2008 Featured Artist:

Kuumba Kamp
ALL DAY YOUTH ARTS AND CULTURAL CAMP
JUNE 9TH ­ 24TH, 2008
AGES 5-18
Austin-East Magnet High School
2800 MLK, Jr. Ave.
9:00AM—4:00PM
KAMP FEE: $40 per child — Family Rates Available

KUUMBA KAMP is a youth based arts camp that provides youth with the opportunity to learn about the traditions of West African arts and culture. KUUMBA KAMP is available for youth 5-18 years of age. Camp participants are exposed to healthy forms of eating, endurance training, and self-discipline. Youth will also have the opportunity to perform during the 19th Annual KUUMBA FESTIVAL, with events happening throughout Knoxville, TN. This year’s KUUMBA KAMP will feature workshops aimed to develop the model performer such as stage presence, voice, and developing individual talents. There will be workshops for jewelry and masquerade building, Guest Artist(s) trained in West African drum & dance, and plenty of fun & enrichment. Healthy snacks and plenty of fluids will be provided daily, yet camp participants are asked to bring a healthy snack daily.

Print a Kuumba Kamp brochure and application.

KUUMBA KAMP COMMUNITY SIGN-UP DAY
Sunday, June 8th, 2009
FROM 3-6PM in-front of Austin-East Magnet High School

Kuumba Watoto Urban Youth Institute

Kuumba Watoto Urban Youth Institute has been a seasonal program held weekly since AAAA's inception. KUUMBA WATOTO Youth URBAN INSTITUTE sponsors programs attended by 40-60 weekly participants ranging from 5-18 year old youth, parents, and persons of many ages from throughout the community interested in African drum and dance.