Asian Educators Alliance in Partnership with Redwood Day School is hosting a week long
API/APA Youth Leadership Seminar
April 5-9, 2010
No cost or fees
For students in grades 8-12.
Students will meet with local artists, activists, and leaders in the API/APA community as well as visit local areas of historic and social interest. Time will be dedicated to learning and discussing Asian American history and current events. Students who wish to attend will be expected to participate in all aspects of this program, from helping to create each day's schedule, discussion and public speaking skills to be taught and emphasized, acting as the group representative on outings, and personal goal setting.
Day 1:
Meet at Redwood Day School to spend the day forming the group expectations and plan the week. Group discussion of the skills and traits of leaders, of personal goals and mentoring opportunities and group activities.
Day 2-4:
We will meet at Redwood Day School and review the agenda for each day. Trips to local areas of interest, such as: SF Asian Art Museum, Oakland & SF Chinatowns, Asian American Curriculum Project, Angel Island, UCSF Ethnic Studies Program, UC Berkeley, etc. We will also meet with API/APA leaders in the community.
Day 5:
Meet at RDS for a day of debrief, personal goal setting and group activities.
Families that are interested should contact Jeanne Coyne Song at
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or 510.534.0804 ext. 226.