Ase (ah-shay): The Saturday Academy is an independent African-centered
enrichment program in Philadelphia which works with sixth and seventh grade
students on Saturdays during the school year. The Ase curriculum is diverse
and intensive, concentrating on analytical skills, reading comprehension,
public speaking, writing, and personal and social responsibility. Courses
include areas such as African cultures, Poetry and Activism, Career
Preparation, Business Development, Mathematics, Literature, Arts, and much
more.
The Ase program is housed in W.E.B. Du Bois College House on the campus of
the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia. Du Bois College House is
a residential facility dedicated to the study and appreciation of peoples of African
descent worldwide. Du Bois offers a convenient location, excellent resources,
and an enriching environment for Ase.
To correspond directly with Ase, please use one of the following resources:
ASE
PO BOX 30717
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 1-877-734-1479
Email: mail@aseacademy.org
Web: www.aseacademy.org