This is the thirteenth year of the program designed to inculcate in our bi-cultural children a sense of identity and pride in their native Igbo culture by teaching key aspects of the culture with the hope of developing in them respect for self and others, leadership by service, responsibility to the community, and the nation as a whole. We pursue these goals through mentoring; field trips; various classroom activities; teaching the Igbo language; singing; dancing; drumming; preparing and cooking ethnic foods; and other cultural activities. We will continue to help our children build self-esteem and self-sufficiency while helping them overcome academic, social, and cultural barriers to success.

Session Dates

June 17- Registration and schedule discussion
June 24- Park
July 1- 4th July Holiday, No program
July 8- Regular Schedule
July 22- Regular Schedule
July 29- Regular Schedule
July 31- Egwu Onwa (Tentative)
August 5- Regular Schedule
August 12- No program; Igbofest
August 19- Last day/Celebration/Fundraising

The Theme of this year’s YMLP is “Keep Moving Forward”

Regular Schedule

10:00 am to 10:30 am Assembly
10:30 am to 12:00 pm Activity rotation
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Community Lunch and Dismissal

Program Location:

Brooklyn United Methodist Church
7200 Brooklyn BLVD, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Ages 5 to 9 years (two rotations)
Period 1 (arts, language/storytelling, and writing, each 15 minutes long)
Period 2 (dancing, and drumming for 45 minutes or cultural play for 45 minutes)

Ages 10 to 15 years (two rotations)
Period 1 (arts, language/storytelling, and writing, each 15-20 minutes long)
Period 2 (dancing, and drumming for 45 minutes or cultural play for 45 minutes)

Ages 13 years and up (two rotations for Cooking)
Period 1 & 2 (Prep work, Cooking, Clean up)
Serving will be done starting at 12 noon

Ages 16 and up (three rotations)
Dancing and Drumming (For showcase on Igbofest)
Chess
Writing

2023 YMLP Flyer
Summer Youth Bash

Join us in making a difference in the lives of these promising young individuals. Your support will contribute to their bright futures and enable them to be the change-makers of tomorrow. Reach out today!