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August 2018
Sejong Camp
Sejong Camp will be held at the Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp ( 822 Route 519 · Johnsonburg, N.J. 07825) site, from August 12, 2018 to August 18, 2018. FEES: $900.00 for first Camper; $800.00 per additional Camper DISCOUNT: Campers are eligible to receive a $100.00 discount upon a referral for a paid-in-full new camper. DUE WITH REGISTRATION: $200.00 non-refundable deposit per Camper, upon registration. You can make the payment either by check, made out to Sejong Cultural Education, Inc. with the…
Find out more »Chinese Heritage Camp
Chinese Heritage Camp was one of the first camps in the country exclusively created for families with children adopted from China. It is one of the 11 camps facilitated by the highly respected Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families. Chinese Heritage Camp offers programs for infants through high school. This will be the 22nd year families from across the country meet in Colorado to gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and share their adoption stories. This camp regularly fills…
Find out more »September 2018
Families with Children from China Annual Picnic
OCA and FCC are hosting our annual picnic this fall! This year OCA-Westchester is hosting at Van Saun County Park. Check out their website (https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/852/Van-Saun-County-Park) to see all the awesome things the park, including sports fields, train rides, and a zoo! We will be providing hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and watermelon, but we also ask that you bring a dish as well (along with serving utensil(s)) to share with 8 people. There is also an ongoing service project…
Find out more »The Eye of Slickyboy: Afro-Asian Futurism Gallery Storytelling
Join Milton Washington on a special night of art, storytelling, and music during his gallery show week! On display is his photography entitled “The Eye of Slickyboy: Afro-Asian Futurism,” where he captures the duality, culture, and beauty of his existence through his camera. The exhibit runs from September 6th – 16th. Who: Open to the public When: Wednesday, September 12th, 6-9pm Where: Storefront Project Gallery, 70 Orchard St. North Performers: Milton Washington (storyteller) and Monk Washington (singer, song-writer) To learn…
Find out more »Korean Culture Day, sponsored by Connect-A-Kid
Come join us on September 15th as Connect-A-Kid, in partnership with the Korean Consulate General, hosts a day of fun and education for transracial adopted kids and families at the Korean Cultural Center. During the event there will be a special seminar on the topic of birth search for parents and interested adoptees. For those children that are too young to attend the seminar, other supervised activities will be available. This even is free and open to all Korean adoptees…
Find out more »ATN Peer Support Groups for Adoptive Families
Four Sunday Sessions: 3:00-4:30 PM Sept 16, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 19, 2018 Adoption Playgroups for Children, 5-9 years old Fun, multiracial playgroups, facilitated by adult and teen adoptees, for adopted kids from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Themes around identity, family and friends, and adoption story are explored. The groups provide a “safe space” for kids to build relationships within the adoptee community. For Tweens, 10-13 years old A peer-support group that embraces issues, as they come up,…
Find out more »KAtCH 10th Anniversary & IKAA Annual Convention
Korean Adoptees of Chicago (KAtCH) and the International Korean Adoptee Associations (IKAA) invite you to join us in Chicago for our KAtCH 10th Anniversary & IKAA Annual Convention (#KAtCH10) - September 28-30, 2018! The event will take place on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's vibrant commercial district. THEME Creating Community, Catalyzing Change OVERVIEW • Thursday Pre-Gathering Happy Hour (Brando's Speakeasy) • Friday Evening Welcome Event (TBA) • Saturday Workshop Sessions (Hyatt Centric) • Saturday Lunch (Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery) &…
Find out more »October 2018
ATN Peer Support Groups for Adoptive Families
Four Sunday Sessions: 3:00-4:30 PM Sept 16, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 19, 2018 Adoption Playgroups for Children, 5-9 years old Fun, multiracial playgroups, facilitated by adult and teen adoptees, for adopted kids from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Themes around identity, family and friends, and adoption story are explored. The groups provide a “safe space” for kids to build relationships within the adoptee community. For Tweens, 10-13 years old A peer-support group that embraces issues, as they come up,…
Find out more »November 2018
BAK 5th Anniversary & IKAA European Meeting
B.A.K. 5th anniversary and IKAA European meeting weekend @ KUL Leuven. More info and reservation will be published soon.
Find out more »2018 Adoptive Parents Committee Conference
APC’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE SERVES TO PROMOTE A BETTER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ADOPTION AND PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION CONCERNING ADOPTION AND PARENTING ISSUES. Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, seminars, lectures and panel discussions. Led by professionals and experts in the adoption field including attorneys, social workers, physicians, adoptive parents, agency representatives, adoptees and educators, the workshops provide up-to-date information as well as a forum for discussions. Our conference is for those who are considering…
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