CULTURE FOR MY CHILDREN
An initiative by Sankofa Foundation Incorporated a 501(C)(3) approved non profit arts organization
WHEN YOU TAKE “ART” FROM “EARTH” YOU ARE LEFT WITH “EH“
CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
WHAT WE DO
1. Workshops
2. School Assemblies
3. In-school Residences
4. Year-Round Visual Arts, Drumming and Dance Classes
5. After School Program
6. Summer and Winter Camp
Interested in Having our program for your youth?
We are here to assist you with any inquiries you may have.
Beadmaking class
Children learn about stringing materials, findings, tools and all the tricks of beading. After selecting your choice of beads, you will design and assemble a bracelet, necklace and or a pair of earrings. By the end of the class you will be on your way to creating awesome jewelry.
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