Black Heritage Camp

UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp serves as a transformative experience of Black culture for youth and families, specifically catering to those in Adoptive, Guardianship, and Kinship Care.

At UMOJA MN Black Heritage Camp, youth will be participating in activities to foster connectivity and nurture positive self-identity through a rich tapestry of activities while their caregivers participate in cultural learning and care sessions. Be ready for a wide variety of offerings including keynote speakers, hair care experts, activity stations, and entertainment.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Spring 2026 Black Heritage Camp is schedule for May 29th-31st, mark your calendars now!

Black Heritage Camp Application

Camp Registration Opens April 3

Black Heritage Camp Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council provides valuable insight and guidance as we plan for the upcoming camp. This virtual webinar brings together past participants and volunteers to collaborate, share experiences, and help us identify opportunities to strengthen and improve camp.

Sign up today to be part of the conversation

March 17

Crew Leads & Volunteers

We can’t host our Black Heritage Camp without the dedication of our incredible community members who serve as camp leads and volunteers. Your involvement makes a meaningful impact on our youth and families, and we especially welcome camp leads and volunteers whose identities or lived experiences reflect those of our campers and families, including those connected to adoption, foster care, kinship care, and transracial families and caregivers.

Become a Camp Lead or Volunteer at our upcoming camp

Workshop and Program Facilitators

UMOJA MN is always seeking local community groups, businesses, creatives, and thought leaders to partner with us as instructors and activity facilitators for our Black Heritage Camp. We’re looking for individuals and organizations who can share aspects of Black heritage, culture, innovation, and identity through engaging workshops or hands‑on activities.

Inspire youth, strengthen cultural pride, and contribute to a positive, affirming camp experience for our campers and families.

FALL 2025 CAMP: Rooted & Rising

While youth are in their structured classrooms, parents and caregivers participate in culturally-centered workshops designed to deepen understanding, strengthen parenting tools, and build community. These sessions blend expert-led learning, shared experiences, and supportive dialogue to help caregivers confidently raise Black fostered and adopted youth. Families leave feeling informed, connected, and empowered.

Parent & Caregiver Workshops

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Youth participate in structured, age-based classrooms that foster cultural identity, joy, and confidence. Through hands-on activities, African and African-American cultural learning, creative expression, and group connection, youth explore what it means to be rooted in heritage while rising into their future self.

Structured Youth Classrooms

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