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Happy Pride Month

Celebrate Pride Month!

At AEF, we believe every student deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are. During Pride Month and all year long, we stand with our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and community. We are aligned with AUSD’s affirmation of the rights of LGBTQ+ students as outlined in Superintendent Scuderi’s statement here.

Together, we’re building inclusive spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging. To those living their truth with courage and compassion — we see you,

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Boys Basketball 2024-25

AEF’s New Sports Camps Build Skills, Confidence and Community

This summer, AEF’s NEW Sports Summer Camps are giving student-athletes more than just a place to play; they’re providing an opportunity to grow both on and off the court and field. With offerings in Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer, AEF camps are designed to help middle school athletes sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for school-year athletics in a supportive, high-energy environment.

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AEF girls flag football

Register Now for AEF Summer Camps!

Registration is now open for AEF Summer Camps! Check out our Enrichment Camps – open to all TK – 8 grade students (you don’t have to live in Alameda or attend an Alameda school), with small class sizes and teachers who are specialists in their fields. Your students will learn valuable new skills, be engaged, active, and have FUN! We also offer 50% scholarships for qualified participants.

And AEF is also offering Sports Summer Camps for the first time this year!

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Asteroids Cross Country team

What’s New for Cross Country This Fall

Starting this year, AEF’s Asteroids Cross Country program will be a part of the Middle School sports program. The program – previously run under AEF Enrichment – is open to students enrolled in Alameda Unified and Charter public middle schools grades 6th-8th. The Alameda Asteroids is unlike AEF’s other middle school sports because it provides a unique opportunity for student-athletes to compete together on one team representing Alameda against other middle schools in the league.

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AEF Executive Director Julia Owens

A Message from AEF’s New Executive Director

Greetings!

I am thrilled to join the Alameda Education Foundation as the new Executive Director. With Vicki’s impending retirement, I know I have big shoes to fill, and I appreciate that she has offered a generous overlap period as I learn the numerous facets of AEF’s work. I look forward to meeting with many of our AEF community members, partners and supporters over the coming weeks as I step into this role.

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