Programs That Build Futures
Culturally responsive, community-led programs serving Black youth and families across Edmonton — from tutoring and mentorship to arts, wellness, and economic empowerment.
Confidence in Motion.
Move. Connect. Belong.
CultureWorks Active Summer Camp is a movement-centred summer experience where youth build confidence, friendships, leadership skills, and community connection through sport, dance, mentorship, and active play.
Presented by CCACH Programs. Weekly registration available for youth entering Grades 3–12.
Quick highlights
- Grades 3–12 (Explorers, Rising Leaders, Leadership Collective)
- Core hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Supervised drop-off & pick-up windows for families
- Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Hip Hop Dance, Afro-Caribbean Dance
- $150/week — flexible weekly registration
Our equity commitment: Sliding-scale access, bursaries, and low-barrier participation ensure every family can engage — regardless of income.
Education & Identity
AfroQuiz & AfroQuiz-in-Schools
Our flagship cultural knowledge competition anchored in Black History Month. Students compete in an engaging House system with school residency packages and AfroCademy prep cycles.
Outcomes: Academic confidence, cultural pride, public speaking, peer mentorship
Tutoring & Academic Mentorship
Personalized one-to-one tutoring (October–June) delivered Saturdays in three 60-minute waves, plus online sessions via Google Classroom. Culturally relevant pedagogy and diagnostic tools.
Outcomes: Literacy & numeracy gains, benchmark progression, stronger study skills
Well-Being & Belonging
Hip Hop & Mental Health
Innovative 6–8 session cycles blending creative expression with evidence-based wellness tools, co-facilitated by qualified clinicians and experienced mentors in safe, stigma-free environments.
Outcomes: Psychological safety, help-seeking behaviour, identity affirmation
Peer Community & Mentorship
Trusted adult connections and peer community building that foster belonging. Clear escalation protocols and mental health referral pathways ensure comprehensive support.
Outcomes: Stronger support networks, increased belonging, trusted relationships
Culture, Arts & Heritage
Culture & Arts Studios
Weekly rotating sessions in visual arts, dance, African and Caribbean languages, culinary heritage, and hair/aesthetics — celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of our community.
Outcomes: Cultural fluency, artistic skills, self-expression, intergenerational learning
Galleries & Showcases
Intergenerational showcases and a curated online art gallery with quarterly exhibitions spotlighting talented artists from our community. Black History Month programming and heritage preservation.
Outcomes: Community engagement, heritage preservation, artistic visibility
Economic Empowerment & Enterprise
Youth Leadership & Grant Writing Labs
For ages 13–25, equipping the next generation with essential skills for civic engagement and resource acquisition.
Outcomes: Leadership skills, grant writing proficiency, civic engagement
Entrepreneurship & Vendor Support
Quarterly Lunch & Learns, Networking Nights, Vendor Readiness Bootcamps, digital skill-building workshops, and tiered Vendor Memberships with directory inclusion.
Outcomes: Business readiness, vendor visibility, procurement exposure
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you want to enroll your child, volunteer, or sponsor a program — we would love to hear from you.