CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURAL IDENTITY

This presentation will shine a light on the complex topic of race and identity in America with respect to the unique strengths and beauty of multicultural and multiracial families.

CELEBRATING ETHIOPIAN-AMERICAN ROLE MODELS

We are putting the spotlight on two Ethiopian-American role models this year. Each of these role models will share a little bit of their personal history;

CELEBRATING ETHIOPIAN-AMERICAN ROLE MODELS

BOFTA YIMAM is an award winning investigative reporter at Pittsburgh’s Action News. She has been honored for her work nearly every year in her career,

TRADITIONAL HOUSE PAINTING OF ETHIOPIA

Traveling in the South of Ethiopia starting in Addis Ababa and working down to near both the borders of Kenya and Sudan you experience many forms of the word “home”.

STORIES AND ART FROM THE HEART OF SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

The southern part of Ethiopia includes mountains, forests, wide rivers, and vast savanna lands. The cultures, languages, and traditions

THE 4 ETHIOPIAN MUSIC SCALES

is an Engineering and Management professional currently working at DC Water, the public utility responsible for distributing clean drinking water and collecting and treating

GROWING UP IN AMERICA

RUTH BUBA, an 18 year old born in Springfield, VA is half Ethiopian and half Eritrean. She graduated from high school in 2013 and is currently a sophomore at

GROWING UP IN AMERICA

is an internationally recognized broadcast journalist, independent filmmaker, Spokesperson, and health advocate.

ETHIOPIAN TRADITIONAL COOKING

Learn the foundation of Ethiopian traditional cooking with your fellow campers, and then take the recipe home with you with the essential spices for day-to-day Ethiopian cooking.

Hair & Skin Care Session/Consultation

The Natural Hair Care for Children is an instructive and informative seminar that will explain how to care for children’s natural hair.

INTENSIVE DANCE WORKSHOP

An Intensive Dance Workshop and a performance by our own Heritage and Culture Camp Dance Group has become a unique feature of the camp. We have kids 9 years and

LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR ALL – MESSAGE IN AMHARIC

Our camp has a special focus on language, as we strongly believe language is key in connecting our kids to their heritage and culture. As such, we continue to offer both children’s and adult’s language classes. This year we have language session with a bit of a twist

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST

Every year we look forward to enjoying Ethiopian coffee – roasted, ground and brewed under the big Wil-low Tree in the traditional manner and evoking the wonderful ritual that is centuries old. Every year with all the music being played throughout the entire event,

ETHIOPIAN COFFEE CEREMONY

GENET ASTATKE – We are pleased to welcome GENET ASTATKE-FAISON as our resident educational specialist. She has taught in Fairfax county school system for 7 years and in Washington, DC for 6 years.

EXPERIENCE TRADITIONAL ETHIOPIAN MUSIC

The best Masinko player and multi talented, Gezachew T/Mariam, will join us in playing and demonstrating different Ethiopian musical instruments (Masinko, and Washint) for our enjoyment and education. His talent takes center stage at the Ethiopian Banquet as he is joined by his band to entertain us.