Blakk Juniors Program

Blakk Juniors Program ™

Connecting Community Youth Socially and Responsibly

Blakk Juniors Program ™ also known as BJP ™ is scheduled to kick off this summer Tuesday July 23, 2024, through Saturday July 27th, 2024, here at The Blakk Co.

Our goal for this program is to create intentional community for our youth of color at the Social Club by offering a 1-week summer program that includes introduction to trade skills set in addition to providing social safe space and recreational activities

This summer program is offered to youth of color ages 13 through 17 years old, Tuesday through Friday 3:30PM – 8:30PM and Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM during the term of the program

We will feature (4) core focuses during our 1-week program to include our Trading with WHO? Trade Skill Segment, our Get Real Unplugged Mental Wellness Segment, our BJP Summer Biz Tour and our What’s the MOVE (#WTM) Recreational End of Program Activities

Participants of the program will have the opportunity to learn firsthand trade skill set during our Trading with WHO? that boast trainings in the following trade skill set areas to include electrical, fitness, culinary, beauty and barbering, real estate, photography, mechanic in which will share both verbal and hands-on instruction training to our program participants

We will also offer our Get Real Unplugged platform formulated to provide safe social space and topics that support mental wellness and community guided by youth and licensed therapist

We will host our second-year BJP Summer Biz Tour where we will visit several minority-owned businesses throughout our community in conjunction with our “Spend The Block”, a community service initiative where we give and donate to the causes of black-brown neighbors, businesses and organizations

Note: Parents and community members are welcome to join us on this community tour taking place Saturday July 27th, 2024 12:00PM-2:00PM

In addition to our What’s the MOVE (#WTM) recreational nights for an all-out fun experience featuring the freshest youth night with activities, celebrations and acknowledgements

To register your child, you may begin by completing the submission form here, followed by checking out your child’s registration here

The Blakk Co. reserves the right to approve or deny submissions for any reasons deemed and a wait list will be activated once program has filled capacity

Q & A About The BJP

Q. When will the BLAKK ™ Juniors Program be held?

A. The program will be held on Tuesday July 23, 2024, through Friday July 26th, 2024 3:30PM-8:30PM and Saturday July 27th, 2023, 10:00AM-4:00PM here at The Blakk Co. 1108 East 30th Street, Suite BB, Kansas City, MO 64109

Q. Who can attend the BLAKK ™ Juniors Program?

A. This summer program is offered to Youth ages 13 through 17 years old who live in Kansas City Metropolitan areas

Q. Is there a fee for Youth to attend BLAKK ™ Juniors Program?

A. The BLAKK ™ Juniors Program is available with a $35 registration fee . We do welcome attendees to bring own monies to purchase concession an lunch during our our End of Program Celebration, Friday July 26th, 2024 if they choose and BJP Summer Biz Tour, Saturday July 27th, 2024 and Note: The Blakk Co. is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items

Q. Will I need to complete and application or submission for my child to attend?

A. Yes, all BJP participants are required to and MUST complete a submission form that includes a Permission Form, Waiver of Liability Form, Medical Insurance Form and BJP Participation Form. All forms MUST be completed and returned no later than July 16, 2024

Q. Will my child need to bring breakfast or lunch?

A. BJP will provide dinner or a snack during program days Tuesday July 23rd, 2024 thru Friday July 26th, 2024. We do welcome attendees to bring own lunch or monies to purchase lunch during our our End of Program Celebration, Friday July 26th, 2024 concessions if they choose and BJP Summer Biz Tour, Saturday July 27th, 2024

Q. Is there a dress code for my child to attend the BLAKK ™ Juniors Program

A. Yes, during the duration of BJP the following attire is NOT permitted; crop tops, open toe shoes, offensive wording, sagging of pants, short shorts, sheer clothing, tight-fitting and we welcome all other comfortable clothing