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Lit From the Black! Stage Design & Technical Production for Womxn & NB Folks of African Descent
May
6
to May 13

Lit From the Black! Stage Design & Technical Production for Womxn & NB Folks of African Descent

Lit From the Black! is a training and fellowship in Stage Design and Technical production (stage lighting, sound, stage management and visual design) for Womxn & NB Folx of African Descent. The Lit From the Black! Fellow is trained and mentored by Stephanie Anne Johnson, a well-accomplished lighting designer, and other stage design and production professionals.

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Afro Culture Kids Summer Camp Ssn 1
Jul
29
to Aug 9

Afro Culture Kids Summer Camp Ssn 1

SUMMER 2024 DATES

  • Session 1: Jul 29—Aug 9, 2024

  • Session 2: Aug 12—23, 2024


Ndeewo unu! Hevoyi Vabereki! Sannu ku!

Anyị wu Afro Culture Kids Winter Camp (ACK)!, a community-based outdoor Pan-African arts & culture camp catered to kids ages 5—16 of African descent. Our camp is full of music, dance, art & crafts, healthy cooking, games, storytelling, languages, outdoor play, and nature/garden exploration. Kids enrolled in this camp are excited about learning new skills, being creative, making and keeping friends, and having lots of fun.

We keep camp small so that our offerings can reach deep! We offer a community-mutual aid sliding scale fee structure, so that in the spirit of our African cultures, all our children can receive the gift of our offering. Kids in our camp relatively independent and are comfortable in facilitated/focused creative/artistic spaces, and have at least one Black/African descent parent/caregiver present in their family.

Through our community our children get exposure and practice in Pan African cultures including Shona, Igbo, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Hausa, African-American, Yoruba, Afro-Peruvian, and Congolese to name a few.

LOCATION

Camp Drop-Off & Pick Up will be in Oakland (Address sent after full registration). Campers also travel to other local venues for daily field trips and activities.

FEES

$0—$2000/Session. We operate on a community mutual financial pooling system aka sliding scale. We have spots in different payment tiers, and we hope that with the support of those who have, we can make it possible to cover our costs of operations, and have a dynamic camp experience for all involved.

Fee is PER CHILD if you are registering more than one child, then select the quantity to match the # of children you plan to register.

Please choose a sliding scale rate that best suits your family’s ability to pay. We have limited space at camp, and need everyone’s contribution to make camp happen. Be considerate of keeping lower rates for folks who need it more than you do. If you need to make a contribution that is different from the established sliding scale rates use the ‘Your Rate’ option.

Camp fees cover the cost of attending camp/camp activities. Camp t-shirt, and field trips are not included.

Camp Daily Flow & Expectations

Camp will run from Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM during that week.

Fridays from 3—5PM is Community Day (Camper families are invited to participate in a celebration and gathering)

Camp will feature play, storytelling, games, music and dance instruction, cooking, nature/garden practice, & kid-led activities.

Be outside, deepen friendships and strengthen artistic practice.

Bring your own lunch/snack.

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Afro Culture Kids Summer Camp Ssn 2
Aug
12
to Aug 23

Afro Culture Kids Summer Camp Ssn 2

SUMMER 2024 DATES

  • Session 1: Jul 29—Aug 9, 2024

  • Session 2: Aug 12—23, 2024


Ndeewo unu! Hevoyi Vabereki! Sannu ku!

Anyị wu Afro Culture Kids Winter Camp (ACK)!, a community-based outdoor Pan-African arts & culture camp catered to kids ages 5—16 of African descent. Our camp is full of music, dance, art & crafts, healthy cooking, games, storytelling, languages, outdoor play, and nature/garden exploration. Kids enrolled in this camp are excited about learning new skills, being creative, making and keeping friends, and having lots of fun.

We keep camp small so that our offerings can reach deep! We offer a community-mutual aid sliding scale fee structure, so that in the spirit of our African cultures, all our children can receive the gift of our offering. Kids in our camp relatively independent and are comfortable in facilitated/focused creative/artistic spaces, and have at least one Black/African descent parent/caregiver present in their family.

Through our community our children get exposure and practice in Pan African cultures including Shona, Igbo, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Hausa, African-American, Yoruba, Afro-Peruvian, and Congolese to name a few.

LOCATION

Camp Drop-Off & Pick Up will be in Oakland (Address sent after full registration). Campers also travel to other local venues for daily field trips and activities.

FEES

$0—$2000/Session. We operate on a community mutual financial pooling system aka sliding scale. We have spots in different payment tiers, and we hope that with the support of those who have, we can make it possible to cover our costs of operations, and have a dynamic camp experience for all involved.

Fee is PER CHILD if you are registering more than one child, then select the quantity to match the # of children you plan to register.

Please choose a sliding scale rate that best suits your family’s ability to pay. We have limited space at camp, and need everyone’s contribution to make camp happen. Be considerate of keeping lower rates for folks who need it more than you do. If you need to make a contribution that is different from the established sliding scale rates use the ‘Your Rate’ option.

Camp fees cover the cost of attending camp/camp activities. Camp t-shirt, and field trips are not included.

Camp Daily Flow & Expectations

Camp will run from Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM during that week.

Fridays from 3—5PM is Community Day (Camper families are invited to participate in a celebration and gathering)

Camp will feature play, storytelling, games, music and dance instruction, cooking, nature/garden practice, & kid-led activities.

Be outside, deepen friendships and strengthen artistic practice.

Bring your own lunch/snack.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT

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Afro Culture Kids Camp- Lagos, Nigeria
Apr
16
to Apr 18

Afro Culture Kids Camp- Lagos, Nigeria

2024 info
Session 1: April 16 - 18, 2024 (Ikeja, Lagos)

(More address details will be sent upon Registration confirmation)

featuring

  • International Artists

  • Visual & Culinary Arts 

  • Music & Dance

  • Languages & Culture [Yoruba, Igbo, Shona & more]

    N30,000 for 3 days
    Lunch & Snacks provided for registered participants

WATCH OUR CAMP VIDEOS

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Matatu & Vibe, Mombasa
Apr
4

Matatu & Vibe, Mombasa

Images by Vanessa Mwingira

Afro Urban Society x Jukwaa Arts invite you to
Matatu & Vibe, Mombasa

A low-key mixer for creatives to Play, Connect, & Explore. Bites & Beverages, Games, Networking, Artist Showcase, Interactive Activities, Skill Sharing & whatever else we get into

Thurs Apr 4, 2024

2-6 PM (GMT+3) East Africa Time

Jukwaa Arts Space, Aryan Plaza, Mombasa, Kenya

FREE | Must RSVP to attend

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Afro Culture Kids Camp - January 2024
Jan
1
to Jan 5

Afro Culture Kids Camp - January 2024


AFRO URBAN SOCIETY PRESENTS:


Ndeewo unu! Hevoyi Vabereki! Sannu ku!

Anyị wu Afro Culture Kids Winter Camp (ACK)!, a community-based outdoor Pan-African arts & culture camp catered to kids ages 5-16of African descent. Our camp is full of music, dance, art & crafts, healthy cooking, games, storytelling, languages, outdoor play, and nature/garden exploration. Kids enrolled in this camp are excited about learning new skills, being creative, making and keeping friends, and having lots of fun.

We keep camp small so that our offerings can reach deep! We offer a community-mutual aid sliding scale fee structure, so that in the spirit of our African cultures, all our children can receive the gift of our offering. Kids in our camp relatively independent and are comfortable in facilitated/focused creative/artistic spaces, and have at least one Black/African descent parent/caregiver present in their family.

Through our community our children get exposure and practice in Pan African cultures including Shona, Igbo, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Hausa, African-American, Yoruba, Afro-Peruvian, and Congolese to name a few.

WINTER 2023 DATES

  • Session 1: Dec 18 - 22 (Virtual)

  • Session 2: Jan 1 - 5, 2024 (In Person)

LOCATION

Camp Drop-Off & Pick Up will be at Dimond Park in Oakland. Campers also travel to other local venues for daily field trips and activities.

3860 Hanly Road

Oakland, California

FEES

$0- $600/ Session. We operate on a community mutual financial pooling system aka sliding scale. We have spots in different payment tiers, and we hope that with the support of those who have, we can make it possible to cover our costs of operations, and have a dynamic camp experience for all involved.

Please choose a sliding scale rate that best suits your family’s ability to pay. We have limited space at camp, and need everyone’s contribution to make camp happen. Be considerate of keeping lower rates for folks who need it more than you do. If you need to make a contribution that is different from the established sliding scale rates use the ‘Your Rate’ option.

Camp fees cover the cost of attending camp/camp activities. Camp t-shirt, and field trips are not included.

Camp Daily Flow & Expectations

Camp will run from Monday to Friday 9AM-3PM during that week.

Fridays from 3-5PM is Community Day (Camper families are invited to participate in a celebration and gathering)

Camp will feature play, storytelling, games, music and dance instruction, cooking, nature/garden practice, & kid-led activities.

Be outside, deepen friendships and strengthen artistic practice.

Bring your own lunch/snack.

More details will be sent upon Registration confirmation

A community Winter camp to be in connection with Pan-African culture, creative expression and community. Facilitated by amazing Bay Area creatives and cultural workers.

COVID Protocols: Participants, teachers, and adults will be asked to keep mask on at all times when not eating outside.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT https://www.afrourbansociety.com/afroculturekids

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ONLINE: Afro Culture Kids Camp- December 2023
Dec
18
to Dec 22

ONLINE: Afro Culture Kids Camp- December 2023

Ndeewo unu! Hevoyi Vabereki! Sannu ku!

Anyị wu Afro Culture Kids Winter Camp (ACK)!, a community-based outdoor Pan-African arts & culture camp catered to kids ages 5-16 of African descent. Our camp is full of music, dance, art & crafts, healthy cooking, games, storytelling, languages, outdoor play, and nature/garden exploration. Kids enrolled in this camp are excited about learning new skills, being creative, making and keeping friends, and having lots of fun.

We keep camp small so that our offerings can reach deep! We offer a community-mutual aid sliding scale fee structure, so that in the spirit of our African cultures, all our children can receive the gift of our offering. Kids in our camp relatively independent and are comfortable in facilitated/focused creative/artistic spaces, and have at least one Black/African descent parent/caregiver present in their family.

Through our community our children get exposure and practice in Pan African cultures including Shona, Igbo, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Hausa, African-American, Yoruba, Afro-Peruvian, and Congolese to name a few.

WINTER 2023 DATES

  • Session 1: Dec 18 - 22 (Virtual) 9AM -1PM PST

  • Session 2: Jan 1 - 5, 2024 9AM -3PM (In Person, Oakland, California)

LOCATION

Virtual online

FEES

$0- $600/ Session. We operate on a community mutual financial pooling system aka sliding scale. We have spots in different payment tiers, and we hope that with the support of those who have, we can make it possible to cover our costs of operations, and have a dynamic camp experience for all involved.

Please choose a sliding scale rate that best suits your family’s ability to pay. We have limited space at camp, and need everyone’s contribution to make camp happen. Be considerate of keeping lower rates for folks who need it more than you do. If you need to make a contribution that is different from the established sliding scale rates use the ‘Your Rate’ option.

Camp fees cover the cost of attending camp/camp activities. Camp t-shirt, and field trips are not included.

Camp Daily Flow & Expectations

Camp will run from Monday to Friday 9AM-1PM during that week.

Fridays are Community Day (Camper families are invited to participate in a celebration and gathering)

Camp will feature play, storytelling, games, music and dance instruction, cooking, nature/garden practice, & kid-led activities.

Deepen friendships and strengthen artistic practice.

Pack your own lunch/snack.

More details will be sent upon Registration confirmation

A community Winter camp to be in connection with Pan-African culture, creative expression and community. Facilitated by amazing Bay Area creatives and cultural workers..

FOR MORE INFO VISIT https://www.afrourbansociety.com/afroculturekids

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Afro Culture Kids Camp - Summer 2023
Jul
31
to Aug 25

Afro Culture Kids Camp - Summer 2023


AFRO URBAN SOCIETY PRESENTS:


Ndeewo unu! Hevoyi Vabereki! Sannu ku!

Anyị wu Afro Culture Kids Summer Camp (ACK)!, a community-based outdoor Pan-African arts & culture camp catered to kids ages 5-16of African descent. Our camp is full of music, dance, art & crafts, healthy cooking, games, storytelling, languages, outdoor play, and nature/garden exploration. Kids enrolled in this camp are excited about learning new skills, being creative, making and keeping friends, and having lots of fun.

We keep camp small so that our offerings can reach deep! We offer a community-mutual aid sliding scale fee structure, so that in the spirit of our African cultures, all our children can receive the gift of our offering. Kids in our camp relatively independent and are comfortable in facilitated/focused creative/artistic spaces, and have at least one Black/African descent parent/caregiver present in their family.

Through our community our children get exposure and practice in Pan African cultures including Shona, Igbo, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Hausa, African-American, Yoruba, Afro-Peruvian, and Congolese to name a few.



SUMMER 2023 DATES

  • Session 1: July 31 - Aug 11 (2 Weeks)

  • Session 2: Aug 14 - Aug 25 (2 Weeks)


LOCATION

Camp Drop-Off & Pick Up is at a community space in Fruitvale, Oakland, California. Campers also travel to the parks, playground, and other local venues for daily field trips and activities.

Fruitvale District, Oakland, California

FEES

$0- $2000/ Session. We operate on a community mutual financial pooling system aka sliding scale. We have spots in different payment tiers, and we hope that with the support of those who have, we can make it possible to cover our costs of operations, and have a dynamic camp experience for all involved.

Please choose a sliding scale rate that best suits your family’s ability to pay. We have limited space at camp, and need everyone’s contribution to make camp happen. Be considerate of keeping lower rates for folks who need it more than you do. If you need to make a contribution that is different from the established sliding scale rates use the ‘Your Rate’ option.

Camp fees cover the cost of attending camp/camp activities, camp t-shirt, and field trips.

Camp Daily Flow & Expectations

Camp Runs from Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM during weeks that it runs.

Fridays from 4-5pm is Community Day (Camper families are invited to participate in a celebration and gathering)

Camp will feature play, storytelling, games, music and dance instruction, cooking, nature/garden practice, & kid-led activities.

Be outside, deepen friendships and strengthen artistic practice.

Bring your own lunch/snack.

More details will be sent upon Registration confirmation

A community summer camp to be in connection with Pan-African culture, creative expression and community. Facilitated by amazing Bay Area creatives and cultural workers.

COVID Protocols: Participants, teachers, and adults will be asked to keep mask on at all times when not eating outside.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT https://www.afrourbansociety.com/afroculturekids

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Finding Your Voice: A Workshop for People of African Descent  [Online]
Mar
4
to Apr 1

Finding Your Voice: A Workshop for People of African Descent [Online]

Over five weekly sessions you'll be given tools and exercises to help you trust your instinct and start writing in a style and a voice that only you can express (Tip #1 - You already know all that you're going to write because it's going to come from your life). If you're thinking "I'd love to write, but I'm not a writer," or "I'm a writer, but I don't know what to write about, "Raw Writing is the perfect kick-off point for you.

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Your Life, Your Story: A Workshop for People of African Descent  [Online]
Oct
22
to Nov 19

Your Life, Your Story: A Workshop for People of African Descent [Online]

Over five weekly sessions you'll be given tools and exercises to help you trust your instinct and start writing in a style and a voice that only you can express (Tip #1 - You already know all that you're going to write because it's going to come from your life). If you're thinking "I'd love to write, but I'm not a writer," or "I'm a writer, but I don't know what to write about, "Raw Writing is the perfect kick-off point for you.

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Afro Culture Kids Camp - Summer 2022
Aug
8
to Aug 19

Afro Culture Kids Camp - Summer 2022

Afro Urban Society presents:

Afro Culture Kids Camp is an informal outdoor/roaming African- rooted arts & culture-based mixed-age camp for kids ages 5-11 of African descent.

Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00PM
Week 1: Aug 8 - 12, 2022
Week 2: Aug 15 - 19, 2022
Fruitvale, Oakland

More details will be sent upon Registration confirmation

A community summer camp to be in connection with Pan-African culture, creative expression and community. Facilitated by amazing Bay Area creatives and cultural workers; Kanukai Chigamba, Maymunah Muktari, Kevin Robinson, Nkeiruka Oruche, Pedro Rosales, Malaika Parker & More.

Camp will feature play, storytelling, games, music and dance instruction, cooking, nature/garden practice, & kid-led activities.

Be outside, deepen friendships and strengthen artistic practice.

Bring your own lunch/snack.

COVID Protocols: Participants, teachers, and adults will be asked to keep mask on at all times when not eating outside.

$450/week standard rate
$150-$1000 Sliding Scale/Week

* If you need to attend and can’t pay the full cost please indicate in Access section of form.

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Finding Your Voice: A Workshop for People of African Descent  [Online]
Jul
9
to Aug 6

Finding Your Voice: A Workshop for People of African Descent [Online]

Over five weekly sessions you'll be given tools and exercises to help you trust your instinct and start writing in a style and a voice that only you can express (Tip #1 - You already know all that you're going to write because it's going to come from your life). If you're thinking "I'd love to write, but I'm not a writer," or "I'm a writer, but I don't know what to write about, "Raw Writing is the perfect kick-off point for you.

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Raw Writing: A Workshop for People of African Descent  [Online]
Mar
5
to Apr 2

Raw Writing: A Workshop for People of African Descent [Online]

Over five weekly sessions you'll be given tools and exercises to help you trust your instinct and start writing in a style and a voice that only you can express (Tip #1 - You already know all that you're going to write because it's going to come from your life). If you're thinking "I'd love to write, but I'm not a writer," or "I'm a writer, but I don't know what to write about, "Raw Writing is the perfect kick-off point for you.

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