Our passion is introducing students to the unique richness that African cultures have to offer through language, visual and performing arts. Using an entertaining and educative combination of African music, dance, plays, language, crafts, cuisine and more, we help expand students' cross-cultural acumen and sensitivity. 

Promoting Cultural Diversity and Awareness: As the world's second largest continent, Africa is known for its vastly diverse cultures and people. There are over 3,000 distinct ethnic groups in Africa. At the C.A.K.E. Village, we provide students with an opportunity to experience some of the larger, well-known African cultures. We immerse students in facets of the featured culture with the aim of building an appreciation of the cultural differences. Students engaging with and learning about different cultures also motivates new ways of thinking. Engaging with worlds that exist outside their own is key to helping students develop into great global citizens with positive social consciences.

Field trip Duration: The field trip is 90 minutes divided between Visual Arts and Performing Arts. For younger kids, the duration is about 70 minutes. This does not include your eating time. You are welcome to stay longer to eat.

Cost of Field trips (Monday thru Thursday on non-holidays): 
$220 for up to 25 students and 2 to 3 staff members. 
$80 for each additional 10 Students (add 1 to 2 additional staff members)
$45 for each additional 5 Students (add 1 additional staff members)
$12 per each additional Student
(These are for non-holiday Mondays through Thursdays. 25% off for groups that are all 5 years or younger)

Our Immersion Program: 
Students will learn about the African culture being represented (geographical representation).  They will learn how to greet each other in the language of the chosen culture, Create a piece of art that is representative of the culture and then conclude with music and movement from the culture.

Featured Culture Schedule:
September - December: Yoruba (Nigeria)
January - March: Maasai (Kenya)
April - June: Amhara (Ethiopia)
July - September: Akan/Asante (Ghana)

Hours: The CAKE Village is open Monday to Thursday for Field trips from 9am to 4pm. If you need a different time for your field-trip, please call us at 224-699-9968 or email us at info@thecakevillage.com for a quote.

Food: We do not serve food at the CAKE Village. Groups are welcome to bring their own lunches. We have a water fountain at the village.

Parking: We have plenty of parking at the Village. Buses and vans are welcome. The village is located on the second floor so you can use the elevator or the stairs.