Bring Ivorian heritage to life for your children

A cultural summer camp, in a different region every year. And, in Abidjan, activities every week.

A girl with swimming goggles laughs in the pool, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San PedroDance and drums, Kroumen traditions day, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro
Children play awalé around a table, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro
  • 200+ childrenwelcomed at the camp since 2025
  • 2 editionsSan Pedro in 2025, Korhogo in 2026
  • 24 hours a dayA team looks after the children for the whole stay
  • Approvedby the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure for summer 2026
The children and the team raise their arms around the drums, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro

The summer camp

After San Pedro and Korhogo, summer 2027 is being prepared

The 2026 camp ended on 23 August, in Korhogo. The place and dates for 2027 will be announced soon and sent to the families on the waiting list.

  1. Finished

    2025

    San Pedro

    From 14 July to 10 August 2025, 2 sessions

    First edition of the camp, in San Pedro, on the south-west coast: beach, Kroumen traditions, drawing and sculpture workshops.

    Look back at the 2025 edition
  2. Finished

    2026

    Korhogo

    From 13 July to 23 August 2026, 3 sessions

    Second edition, in Korhogo, the “city of the Poro”, in the north of Côte d'Ivoire: weavers, potters, dances and skills passed down from generation to generation.

    Look back at the 2026 edition
  3. Waiting list open

    2027

    Region to be announced

    July and August 2027

    Leave your contact details: you will receive the place and dates as soon as they are announced.

    Join the 2027 waiting list

Recap

What the children experienced at camp

A look back at the 2025 camp in San Pedro: games, craftspeople, traditions and evenings together.

  • A facilitator and children raise their arms and laugh, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro

    Games and sports

    Team games, pool and beach in San Pedro.

  • A craftsman carves wood, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro

    Workshops with craftspeople

    Drawing and sculpture with local craftspeople.

  • A facilitator in a wrap skirt paints a girl's face, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro

    Languages and traditions

    Kroumen traditions day: dance and tales.

  • Children watch the sunset on the beach, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro

    Excursions and nature

    The beach, and a trip to Monogaga.

  • The children around a campfire in the evening, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp in San Pedro

    Evenings and tales

    Campfires and tales in the evening.

Testimonials

« Wonderful moments of friendship between the children, of discovery and open-mindedness… Well done, and thank you for making my daughters smile. »
Mr and Mrs Amouye
Children smile and show their cards, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp
My daughter really enjoyed her stay with MIADJA. She keeps telling stories about what happened there with the new friends she made and the activities they did, so much so that she is already waiting for the next edition
Mr Seka
The stay was very great, the kids are in the process of working hard to live again this time with you. They say that the time was really short for them. A colony of a full month would be ideal for them. Thank you very much for your professionalism. May God bless you and see you in the holiday, isn't it ?
Mrs. White
I would like to let you know that my daughters were all satisfied. They keep asking about you. They would love to live these great moments again with your organisation. But they did not like the mashed potatoes…
Mr Serge
Hello Aunt Gwladys, from our children. Thank you so much for taking care of our children. It was a pleasure for my daughter to take part in this camp. She really loved the different activities they enjoyed, especially the “swimming pool”. Thank you.
Mme Amandine
My children loved spending these holidays with other children! Thank you!
Ms. Agbada
My daughter has enjoyed the camp, her room, the entertainment, the games and especially the friends she has made.
Ms. O.
Gwladys Kouassi, founder of Mi-Adja

Who looks after your children

Experienced educators

Founder and director of Mi-Adja

Gwladys Kouassi

She brings her experience in education and early childhood, in Africa and in the West. Her caring approach gives every child a safe environment.

  • Approved organisation

    Mi-Adja is on the list of organisations approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure for summer 2026.

  • Welcome at the airport

    For children travelling alone, the team welcomes them at Félix Houphouët-Boigny airport.

  • Parents' group

    Parents follow the stay in a private WhatsApp group, with regular news and photos.

  • Meeting before departure

    A video call answers the families' questions.

New activities

Two sessions every week

From October, in Riviera 3, Abidjan. For children aged 7 to 15, outside the camp period.

Reading club

A storyteller reads a book to the children in the evening, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp
P'tits FutésPartner venue

Making reading fun in a new way. Each month, the children study an Ivorian work.

  • Every Wednesday, 2:30 pm
  • For children aged 7 to 15
  • One session per week, one book per month
  • 20,000 FCFA per month, book of the month: 3,000 FCFA
Get notified of the next dates

Local language classes

A facilitator in a wrap skirt explains a worksheet to teenagers, at the Mi-Adja 2025 camp
P'tits FutésPartner venue

Speaking your language means reconnecting with your identity. Sessions through games, role play and speaking practice.

  • Every Saturday, 2:30 pm
  • For children aged 7 to 15
  • Baoulé, Dioula or Bété, in a classroom or online
  • 5,000 FCFA per session
Register for the activity

Frequently asked questions

Your questions, our answers

Another question? The team answers you on WhatsApp.

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What does Mi-Adja mean?

Mi-Adja means “my heritage”. Mi-Adja helps children discover the culture and traditions of Côte d'Ivoire: a summer camp every year, and weekly activities in Abidjan.

What ages are your programmes for?

The summer camp welcomes children aged 5 to 13. The reading club and the local language classes welcome children aged 7 to 15.

How can I contact you?

The fastest way is WhatsApp: Message us

You can also email us or use the form on the Contact page.

How do I pay?

You can pay by Orange Money, Wave or bank transfer. The team explains the payment terms when you register.

Plan your child's summer 2027

Join the waiting list: you will receive the dates and place of the 2027 camp as soon as they are announced.

Join the 2027 waiting list
The children and the team of the Mi-Adja 2025 camp gathered on the steps, in San Pedro