13030 Audelia Road
Dallas, TX 75243
ph: 214-448-6102
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Welcome to the site of The Bakari Institute. We are a full service African and Caribbean-centered not-for-profit agency based in Dallas, Texas. Our mission is to develop programs that bridge the gap between those that have and those that have not. We operate social, cultural, industrial, technical, and vocational arts programs for DFW area youth. Since our inception in 1992 in East St. Louis, IL, then St. Louis, MO in 1997, to now Dallas, TX, we have directly positively impacted the lives of more than 15,000 youth. We currently operate six programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This year we have added two new activites to our repertoire; Double Dutch and Matboarding/Picture Framing. Please peruse the entire site and take advantage of early bird bookings for our featured activites this 2009-2010 academic school year. Thank you.
What We Do
We began in East St. Louis, IL by providing mentoring and tutoring services to at-risk teens in 1992. Each year we added another component to the curriculum in order to keep up with the demand for new and challenging activities to help us achieve our goals of keeping youth out of trouble and experiencing new things. We provide in-school, after-school, and summer school programming using skilled, qualified, instructors who have undergone state-certified background checks and have over $1,000,000 on program liability insurance coverage. Here are some activities: Click on activity to view photos. You can find many of these actives in one of 5 regular programs we offer: Men At Work, Real Skillz 4 Kidz, Bakari Sports Academy, Af-Craft-A-Ganza, and Seel Jammin! For more details just click on the Services tab. <script type="text/javascript">
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- African & Caribbean Dance
- African & Caribbean Drum
- Arts & Crafts
- Audio Engineering
- Carpentry
- College & Career Prep
- Computer Applications
- Embroidery & T-shirt design
- Landscaping
- Martial Arts
- Mentoring
- Music
- Jewelry-making
- Silver-smithing
- Sports Leagues including Golf and Tennis
- Tutoring
- Urban Gardening
- Video Production
- Wood Working
$300 per 60-90 Minute session*
Book a 6 week minimum Double Dutch or Kickball program from now thru June 1st and save 50 percent off our standard fees ($300 for each 60-90 minute session). Price includes hands-on demonstrations, participation, and youth get to keep the project that they are working on. We do offer discounts for multiple bookings! *Discounted activities are Double Dutch/Kickball. Call 214-448-6102.
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OUR PRODUCTS
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OUR SERVICES
We provide six (6) basic services:
Men at Work/Under Construction is our mentoring and life skills training program for middle school and high school aged boys to help them prepare for life as independent and responsible men Click here for details.
Similar to our Men at Work Program except we adjusted the curriculum and discussion topics to include both young men and women ages 12-17. For more details click here.
We offer introductury lessons in nontraditonal sports that not only promote health, fitness, and teamwork but scholarship opportunites for minority students if they could just become familiar with the rules and fun of the game. Click Services tab for more details.
Our nationally-recognized African and Caribbean drum and dance program that teaches songs, dances, history, stories, and choreographies of this exciting art from. Click Services tab for more details.
This is our multiculural arts and crafts program geared toward K-6 youth that focuses on African and Caribbean art and history. Click Services tab for more details.
We offer introductury lessons in nontraditonal sports that not only promote health, fitness, and teamwork but scholarship opportunites for minority students if they could just become familiar with the rules and fun of the game. Click Services tab for more details.
This is a 90 minute to 2 hour intereactive workshop that teaches the main tenants of the African American holiday to teachers and students from all walks of life. Click Services tab for more details.
Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.
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13030 Audelia Road
Dallas, TX 75243
ph: 214-448-6102
