Nurturing Freedom Saturday Academy
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2021 Cosgrove Ave | North Charleston, SC
About this Event
Nurturing Freedom Saturday Academy – Spring 2026 Series
Intergenerational • Culturally Responsive • Joy-Centered
The Nurturing Freedom Saturday Academy is a weekly, intergenerational program designed for children ages 3–8 and their families. Held Saturdays from 12–4 PM, this spring series invites families into a culturally grounded space where creativity, identity, and community connection are nurtured together.
Each week, children and caregivers will engage in:
Community Meal and Umoja Ritual at NOON.
✨ Sweetgrass Basket Making – Guided by Donna Edwards, children and families will learn the art, history, and significance of traditional Sweetgrass weaving, honoring the Gullah Geechee legacy of the Lowcountry.
🥁 African Drumming & Dance – Children will explore rhythm, movement, and communal expression through African diasporic drumming and dance traditions with Wona Womalan that celebrate joy, resilience, and cultural memory.
📖 History & Storytelling – Through interactive storytelling, music, and play, families will engage with stories rooted in African and African American history that affirm cultural pride and belonging.
Our approach is hands-on, play-based, and rooted in healing-centered engagement. Children learn alongside parents, grandparents, and community members—strengthening bonds while building cultural knowledge and confidence.
Cost: $50 for the full spring series
Series Dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2026
Sliding scale options are available to ensure access for all families.
Where is it happening?
2021 Cosgrove Ave, 2021 Cosgrove Avenue, North Charleston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















