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Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp

Bed-Stuy · ★ 4.8 (41 reviews)

Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp provides cultural arts education focusing on African dance, music, and drumming.

▌ Editor's read The Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their program. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-13, emphasizing African dance, drumming, and cultural arts. It is operated by the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization, and has been operating for over 20 years, founded by Nana Malaya Akoma. The camp's Google reviews are positive, with a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. Social media handles include @asaseyaaent on Instagram and AsaseYaaCulturalArts on Facebook, which showcase their activities and community engagement.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1090 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
  • Phone: 718-774-5000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. 6-week program. Pricing not confirmed for 2026.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp

What ages does Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp accept?
Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp cost?
Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. 6-week program. Pricing not confirmed for 2026. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp's hours?
Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp?
Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp provide lunch?
Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Brooklyn?
Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp is one of 7 language/cultural camps in Brooklyn that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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