Programs

Core Program Areas

Emancipation Park Conservancy strives to offer programs in the areas of education, health and wellness and economic empowerment that are resourceful, fun, culturally relevant, informative, and offer unique opportunities to our community. It is our goal to directly correlate our community’s needs, interests and wants into all our programs by partnering with strategic, corporate and community partners.

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Education:

Our past and present educational programs have been geared towards both adults and children. Kids have been able to take part in programs that range from coding and robotics, vocal development, visual and performing arts, literacy, and cultural/historical education. Adults have enjoyed our recently launched Emancipation Conversations Lecture Series. Some of our past and present education programs at Emancipation Park Conservancy have been:

Schlumberger Coding and Robotics – Middle school students spent eight weeks working with coding and robotics instructors learning how to code, program robots, and develop invaluable character lessons like the importance of planning, persistence and precision. Our latest coding and robotics program was made possible by Schlumberger
Community Music Center of Houston Vocal Development Program – Emancipation Park Conservancy collaborated with Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) to offer music education and vocal development to kids ages 6-16. CMCH works to preserve Black music traditions by educating children on the multiple Black genres that have shaped this country’s musical traditions. Over 100 kids have learned about Black music history, famous Black artists and musicians’ contributions, and had the opportunity to perform in front of crowds big and small, all while honing their voices.
Spring Break in the Tre: By working with local non-profits and faith-based institutions, EPC opens up the park during spring break to a fun and interactive experience, that included tours, plays and activities educating them about the historical significance of Emancipation Park, its founders and its importance to the Houston community.

COMING SOON

Stay tuned for more information on our EPC Art of Dance program, set to begin in Spring 2020!

Economic Empowerment:

Emancipation Park Conservancy seeks to empower the Third Ward community and beyond through financial education and resources offered through our many strategic partners. We understand the importance of education surrounding this topic amongst our community. Our goal is to offer a variety of programs, courses and classes geared towards economic education and empowerment that ensure our community can become great stewards and take control of their financial life and legacy.

Bridging the Gap Financial Literacy Program: Since 2019, nearly 600 individuals have been served through our Bridging the Gap Financial Literacy Program. The program has provided a series of over 20 classes and workshops ranging on a variety of topics including (but not limited to), Banking 101, debt management, savings & budgeting, credit building, estate and investment planning, default lending, homebuying, medical debt, financial health/wellness and much more. Our strategic partners for this program have been Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Operation HOPE, and Bread of Life Inc. Sponsors have included both Coca-Cola and Comerica Bank.

The program continues at 6:30pm on February 20, 2020 in partnership with NABA and sponsored By Comerica Bank. Click on the flyer to register, and stay tuned for information on more from this series throughout the year.

Health and Wellness:

African Americans and Hispanics have some of the highest rates of chronic diseases in Houston, and Third Ward ranks as one of the most prevalent neighborhoods for these particular health issues. As such, EPC offers multiple opportunities for park patrons to participate in fitness classes and take advantage of health resources.

Virtual Get Fit in the Tre Series:

Virtual Hip Hop Step Aerobics – Come enjoy this exciting fitness experience that incorporates high energy step aerobics, cardio, moderate weights and your favorite music! This class takes place on Mondays & Wednesdays at 6pm in the Emancipation Park Recreation Center gymnasium. But for now, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your home with family on the same days and times.

Line Dancing – Calling all Seniors! Keep your heart rate up by moving and grooving to your favorite tunes. This is a fun opportunity to get in some exercise, fellowship and join a thriving social community here at Emancipation Park. This class takes place every Tuesday at 6pm in the Emancipation Park Recreation Center gymnasium.