Urban Ventures

Last week we gathered as a community for Juneteenth. The celebration included great food, a libation ceremony, history of the Juneteenth holiday, along with a performance by Step with Soul.

Happy Juneteenth from South Minneapolis. A day to celebrate freedom, honor history, and gather with the people who make this neighborhood what it is.

Let's celebrate Juneteenth together! This Thursday, June 18, from 5-8pm we're throwing a party for our neighbors.

Free food, live performances, contests and raffles, and ways to learn more about this important national holiday.

5-8pm at Urban Ventures' Colin Powell Center (2924 4th Ave S). Hope to see you there!

Sliding into summer like...

Summer is here, and that means Summer Ventures!

This summer, Urban Ventures' campus will be filled with nearly 100 elementary and middle school students. The mornings are all about keeping academics strong, with math and reading curriculum tailored to each students ability level.

While most students experience learning loss over the summer, our students will keep making gains. When they return to school, they'll be ahead instead of behind.

Along the way, they'll get to explore career pathways, go on field trips, and fill their afternoons with all kinds of fun.

Summer is one of the most important, most impactful seasons at Urban Ventures. We can't wait to kick things off!

Over the summer, students can lose up to two months of reading and math skills. It's called the summer slide.

The antidote is simple. Keep learning. But for a lot of families, simple isn't the same as accessible.

This is what Urban Ventures summer programming is built for. And this summer, around 150 students will keep growing instead of falling behind.

Link in the first comment.

Exploring and adventure are important parts of growth. Sometimes that means a heart-to-heart conversation, other times it means a hike in the woods. Grateful for Big City Mountaineers and the experiences they're facilitating for our students!

Class is back in session (and in-person!) Our Siempre Padres classes spent much of the winter online, so it's a special treat to see the classroom full again.

Interns make the summer go 'round! We're thrilled that this year's cohort of interns is here to help in our busiest season. UV's paid internship program gives young adults experience in a local nonprofit and a reliable summer income.

Over the summer, 9 interns will work across our Summer Ventures, Venture X, and Farm programs.

Students in our Cornwell Early Learning Center enjoyed a PE class courtesy of UV's Athletic Director, Coach Aaron. Turns out preschoolers have a lot of energy to burn.

Good things happen when you start healthy habits early. (And it's always fun to see our programs working together from Cradle-to-Career)

Where does a young artist go to get real stage time?

Urban Ventures Music and Arts hosts Open Mic night once a month at the Hub. Students perform, the community shows up to listen.

Tonight, 6pm at the Hub (3016 4th Ave S). Come cheer them on.