CAPE GIRARDEAU– This summer, CENET had the privilege of providing Culture in the Community (CITC) sessions for the local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club. The 6-week summer camp catered to area children ranging from ages 4-16.

Each week, special guests from around the world presented to groups of 16 students. Special presentations included: Rania Majed & family (Syria); Ritabrata Kar, Shvetha Gohn, and Sherwin Christian (India); José Andrés Miño & Tiffany Comfort (Ecuador); Brayan Rueda (Costa Rica); Maria Sheikh (Pakistan); and lastly, presentations by CENET staff members covering the meaning of culture and a spotlight on African countries.

Throughout camp, the students enjoyed a wide array of activities ranging from world cooking demonstrations, cricket instruction, partner yoga, henna tattoo application, and global arts and crafts. Many students also enjoyed a field trip to the CENET office.

At the conclusion of the 6-week camp, the culminating event was a Culture Fair that was put on by a select group of students who had participated in the first 5-weeks of camp. Approximately 55 students participated in the Culture Fair.

Special thanks to the Boys & Girls Club and to the presenters; additional thanks to Centenary Methodist Church for providing the camp space.

A photo gallery from Boys & Girls Club CITC sessions is included below, as well as a video.

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