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FREE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

Children's After School and Saturday Programs

We offer free After-School and Saturday programs to DC kids aged 6-18 in Kung Fu, Lion and Dragon Dance, and African Drumming in addition to developing leadership and teamwork skills.

Young lion dances warm up before performance without lion costume.

A Safe Place to Learn and Grow

We provide free programs to DC schoolchildren, made possible through generous funding from DC city funds and Learn24. Children aged 6-18 are introduced to Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance, Chinese Thunder Drumming, and African Djembe Drumming, fostering teamwork and cultural appreciation through participation in gala events and educational excursions to historical landmarks and museums during the summer months.

Our programs for children are free for DC residents aged 6-18 years old. We only ask for a $50 registration fee. 

Displeased kids after helping clean up smoke damage from 1st floor fire.

After School Program Class Times

4:15p-6:15p Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

This is also known as Out-of School-Time (OST). There is no after-school program on Fridays.

Saturday Classes

Starting 21 September...

Kung Fu, Lion Dance and Dragon Dance:

12 noon - 2:15 pm

And, later on Saturdays...

African Djembe Drumming:

2:30pm - 4:00 pm with Jabari Exum

Summer Camp 2024 has Concluded

See you next summer!

Learn more about our free summer camp for kids!

Consultation before the dance, Fiesta Asia, DC, 2023.

How to Enroll

To enroll your child in the After-School Program or Saturday classes, please fill out and return the following forms:

For questions or to learn more about the after-school program, please contact Sifu Abdur-Rahim Muhammad at htcmrahim@aol.com.

Many thanks to Learn24 and DC's Out-of School Time (OST), and Department of Public Works for making these programs possible.

Empower the next generation of leaders

Your donation is an investment in our community and directly benefits the free children's programs we provide to DC kids. Together, we can expand our reach and empower more young leaders.