Braid Camp

AKACHI Braids Artistry Summer Braid Camp presents an exciting opportunity to empower your girls, aged 9-18, with hair braiding skills this summer! They will also gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, learn to care for their natural hair, and form lifelong networks with like-minded girls!!

Their instructor, Miss Faith, is a seasoned hair braider who has perfected the art of teaching braiding. With over 10 years of experience, she is passionate about imparting her knowledge to young girls.

Visit the home page to Get to Know Miss Faith!

Highlights

Your girls will walk away being able:

  • Neatly part and execute cornrow, single braid, and twist techniques, including accessorizing and adding extensions.
  • Properly care for their natural hair with protective hairstyles, demonstrating at least two different techniques.
  • Apply learned teamwork skills in other settings, successfully collaborating on at least two group activities during the camp.
  • Hone their discovered creativity in hair braiding, creating and presenting a final project.
  • Apply learned skills towards planning their own business, developing a plan or vision by the end of the camp.
  • Utilize their new network of like-minded girls to improve their skills by setting at least one goal for future collaboration.

What's Included

  • Lunch and snacks: provided every day of camp
  • Personal training kit: Includes a state-of-the-art mannequin head, braiding tools, and accessories that meet professional standards. Personal property- not to be returned.
  • Certificate of completion: A constant reminder of her accomplishment!

In just 3 days we will cover:

DAY #1- GOOD FOUNDATION & FIRST SKILL! Get to know your instructor, classmates and learn your first new skill!

  • Learn the appropriate use of every hair braiding tool and accessory provided
  • Discover the impact of skilled entrepreneurship on you, your community, and the nation
  • Learn to create perfect and neat box/knotless braids and twists!
  • Have fun practicing routines to care for your hands and body as a skilled worker
  • Jot down valuable entrepreneurship & natural hair care nuggets
  • And more!
DAY #2- CORNROWS! Cornrows lay the foundation for several styles so let’s get it right!
 
  • Learn how to part the front, middle, and back of the head for even-sized cornrows/feed-in braids every time!
  • Have lunch over a fun activity exploring the history and uses of cornrows around the world
  • Revise the values that make good skilled women, more entrepreneurship & hair care nuggets
  • And more!
DAY #3- LET’S SEE YOUR CREATIVITY! Create your unique final project using learned techniques and then… we celebrate your accomplishment! 
 
  • Show off your new confidence and creativity in braiding by choosing and working on your final project (with help and guidance of course!) 
  • Practice teamwork by helping each other and giving constructive feedback
  • Receive a certificate to mark your accomplishment! 
  • Photos, videos, and more final-day fun!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ONE DAY CAMP (First Day Only) 

$86

  • One Day of exclusive Training with Miss Faith (Day #1 only)
  • Learn Three Strand/Box Braids
  • Personal Training Kit
  • Lunch and Snacks provided
  • Certificate of Participation

FULL ACCESS CAMP

                               $180

  • 3 Days of exclusive training with Miss Faith
  • Perfect Box Braids, Cornrows, Twists, and more protective styles.
  • Personal Training Kit
  • Lunch and Snacks provided daily
  • AKACHI Braid Camp Certificate of Completion
  • Final project, Certificate Ceremony & Awards
  • Lifetime access (guardians and older campers): AKACHI Braid Campers Exclusive Facebook group
  • Apprenticeship opportunities with AKACHI Braids Artistry

FAQs

  • What foods will be provided for lunch and snacks?

Delicious and satisfying meals including sandwiches, pizzas, chicken/turkey wraps, fruit, yogurt, crackers/chips, water, and drinks. Please specify any food allergies when filling out the registration form.

  • What is your refund policy?

All payments are non-refundable. In the UNLIKELY event that we would be forced to professionally cancel, all payments will be refunded.

  • Will the kit be my child’s personal property?
Yes
 
  • Can I convert my child from the one-day camp to the full-access camp after camp has begun?
Subject to availability