Melanated Adventures

🎮 The Great Melanated Ready Player 1 Tournament 🎮
📍 Leaderboard Arcade Bar & Pizzeria
🗓️ Saturday, May 24th
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 7011 A.C. Skinner Pkwy #3, Jacksonville, FL
Get your thumbs ready—it’s game time!
Join the Melanated Adventurers for a competitive arcade showdown where you’ll battle it out in classic games for bragging rights, prizes, and ultimate glory.
From button-mashing brawlers to high-score challenges, this tournament-style night is for the casual gamer and the joystick warrior alike. Whether you're a Street Fighter champion or a Pac-Man strategist, there's a spot for you on the leaderboard.
🏆 Multiple mini-tournaments
🎟️ Free to enter (donations welcome!)
🍕 Drinks & pizza available for purchase
🎮 Retro arcade vibes, Black joy, and community
Bring your crew or come solo—just be ready to press start.
Will you be our first Melanated Champion?

Ready to camp, but don’t know where to start?

Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly outdoor workshop led by the Melanated Adventurers! Whether you’ve never pitched a tent or just want to build your confidence, this event is for YOU. This event is completely free and requires no experience.

Learn how to:

• Set up tents like a pro
• Pack efficiently & smart
• Cook simple campsite meals
• Choose the right gear
• Stay safe & comfortable outdoors

Live Demos. Group Challenges. Real Talk.

No pressure, no judgment—just good vibes, good people, and new outdoor skills. Bring your own tent or use one of ours. Come learn, connect, and get ready for your next great adventure.

We're currently scouting out the best location but wanted to give everyone a heads up this is coming! Stay tuned for more information!

The sun’s out, the vibes are high, and the crew is ready to cool all the way down. This ain’t your average camping trip—it’s a summer reset with soul. Picture this: tents under the trees, grill smoke in the air, laughter echoing from the firepit, and nothing but good energy all weekend long.

Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just here for the vibes and the views, we’ve got space for you. Rest, reconnect, and recharge with a crew that gets it. No stress. No pressure. Just Black joy in the wild.

Tap in. Pack light. Come heavy on the good vibes.
Details dropping soon—lock in your weekend now.

The Great Melanated Fire Dragon Conquest
In partnership with the Jax Fire Dragons

Step into the fire and take the helm of your next adventure. We’re teaming up with the Jax Fire Dragons to bring you a one-of-a-kind dragon boat experience that blends culture, community, and the thrill of the water.

This beginner-friendly paddle session is your invitation to join a legacy of strength, rhythm, and teamwork as we glide through the waters of Pottsburg Creek. You don’t need any experience — just bring your energy, your curiosity, and your crew.

Details for the Conquest:
• Where: Behind All Wet Sports (8550 Beach Blvd)
• Arrival Time: 10:00 AM sharp (we launch at 10:30 AM!)
• Duration: 1 hour on the water
• Parking: Inside the gated lot — spots will open up after team practice wraps

Prepare for Battle (well, sort of):
• Hydrate before you come
• Dress for action: you might get wet or muddy, so save the fashion for after
• Water shoes, sandals, hats, and shades (with straps) are welcome
• Bring a towel just in case — we ride in style, but nature can get messy
• We’ll have extra water, but feel free to bring your own

Before You Launch:
Complete the Liability Waiver ahead of time to speed things up at check-in. We’ll go over safety, gear, and paddle commands before we set off.

Post-Paddle Refuel:
After we conquer the creek, we’re heading out to eat and celebrate our victory. Whether you paddled hard or just came for the vibes, join us as we refuel and connect over good food and great company.