Arts are sorely lacking in schools and many of our children cannot afford dance, instrument or vocal classes. Our camp closing program highlights our work in this area. Our girls learn a variety of dances with the intention of performance. New songs are learned from day one including our traditional camp songs –  “I love myself so much”, “Humble” and the “Cell Song”. Nannie Helen Burroughs song and iThings 2 Collard Greens Anthem are favorites and of course, their smash hit – Kwanzaa 365 by Free Benjamin. To sing and to dance have been the dreams of many a girl. We love closing programs – their happy expressions light up a room!!!

How to walk, how to talk, how to eat, how to dress? Little ladies becoming royalty. Instilling manners and the courtesies we take for granted is high on the list.  Etiquette from the table to the theatre and everything in between.  Girls model the items they sew and the dance training helps with carriage and a graceful walk.  Please, thank you, excuse me and appropriate greetings are emphasized. And, of course, setting a proper table is a useful skill to have after you have cleaned with your own handmade cleaning products!