Camp Afrika
Friday, May 15th, 2009Click here to download Camp Afrika Enrollment form!
Kids have boundless energy!
Mr. Diadié converts it into African dance and drumming
When: July 20 – July 31 (two weeks)
Camp Afrika will be a full day (Monday through Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Age: The program is for children entering 3rd through 9th grade
Fee: $325
The program will have four fun-filled activities:
Drumming, Dancing, Costume Making and Mask Making
Children will be engaged in a high energy, fun filled two weeks where they learn a traditional West African dance, and the cultures of West Africa where the dance comes from. Children will also learn to play basic drum rhythms and make their own African mask. The camp will end with a short performance by the children for parents and family.
Mr. Diadie teaches African dance to grade school children throughout the year in Clayton, Ladue, Forsyth, the City of St. Louis, Webster and other area schools. Mr. Diadie taught school and summer programs at COCA for 5 years and is now offering this camp directly at MICDS.
Location
Camp Afrika is located at the campus of Mary Institute and Saint Louis
Country Day School (MICDS), 101 North Warson Road, Ladue, MO. 63124
Contact Information
For more information, contact Mr. Diadie, Director of Camp Afrika at
314-644-1639.
