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CULTURE FOR MY CHILDREN

This play and learn program for children ages 4-17,

Teaches them KNOWLEDGE about Africa, its beliefs and its rich cultural heritage in our cultural studies program through music, drama, dance, storytelling, language, and other forms of fine and performing arts.

Uses the Art of African storytelling to help children understand CUSTOMS, MORALS and LAWS to be good and productive members of society

develop skills and creativity in children using African fine/visual and performing Arts. e program is also designed to coach and develop the visual and theatrical arts talents in these children.

WHY THE ARTS

There has been managed studies on Arts and its relevance to children and they have shown that children who are involved in the arts are: 4 times more likely to recognized for academic achievement 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair 3 times more likely to be awarded for school attendance. Involvement in the ARTS helps children increase test scores and promote academic achievement.

National Endowment for The Arts

CULTURE FOR MY CHILDREN

In the words of anthropologist E.B. Tylor Culture is “that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, and law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.” This play and learn program for children ages 4-17 teaches them about the rich cultural heritage of Africans

WHAT WE DO

Workshops
In-school Residencies
Visual Arts Classes
Dance Classes
Drumming Classes
School Assemblies
After school program
Summer and Winter Camp