afro culture kids
Afro Culture Kids (ACK) is an immersive Pan-African arts & culture project to re-indigenize children and communities of African descent in their cultural practice, identity and communal connection. Through authentic and culturally-specific music, dance, language, social education, storytelling, cooking, arts & crafts, and other cultural activities, we celebrate our diverse African heritages, provide a place to connect, and do our part to keep our African cultures alive!
Where Joy &
Roots Run Deep
Guided by principles of self knowledge, care for the earth, consideration for one another, we believe that children should feel confident, affirmed and beautiful in their African identities and expressions.
ACK engages a Pan-African village of artists, cultural workers, and volunteers representing and native to many diverse cultures including but not limited to Shona, Hausa, Zulu, Ayisen, Igbo, Afro-Peruvian, Afro-Carribean, Yoruba, and many more. Our family includes experts and enthusiasts in African-rooted artistic and cultural forms, with a range of experience working with youth and families from various communities.
“What surprised me is that this camp is till five, but like I thought it was gonna be really long and just boring, but, it's actually really fun. And this time flies by”
-ACK Camper
IN the ack village
AFRO CULTURE KIDS CAMP
A community-based outdoor school-break, and seasonal outdoor Pan-African arts & culture camp catered to kids ages 5-16. Oakland, California USA & Lagos, Nigeria.
ACK learning communities
Bring ACK Village Chiefs as part of your ongoing in-school, after-school, or learning community programs. Book ACK for one-off school assemblies, workshops & demos.
ACK AT HOME
Want to work with one of our ACK Village Chiefs on a specific activity? You can book one/one 1-on-1/Small Group in-person and online lessons (language, cooking, crafts, etc), or check out our online learning community.
Interest & Info
Whether you’re curious about ACK offerings, camps, bringing us to your location, or looking to book a lesson, ring your talents to our faculty, we’re here to talk.