Ujima Youth Program
“Creating a brighter future together”
The Ujima youth program combines elements of leadership, academic achievement, culture awareness, and self-care. We assist adolescents to find their agency, develop a growth mindset, learn avenues for career aspirations while being given the space to explore!
Ujima Experiences
• Hair Care
• Hand Drumming
• Snowshoeing
• Woodworking
• Improv
• Afrostudies & History
Ujima: The principle of collective work & responsibility
Pass the truth to the next generation.
Teach them early what we learn late.
The Father’s Group offers weekly fun, nurturing, and engaging environment for students to grow and learn after school. Ujima curriculum helps inspire important life skills and instill confidence, fostered by caring volunteers and educators.
Our Winter 2024 sessions will begin on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Deschutes County Library with classes beginning at 3:00 PM and lasting until 5:00 PM. If your child has never attended, please pre-register below so we will be ready to properly welcome them!
The sessions we have planned for this semester are dynamic, interactive and ready to spark the imaginations and whimsy of our students!
If you would like your child to be involved and would like more information, please contact us on the form below!
Updated info for the ’24/’25 school year coming soon!
Our Spring Sessions have concluded for the ’23/’24 school year. Pre-registration is open for the Fall Sessions, so be sure to register today! We have lots of exciting things coming up and would love to have your child join us! Check back for the Fall Schedule as that will be added at a later date. Thank you!
Our Spring 2024 Semester Classes
Discussions on the upcoming meet up with Gwen Trice and the collaboration Maxwellville Album Project. (With guest speaker Ms Martha of High Desert Museum)
High Desert Museum Field Trip – April 24, 2024
A return trip to The High Desert Museum where we meet/work with Executive Director Gwen Trice!
Beadwork Workshop Part 2 – May 1, 2024
The Father’s Group’s very own Natashia James returns with the second beading workshop class! Students will learn some intricate crafting during this class!
Gardening – May 8, 2024
We head over to the Environmental Center to learn about potting plants and more!
Ujima Maker Space – May 15, 2024
The students will be crafting Afrocentric Crafts in preparation for Juneteenth!
Black = Limitless – May 22, 2024
Join us for a special visit by performer, poet, and artist MOsley WOtta as we embark on an art class!
Juneteenth Prep & Pre-Summer Celebration – May 29, 2024
As we head into the summer, we’ll make the Ujima final preparations for Juneteenth and kick back and have party to kick off the summer!
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The Father's Group | Growing Together
Office
412 SW 8th St Redmond, OR 97756
Tax ID
84-2691067
Business Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5008
Bend, OR 97708
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