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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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EthiopiaKids Family Culture Camp Sept. 4-5, Athletes in Action campus. Chris Ewing 513-573-9031 or bewingfam@aol.com XENIA |
| WISCONSIN |
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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 |
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| NEW YORK |
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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 |
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| CALIFORNIA |
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Chinese Workshop & Summer Camp June - Aug workshops.
Tanya Lao Shi 562-458-8373 or nt96b@yahoo.com HUNTINGTON BEACH |
| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| NEW YORK |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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Camp Masala Jun. 11-13, Univ of St. Thomas. For children of Indian heritage & their families. info@campmasala.org ST. PAUL |
| NEW YORK |
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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 |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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20th Haiti In Our Hearts Reunion Camp July 16-18. Cindy Alland 952-894-1986 or caalland@aol.com ALEXANDRIA |
| OHIO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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Culture Camp Jun. 1-4, Cherokee Retreat Ctr. Spons. by Holt International Cheryl Jenkins 706-676-1177 or info@culturecamp.net WHITE |
| ILLINOIS |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| COLORADO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |