KUUMBA WATOTO
URBAN YOUTH INSTITUTE
KUUMBA KAMP
all-day youth Arts & Cultural
camp
June 9th – 24th, 2008
Ages 5-18
Austin-East Magnet
High School
2800 MLK, Jr. Ave.
9:00AM—4:00PM
KUUMBA KAMP
COMMUNITY SIGN-UP DAY
Sunday, June 8th,
2009
FROM 3-6PM
in-front of
Austin-East Magnet High School
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 yearŐs 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.
Monday, June
9th—Tuesday, June 26th
TIME: 9:00AM—4:00PM
KAMP FEE: $40 per child
Family Rates Available
Kuumba
Watoto Urban Youth Institute (KWUYI) with sponsorship support will have
Financial Scholarships available for youth to attend camp.
Healthy snacks include
foods such as fresh or dried (raisins & trailmixes) fruits &
vegetables, granola, baked foods, and other foods with low sugar content. Encourage your child/children to drink
plenty of water and healthy foods during the entire camp period! Eating healthy will promote your
child or children to perform at their optimal and greatest levels.
Fast Food lunches is not
allowed during Camp!
RULES & REGULATIONS
Dress attire is very
important. We are asking for that
young ladies and young men wear clothes that are comfortable due to the summer
weather. NO Sagging pants, short
skirts, or any other revealing attire.
KWUYI promotes respect and discipline.
No SHOES, Food, Gum, or Drink in
Dance Studio(s).
Dancers are to wear dance attire
and/or workout attire throughout the entire camp. Leotards, biker shorts, Sports Bra, exercise wear are
required. Also dancers need fabric
from 2-3 yards to wrap around waist. Tank tops or T-Shirts are acceptable over
exercise wear.
Drummers are to wear comfortable
pants and shirts. NO JEANS are allowed during class
or rehearsals. We will also have
camp days that we will exercise outside and both drummers and dancers must have
running shoes.
If camp participants in any way
begins to feel sick/hurt they must immediately inform instructors or youth
leaders.
There will be no fighting, arguing
or any profanity during the duration of the camp. Warnings will be given and parents will be notified when
behavioral issues arise. If issues
cannot be settled, the participant will not be allowed to return to camp.
All equipment and supplies remain
at campsite and with youth leaders.
Camp participants should not bring
any valuables, personal items, nor weapons that will distract, harm or may be
at the risk of being misplaced, stolen, etc..
Camp
participants are not allowed to leave campsite premises without being
accompanied by a youth leader or instructor.
KUUMBA KAMP 2008
PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
Name & Age ______________________________
Sibling(s) ______________________________
Complete Address _______________
______________________________
City/State Zip
code
Parent/Guardian(s) ______________
______________________________
Home/Work Phone _____________
______________________________
Emergency Contact & Phone Number
______________________________
______________________________
Please note any health conditions & allergies
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Make check or money order out to:
African American Appalachian Arts, Inc.
I, ___________________________and/or ______________________will be
attending KUUMBA KAMP 2008 and understand that I am to behave with respect, self
discipline, and with a positive attitude throughout my attendance of the years
camp.
__________________________________
__________________________________
(Signature(s) not required for those under 10 years of age)
Injury Waiver
We ensure that each participant will be in a safe environment and take
necessary precautions in caring for the well-being of each participant. African American Appalachian Arts,
Incorporated (AAAA, Inc.) cannot be held responsible any injury sustained during any
Kuumba Watoto Urban Youth InstituteŐs training and performance activities, nor
for the loss of any personal items participants may bring to training workshops
or performances.
I, __________________(Parent/Guardian) am aware that my child/children will
be participating in KUUMBA KAMP 2008. I will not hold AAAA, Inc. liable for any injuries or loss
of personal items that may occur during this yearŐs camp.
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Parent/Guardian Signature