Yes camp 2016 newsletter

SUMMER 2016

YES CAMP NEWS URGENT, Inc.'s mission is to empower young minds to transform their communities.

BOOK REPORT CHALLENGE

Complete 4 book reports

by July 22nd, get Earn Subway lunch

We Value…

Patience

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens

Innovation

Center for Empowerment & Education 1000 NW 1st Ave., ste 100, Miami, FL 33136 (786) 581-7821 I f: 866-811-7778 T: @urgentinc Facebook

www.urgentinc.org

SHEDIA NELSON

ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRE

Programs Manager BA: Communications in Theater Hawai’i Pacific University

Camp Manager BA: Arts and Sciences University of South Florida

CONTACT

CONTACT (786) 543-4911

(305) 586-6694

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Learning

Meet the Team!

Professional Staff Development Training

MVV Daily Mission, Vision and Core Values

Help youth realize and use their social capital.

Grounded Connected Together we elevate communities - Shedia Nelson

Camper Interview of Jasmine Byfield by Na’arah Hill

Camp needs to be fun and help young people see they are a change maker.

Vision: All Youth have the social, economic and educational resources to thrive.

Q: What do you like most about summer camp?

A: I like the staff, kids and the activities.

Q: What do you like about theater?

A: The song and the play.

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Visual Narratives

Returning campers Sophie Lutz and Leeah Mena-Paulk enjoy painting masks lead by Institute of Contemporary Art.

“I liked the field trip to UM’s arboretum. I saw my favorite trees, the queen and chocolate tree. I like dancing at camp because I get to show my parents [what I learned] at end of camp show.” - Jacaria Evans (on Left)

“Today was great! I love this camp! I’ve been coming for 3 years. I like learning French, Italian, leadership and friendship.” - Kalea Walters

“I like everything at YES camp because we

Adia Tanashia Lampkin teaching hip hop dance.

“I like YES Camp because we get to do fun activities.” - Cynai Noble (Center)

get to have water play, go on field trips, exercise, go outside and have free time.”

- Kahniya Fisher (on Left)

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“I like playing mancala with my friends and the camp activities with my group.”

- Sydney Gilmore (on Right) “I like this camp because the teachers are nice and playing games with my friends.” Mia Reyes (on Left)

“The camp is fun because of the activities like arts and crafts.”

- Merissa Stewart (Bottom Left)

Mask making lead by Institute of Contemporary Art

Campers in Action

Building leadership and responsibility

Makaya Refuse interviews camp manager Alexandra Alexandre

Innovative Play!

Camper Interview of Camille Ritchie by Na’arah Hill

Sisterhood Compassion

Getting Fit!

Camille enjoys reading and drawing.

Favorite camp activities: Comics and dance How do you feel about camp?

I like it alot.

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Fieldtrip Highlights Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens

Adia Jasmine Williams showing compassion Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens

Learning Teamwork

Fantasy Theater Presents “Whales, Magic & Cheese�

Mahalo Ms. Loretta for chaperoning 5

UPCOMING EVENTS INNOVATION GROWTH

TRANSFORMATION

Save the Date Friday, July 8th Career Day Campers come dressed in career outfit

CAMP TALENT SHOW

Event: End of Camp Show WHEN: TUES, JULY 26th

When: Thursday, July 7th Time: 4-6pm Tickets: $5

TICKETS: $10

Please bring baked goods where: Henry West Lab Elementary School 5300 Carillo St. Coral Gables, FL

End of Camp Show Where: Henry West Lab Elementary School 5300 Carillo St. Coral Gables, FL

FREE PARKING

NOTE LATE PICK UP DAYS: DATES: July 6th, 20th and 26th TIME: 6:30pm-7pm

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YES CAMP TEAM President Henry Crespo Vice President Saliha Nelson Programs Manager Shedia Nelson Camp Manager Alexandra Alexandre

Literacy Intervention: Tami Wynn Counselors: Latoya Brady Lurvin Calix Lisette Dipp-solis Keshia Stewart Jr. Counselors: Tanashia Lampkin Tatyana Graesser Jasmine Wiliams Namiya Crespo

What is YES Camp?

Youth Empowerment Summer Camp offers a unique safe space where girls are able to dream, explore, reflect and find their own voice to express the person they are becoming. For girls, as they approach adolescence, they face all kinds of challenges from society: pressure to be perfect, expectations about beauty, beliefs about food and eating, and more.

It's a pivotal time in a girl's life, when their whole world is starting to change, inside and out. This is the time to strengthen girls’ sense of self and that inner belief in who they are that will see her through the teen years. These themes are explored through the arts, drama, dance, arts & crafts, yoga, cultural music, fitness, literacy and etiquette. Pricing is inclusive of lunch, snack and most field trips.

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BEFORE CARE

Site #1: Center for Education & Empowerment 1000 NW 1st Ave. Suite 100 Miami 33136 Time: 7:30am- 9:00am Site #2: Henry West Laboratory Elementary School 5300 Carillo St., Coral Gables, 33146 Building: 2 Room: 5 Time: 7:30am-8:30am

AFTER CARE

Site #1: Henry West Laboratory Elementary School 5300 Carillo St., Coral Gables, 33146 Building: 2 Room: 5

Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm *Campers returning to the Center for Education & Empowerment must be picked up by 4:30pm if not enrolled in FACE Camp

CAMPERS BRING DAILY • • • •

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