Family Neighborhood Network Newsletter

August 2009 - "The Hip-Hop in Me" Summer Program

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Teen Link to Community (TLC) of Maternal Infant Services Network of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Inc. (MISN) is having their 3rd Annual Summer Program "The Hip-Hop in Me", an exciting opportunity for creative young people between the ages of 11 and 18 that are interested in working towards change and awareness within their community. Through programs of leadership and art, TLC offers creative alternatives in seeing the world around us; we discuss how to develop ideas based on experience.  Participants will explore ways to develop projects that educate and inspire action for change, and are given opportunities to learn - educational, social and decision making skills that permit them positive choices in determining their future, as well as preparing them to organize and educate other young adults. Register for TLC's summer program in the UnitedWay Building located at 33 Lakewood Avenue, Monticello NY 12701. Registration is ongoing and the times are 10:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-4:00pm. A registration fee of $10.00 (Non-Refundable) will apply. Program begins July 7th and runs through August 21st. Program runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, from10:00am-3:00pm. All youth that register must commit to participate in the program for seven weeks, this leads to a spectacular production on August 21st.

Program includes:

•              Dance: Break Dance, Street dance, Hip Hop, etc.

•              Acting it out- Choices- Creative Play

•              The Power of Education: Wise Guys

•              Using the spoken word for social change: Rap, Poetry

•              Visual Art: Graffiti- Mural Arts

TLC's 2009 summer program will culminate in a performance, Friday, August 21, 2009 from 6:00pm - 9:00 PM, at the Monticello High School Auditorium, 39 Breakey Ave.Monticello, NY 12701.

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