100 Youth Have Renewed Opportunity Thanks to The Port of Oakland
2021-06-23T15:19:10-07:00Thanks to the Port of Oakland, 100 BIPOC youth have renewed opportunity in The Crucible's studios, with hundreds of classes to choose from.
Relive All The Creative Magic Of 2021 Youth Summer Camp
2021-08-04T17:14:06-07:00The first week of 2021 Youth Summer Camps just wrapped! Students came to camp with major creative ambitions, making impressive projects like beautifully handcrafted skateboards, elaborate welded bird sculptures, and in the case of one student, a leather utility belt with a customizable system of attachments.
Students Escape Remote Learning Fatigue At 2021 Youth Spring Camps
2021-04-13T18:39:48-07:00Leading up to last week’s Youth Spring Camps, the excitement in the air was palpable. After more than a year of remote learning, we could not wait to see students tap into their creativity and get hands-on in the fine and industrial arts.
For McClymonds High School Students, In-Person Crucible Classes Offer A Respite
2021-03-31T20:27:33-07:00After more than a year of remote learning, students are struggling to find focus at home. Here in West Oakland, McClymonds High School has seen an uptick in absences as students cope with feelings of isolation and a lack of motivation. “You’re not getting that day-to-day experience,” explained McClymonds junior, Isaiah Smiley in a recent ABC7 interview at The Crucible.
Earn-A-Bike 2021 Program Gives West Oakland Youth New Confidence
2021-03-17T16:03:04-07:00For more than a decade, West Oakland students ages 10-18 have been participating in our Earn-A-Bike Program, learning free bike mechanics while fixing up two frames. Upon finishing the program, participants take one bike home and donate the second to be sold in support of the Bike Shop.
Free Earn A Bike Program Relaunching At The Crucible | Youth Ages 10-18 Encouraged To Apply
2021-02-02T16:22:53-08:00We are excited to be restarting our Earn-A-Bike Program this February 16, as a newly designed 4-week program, running Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-6pm. The Crucible’s Bike Shop has been operating with new health and safety policies in place, successfully running multiple Bike Fix-A-Thons and Bike Maintenance classes for our local community.
This Guide To 2021 Youth Camps Will Spark Your Camper’s Creativity
2021-01-20T16:11:54-08:00In a year where most students are participating in remote learning, hands-on opportunities for creativity and skill building are more important than ever. After our successful Summer 2020 Youth Camps, we’re excited to be returning with our 2021 spring and summer camp offerings for youth ages 8-18.
Starting in September, The Crucible will pilot subsidized hands-on classes to help fill gaps in school remote instruction
2020-08-26T17:40:00-07:00The Crucible is announcing a pilot program of day-time youth classes, so young people can access quality, hands-on instruction during this difficult time.
2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception
2020-08-12T19:34:50-07:00Join us for our 2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception and celebrate the work and accomplishments of our second-year Fuego Leaders.
Simha Furaha Has A Backup Plan While The Crucible Hot Shop Is Closed
2020-10-12T11:19:48-07:00Two years after taking his first Crucible class, Simha Furaha stepped into the Hot Shop and fell in love with Glass Blowing. From 2018-19, he was a Fuego Youth Leader in that department, helping summer camp instructors teach youth students while also working on his craft with a mentor.