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Alkebu-lan Village
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organization Name Alkebu-lan Village
Address 7701 Harper
City, State Zipcode Detroit, MI 48213
Phone 313-921-1616
E-Mail marviscofield@aol.com
Website http://http://www.alkebulanvillage.org/
Mission Statement To promote self-determination, cultural awareness, and embrace the rich history of motherland Africa.
Primary Services Dance (African, Hip Hop, and Contemporary), Martial Arts - Tues. & Thurs 6-7:00 p.m., Youth Program (school year) Mon. - Wed. 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Youth Program (summer session) Mon.-Fri. 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility Live in the City of Detroit
Populations Served Ages 5-21, male & female, African-American, English-speaking, low-income
Spanish Spoken No
Handicap Accessible Yes
Provide Physical
Activity Services
Yes
Physical Activity
Services
Martial arts, tennis, dance, drumming, basketball, table games, fitness, and roller skating, physical fitness prgoram. Kick Boxing/Aerobics. Mon. & Wed. 6:7:00, Services are free for children, but adults have to pay.
Fee for Physical
Activity Services
Yes
Exercise Equipment Weights and machines
Provide Diet / Nutrition
Services
Yes
Diet / Nutrition
Services
Summer program lunches and snacks. During school year, just snacks. Fitness Over Sickness program for 13-18 year olds. Free lunch in summertime.
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EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Big open indoor space
  • Big open outdoor area
  • Tennis court
  • Exercise Equipment
  • Basketball
  • Aerobics
  • Exercise Equipment Training
  • Exercise Classes
  • Martial Arts
  • Dance Classes


DIET / NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Big open space to sell/distribute food
  • Big open outdoor area for a garden
  • Community garden program
  • Nutrition education
  • Kitchen Area (e.g. for food preparation)
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Cooking Classes
  • After School Feeding Program
  • Healthy Eating Demonstration
  • Healthy Eating Group / Club


HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
  • Barrier Free Entrance
  • Handicap Parking
  • Accessible Bathrooms


CROSS STREETS
  • E. McNichols
  • Van Dyke
  • I-94


BUS ROUTES
  • Clairmount
  • Gratiot
  • Van Dyke