Youth-Based Program
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Academic Achievement
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Developing Passion and Discipline for Learning
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Youth-Based Program 〰️ Academic Achievement 〰️ Visual and Performing Arts 〰️ Developing Passion and Discipline for Learning 〰️
“Dare to Dream, Prepare to Succeed”
The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. CAFE began in 1996 with a grant from the Kaiser Permanente Building Hope Foundation. Our purpose is to provide our youth with the needed tools to activate their highest potentials, through academic, artistic, and cultural means.
Now in its 28th year, founder and CEO Lorna Green, together with the Board of Directors, committed professionals, and community leaders lend their expertise to keep CAFE’s program innovative and dynamic. Click HERE to learn more about our mission and impact!
Happy Women's History Month!
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Happy Women's History Month! ~
This month, we honor the many women at CAFE and in our everyday lives! 2025’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”
It’s that time of year again! The Virginia International PANFest is almost here!
Help get CAFE students to Virginia Beach this May! — Donate Today!
Adult Steelpan Classes: $250
Payment Plans Available! Email mgreen@cafeyouth.org to find out more!
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Learn the culture and history of the steelpan while learning to perform in front of an audience!
Instructed by the incredibly talented Candice Thomas.
10 classes (Thursdays) | March 20th - May 22nd
7:00pm - 9:00pm est.
Location: CAFE home - 2705 Queens Chapel Road Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Unity, Peace, And Love —
2024 CAFE Holiday Concert-
We were so honored to celebrate and cherish this time with those who could attend.
Special thanks to all of the extraordinary performers, our wonderful hosts, our dedicated staff and supporters, Edward M Felegy Elementary School, and our special musical guests all the way from Trinidad & Tobago!
NEW PROGRAM: Financial Freedom Sessions!
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NEW PROGRAM: Financial Freedom Sessions! 〰️
CAFE is launching a NEW Financial Literacy Program!
Beginning in the month of February, students will learn about financial literacy and entrepreneurship, with the goal of creating their own mock business model to encourage creative thinking in regards to their future careers. This program will be partially facilitated by Mr. Heath Carelock, Program Director of PGCC's Financial Empowerment Center.
Cultural Academy for Excellence
The Cultural Academy For Excellence is more that just an enrichment program- We’re a Family!
A family devoted to lifting each other up, celebrating each other and embracing diversity.
Not just Arts…STEM too!
The students of the Cultural Academy For Excellence are very involved in STEM, taking coding classes and learning in detail how modern day programs and technology work.
Has your child fallen behind due to school closures during COVID?
Does your child need an emotionally supportive, nurturing environment that provides tutoring in reading, math and other subject areas?
We provide personal, customized tutoring for your child, to help bridge the gap so that they can perform at their grade level.
Our students are our legacy.
LEARNING | LEADERSHIP | ACHIEVEMENT
Our students excel academically and in extra-curriculars through their experiences with CAFE.
Each student finds their passion and their strength. They often stay with us into adulthood, returning to serve, mentor and inspire the next generation. Our students leave CAFE as confident, purpose driven and highly networked individuals. At CAFE, we are proud to say that that our students are our legacy!
We explore the world together.
International exchange is one of our key features. Our children deserve to explore this vast world and create dynamic world views that take our nations forward.
We innovate and create.
Our programs are groundbreaking, executed in partnership with high level tertiary institutions, qualified professionals and committed non-profits.
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