
• Youth may not enter active construction areas.
• Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited.
• Firearms are not permitted, with the exception of certified, active-duty officers.

Media Disclaimer

Your participation grants Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation permission to collect your likeness for photographing and/or videoing for promotional purposes.

Where to Meet:

Meeting location will be emailed to all participants upon registration.

Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation:

Founded in 2019 by four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry and entrepreneur, host and two-time New York Times best-selling author Ayesha Curry, Eat. Learn. Play. seeks to unleash the potential of every child and pave the way for amazing kids and bright futures.

For the past six years, Eat. Learn. Play. has made a tremendous impact across its three pillars: investing over $72 million to serve Oakland kids and families, including delivering more than 25 million meals, investing $6 million+ in literacy programs, revitalizing 17 school and community playspaces, and much more.