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About The Afrikan Heritage Education Camps
The purpose of AHED is to provide a structured program of cultural activities which will help to introduce youth to African/American cultures through active involvement in storytelling performance, drumming, crafts, history, personal development and recreational activities. These activities are expected to enable youth to come to terms with challenges to positive behavior and to societal threats.
The campers are instructed by professional artists and educators, who have made a commitment to the raising of our youth. Through these efforts in teaching the arts, young folks learn:
Who: Afrikan Heritage Education Drumming Camps and Sponsoring Hosts What: Drumming and Manhood Development Training Why:
When:
These programs are held during selected weekends during the school year.
The summer Afrikan Drumming Camp is a week long camping adventure which is geared to provide the camper with an opportunity to experience African American from different backgrounds. The camp involves outdoor camping, hiking, recreation, historical and cultural training, and self discipline through storytelling and drumming. Eligibility:
Cost:
Contact: African American Storytelling Arts Institute 127 South Fairfax Street # 338 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.684.8587 or 215.713.2621 Fax: 703.684.6075 Email: storyman@starpower.net
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The
Stronger the Drumming, The Stronger the Culture © Jamal
Koram, 1994
