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AFRICAN/AFRICAN-AMERICAN
COLORADO
African Caribbean Heritage Camp
July 22-25. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
DENVER
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World - African American Camp
Jul. 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, & more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
NEW YORK
Puppet Performance: Folktales of Asia and Africa
Feb. 28, 12 P.M.& 2 P.M., BAM café, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. All ages. Created & performed by Jane Catherine Shaw. Part of BAMfamily & BAMkids Film Festival.

BROOKLYN (FORT GREENE)
World Myths and Legends
Feb. 14, Mar.7 & 14, 1:30-2:30 P.M., Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. Explore myths from around the world & dance to the drums of African ancestors.
www.metmuseum.org
MANHATTAN
OHIO
EthiopiaKids Family Culture Camp
Sept. 4-5, Athletes in Action campus.
Chris Ewing 513-573-9031 or bewingfam@aol.com
XENIA
WISCONSIN
Umoja- A Black Heritage Experience
Oct 22-24, Green Lake Conference Ctr. Provides an opportunity for children & their families to examine, explore, reflect, understand & celebrate the rich & diverse traditions of black identities & culture in the US. Spons. by Umoja.
Julie Ryno 920-373-0192 or umoja@focol.org
GREEN LAKE
EAKC Heritage Camp
Jul. 30 - Aug. 1.
Amy Otterbeck Gile 608-712-4891 or Amy@Ethiopiankids.net
LAKE GENEVA
ASIA
NEW YORK
Puppet Performance: Folktales of Asia and Africa
Feb. 28, 12 & 2 P.M., BAMcafé, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. All ages. Created and performed by Jane Catherine Shaw. Part of BAMfamily & BAMkids Film Festival.

BROOKLYN
Flushing Lunar New Year Parade
Feb. 20, 11 A.M.-1 P.M., parade begins in front of 109th Precinct at 37-05 Union St. and ends in front of the Flushing Mall, 133-31 39th Ave. The Korean parade contingent then celebrates at Korea Village, 50-24 Northern Blvd. at 150th St.; at 2 P.M., following the parade, performers from Korea, China, Indonesia, etc. will entertain at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., at Linden Pl.
718-353-2320
FLUSHING
Lunar New Year Festival
Feb. 27, 10 A.M.-4 P.M., Queens Library, Flushing Branch, 41-17 Main St.
718-661-1200
FLUSHING
Comptroller's Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb. 22, 5:30-7:30 P.M., Surrogate's Courthouse, 31 Chambers St.
212-669-3450
MANHATTAN (CITY HALL)
CHINA
CALIFORNIA
Chinese Workshop & Summer Camp
June - Aug workshops.
Tanya Lao Shi 562-458-8373 or nt96b@yahoo.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH
COLORADO
Chinese Heritage Camp
June 24-27. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
DENVER
Chinese Heritage Camp
Sept. 3-6. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
FRASER
CONNECTICUT
Traditional Chinese New Year Celebration
Feb. 14, 1-3 P.M., Chinese Cultural Exchange, 22E Andover Dr.
866-666-6520 or info@MingsChina.com
WEST HARTFORD
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FCC Trip Planned to SeeTerra Cotta Army
Feb. 26-28. FCC Central NJ/Buck Co. is planning an FCC group trip to visit the Terra Cotta Army at National Geographic Museum, 17th & M Sts. NW in Washington, DC. Plan to check in to Doubletree Hotel (1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW, DC) on Fri., Feb, 26 and depart Sun., Feb. 28. Meet at Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit to enter at the FCC reserved time 1:30 P.M., Sat., Feb. 27. Group tour of Panda and other exhibits at DC Zoo scheduled for Sun.; meet 9:45 A.M.
Hetty skillmanmom@aol.com
WASHINGTON
Terra Cotta Army at National Geographic Museum
Through Mar. 31, U.S., 17th & M Sts. NW. Final stop on the 2-year U.S. tour of Terra Cotta Warriors.
www.nationalgeographic.com/terracottawarriors
WASHINGTON
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World
July 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, & more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
NEW JERSEY
Evening of Chinese Culture
Sun., Feb. 21, Izod Center, 50 Rte 120. Nets Basketball invites Families with Children from China to attend a game. See Yi Jianlian play and enjoy Chinese entertainment during pre-game, half-time, and post-game of the Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies, starting at 5:15 P.M. Game tip-off is at 6 P.M. Click on the link below to purchase special discount tickets. When prompted, enter special offer code: nets.
letsgonets.com/tickets/groupsales/China09-10.html Christie M. Freid cfreid@njnets.com or 201-806-3776
EAST RUTHERFORD
FCC South Mountain 11th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
Feb. 21, 2:30 - 5:30 P.M., DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. Lion dancers, crafts, martial arts, a Chinese buffet, and more. Register online.
www.fccny.org Alan Levine alevine.mustang@verizon.net
MAPLEWOOD
2010 FCC Jersey Shore Chinese New Year Party
Sat. Feb. 20, 10:30 A.M., The Monmouth Chinese School, located in the Frank Dugan Elementary School, 48 Topanemus Rd., followed by lunch at The Crown Palace.
Karen Lowe karenylowe@gmail.com
MARLBORO
FCC Northern NJ Year of the Tiger Banquet
Sat., Feb. 27, 12-3 P.M., New Bon Buffet Restaurant, 125 Essex St. Join FCC Northern New Jersey to celebrate with a Chinese buffet, crafts, face painting, and more. Register online.
www.fccny.org fccnnj@yahoo.com
MAYWOOD
FCC Adoptive Chinese Cultural Family Camp
Jun. 11-13, YMCA Camp Ockanickon & Matollionequay, 1303 Stokes Rd. Parents & kids will explore Chinese culture & positive adoption awareness in a relaxed & natural setting. Spons. by FCC Southern NJ.
www.campfcc.org
MEDFORD
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Chinese New Year Celebration
Sat., Feb. 13 and Sun., Feb. 14, 2 P.M., NJ Performing Arts Ctr, Victoria Theater. Performance with Guest Artists: The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York and Paper Cut Master Ho-Tien Chang. Followed by Chinese New Year Gala Banquet, Chinatown Restaurant 218 Harrison Ave. in Harrison, 4 P.M.
www.nainichen.org/tiger 888-GO-NJPAC
NEWARK
Chinese New Year Party
Sun., March 7, 12-4 P.M., Super Star East Buffet, 311 Nassau Park Blvd.(Route 1 South). Spons. by Families with Children from China Central NJ/Buck County PA. Register online. Please include your each child’s name and age in the customer note so we can make decisions about arts and crafts activities and performers.
www.fccny.org Susan Merkel 609-694-5658 or susan.merkel@comcast.net
PRINCETON/WEST WINDSOR
NEW YORK
FCCLI Chinese Heritage and Language Program
Sat. thru Jun., United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway. Kids nursery thru elementary.
Danielle 631-661-3492 or heritageprogram@fccli.org
AMITYVILLLE
NYCCC Lunar New Year Performance
Feb. 13, 2 & 7:30 P.M., Kumble Theater, Long Island Univ, Brooklyn Campus, 1 University Plz. #7.
212-334-3764
BROOKLYN
FCC Dutchess/Ulster Chinese New Year Celebration
Feb. 27, party & restaurant dinner.
Steve herscs@us.ibm.com
DUTCHESS/ULSTER COUNTIES
FCCNY Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb. 28, Mudan Celebration Ctr at Queens Crossing, 3821 Main St.,(39th Ave). Celebrate with a banquet, performances, raffle, & crafts.
Kathy Urbina 718-852-8979 or FCCNYBrooklyn@aol.com
FLUSHING
World Myths and Legends
Feb. 14, Mar. 7 & 14, 1:30-2:30 P.M., Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. Explore myths from around the world.
www.metmuseum.org
MANHATTAN
China Prep Chinese Summer Program
Jun. 9-18 and 16-25, (weekdays only). Mandarin Chinese language camp. Current 9-12 graders study Mandarin and Chinese culture while exploring New York City.
www.chinaprep.com/chinese-summer-program.html
MANHATTAN
Chinese New Year Film Series
Thurs., Feb. 11-Thurs., Feb. 18, 6:30–8:30 P.M., Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St.
212-619-4785
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
Lunar New Year Flower Festival
Feb. 12, 10 A.M.-10 P.M. and Feb. 13, 10 A.M.-7 P.M., Sara Roosevelt Park (Chrystie and Grand Sts.
212-979-8381
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
New Year's Day Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
Feb. 14, 11 A.M.-3 P.M., Columbus Park (Mulberry St, Park Row, and Bayard St.) Spons. by Better Chinatown Society.
917-660-2402 or Bettertin@yahoo.com
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
Firecracker Ceremony
Feb. 14, 11 A.M.-3 P.M., Sara Roosevelt Park (Chrystie and Grand Sts.). Call
917-660-2402
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
11th Annual Lunar New Year Parade
Feb. 21, 11:30 A.M.-4 P.M. If you would like to march with FCC, 12:30-3 P.M., email us with your name, # of people and the province that your kids are from. Spons. by Better Chinatown Society.
Linda Mancini 917-660-2402 or linda.mancini@hotmail.com
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
MOCA Lunar New Year
Feb. 28, Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St.
212-619-4785
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
Walking Tour of Manhattan Chinatown
Apr. 11. Join Ming Hua He for a walking tour of Chinatown, beginning with a sit-down brunch for an authentic dim sum & ending the tour with an Asian acupressure massage.
866-666-6520
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
Chinese New Year Celebration
Feb. 20, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M., Kimmel Center - Room 803, 60 Washington Square South. Spons. by NYU China Care Club and Dumplings, a monthly playgroup for adopted Chinese children and their families. Activities are geared towards boys and girls between the ages of 5-7 years. To register, please contact us with your name, child’s name, child’s age, email address, and phone number.
Stephanie Lee nyuchinacare09@gmail.com
MANHATTAN (GREENWICH VILLAGE)
Year of the Tiger! A Chinese New Year Celebration
Feb. 11, 8:30 P.M., David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. Free performance presented in collaboration with Chinese American Arts Council.
new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/atrium
MANHATTAN (LINCOLN CENTER)
Shen Yun: A Revival of Lost Chinese Heritage
Thru Feb. 21, Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave. Chinese dance and music. Presented by New Tang Dynasty Television.
www.shenyunperformingarts.org
MANHATTAN (MIDTOWN)
Chinese New Year Party
Feb. 22, 6:30-9:30 P.M., Social Bar, 795 8th Ave. (bet 48 & 49 Sts.) Drinks, hors d'oeuvres, raffles, and dancing. Spons. by Pan Asian Repertory Theatre.
212-868-4030
MANHATTAN (MIDTOWN)
Lantern Making Workshop
Feb. 20, 1-2:30 P.M., China Institute in America, 125 E. 65th St. Please register.
Crystal Elmore 212-744-8181 or celmore@chinainstitute.org
MANHATTAN (UPPER EAST SIDE)
Pan-Asian New Year Celebration
Feb 26, P.S. 87M. Dancers from the Laurel Project will perform.

MANHATTAN (UPPER WEST SIDE)
Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World
Thru Aug. 15, American Museum of Natural History. Showcases the goods, cultures, & technologies from four representative cities. Visitors will watch live silkworms spinning cocoons, wander through a replica of a lively night market, encounter life-sized camel models, explore the ancient skills of papermaking & metalwork, & track the stars using a working model of an Arab astrolabe.
www.amnh.org
MANHATTAN (UPPER WEST SIDE)
FCC Rochester Chinese Culture For Preschoolers
Thru May, Sat morn, Rochester Childfirst Network, 941 South Ave. For kids 3-5 yrs. Spons. by FCC Rochester.
Javier or Jenna cultureps@fcc-rochester.org.
ROCHESTER
Mandarin Chinese Language Program Spring Session
Apr. 5, Spring 10 wk session begins, 12 Oak La. (Chesterfield Rd.) 2-3 yrs old, 3:45-4:35 P.M.; 4-6 yrs old: 4:35-5:25 P.M.
Wanna Zhong 917-838-0074 or chineselanguageprogram@gmail.com
SCARSDALE
NYCCC Lunar New Year Performance
Feb. 21, Chinese Scholar's Garden, Snug Harbor Cultural Ctr, 1000 Richmond Ter.
212-334-3764
STATEN ISLAND
FCCLI Lunar New Year Celebration
March 7, 2-5 P.M., Charles B. Wang Ctr.
www.fccny.org
STONYBROOK
OHIO
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy for Middle and High School Students
Jun. 27-Jul. 24, Oberlin College. Learn Chinese via the full-immersion approach.
www.mmla.middlebury.edu/
OBERLIN
OKLAHOMA
China Heritage Camp
June 8-10. A camp for Chinese adoptees, ages 4-12, and their families. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or heritagecamp@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
OREGON
The Xiao Pengyou Chinese Heritage Camp
Jun. 25-27. For families with kids 6 & up. Build children's self-esteem about race & adoption, & renew or create new relationships with other adoptive families. Spons. by Journeys of the Heart Adoption Services.
Debra Hall 503 246-9721 or china_folks@hotmail.com
TURNER
VERMONT
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy for Middle and High School Students
Jun. 27-Jul. 24, Green Mountain College. Learn Chinese via the full-immersion approach.
www.mmla.middlebury.edu/
POULTNEY
CHINA
Youth Ambassadors in China Chinese Cultural Exchange
Jun. 25-Jul. 6. Join the Chinese Cultural Exchange Youth Ambassador Team for a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese culture & history. Provide crucial humanitarian work to help restore the Great Wall & protect the giant panda. Recommended for students 15 yrs +.
mingschina.com/Travel/Volunteer%20Tours/Youth%20Ambassadors.htm
VARIOUS CITIES
China Ties - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys
Mar. 31-Apr. 10, Jun. 30-Jul. 10, Oct. 20-30. Explore China & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker or specialist who facilitates, connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people 7 places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com/ Bea Evans 800-398-3676 or info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Visit China Birthland Tour
Jun. 2-16. For adoptees & their families. Featuring small travel groups, hands-on cultural experiences & visits to founding site, orphanage & other significant locations. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, Inc.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or tours@dillonadopt.com
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CHINESE
NEW YORK
Xiao Bao Chinese Classes at MOCA for Kids 5 Years and Younger
Sat. mornings, Feb. 20-May 22, Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St. (between Howard and Grand Sts.) Classes meet 10-10:45 A.M. and 11-11:45 A.M. This activity-based program introduces the Chinese language and culture through developmentally-appropriate, vocabulary-building songs, stories, movement, conversation, and games. Registration on a first-come, first-served basis. MOCA and FCCNY members receive discounts.
www.xiaobaochinese.com Jenny Wong 212-619-4785 ext. 4149
MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN)
INDIA/SOUTH ASIA/NEPAL
COLORADO
Indian Nepalese Heritage Camp
July 8-11. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
FRASER
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World - KISS Culture Camp Program
Jul. 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, & more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
MINNESOTA
Camp Masala
Jun. 11-13, Univ of St. Thomas. For children of Indian heritage & their families.
info@campmasala.org
ST. PAUL
NEW YORK
World Myths and Legends
Feb. 14, Mar. 7 & 14, 1:30-2:30 P.M., Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. Explore myths from around the world. Find Ganesha, Hanuman, & Shiva in India.
www.metmuseum.org
MANHATTAN
OKLAHOMA
India Heritage Camp
June 24-26. A camp for Indian adoptees, ages 4-12, and their families. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or heritagecamp@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
KOREA
COLORADO
Korean Heritage Camp
June 17-20. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
FRASER
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World- KISS Culture Camp Program
Jul. 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, & more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
NEW JERSEY
Camp Sejong
Aug. 8-14, Happiness is Camping Facility,62 Sunset Lake Rd.
Linda Priore 201-391-5598 or lpriore2@optonline.net
HARDWICK
NEW YORK
35th Anniversay Celebration of Spence-Chapin's Korean Program
Apr. 23-25. Open to all Spence-Chapin families who brought their sons & daughters home from South Korea. Cultural activities appropriate for all ages.
Arline Brown 212-360-0260 or abrown@spence-chapin.org
MANHATTAN
OKLAHOMA
Korea Heritage Camp
July 22-24. For Korean adoptees, ages 4-12, and their families. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or heritagecamp@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
KOREA
Sharing Hearts Mission Trip to Korea
Nov. 20-27. Participants will have an opportunity to assist in service projects at a Community Ctr, Eastern Babies’ Home, Sharon’s Home, Eastern Welfare Town in Pyeontaek, an orphanage in Busan & teach English to orphan children as well as enjoy a variety of cultural experiences, visits to Eastern Social Welfare Society, & access to adoption information. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or tours@dillonadopt.com
VARIOUS
Korean Ties - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys
Jun.27-Jul. 9. Explore Korea & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker/specialist who facilitates; connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Pat Hallada 800-398-3676 or Info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIOUS CITIES
Visit Korea Family Birthland Tour
Jul. 8-19. For adoptees & their families. Featuring small travel groups, visits to cultural/historic sites, adoption agencies, foster & maternity homes, orphanages, birth families & birth places. Search assistance & counseling available. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, Inc.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or tours@dillonadopt.com
VARIOUS CITIES
Roots Family Tour
Jul. 6-18. Tour Korea accompanied by a social worker & English-speaking Korean travel guide. Orientation workshop. Spons. by Spence-Chapin Services, Family & Children's Agency, and Americans for International Aid & Adoption.
Namyi Min 212-360-0292 or nmin@spence-chapin.org
VARIOUS CITIES
LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN
COLORADO
Latin American Heritage Camp
June 24-27. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
FRASER
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World- Latin American Camp
Jul. 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, & more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
MARYLAND
Mis Amigos Culture Camp
Jul. 25-30. For adopted children of Latino heritage & their siblings. Celebration of birth cultures & of the adoptive families to which they belong. Spons. by LAPA-NCR.
www.lapa-ncr.org Barbara Haslam 301-570-5152 or blh.shz@verizon.net
SILVER SPRING
MINNESOTA
20th Haiti In Our Hearts Reunion Camp
July 16-18.
Cindy Alland 952-894-1986 or caalland@aol.com
ALEXANDRIA
OHIO
Mi Pueblo Latin American Culture Camp
Jun. 21-25, Forest Hill Church. Spons. by Concern for Children, Inc.
Bill Gruber 216-371-3570 or gruberWL@aol.com
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy for Middle and High School Students
Jun. 27-Jul. 24, Oberlin College. Learn Spanish via the full-immersion approach.
www.mmla.middlebury.edu/
OBERLIN
OKLAHOMA
Guatemala Weekend
March 26-27. A heritage weekend for all Guatemalan adoptees and their families. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or heritagecamp@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
VERMONT
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy for Middle and High School Students
Jun. 27-Jul. 24, Green Mountain College. Learn Spanish via the full-immersion approach.
www.mmla.middlebury.edu/
POULTNEY
CHILE
Chilean Ties - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys
Jun. 26-Jul. 10. Explore Chile & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker or specialist who facilitates; connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people and places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Bea Evans 866-231-7088 or info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIOUS CITIES
GUATEMALA
Guatemalan Ties
Jun. 27-Jul. 8. Explore Guatemala & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker or specialist who facilitates; connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Bea Evans 800-398-3676 or Bea@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIOUS CITIES
HAITI
Visit Haiti Birthland Tour
Nov. 19-26. An opportunity for adoptees & their families to visit the projects of the Foundation for the Children of Haiti, & participate in various work projects & cultural experiences; possible opportunities to review adoption file, meet caregivers & birth search services. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or tours@dillonadopt.com
VARIOUS CITIES
PARAGUAY
Paraguayan Ties - Homeland Journey
Aug. 1-14. Explore Paraguay & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker/specialist who facilitates; connect & chat for kids, a& adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Bea Evans 800-398-3676 or Bea@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIOUS CITIES
PERU
Peruvian Ties
Explore Peru & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker/specialist who facilitates; connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Bea Evans 866-231-7088 or info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIOUS CITIES
MULTICULTURAL
COLORADO
Adoptive Families Camp for Domestic Adoptees & Families
Aug. 7-8. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camp.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
DENVER
GEORGIA
Culture Camp
Jun. 1-4, Cherokee Retreat Ctr. Spons. by Holt International
Cheryl Jenkins 706-676-1177 or info@culturecamp.net
WHITE
ILLINOIS
Camp Kupugani
Multicultural camp for girls ages 7-15, 6903 W. White Eagle Rd. Jun. 20- Jul. 3 & Jul. 4 -17. Activities include rock climbing, river walking, canoeing, playing under waterfalls, & night hikes under the stars.
Kevin Gordon 815-713-4110 or kupugani@gmail.com
LEAF RIVER
Hands Around The World- The Cutting Edge Multicultural Teen Camp Program
Jul. 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. For middle-aged kids & older. Connect with other youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds, gain organizational & leadership skills, & hands-on activities from each registered child's culture.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
MASSACHUSETTS
Adoption: Secret Histories, Public Policies Conference
Apr. 29 - May 2, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Ave. Scholarly papers, films, performance, creative writing, book exhibit, & much more. Keynote speakers: Anita Allen, Ann Fessler, Lynn Lauber, Deann Borshay Liem. All are welcome. Spons. by The Alliance for the Study of Adoption & Culture.
web.me.com/shaslang/ASAC_2010_Conference/ Sally Haslanger asac2010@mit.edu
CAMBRIDGE
NEW YORK
Spence-Chapin's 2nd Annual International Adoption Global Gathering
Mar. 13, 2-5 P.M., Spence-Chapin, 410 E. 92nd St. Arts & crafts, food, children's stories, performances.
212-369-0300
MANHATTAN
Safari's Song : Book Reading with Music & Dance
Feb. 17, 6:30 P.M., Kirk Theater, 410 W. 42nd St. An inspiring story that gives hope to every child who has felt him or herself to be different. Spons. by It Helps To Have A Dream Foundation.
201-224-6570 or inquiries@dxxnyc.com
NEW YORK
OHIO
Evening at the Races: Fundraiser
Mar. 6, Our Lady of the Cedars in Fairlawn. A fun filled night of horse racing, cultural raffle, buffet dinner & much more. All proceeds benefit orphanges in South Korea, China, Guatemala, & the Philippines, & also those children still waiting for their forever families. Spons. by Friends of Adoptive Families.
www.FriendsOfAdoptiveFamilies.com
AKRON
OKLAHOMA
Discovery Days
July 5-7, Bridle Creek Ranch. For teens ages 12-17. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
SPERRY
PENNSYLVANIA
Forever Families Weekend for Jewish Families Touched by Adoption
Jun. 11-13, Camp Nah-Jee-Wah. Apons. by Adoption Connection at Jewish Family Services of Greenwich & the NJ Y Camps.
Debbie Schwartz 203-622-1881 or dschwartz@jfsgreenwich.org
MILFORD
PHILIPPINES
COLORADO
Filipino Heritage Camp
Jul. 15-18. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
WINTER PARK
PHILLIPINES
Filipino Ties
July 3-17. Explore The Philippines & your child's adoption, accompanied by an adoption social worker/specialist who facilitates, connect & chat for kids,& adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child's life. Individual family options.
www.AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com Bea Evans 800-398-3676 or info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIES
RUSSIA/EASTERN EUROPE/CENTRAL ASIA
COLORADO
Russian/Eastern European/Central Asian Heritage Camp
July 22-25. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
FRASER
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World - Eastern Europe Camp
Jul. 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, & more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
OKLAHOMA
Eastern European Weekend
May 14-15. A weekend for all Eastern European adoptees and their families. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or heritagecamp@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
WASHINGTON
Heritage Camp - Come Join the Celebration
Aug. 20-22. Camp Lakeview. Relax, make friends, & participate in camp activities. Must pre-register. Spons. by FRUA INC WA.
www.orgsites.com/wa/frua-inc/_pgg1.php3 Terry Mandeville 206-498-8845 or terrymand@aol.com
GRAHAM
Pre-Spring Festival (aka Winterfest)
Feb. 27, 1-4 P.M., Meadowbrook Community Ctr. Meet other families who have adopted from Eastern Europe or Central Asia. Bring potluck ethnic dish, Russian cooking demo, & culture corners. Encourage traditional dress. Spons. by FRUA INC.
www.orgsites.com/wa/frua-inc/ Terry Mandeville 206-498-8845 or terrymand@aol.com
SEATTLE
RUSSIA / ROMANIA
Russian Ties Homeland Journey
Aug. 1-14. Explore Russia & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker/specialist who facilitates connect & chat for kids & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Bea Evans 800-398-3676 or Bea@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com
VARIES CITIES
SOUTHEAST ASIA
COLORADO
Vietnamese Heritage Camp
July 29-Aug. 1. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps.
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
ESTES PARK
Cambodian Heritage Camp
Jul. 15-18. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps
www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net
FRASER
ILLINOIS
Hands Around The World - KISS Culture Camp Program
July 26-30, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St. Celebrate your children's culture through art, crafts, history, food, games, music, and more. We have programs for all ages.
Gail Walton 847-255-8309 or handsatw@aol.com
ROSELLE
MINNESOTA
Catalyst Foundation Vietnam Culture Camp
July 16-19, St. Olaf College. Learn about the language, customs, art, & music, that are inherently part of your family’s life. Workshops emphasizing self-esteem, cultural differences & similarities.
Catalyst Foundation Nguyen Ticarro-Parker caroline@catalystfoundation.org
NORTHFIELD
NEW YORK
Arts of Ancient Vietnam: From River Plain to Open Sea
Through May 2, Asia Society, 725 Park Ave.
212-288-6400
MANHATTAN (UPPER EAST SIDE)
OKLAHOMA
Vietnam Weekend
June 10-12. A heritage weekend for all Vietnamese adoptees and their families. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or heritagecamp@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
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