From programs for at-risk students and youth-based entrepreneurial programs to year-round after school tutorial programs for preschoolers to college students, Sankofa CDC provided opportunities as well as social intervention activities for our city’s youth. Students in Baltimore City and County, need volunteer work-study credits for graduation? See how you can earn them through volunteering at our headquarters.
Voyage of Exploration – S.T.E.M. Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Sankofa Community Development Corporation (CDC) and Living Classrooms Foundation (LCF) a $1.9M grant designed to supplement and enhance school curriculum for Middle School students (Grades 5–8).
The three (3) year, fully funded program was designed to broaden academic enrichment for underrepresented minority and low-income children and youth by providing content-rich, inquiry-based STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs using maritime settings. The backdrop consists of the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Meyers Maritime Park and Museum and various ports throughout Baltimore City. The program’s curriculum provided exposure to enhance and encourage boat building skills,
teamwork, leadership abilities, engineering, math and life skills. The grant, which began in September 2008, has allowed Sankofa to programmatically explore the voyage of our ‘past’, ‘present’, and ‘future’. The program, which targets to serve over 360 students annually, incorporates an after-school component, a consecutive 7-week Fall & Winter session, and several 2-week Summer Learning Expeditions sessions.
For more information, feel free to visit the Voyage of Exploration website at www.voyageofexploration.org.
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA)
Through a grant from Associate Black Charities, during July 2003, Sankofa sponsored what we envision as a future year round program working with youth ages 12-17. The program seeks to train youth in their formative years when their understanding of their role in society is being shaped and expose them to new skill sets and values.
The mission of YEA is to introduce to youth business basics needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. This program differs from Junior Achievement in that it seeks to instill, in each participant the need to search within and to identify resources that empower our youth to further develop into future business owners.
Students are selected through an application and interview process and once selected, participate in learning all aspects of owning a business. Students are actively involved in studying aspects of marketing/sales, business administration, finance and manufacturing/production. Field trips to small, medium and large businesses and other agencies enhance the hands on experience made possible with the support of local business owners.
Kumon Math and Reading Center
Using a 45-year time tested Japanese "back to basics" method of learning; students’ pre-K 4 to College can enroll for a monthly fee in this after school supplemental program. Both math and reading tracks are offered and a one-year minimum enrollment is required. This is a 365-day a year program which offers both independent study as well as one on one assistance. Reduce tuition rate is available for low and disadvantage families. Sessions meet two days a week.
ATTENTION BALTIMORE CITY AND COUNTY SCHOOL STUDENTS 13-18 yrs Old
Do You Need Volunteer Credit Hours for Graduation? We’re looking for You.
Student Volunteers Needed
If you meet most of the below requirements contact your School’s Coordinator or Guidance Counselor:
Current National Honor Society Member -or
A or B average in both Math and Reading (required)
Positive Attitude (required)
Dependable (required)
Punctual (required)
Have reliable transportation (required)
Available Monday’s and Thursday’s from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and/or 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Saturday’s.
Enjoys working with younger children and interacts well with peers.
In partnership with the United States Golf Association, the Sankofa CDC Youth Golf Academy served as a mentoring program to teach at risk youth the fundamentals of golf and provide exposure to golf courses in the area.
for our city’s youth. Students in Baltimore City and County, need volunteer work-study credits for graduation? See how you can earn them through volunteering at our headquarters.
