Champaign Freedom School - CDF Affiliate

Welcome to Champaign Freedom School Program!

We are proud to be the official local site of the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® network, bringing a nationally recognized program to the Champaign community.

Through a focus on literacy, leadership, and social action, we are committed to developing confident readers, strong leaders, and empowered young people.

We’re excited for what’s ahead! Stay connected with us as we continue to build, grow, and uplift our scholars together. ✊🏾📚

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Ms. Char after day 1 of the Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute!

You must have heard about us!!!

The interest form is now closed! It filled up even more quickly than we anticipated. We will be in touch soon with more information. We will do our best to enroll as many scholars as possible!

It’s gonna be a great summer!!!

Looking for a powerful and enriching summer experience for your child? Champaign Freedom School is now enrolling students for our FREE CDF Freedom Schools® summer program! Designed for rising 1st -8th grade scholars, this six-week program builds a love for reading, strengthens cultural identity, and empowers youth to make a difference in their communities. With engaging lessons, field trips, fun activities, and caring mentors, students gain confidence and discover their voice.

Spaces are limited complete the attached form to learn more about how to give your child a summer of learning, leadership, and liberation!




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Happy First Day of School to our Freedom School scholars in Champaign! Remember that you have "something inside so strong" and that you can "be what you wanna be!"

State Senator Paul Faraci joined us for CDF Freedom Schools National Day of Social Action! It was his first time visiting Ujima Freedom School- Champaign, IL so he didn't know he was going to have to "strut his stuff" but he did!

Thank you Senator Faraci and Illinois Legislators for

📸: Krissy Simmons