17 Jun Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation’s Annual Children’s Summer Arts Camp Returns for Its 19th Year

The six-week summer arts camp runs from July 1 to August 8 for youth aged 4-13

Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching youth about dance, music, and the culture of the African Diaspora for over 24 years, has announced the return of its popular Children’s Summer Arts Camp, hosted by the organization’s School of the Arts. The six-week multidisciplinary performing arts camp (July 1 – August 8) remains the only summer program in Brooklyn that immerses youth aged 4-13 in all aspects of producing a live show while continually innovating and introducing fresh, fun experiences that make each summer unforgettable.

“Our mission at Asase Yaa Children’s Summer Art Camp has always been to ignite curiosity, creativity, and cultural pride in our youth,” exclaimed Camp Director Rubie inez Williams. “This summer marks a beautiful new beginning, and we’re thrilled to welcome campers to our spacious new home in the heart of Bed-Stuy! This will beour boldest program yet, fusing vibrant African traditions with cutting-edge Afrofuturistic themes. We can’t wait to inspire our campers to dream big, explore boldly, and imagine the limitless possibilities of their futures.”

Each year, the camp culminates in a live theatrical performance of a play written and produced by the campers for their families and friends. This year, they will present Ananse the Medicine Man, a powerful adaptation of a classic Ghanaian folktale that explores truth, deception, and the consequences of misusing power. It will showcase the creative skills they have learned over the six weeks, including writing, dancing, music, singing, drama, set design, costuming, choreography, lighting, and sound. Asase Yaa enlists a team of professional teaching artists and visiting experts who generously donate their time and talents to mentor and guide the campers through the production development process.

For the first time, Asase Yaa is excited to unveil Legends of Ashanti – a dynamic camp experience that blends African folktales with imagination and fun. Inspired by the legendary tales of Anansi the Spider, campers will embark on an interactive journey filled with creative challenges, immersive role-play adventures, high-energy games, and hands-on activities that bring stories to life through original artwork and collaborative storytelling. This exciting addition offers a vibrant, educational way to explore African history, where tradition sparks creativity and every child steps into the role of a hero.

The day camp also offers several creative group activities to foster creativity, confidence, cultural pride, and community spirit. These activities include daily morning circles, arts & crafts, group games, field trips, and celebrations like African Flag Day.

Asase Yaa’s Children’s Summer Arts Camp will occur from July 1 to August 8, 2025, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for youth aged 4 to 13. To register for 2025, click on this link.

Location:

Asase Yaa School of the Arts
506 MacDonough Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11233

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