OUR PROGRAMS OUR STORY OUR COVER GIRLS OUR SUMMIT $GIVE VOLUNTEER SUMMER CAMP A PLACE FOR BLACK GIRLS TO HAVE & EXPERIENCE JOY. FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS™ VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP JOY FOR BLACK GIRLS. (joy: the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.) This is a FREE is a two-week summer camp for Black middle school girls (11-14 years old) beginning on Monday, June 28 and concluding on Thursday, July 8, under the banner of the UYS Academy (UYSA). Black middle school-aged girls will participate in one Summer Love & Learning Lab Monday through Thursday, for two weeks, and spend the remainder of their day participating in a summer version of our Girl Exchange Program on Mondays and Thursdays only. (Full schedule is below). JUNE 28 - JULY 8 (MONDAYS - THURSDAYS) The FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS™ Summer Camp is a two-week virtual experience rooted in the joys of Black Girlhood. While the work that we do will always center our commitments to Black girls, this experience in particular is strictly focused on the unique joys that come with being a Black girl when Black girls get to be young girls. Our intention is to educe joy and multiply it. THE TWO WEEKS: Week 1: June 28-July 1 Week 2: July 5-8 (There are 8 total days of Summer Camp. There is no camp on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.) ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS SUMMER CAMP WAITLIST IS FULL All Campers must attend a Mandatory Orientation on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST, with one (1) parent or caregiver. There are limited amount of spots available for Camp. Deadline to Register: June 4, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. “We want to give Black girls the opportunity to just BE young girls. Black girls deserve that. BLACK GIRLS ARE CHILDREN TOO. And they have a right to their childhood. The FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS Summer Camp is a place for Black girls to have and experience joy. The joy that comes with being a child.” — Shaleah Laché Sutton, Founder & President CURL JOY FOR BLACK GIRLS + GXC Monday’s Schedule Begins at 11:15 AM EST + Ends at 2:30 PM EST Summer Lab: HAIR JOY (75 Minutes) Lunch Break (30 Minutes) Summer GXC Session (90 minutes) Hair Joy Camp Instructor: Marisa Peal SWEET JOY FOR BLACK GIRLS Tuesday’s Schedule Begins at 11:15 AM EST + Ends at 12:30 PM EST Summer Lab: SWEET JOY (75 Minutes) (The day ends after the Lab). Sweet Joy Camp Instructors: Chef Lasheeda IMPORTANT: Younger girls will need the oversight and support of an adult for parts of this Summer Lab since an oven and stove may be involved. ART JOY FOR BLACK GIRLS Wednesday’s Schedule Begins at 11:15 AM EST + Ends at 12:30 PM EST Summer Lab: ART JOY (75 Minutes) (The day ends after the Lab). Art Joy Camp Instructor: Serena Saunders a/k/a ‘MsPassionArt’ YOGA JOY FOR BLACK GIRLS + GXC Thursday’s Schedule Begins at 11:15 AM EST + Ends at 2:30 PM EST Summer Lab: YOGA JOY (75 Minutes) Lunch Break (30 Minutes) Summer GXC Session (90 minutes) Yoga Joy Camp Instructor: Giva Wilkerson BLACK GIRLS ARE CHILDREN TOO. According to Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood, Black girls are viewed “as less innocent and more adult-like than white girls of the same age, especially between 5–14 years old.” When compared with white girls, Black girls were perceived as: needing less nurturing, protection, support and comfort; being more independent; and knowing more about adult topics, including sex. THE ABOVE IS CONSIDERED: THE ADULTIFICATION OF BLACK GIRLS. NOT SURE WHAT IT MEANS? SEE VIDEO BELOW. EVERYTHING WE DO IS FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS. CONTACT US PRESS SEARCH FAQ Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive UYS 2021 news and updates. SIGN UP We respect your privacy. All content is property and copyright of UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT, Incorporated ©.