Ubuntu Community Summer Arts Camp
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At SoWisdom Center for Living and Learning we envision a world in which young people competently and consciously choose to sow wisdom and create collaborative community through the Sacred Arts of Living and Learning Sustainably; Caring and Sharing Creatively. That is why we have decided to create the Ubuntu Community Summer Arts Camp Experience!
Inspired by the South African cultural wisdom of Ubuntu-rooted in the belief that “I am, because We are,” our mission is to teach young people how to Care for themselves and Share with others; how to Be True to their unique individual “I am” while contributing to and being concerned for the Well-Being of the collective “We are.”
The UBUNTU Summer Arts Experience brings together professional artists, educators and entrepreneurs from our local communities to provide exceptional, inspirational and fun experiences for youth.
This summer kids will experience the Creative Life Skills of:
- Centering Self through Daily Moving Meditations with Rev. Karma Cloud
- Creating Common Unity Through Culinary Arts with Karma and Celia
- Fashioning Self Esteem through Home and Fashion Design with Artist/Designer, Celia Feliciano of Art Alchemy
Together this unique combination of creative modalities invites children to develop a daily practice of Mindfulness and Self Care, build Creative Community through Food Preparation and Design their Dreams!
We look forward to creating a memorable experience with your children this summer!
UBUNTU Summer Arts Sessions
Session 1: 6/26-6/30 - Ages 8-12 - $375 (1 week) SOLD OUT
Expressive Arts Explorations
Each day explore "Ubuntu," the South African practice of Radical Hospitality, Reciprocity & Human Kindness through the Expressive Arts of Visualization, Video, Mantras, Moving Meditations and Journaling. Learn to Center Self daily by entering the stillness of your mind, embodying the movement of your spirt and affirming the meaning of your words. Express yourself authentically, peacefully and playfully. Discover what it means "to be because we are!"
Culinary Creations
Celebrate Life and the spirit of Ubuntu through preparing and enjoying food together. Engage in conversation about "Contributionism" and reflect on how we as individuals can contribute to creating sustainable community and how our community contributes to creating and sustaining who we are. Make simple, delicious recipes in a fun, creative team environment.
Designer Dreamscape Pillows
Design a Dream Pillow from a selection of Spirit animal templates. Explore the nature of these animals and what they represent in your dream scape. After choosing your spirit animal and designing them, we will then paint and sew our pillows. Learn how to draw inspiration from nature, use color and designs to interpret your visions, and learn basic stitches to make your pillows in a fun, creative team environment.
Art supplies, lunch and snack included!
Session 2: 7/10-7/21 - Ages 12-15 - $675 (2 weeks) SOLD OUT
Expressive Arts Explorations
Each day explore "Ubuntu," the South African practice of Radical Hospitality, Reciprocity & Human Kindness through the Expressive Arts of Visualization, Video, Mantras, Moving Meditations and Journaling. Center yourself daily by Turning the Directions and/or Dancing the Orisha as you learn about the Medicine Wheel and the Orisha. Internalize this Inner Compass to help you find yourself and know where you are, wherever you are in your Creative Life Process. Journal your reflections as you receive messages and insights from each Direction and Orisa.
Culinary Creations
Celebrate Life and the spirit of Ubuntu through preparing and enjoying food together. Engage in conversation about "Contributionism" and reflect on how we as individuals can contribute to creating sustainable community and how our community contributes to creating and sustaining who we are. Make simple, delicious recipes in a fun, creative team environment.
Urban Renewal
Turn your yesterday garments into your renewed fashionable favorites. Bring two garments such as Tees, Denim, Skirts or Sweaters that can be recreated into a new urban look. Learn to share design inspirations, deconstruct, mix textiles, cut, and sew new silhouettes out of their old favorite garments in a team collaborative setting.
Basic Art supplies provided & BYO*; lunch and snack included!
Session 3: 7/24-7/28 - Ages 11-15 - $375 (1 week) BUY NOW
Expressive Arts Explorations
Each day explore "Ubuntu," the South African practice of Radical Hospitality, Reciprocity & Human Kindness through the Expressive Arts of Visualization, Video, Mantras, Moving Meditations and Journaling. Center yourself daily by Turning the Directions and/or Dancing the Orisha as you learn about the Medicine Wheel and the Orisha. Internalize this Inner Compass to help you find yourself and know where you are in the Creative Life Process. Journal your reflections as you receive messages and insights from each Direction and Orisha.
Culinary Creations
Celebrate Life and the spirit of Ubuntu through preparing and enjoying food together. Engage in conversation about "Contributionism" and reflect on how we as individuals can contribute to creating sustainable community and how our community contributes to creating and sustaining who we are. Make simple, delicious recipes in a fun, creative team environment.
Eighties Fusion & Urban Renewal
We are seeing a lot of the eighties influence in fashion today with popping bright neon colors and over-sized silhouettes. Come and explore the 80’s era of fashion, through gathering inspirations from that time and designing clothing/accessories that are inspired by that period with your own personal touch. Students will learn how to research a time period, gather inspirations, and make their design in a fun and creative team environment.
Art supplies, lunch and snack included!
Session 4: 8/7-8/11 - Ages 8-12- $375 (1 week) BUY NOW
Expressive Arts Explorations
Each day explore "Ubuntu," the South African practice of Radical Hospitality, Reciprocity & Human Kindness through the Expressive Arts of Visualization, Video, Mantras, Moving Meditations and Journaling. Learn to Center Self daily by entering the stillness of your mind, embodying the movement of your spirt and affirming the meaning of your words. Express yourself authentically, peacefully and playfully. Discover what it means "to be because we are!"
Culinary Creations
Celebrate Life and the spirit of Ubuntu through preparing and enjoying food together. Engage in conversation about "Contributionism" and reflect on how we as individuals can contribute to creating sustainable community and how our community contributes to creating and sustaining who we are. Make simple, delicious recipes in a fun, creative team environment.
Patchwork Passion Totes & Urban Renewal
We are all made of many pieces. Design a tote out of strips and patches of different recycled materials by combining different colors, textures and shapes that express your “I AM.” Learn to express yourself through creating I AM poems then translate that poem into patchwork design, color patterns, shapes and form! Sew You into your very own tote in a nurturing team environment.
Art supplies, lunch and snack included!
Recruit and Receive!
Get 5% off your first child's tuition for every friend or sibling you recruit that attends. Complete the online registration form, but do not use the PAY NOW buttons to pay. A customized invoice will be emailed to you with your discounts.
UBUNTU Summer Arts Schedule & Info
Weekly Schedule Overview
Camp: M-F 9am-3:30pm
Early drop off: 8:30am ($15/week)
Dismissal: 3:30pm
Daily Schedule
8:30am Early Drop off ($15/week)
8:45am Regular Drop off
8:50-9am Check in
9-11am Expressive Arts Explorations
11-11:45pm Communal Culinary Creations
11:45-12:45 Communal Eating & Clean Up
12:45-3:00 Home/Fashion Design
3:00-3:15 Snack
3:30-3:45pm Dismissal/ Regular Pick Up
3:45-4pm ($3/day) Late Pick up
Community Celebrations
The Two Week Sessions culminate with a Community Celebration on the final Friday of each session from 2-3:30pm. Family and friends are welcome to join as we feast, frolic and share highlights from the Session!
Location
Ubuntu Summer Arts Camp is located in the SoWisdom Center for Sacred Arts in Suite 31, on the 2nd Floor of First Congregational Church, at 40 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ.
EZ Drop Off/Pick Up
Drop Off: You may drive up and drop off your child to a camp staff member at the ramp/semi circular driveway located on Plymouth St. between 8:45 & 9 am. After 9am you must park and escort your child in by entering through the Main Office Entrance and using the intercom to get buzzed in.
Pick Up: You may drive up and pick up your child from a camp staff member at the ramp/semi circular driveway located on Plymouth St. between 3:30 & 3:45. After 3:45 you must park and pick up your child by entering through the Main Office Entrance and using the intercom to get buzzed in.
Please do not park in the Church Parking Lot. Thank you!
Questions?
Email Rev. Karma Cloud at Revkarmacloud@sowisdom.com or Call at 718.208.9150
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