Join S.H.A.P.E. Community Center as we send 50 young people and elders on an immersive 7-day journey through Alabama’s Black Belt, Gulf Coast, and Industrial Heartlands to honor the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement and bring history to life.

 
 

Apply As a Student

If your child is ready for a transformative summer experience rooted in Black history, culture, leadership, and intergenerational learning, the Freedom Tour is for them.
Students ages 11–16 can apply now and prepare through the Summer Freedom Institute before traveling in late July.

STUDENT/CHILD APPLICATION

Apply As a Parent/Guardian

Adult travelers participate in all core Freedom Tour activities, including site visits, daily debriefs, and community-building sessions. They are expected to model leadership, uphold group agreements, and collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, supportive experience for all.

PARENT GUARDIAN APPLICATION

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SUPPORT THE FREEDOM TOUR

A $500 gift sends one child on the Freedom Tour as a Freedom Conductor sponsor.
That means meals, lodging, transportation, activities, and access to a transformational experience rooted in Civil Rights history and Black cultural legacy.
Sponsor a student and help place this journey directly in a young person’s hands.

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