The Afro Canadian Caribbean Association (ACCA) is excited to announce that we will be running our first day camp this summer 2022! Focused on cultural elements from across Africa and the Diaspora, youth will learn valuable skills in a wide range of topics, while having fun in a community-based setting. Each week will be dedicated to a new topic and will allow youth to connect with each other, elders, and professionals from different fields.
Running 9:00am-4:00pm from Monday to Friday, our summer programming will last 8 weeks throughout the summer. Additionally, we will be running biweekly Family Night events to engage parents and caregivers in the fun!
Details:
Available to: Black youth age 6-13
Duration: 8 WEEKS / July 4, 2022 to August 26, 2022
Time: Drop off at 9:00AM / Pick up at 4:00pm
Locations: ACCA Building (754 Barton St E, Hamilton ON) / Gage Park (1000 Main St E, Hamilton ON)*
*Pickup and drop-off will take place at the ACCA Building, except for WEEK 2 - Phys Ed in the Park, which will occur at Gage Park (1000 Main St E, Hamilton ON)
WEEK BY WEEK BREAKDOWN
WEEK 1 - CULTURAL COOKING CLASSES
(JULY 4TH-8TH, 2022)
Join in the fun of learning several cultural dishes, while gaining knowledge on the history and significance of different cuisines from across Africa and the Diaspora.
Included with cost: 1 chef apron per participant and a daily lunch meal
WEEK 2 - PHYS ED IN THE PARK
(JULY 11TH-15TH, 2022)
Our facilitators will run youth through a variety of sports and physical education activities, leading up to a final Field Day competition event at the end of the week.
Included with cost: Field Day team gear, 1 soccer ball per participant, and a pizza lunch on the Friday
WEEK 3 - AFROFICTION
(JULY 18TH-22ND, 2022)
Calling all SciFi, Fantasy, and fiction lovers! Youth will look at Afrocentric perspectives on fiction in books and other media to create their own unique worlds, characters, crafts, and cosplay.
Included with cost: workbook, cosplay materials, and a pizza lunch on Friday
WEEK 4 - AFROFEST
(JULY 25TH-29TH, 2022)
Carnival is here! We will be engaging youth in cultural elements of carnival and other celebrations from across Africa and the Diaspora such as dance, music, craft making, and games.
Included with cost: dance and drumming classes, custom t-shirt and jewellery, and a pizza lunch on Friday
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HOW MUCH DOES THIS PROGRAM COST?
SINGLE - $30.00 per week for 1 participant. Total 8 weeks: $240
GROUP - $80.00 per week for 3 or more children in 1 household. Total 8 weeks: $640
DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO SIGN UP FOR ALL 8 WEEKS?
No, participants are not required to sign up for all 8 weeks of programming. You are free to pick and choose which weeks appeal to your child and pay accordingly.
Please note that to ensure accountability, we will be taking attendance each day.
IS THERE A CARPOOL SYSTEM TO HELP WITH DAILY DROP-OFF/PICK-UP?
Yes! We are currently trying to facilitate carpool possibilities for parents who may face trouble regularly transporting their children to our facilities in Hamilton. Please contact us if you would like a carpool service for your kids or volunteer to drive youth outside your household (within reasonable distance).
HOW DO I REGISTER?
You can register and pay online at accahamilton.com under the "Youth Programs" dropdown menu. If you have any issues please feel free to contact us:
(905) 385 0925
aaron@accahamilton.ca
