Ignite Your Summer with BSTRONG!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer in our Black Scholar Together Reclaiming Our Natural Greatness aka"BSTRONG", six-week extracurricular summer program crafted exclusively for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders! July 8th - August 15th (Tuesday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm)
BSTRONG is more than just a summer program – it's a journey designed to foster Black Pride and Unity through exciting workshops, hands-on activities, and rich cultural experiences.
What Awaits You:
Build Strong Foundations: Explore why unity is vital for shaping a positive cultural identity, and learn essential personal financial literacy skills to empower your future.
Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur: Take your financial knowledge to the next level with foundational entrepreneurship skills. Get hands-on in our maker space, where you'll create a unique product to showcase and sell at our fantastic annual Block Party on August 15, 2025!
Grow and Connect: In a warm and supportive environment, BSTRONG emphasizes caring for yourself, your family, your friendships, and your community. You'll boost your academic skills, enhance your social and emotional intelligence, and develop valuable leadership techniques.
Adventure Awaits: Cap off your summer with a fantastic overnight camping trip! Enjoy fishing, games, and learn basic outdoor survival techniques in a phone-free, safe environment that encourages genuine connection and engagement with your peers.
Join BSTRONG and make this summer one of growth, connection, excitement and major fun!
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Past BSTRONG Summer Programs
2023
The 2023 BSTRONG Summer program focused on:
the policy and history of tobacco commercialization targeted specifically to Black communities,
its relationship to slave labor and agricultural production, and
how we archive its history for our self-reclamation.
This program was a collaboration between three Learning Hubs: the BSTRONG Learning Hub, Feed’em Freedom Farm, and Mayo House ARTchives.
2024
