We are pleased to welcome you and your child(ren) to this year’s Images of Afrika Summer Camp. Our camp is designed to enhance your child’s day through a comprehensive social and educational curriculum designed to stimulate their development during the summer school break. Our staff remain committed to meeting each child’s individual needs in a responsive and nurturing manner.

During their time with us, children will explore the rich beauty of Africa as they are introduced to music, dance, African languages, theatre, visual arts, hand-made crafts and field trips around the city! A nutritious breakfast and lunch are provided by the Whole Again summer food program.

We believe in an open and transparent environment with ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding your child’s camp experience – be sure to share these with us regularly!

Camp Activities:

Dance · Drumming · Languages

Arts & Crafts · Theater · Singing

Cooking · Field trips · Nature Walks

Camp Dates:

May 26 – August 7, 2026 (11 weeks)

Camp Hours:

Monday -Friday 9am-3pm (However, you may drop off as early as 7:30 AM and pick up as late as 6:00 PM)

General Registration:

February 9 – June 30, 2026

Registration fee is a ONE time $50/child (non-refundable) which includes souvenir camp T-Shirt, Arts project.

Camp Rate: $100/Child/Week – multiple child discount is available (Please see  below.

1st child = $100/week

2nd child = $50/week

3rd child = $100/week

4th child = $50/week, etc.

Our program hours are Monday – Friday; beginning May 26, 2026 and running through August 7, 2026 Summer camp hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. We provide an early drop off and late pick up for parents needing these services. Early drop off is from 7:30am to 9:00am with late pick up from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A late fee of $15 will be assessed to any parent who picks up their child after the 6:00pm closing time and then $1 per minute after 6:15pm. These fees are due and payable at time of pickup. Children must arrive no later than 8:45am as our curriculum begins promptly at 9:00am.

The “Child Enrollment and Health Information for Child Care” form must be completed, signed and returned no later than your child’s first day of attendance. Click Icon to download the form.  You can upload it when you are ready to register via the "Ohio Enrollment Form" field on this page.  Or you can email it to center@bi-okoto.com

A onetime registration fee of $50 per child is due at registration. The camp fee of $100 per child is due weekly on Monday of each week by 9:00am. Full payment for all the weeks that the child is registered for is due prior to first day of camp. However, when this is not possible, it is required that full weekly payment is made no later than 9:00am on Monday of the participating week. A late fee of $20 per week per child shall be applied to your account for late payments. Bi‐Okoto reserves the right to revoke participation in camp until the outstanding balance has been settled

Our program hours are Monday – Friday; beginning May 26, 2026 and running through August 7, 2026 Summer camp hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. We provide an early drop off and late pick up for parents needing these services. Early drop off is from 7:30am to 9:00am with late pick up from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A late fee of $15 will be assessed to any parent who picks up their child after the 6:00pm closing time and then $1 per minute after 6:15pm. These fees are due and payable at time of pickup. Children must arrive no later than 8:45am as our curriculum begins promptly at 9:00am.

Bi‐Okoto provides a free nutritious breakfast and lunch daily for every child enrolled in our summer camp. Meals are provided by Whole Again and are served under the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program to meet the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans”.

Breakfast is served between 8:00–9:00 AM, and lunch is served between 12:00–1:00 PM. If you or your child choose to opt out of the provided meals, or if your child has specific dietary needs, please send a nutritious breakfast and lunch from home.

If your child(ren) will be staying past 3:00 PM, be sure to pack an additional healthy snack and juice for the late afternoon.

Because our camp program has an interactive curriculum with many activity-based parts, we require children to wear loose fitting clothing (shorts and T‐shirts) that will allow them to move, bend, and jump freely. Young ladies should wear or bring a sports bra (if necessary) for dance class.

Children may NOT wear tight jeans, revealing clothing, “short shorts”, shirts that exposes the belly or excessive jewelry. Females are required to wrap an “iro” or “lapa” (African dance skirt) around their waist during dance classes. Males are required to wear a “sokoto” (African dance pant) during dance classes.

All children will be bare foot (socks permitted) throughout the day. All personal belongings shall be marked with the child’s name. We recommend that children bring a small hand towel (for sweat), a water bottle, and a plain white t‐shirt (for tie‐dying).

Children may not bring candy, electronic devices, cell phones, toys, weapons, knives, hazardous or poisonous materials of any kind. Only medication prescribed by a physician or over-the-counter medication provided by a parent/guardian may be brought to camp. 

If your child(ren) is mildly ill, please alert the Camp Director so the child(ren) can be closely monitored to ensure their situation doesn’t deteriorate.

A mildly ill child is defined as a child experiencing minor cold/allergy symptoms, or a child not feeling well enough to participate in activities but not exhibiting any communicable disease symptoms. A mildly ill child will be allowed to come/remain at camp but will be closely monitored for worsening conditions.

In the event that your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher; skin rash or untreated infected skin patches; diarrhea or vomiting; stiff neck; yellowish skin or eyes, we ask that you not bring your child to camp. If a child develops any of the above symptoms during the day, he/she will not be permitted to remain at the camp, and it will be the parent’s responsibility to see that the child is picked up promptly.

It is the policy of Bi-Okoto that no child is ever left alone or unsupervised. A telephone for emergency use is available at all times in the office. All children are expected to arrive on time and behave in a respectful and orderly manner.

In the event of misbehavior, children will have the opportunity to discuss and resolve the matter with an adult. Typically, we do not make it a practice to report minor infractions that can be resolved in-house, as these matters are part of a healthy nurturing and learning environment for children.

However, in the event of more serious infractions or ongoing matters, such as aggressive behavior toward other children and/or adults, Bi‐Okoto will alert the parent/guardian to adequately address the issue(s). Bi‐Okoto, however, reserves the right to remove any child from a class or the entire camp program without refund, due to conduct, discipline or other reasons at any time during the camp.

I/We, the Parent/Guardian of the participant, acknowledge that participation in Bi-Okoto Summer Camp involves vigorous physical activities, including dance instruction, classes, rehearsals, performances, events, and related activities, which may involve physical contact and carry inherent risks.

I/We understand and voluntarily assume all risks of personal injury, illness, or property damage arising from my child’s participation.

I/We hereby release and hold harmless Bi-Okoto, its trustees, employees, and agents from any and all claims or causes of action arising out of or related to my child’s participation, including those caused in whole or in part by the active or passive negligence of Bi-Okoto, its trustees, employees, or agents.

This release does not apply to willful misconduct or fraud. This Agreement shall remain in effect unless revoked in writing and delivered to the Camp Director. I/We acknowledge that I/We have read and understand this Agreement.

The last few years has taught us for the most part, a new way of thinking about who we are and who and what is important to us in life. At Bi-Okoto, we are indebted to the communities we serve as they have allow us to stay engaged with our offerings – Classes & Performances, both in-person and virtually!

E se pupo! (Thank you very much!)