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Youth Mentoring and Leadership Program (YMLP)

The Youth Mentoring and Leadership Program for Children of African Descent (YMLP) runs on Saturdays for 12 weeks every summer from middle of June through August.

YMLP commenced on
Saturday, June 6, 2026 
Time: 9am - 1pm

Through field trips, classroom activities, teaching the Igbo language, singing, dancing, drumming, preparing and cooking ethnic foods as well as other cultural activities, IWL continue to help children build self-esteem and self-sufficiency while helping them overcome academic, social, and cultural barriers to success.
See Registration Form and Schedule Below PAST EVENT-REGISTRATION CLOSED

YMLP 2026 Registration Form

       *****NOTE: 2026 REGISTRATION CLOSED*****

Please download, fill out and email your registration form to iwlofmn@yahoo.com, for planning purposes.


  Family Registration Fee: $30.00                 Activity Fee: $15.00 per child

*2026 schedule is posted below*


For payments: 
We accept the following payment options for YMLP 2026 registration.
1. Cash
2. ⁠Check
3. ⁠Zelle to iwlofmn@yahoo.com

For more information on this program, please contact the program chair, Ms. Pam Okongwu at 612-876-8028.

Download "YMLP_Registration_2026.docx"

YMLP 2026 Schedule

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Youth Mentoring and Leadership Program for Children of African Descent (YMLP)
2026 Schedule


Took place every Saturday from June 6th through August 15th, 2026 
(download the schedule for more details).

The Theme of this year’s YMLP is “IWL Nurturing and Caring for our Community”

Registration is now closed.
Join us in 2027 us for another fun-filled summer experience.

Download "YMLP Schedule for 2026.pdf"

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