Camp Updates - INNOVATION NATION - 2023
Please check here weekly for exciting updates on Camp and the experiences our campers will take part in. CAMP ROYAL THIS SUMMER
Remaining Field Trip Schedule:
8/4
Library Visit & African American Museum
8/11
African American Museum Pt II + Dr. Sutherland (8/9)
8/18
UMD Nyumburu Cultural Center + First Tee Golf
8/25
Six Flags Amaerica
Week of July 31st
Field Trip -
August 4th
Spaulding Branch Library - Return Visit
Museum of African American History and Culture
August 9th (rescheduled from July 6th)
Students Will take part in the I am Amazing program from Google on July 6th 2023. Dr. Cynthia Sutherland will facilitate the session
Upcoming Field Trips to The Smithsonian Discovery Theater
1100 jefferson dr SW Washington DC
Friday July 14th - SOLE Defined
The REMIX is an action-packed, rhythmic rollercoaster, that explores the five elements of percussive dance (RHYTHM, ENERGY, MUSICALITY, IMPROVISATION, and secret X-FACTOR.) This interactive performance fuses global music with tap dance and stepping, with everyone dancing along the way. Get ready to explore ways to create music with your body as we REMIX your summer!
Friday July 21st - An Electromagnetic Adventure with the Science Guys of Baltimore
The Science Guys of Baltimore are back! And they’re ready to explore what brings us together and what keeps us apart—what scientists call the laws of attraction and repulsion—through the force of electromagnetism. Launch rings into the air with an electromagnetic pulse generator, test your strength in an electromagnet tug of war, and watch sparks fly with a Van de Graaff generator. This promises to be a truly shocking science show!
Friday July 28th - Taratibu
The Taratibu Youth Association (TYA) is a sensational ensemble of young artists representing the performing arts of the African diaspora. With eclectic and diverse musical influences, they perform percussive dance styles from stepping to traditional South African Gumboot, modern dance to hip hop. TYA sings in Zulu and Sotho from South Africa, Kiswahili from Tanzania, Creole from Haiti, and Yoruba from Cuba. Their performances are educational and inspirational, telling stories of empowerment and cultural history. Learn a song in Zulu, steps from Taratibu; a Pan African drill or learn the history of ‘Ti Zwezo,’ the traditional song of Haiti.
For more information on our Innovative collaboration with the Smithsonians Discovery Theater, please click below:
https://discoverytheater.org/
Fun In Eden with Good Intentions Event - PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY STUDENTS
August 9th (rescheduled from July 6th)
Students Will take part in the I am Amazing program from Google on July 6th 2023. Dr. Cynthia Sutherland will facilitate the session
Previous Announcements -
July 3rd and 4th
Greetings Parents,
Thank you so much for a great first week of camp. As a reminder, We will not have camp next Monday and Tuesday due to the 4th of July Holiday. We will resume camp on Wednesday July 5th 2023 at 8am.
The rate for camp will remain the same next week, as we have alot of special programming for the Students, Wednesday through next Saturdays Blockshoppers financial literacy event. Please see the schedule below
Thursday - I am Amazing Program
Friday - Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian
Saturday - Blockshoppers Financial Literacy Event for Student & Families ( flyer attached, registration information coming this week)
I hope you will join us for camp next week
July 8th - Blockshopper - Creating Generational Wealth Conference
July 7th
Students have been invited to the Smithsonian Discovery Theater on the national mall July 7th 2023, We will also enjoy the smithsonian folklife festival on the mall during this trip.
Behind the Music -
Join multi-skilled musical artist, entrepreneur, and teacher Jastin Artis as he reveals the magic, fun, and power of music-making.
Making Life Matters Donates Healthy Snacks -
Healthy snacks will be provided daily for our campers all Summer by the Making Life Matters Foundation