Hudson Youth Leadership Academy at RCC

Ramapo, NY - The Hudson Youth Leadership Academy, a three day social justice - themed day camp will be held at RCC from June 26 – June 28, with a kick-off event on Sunday June 26. Designed to give middle school, high school and college freshman the leadership skills and confidence to create change, and the opportunity to become active participants with their local communities, the components of the program include character and civic education, leadership training, and community service.  To register for the Leadership Academy please call 845. 353. 1796.  Registration will close on June 17.

Sunday June 26Cultural Arts Center
Barbecue at 3 pm – Cost is $30 - free for HYLA participants
Please RSVP by 6/20 – call 845. 353. 1796
kosher and vegetarian menu available upon request

5 pmCultural Arts Theater
Free and open to the public – RSVP recommended

A kick-off event will be held on Sunday June 26.  Raymond Ablack (Sav) and Dalmar Abuzeid (Danny) of Degrassi, will be on hand signing autographs.  An RSVP is required, and tickets are $30, but free for HYLA participants. Entertainment will be provided by Motherland Rhythms African drumming and music, and INVECTIVE, an alternative rock group.   

After 5, there will be additional entertainment in the Cultural Arts Theater. Attendance is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is still advised as seating is limited. Chiku Awali African dance and drumming will perform, and there will be a traditional African Invocation – an offer of libation and blessing. 

The Hudson Youth Leadership Academy is collaborated by the Kurz Family Foundation, Creative Response To Conflict, and Rockland Community College

Applications and more information about the Hudson Youth Leadership Academy are available at www.crc-global.org.

For more information please call Doreen Zarcone at: 845.574.4323