2024 August Newsletter
Want to Know What Kizuna Does AFTER Summer Camps?😱
Tue, Aug 27, 2024 11:00 am
2024 Summer Camp Season Has Ended!
☀️We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our 2024 Summer Camps! This year, we brought together nearly 300 youth across five locations in Southern California for a fun week of learning and cultural exploration. Our campers, ranging in age from 7 to 13, participated in activities that celebrated Japanese American culture and heritage, guided by our incredible team of Junior Counselors and Counselors. From Japanese Puppet Theater to Omamori to Undoukai, our new curriculum offered something for everyone. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers, parents, and community partners, who made this year's summer camps an unforgettable experience!
2024 Nikkei Community Internship: FINISH!
Our 2024 Nikkei Community Internship recently wrapped up with a memorable Closing Retreat in Northern California, where our interns explored the historic Japantowns of San Jose and San Francisco. This summer, our interns gained invaluable experience working with various organizations and businesses within the Japanese American community, contributing their energy and passion to preserving our cultural heritage. The Closing Retreat was the perfect way to celebrate their accomplishments, as they connected with fellow interns, reflected on their journeys, and deepened their ties to the community. Stay tuned for more NCI content on our social media! 👋
Thank You to Our Counselor Team <3
We could not have done summer camps without our caring team of young leaders! 😊 Your dedication, creativity, and leadership brought our new curriculum to life and created unforgettable experiences for our campers. From planning and teaching workshops to fostering a fun and safe environment, you were the heart of our program. Thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment to Kizuna’s mission! We hope to see you all next year! 👋
Save the Date: Taste of Kizuna 🥂
Save the date for an unforgettable evening at Taste of Kizuna, our annual dinner fundraiser, hosted at JAR Restaurant on Tuesday, November 12, at 6PM! We are, once again, so honored to work with the amazing Andy Nakano and his team of select chefs. After last year’s success, we’re thrilled to host another night of fine dining and community support. Limited seats available—stay tuned for updates! 🍽️
Buy a Kizuna Bucket Hat!
Do you want to look stylish AND support the longevity of Kizuna Programs? Bucket hats are still available for a limited time🥳 Delivery and pick up options available. Our campers absolutely LOVED our bucket hats this year to keep them cool all summer long! Thank you for your support.
Community News!
Keiro Memory Care Survey
This 10-15 minute online survey will focus on understanding enhanced memory care services and programs, in particular, memory care board and care models. The survey is open to all community members. You do not have to be experiencing memory loss or know someone with memory loss, to be able to participate in this survey.
Project Kokoro’s Family Day at OCBC
On Sunday, September 29, Project Kokoro is hosting their annual Family Day event at Orange County Buddhist Church at 12PM! This year’s theme is “Ohana” and it’s a great event for kids and adults of all ages! We encourage all children to bring a grandparent, parent or senior citizen to share this day together to learn more about their family history through a variety of activities and information stations. For more info, email Hazel Ando: hhando@ucsb.edu or Chris Hirata: cthirata@gmail.com. RSVP by September 10th.
